Poland/Ukraine 2012

[Doozer]

As the draw is tomorrow at 11am it has been revealed by Platini that ref Martin Hansson, who reffed the 2010 FIFA World Cup play-off France-Ireland, was included into the list of referees to service the finals.

Platini has been quoted i saying that he is a good ref ( of course he would say that)

Platini: “Hansson is a good referee”

Pots

1.Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, England, Croatia, Portugal, France, Russia.

2.Greece, Czech Republic, Sweden, Switzerland, Serbia, Turkey, Denmark, Slovakia, Romania.

3.Israel, Bulgaria, Finland, Norway, Ireland, Scotland, North Ireland, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

4.Slovenia, Latvia, Hungary, Lithuania, Belarus, Belgium, Wales, Macedonia, Cyprus.

5.Montenegro, Albania, Estonia, Georgia, Moldova, Iceland, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Liechtenstein

6.Azerbaijan, Luxembourg, Malta, Faroe Islands, Andorra, San-Marino

[Doozer]

Not a bad group , We could win it



Euro 2012 Qualifiers


Russia
Slovakia
Republic of Ireland
Macedonia
Armenia
Andorra

[Noah]

Not too shabby, nothing to fear there, although no trips to the sun in the October fixtures , lets hope Trappatoni allows them to play abit and does'nt be to conservative.

[Doozer]

Lets hope he brings in a few good playesrs. No trips to the sun but you wouldnt want to be playing Russia in the middle of winter either. Handy enough group especailly if Guss Hiddink leaves

[thehighwayman]

On paper it looks easy. But that won't be the case. The likes of Slovakia and Macedonia are no whipping boys anymore. You have to be at your best against these teams. Correct me if I'm wrong but I think Slovakia beat us in a friendly in the last year or so. I remember them givung Wales a hammering a few years ago. Russia are a very good team with Arhavin and co.

What's the story with second place in this competition? Is it automatic qualification or play offs? If it's play off were fucked.

[Doozer]

On paper it looks easy. But that won't be the case. The likes of Slovakia and Macedonia are no whipping boys anymore. You have to be at your best against these teams. Correct me if I'm wrong but I think Slovakia beat us in a friendly in the last year or so. I remember them givung Wales a hammering a few years ago. Russia are a very good team with Arhavin and co.

What's the story with second place in this competition? Is it automatic qualification or play offs? If it's play off were fucked.

They beat Wales alright, but if Im not mistaken we both beat and drew with them, 1-0 and 2-2 The start of the Stephen Ireland Grannygate fiasco.

Macedonia beat us 3 -2 but that was a fluke of a game with McAteer getting sent off, The gold kit was worn and never again afterwards.

Yes Russia have Arsharvin but he dosnt always play well for the national side. Its there for the taking.

Same as usual best runner up goes through the rest have a playoff.

The last group was a harder one with Italy Bulgaria Cyprus and Monetnegro

We should win this Group (Should)

[Alec Horan]

What's the story with second place in this competition? Is it automatic qualification or play offs? If it's play off were fucked.

Group winners and best runner up qualify automatic (9+1)-
remaining 8 runners up into play offs - (4)

[Alec Horan]

Not a bad group , We could win it

Euro 2012 Qualifiers

Russia
Slovakia
Republic of Ireland
Macedonia
Armenia
Andorra

No doubt thats what the rest of them are thinking.
Russians and Slovaks are defo better than us at the moment - Dont get your hopes too high lads.

[Doozer]

No doubt thats what the rest of them are thinking.
Russians and Slovaks are defo better than us at the moment - Dont get your hopes too high lads.

Russia could be a 'Banana skin' alright depends if Guss Hiddink leaves but the Slovaks, Im not so sure. Yes the have qualkified for South Africa but they had a weak enough group. The Czechs arent the team they used to be. Macedonia could do us. Goran Pandev is a good Player. Slovakia do have that guy Weiss for Fullham but should be easily dealt with. Andora (All hail the mighty Andorra) could score against us again ha ha as long as we dont do a San Marino we should be fine. Armenia are beatable but a war torn country so like Georgias may have to be played at a neutral venue if tensions with Azerbijan (cant spell it) increase.

[capt.pugwash]

Yaaarrr , The Irish Soccer Team need not be the only ones "Playing Away"
Poland / Ukraine both away games lend an exceedingly good cover/excuse/
opportunity to get away with the lads for some "fill yer boots" style,
Eastern value for money, Nookie Hol`s , --- Warsaw / Kiev are both home to some
Top Totty, Class Ass , Fine Fanny , Hot Hoochie, -- get my drift ?