The Euro 2024 Thread

[Elephant Pyjamas]

Looks like Shaw for Trippier the only change tonight

Funny I was thinking Trippier as a right footed LB against "the child" would be good as he can work against him cutting inside.

However, Shaw offers us so much more balance.

 

[Mel Evo]

The standard of MFL teaching in the state system varies so wildly from school to school, it's a genuine lottery.

My brother never had any natural aptitude for it but when he showed me what he'd been "taught" as he prepared for his French GCSE I (at 18, taking my A-Levels, we didn't go to the same school) was shocked. More or less a series of stock phrases to be reeled off, no technique, no vocabulary, no grammar underpinning it, nothing beyond parroting Ladybird book crap. So I chipped in and helped him out with a piece of coursework and he was subsequently described as "our star pupil" when my parents went to the next parents' evening He still owes me for that 25 years on I reckon.

We don't pay it anything like the heed that we should, even allowing for my obvious bias.

What I hadn’t realised until my wife started teaching it (although it’s obvious with any thought) is how much being an optional subject also undermines it in the first three years. Teachers have to really hustle to get kids to think about taking it and, as you say, their ability or interest in doing that varies. It’s made languages, once again, a private school thing. A bit like cricket, you’ve got to have really enthusiastic parents if you’re in a state school and want to keep up.

 

[Hereford Wolf]

They do appreciate it if you try (obviously I don't personally have this issue but I always tell those travelling just to know a little bit - not everyone speaks English, even in a major city).

If you wanted to move to Hamburg and never ever speak a word of German, assuming whatever you did for work didn't require it, you probably could just about do it. Would be very shit, pointless and extremely limiting though. Go anywhere much smaller and you'd be in a lot of trouble day-to-day just trying to exist.

I went to Turkey many years ago and learnt 4 phrases. Please, Thank you. Two beers please. I love your country.
It paid massive dividends.

 

[Kenny]

I went to Turkey many years ago and learnt 4 phrases. New hair Please, teeth like Firmino's Thank you. Two beers please. I love your country.
It paid massive dividends.

Money well spent?...

 

[SSB]

Spain not fancy singing their National Anthem?

 

[Lupo]

Spain not fancy singing their National Anthem?

Funnily enough I was just reading this...

The inside story on why Spain stars don't sing the national anthem before games

Spain are one of the most iconic international teams and have a chance to win their fourth European Championship tonight. Their distinctive red shirts and beautiful football are a key part of UEFA&…

talksport.com

 

[Alan]

Cometh onward, ye Lions!

 

[AndyWolves]

I haven't seen much of Spain this tournament, their movement is rather good isn't it?

 

[Jinky]

Shaw been quality so far.

 

[prawnking]

Carvahal=cunt

 

[BillyDee]

At least that makes it easier to sub Kane off early.

 

[Alan]

Shaw looks remarkably fit. Can't remember the last time his chest stuck out more than his belly.

 

[pavlosmacwolf]

I'm saying it now, first sub has to be kane.
He's just strolling about, putting no pressure on anyone.

 

[Dire Wolf]

Kane a bit lucky? Studs up late challenge could easily be a red card.

 

[Alan]

Kane a bit lucky? Studs up late challenge could easily be a red card.

Got a teeny piece of the ball and wasn't that forceful IMO.

 

[AndyWolves]

Kane a bit lucky? Studs up late challenge could easily be a red card.

Never a red imo, no real force in the challenge

 

[Squeak]

Olmo...no VAR review? That should be red...

 

[Alan]

I don't want to judge him for being his own fan, necessarily, but Foden having 47 tattoo'd on his neck is a lot.

 

[Jinky]

Eventually we need to offer something offensively. Don’t think we’ve had a shot yet?

 

[Dire Wolf]

Eventually we need to offer something offensively. Don’t think we’ve had a shot yet?

Not sure Spain have had one worthy of the name either.