Chindie Posted June 10, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted June 10, 2012 I'm actually expecting to be bored by the Spain v Italy game. Italy are fairly weak and have always been a defensive side, and I just find Spain immensely dull to watch. It'll turn into Spain parked in the Italian half ticking up the possession count and ending up with a comfortably couple of goal win. As impressive as Spain can be in full flight, I just don't enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted June 10, 2012 Author Moderator Share Posted June 10, 2012 I can understand where you are coming from and agree to a point but I usually enjoy games which are a tactical battle of two very opposing sides. Not great to watch but interesting from a tactical perspective, for instance I loved the CL semi finals a few years ago between Inter and Barca in which Jose won out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Italy have enough to damage Spain if they are up for it. Spain are by far the best team in the tournament. One look at their squad and you wonder who can stop them. Step up Paul McShane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted June 10, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted June 10, 2012 I can understand where you are coming from and agree to a point but I usually enjoy games which are a tactical battle of two very opposing sides. Not great to watch but interesting from a tactical perspective, for instance I loved the CL semi finals a few years ago between Inter and Barca in which Jose won out. I guess I'm the typical 'old school British fan' that enjoys even end to end all or nothing style play. When it comes to football, I'm less interested in strategy and tactical battles, and more in excitement, especially when I'm not watching Villa. I think thats also why I appreciate Spain's style less than others. I can appreciate the skill on show, and I understand why they play as they do, but I really don't enjoy it. Same thing happens in the Prem, if you took Arsenal at their best and Manchester United at their best, I prefer Manchester United's more direct, powerful, simple game to Arsenal's delicate but impressive 'pretty' game. I usually compare Spain to a virtuoso rock guitarist. I appreciate the mastery of, say, Satriani's skill with a guitar, but I'd rather listen to something less gifted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Very much look forward to seeing Dunney & Given in action tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Spain are by far the best team in the tournament. One look at their squad and you wonder who can stop them. cant agree there, a poor defence and no Villa leaves them more predictable in attack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted June 10, 2012 Author Moderator Share Posted June 10, 2012 Spain are by far the best team in the tournament. One look at their squad and you wonder who can stop them. cant agree there, a poor defence and no Villa leaves them more predictable in attack So who would you say is a better team than Spain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanvilla_1994 Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Man for man no team even comes close to Spain IMO even without Villa and Puyol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Spain are by far the best team in the tournament. One look at their squad and you wonder who can stop them. cant agree there, a poor defence and no Villa leaves them more predictable in attack So who would you say is a better team than Spain? didnt really show it last night but Germany for me are better team and alos have one thing the Spanish players might not have anymore and that is hunger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limvillian Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 They may have Xavi and Pirlo but we have Long-Cox . COYBIG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 De Rossi in the libero role and Fabregas as a false number 9. 0-0 all over this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Dogg Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 De Rossi in the libero role and Fabregas as a false number 9. 0-0 all over this. Spain: Casillas, Arbeloa, Pique, Sergio Ramos, Jordi Alba, Xavi, Busquets, Alonso, Silva, Fabregas, Iniesta. Subs: Valdes, Albiol, Javi Martinez, Juanfran, Pedro, Torres, Negredo, Mata, Llorente, Santi Cazorla, Jesus Navas, Reina. Italy: Buffon, Chiellini, De Rossi, Bonucci, Giaccherni, Marchisio, Pirlo, Thiago Motta, Maggio, Cassano, Balotelli. Subs: Sirigu, Ogbonna Obienza, Balzaretti, Abate, Di Natale, Barzagli, Borini, Montolivo, Giovinco, Diamanti, Nocerino, De Sanctis. Could be very boring all right but Spain have plenty of options to change it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b23avfc Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 COYBIG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaAlex Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Have to agree with Zatman, I'd say Germany are the best team atm, and would be very surprised if they don't end up as winners. The spanish of course have the likes of Xavi, Iniesta and Silva but there is not enough penetration in their side atm. On the other hand the Germans seem a lot more solid in defence and efficient enough to get the win. I really think we could see the return of the old Spain and we see them not making out of the group, I just can't see where the goals are coming from. Can't believe Soldado never went. I expect to be proven wrong but I can see both Italy and Ireland shutting them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Shame Llorente isn't starting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAuthority Posted June 10, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted June 10, 2012 Found an ITV stream here in the US - Their build up is shocking, so poor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 De Rossi in the libero role and Fabregas as a false number 9. 0-0 all over this. Yeah, big games like this that people hype up are always shit. I hope not though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coda Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Should've got Dave Whelan on the ITV panel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted June 10, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted June 10, 2012 If this is anything more than boring I'll be shocked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sureshot Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Found an ITV stream here in the US - Their build up is shocking, so poor. You don't get Watch ESPN? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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