[EU] The U-21 European Championship (6 Viewers)
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Hehe, I would root for Sweden in curling and horseback riding, so its just automatic, even not so enthusiastic since I'm not really much for patriotism (though it just comes natural to root for them), can enjoy games for what they are.
But yeah, prolly root for Sweden more ofcourse, while still being able to objective watch the game and hope that just the better and more merited team of the day wins (as I did in the euro2004 game, was bit conflicting seeing Del Piero's chip go out, if I wanted it to go in or not
). Know and sympathies with the Azzurrini players more (with the very sport of football, Italy more or less defines it for me, been in love with that football even before moving to Sweden), because been watching them for almost 3 years togehter, not to mention see them weekly in the leauge, while this Sweden team I knew little to nothing about, except the two NT players (and I only seen them few times in NT games, dont watch them in Holland or Allsvenskan).
But yeah, you are totally right, they really been shockingly good, very admirable and charming football, those who advanced through deserve it, but I really find Swedens game most plesant of all, especially the attacking, been fun and very positive to watch them play. I wont be a knee-jerker and say they should all be called up to the senior team, but I know one thing, Toivonen defenitely should.
But yeah, prolly root for Sweden more ofcourse, while still being able to objective watch the game and hope that just the better and more merited team of the day wins (as I did in the euro2004 game, was bit conflicting seeing Del Piero's chip go out, if I wanted it to go in or not
). Know and sympathies with the Azzurrini players more (with the very sport of football, Italy more or less defines it for me, been in love with that football even before moving to Sweden), because been watching them for almost 3 years togehter, not to mention see them weekly in the leauge, while this Sweden team I knew little to nothing about, except the two NT players (and I only seen them few times in NT games, dont watch them in Holland or Allsvenskan). But yeah, you are totally right, they really been shockingly good, very admirable and charming football, those who advanced through deserve it, but I really find Swedens game most plesant of all, especially the attacking, been fun and very positive to watch them play. I wont be a knee-jerker and say they should all be called up to the senior team, but I know one thing, Toivonen defenitely should.
Hehe, I would root for Sweden in curling and horseback riding, so its just automatic, even not so enthusiastic since I'm not really much for patriotism (though it just comes natural to root for them), can enjoy games for what they are.
But yeah, prolly root for Sweden more ofcourse, while still being able to objective watch the game and hope that just the better and more merited team of the day wins (as I did in the euro2004 game, was bit conflicting seeing Del Piero's chip go out, if I wanted it to go in or not). Know and sympathies with the Azzurrini players more (with the very sport of football, Italy more or less defines it for me, been in love with that football even before moving to Sweden), because been watching them for almost 3 years togehter, not to mention see them weekly in the leauge, while this Sweden team I knew little to nothing about, except the two NT players (and I only seen them few times in NT games, dont watch them in Holland or Allsvenskan).
But yeah, you are totally right, they really been shockingly good, very admirable and charming football, those who advanced through deserve it, but I really find Swedens game most plesant of all, especially the attacking, been fun and very positive to watch them play. I wont be a knee-jerker and say they should all be called up to the senior team, but I know one thing, Toivonen defenitely should.
But yeah, prolly root for Sweden more ofcourse, while still being able to objective watch the game and hope that just the better and more merited team of the day wins (as I did in the euro2004 game, was bit conflicting seeing Del Piero's chip go out, if I wanted it to go in or not
). Know and sympathies with the Azzurrini players more (with the very sport of football, Italy more or less defines it for me, been in love with that football even before moving to Sweden), because been watching them for almost 3 years togehter, not to mention see them weekly in the leauge, while this Sweden team I knew little to nothing about, except the two NT players (and I only seen them few times in NT games, dont watch them in Holland or Allsvenskan). But yeah, you are totally right, they really been shockingly good, very admirable and charming football, those who advanced through deserve it, but I really find Swedens game most plesant of all, especially the attacking, been fun and very positive to watch them play. I wont be a knee-jerker and say they should all be called up to the senior team, but I know one thing, Toivonen defenitely should.
Hehe, I would root for Sweden in curling and horseback riding, so its just automatic, even not so enthusiastic since I'm not really much for patriotism (though it just comes natural to root for them), can enjoy games for what they are.
