Official Football Thread

[Black Wizard]

I'm yet to be sold on the Nations League but I think it could become a good thing in time. It is certainly better than friendlies, that's for sure.

 

[Dr. Eddies Wingman]

Agreed. Wonder if this "back door to the Euros" will remain in the future, though.

 

[Dr. Eddies Wingman]

I'm still trying to wrap my head around the Nations League, both the format and the purpose. I hope we win, of course, but I don't any high hopes. What do you think?

I expect more intensity than from an ordinary friendly match, but our performance against Cyprus was uninspired. I can't see this game becoming a highlight in either country's football history, that's for sure! I guess we both have fond memories of the 90s when it comes to international football ...

 

[Ariana]

Ah yeah, the 90's... You'd think it took less time to change generations.

 

[Black Wizard]

I've never known Scotland to have a good team. They had world class players in the 70s and 80s.

 

[LooseCannon]

I've never known Scotland to have a good team. They had world class players in the 70s and 80s.

They were tied for best team in the world at one point.

 

[The Flash]

I thought Nations League wouldn't be treated any differently from friendlies but that clearly isn't the case, at least for now. That's good.

 

[Black Wizard]

They were tied for best team in the world at one point.

After the first ever international match?

 

[LooseCannon]

After the first ever international match?

Exactly

 

[Black Wizard]

Exactly

There might be a combined bid from all of the UK nations for the 2030 World Cup. That would be nice.

 

[Ariana]

Two victories in a row for Bulgaria. Norway didn't deserve to lose though. Sorry, @Dr. Eddies Wingman.

 

[Dr. Eddies Wingman]

Well, we didn't take our chances. Your team created one big chance and converted it ...

 

[matic22]

Slovenian national team is a joke.

 

[Black Wizard]

Scotland are playing Albania today. The away fans are doing this:

 

[Night Prowler]

 

[Black Wizard]

ABA, anyone but Albania?

 

[Night Prowler]

I'm just really into Scotland. Tremendous country.

 

[Ariana]

I hope tonight the eagle cries.

 

[Black Wizard]

The Eagle will not be flying free tonight as Scotland are winning 2-0.

 

[Forostar]

My my did Croatia get a beating from Spain @Zare . The score could have been way worse. They were lucky it was only 6-0.