But yeah, prolly root for Sweden more ofcourse, while still being able to objective watch the game and hope that just the better and more merited team of the day wins (as I did in the euro2004 game, was bit conflicting seeing Del Piero's chip go out, if I wanted it to go in or not). Know and sympathies with the Azzurrini players more (with the very sport of football, Italy more or less defines it for me, been in love with that football even before moving to Sweden), because been watching them for almost 3 years togehter, not to mention see them weekly in the leauge, while this Sweden team I knew little to nothing about, except the two NT players (and I only seen them few times in NT games, dont watch them in Holland or Allsvenskan).
But yeah, you are totally right, they really been shockingly good, very admirable and charming football, those who advanced through deserve it, but I really find Swedens game most plesant of all, especially the attacking, been fun and very positive to watch them play. I wont be a knee-jerker and say they should all be called up to the senior team, but I know one thing, Toivonen defenitely should.
But yeah, prolly root for Sweden more ofcourse, while still being able to objective watch the game and hope that just the better and more merited team of the day wins (as I did in the euro2004 game, was bit conflicting seeing Del Piero's chip go out, if I wanted it to go in or not
). Know and sympathies with the Azzurrini players more (with the very sport of football, Italy more or less defines it for me, been in love with that football even before moving to Sweden), because been watching them for almost 3 years togehter, not to mention see them weekly in the leauge, while this Sweden team I knew little to nothing about, except the two NT players (and I only seen them few times in NT games, dont watch them in Holland or Allsvenskan). But yeah, you are totally right, they really been shockingly good, very admirable and charming football, those who advanced through deserve it, but I really find Swedens game most plesant of all, especially the attacking, been fun and very positive to watch them play. I wont be a knee-jerker and say they should all be called up to the senior team, but I know one thing, Toivonen defenitely should.
Man, tough luck for the kids. They deserved this final. They were in control for every minute of this tournament. I can think of at least 5 times where a defender cleared a ball off the line to deny Italy in the last 2 games alone. Terribly hard luck. Credit to Germany because in the second half they really defended well. It took a wonder strike from a RB to finally break us down.
Hopefully, we can look forward to most of these players getting a call up from Lippi. I wouldn't be surprised if the entire starting lineup got a call up sooner or later. We have a bright future.
Hopefully, we can look forward to most of these players getting a call up from Lippi. I wouldn't be surprised if the entire starting lineup got a call up sooner or later. We have a bright future.
I'm not kidding when I saw Elm is already Senior NTs best midfielder, despite being the youngest in the squad by several years (he has been chosen MOM like 3 NTs lately). Källström has skill, but he is a very frustrating player, and doesnt contribute with much except goals now and then, overdoes things alot, and thinks he is Pirlo. Stagnated a bit.
It wont be easy for Ola, because you are fixed in the NT as a striker if you been around a while, despite Elmander and Rosenberg doing zip in their clubs, they are set, and average ageing Larsson too. But Berg have really pressured them to play him more now, and man, he is way better then I ever thought, quite a revelation.
But yeah, regarding Ola, the strikers department being picked with the same players, means its bit harder for him to get called up, the other players, especially Wernbloom now he moved to the magical land of Holland....will automatically get called up now (its like it doesnt matter how you impres in Sweden, except for Elm, obvious prodigy, but if you move ot Holland or other low level european league, you are instantly called up). And I see a defender here or there getting a shot in friendlies, but this prolly after WC, dont think Lagerbäck will "experiment" (meaning calling up young good players) more now in the qualifiers.
It wont be easy for Ola, because you are fixed in the NT as a striker if you been around a while, despite Elmander and Rosenberg doing zip in their clubs, they are set, and average ageing Larsson too. But Berg have really pressured them to play him more now, and man, he is way better then I ever thought, quite a revelation.
But yeah, regarding Ola, the strikers department being picked with the same players, means its bit harder for him to get called up, the other players, especially Wernbloom now he moved to the magical land of Holland....will automatically get called up now (its like it doesnt matter how you impres in Sweden, except for Elm, obvious prodigy, but if you move ot Holland or other low level european league, you are instantly called up). And I see a defender here or there getting a shot in friendlies, but this prolly after WC, dont think Lagerbäck will "experiment" (meaning calling up young good players) more now in the qualifiers.
