Euro 2016 finals

[Save Ferris]

We always beat Germany.

You're consistently wrong.

[ozzie owl]

We always beat Germany.

You're consistently wrong.

+1

Great way to win money bet the opposite to whatever Grosso predicts.

[Pie and Bovril]

Zaza's penalty

[Juventino]

Germany were the better side, but to throw it away in the shootout was so frustrating.

[God is an Englishman]

@ Hawksey

based on the follow stats and anything else you may want to bring up, do you still disagree with my assertion that England cant be referred to as a 'footballing power'?

Chris Coleman's side have won as many knockout games at an international tournament (2) as England have in the past 20 years.

Wales beat Northern Ireland and Belgium in the past week, while in the past 20 years, England beat Denmark in the last-16 of the 2002 World Cup, and Ecuador at the same stage of the 2006 World Cup.

Yes

[MegaBonus]

based on what?????????

[ozzie owl]

based on what?????????

England long gone as footbal power since 1966 , only two SF appearances ( one WC and one Euro ) in 50 years.

[MegaBonus]

no need to preach to the converted...im waiting for Hawksey to justify it....

[ozzie owl]

no need to preach to the converted...im waiting for Hawksey to justify it....

+ 1

[God is an Englishman]

based on what?????????

Based on the fact that we invented the game. That will mean we're always a powerhouse.

[magnet]

England were fourth favourites for the tournament. When you look back at previous tournament results there is absolutely nothing to suggest they would get anywhere near the final. Evra and Ozil just two players saying they fancied England to win it. England have a good team on paper but unfortunately they can't pick a manager with half a brain in his nut!

[ozzie owl]

England were fourth favourites for the tournament. When you look back at previous tournament results there is absolutely nothing to suggest they would get anywhere near the final. Evra and Ozil just two players saying they fancied England to win it. England have a good team on paper but unfortunately they can't pick a manager with half a brain in his nut!

England were poorly managed as it was clear a week before the tournament he didn't know his best formation or best XI. As for the players, good but no greats, lets be honest how many would start for France or Germany?

[magnet]

England were fourth favourites for the tournament. When you look back at previous tournament results there is absolutely nothing to suggest they would get anywhere near the final. Evra and Ozil just two players saying they fancied England to win it. England have a good team on paper but unfortunately they can't pick a manager with half a brain in his nut!

England were poorly managed as it was clear a week before the tournament he didn't know his best formation or best XI. As for the players, good but no greats, lets be honest how many would start for France or Germany?

I agree, I doubt many would make it. But the fact Schweinsteiger plays for Germany shows how shortsighted England are. The guy had a nightmare season for United and he would not be anywhere near the England team based on his club form. But he plays a pivotal role for Germany and they select the best team rather than the best individuals.

[Nice One Cyril]

England were fourth favourites for the tournament. When you look back at previous tournament results there is absolutely nothing to suggest they would get anywhere near the final. Evra and Ozil just two players saying they fancied England to win it. England have a good team on paper but unfortunately they can't pick a manager with half a brain in his nut!

England were poorly managed as it was clear a week before the tournament he didn't know his best formation or best XI. As for the players, good but no greats, lets be honest how many would start for France or Germany?

I agree, I doubt many would make it. But the fact Schweinsteiger plays for Germany shows how shortsighted England are. The guy had a nightmare season for United and he would not be anywhere near the England team based on his club form. But he plays a pivotal role for Germany and they select the best team rather than the best individuals.

+1

[Baseball Bill]

England were fourth favourites for the tournament. When you look back at previous tournament results there is absolutely nothing to suggest they would get anywhere near the final. Evra and Ozil just two players saying they fancied England to win it. England have a good team on paper but unfortunately they can't pick a manager with half a brain in his nut!

England were poorly managed as it was clear a week before the tournament he didn't know his best formation or best XI. As for the players, good but no greats, lets be honest how many would start for France or Germany?

I doubt many would have a German or French passport.

[ozzie owl]

England were fourth favourites for the tournament. When you look back at previous tournament results there is absolutely nothing to suggest they would get anywhere near the final. Evra and Ozil just two players saying they fancied England to win it. England have a good team on paper but unfortunately they can't pick a manager with half a brain in his nut!

England were poorly managed as it was clear a week before the tournament he didn't know his best formation or best XI. As for the players, good but no greats, lets be honest how many would start for France or Germany?

I agree, I doubt many would make it. But the fact Schweinsteiger plays for Germany shows how shortsighted England are. The guy had a nightmare season for United and he would not be anywhere near the England team based on his club form. But he plays a pivotal role for Germany and they select the best team rather than the best individuals.

Reminds how England to keep Gerrard and Lampard in the team in the old 442 formation, pushed players like Scholes and Joe Cole into wide left positions.

[MegaBonus]

God is an Englishman

MegaBonus wrote:

based on what?????????

Based on the fact that we invented the game. That will mean we're always a powerhouse.

oh my.......how

struggling to cope with the reality of inadequacy....

[God is an Englishman]

God is an Englishman

MegaBonus wrote:

based on what?????????

Based on the fact that we invented the game. That will mean we're always a powerhouse.

oh my.......how

struggling to cope with the reality of inadequacy....

Yet, you know I'm right.

[Bomber]

"Inventors" are not necessarily seen as "Perfectors" or "Enhancers". I know which category I'd prefer to be in.

[Scholes]

That's because australia has invented shiraz all of any importance

[Nice One Cyril]

That's because australia has invented shiraz all of any importance

Boomerang? Can't throw them away

[ozzie owl]

That's because australia has invented shiraz all of any importance

Really ?

http://www.australiangeographic.com.au/ ... the-world/

http://www.australiangeographic.com.au/ ... ife-easier

[God is an Englishman]

That's because australia has invented shiraz all of any importance

Really ?

http://www.australiangeographic.com.au/ ... the-world/

http://www.australiangeographic.com.au/ ... ife-easier

Does it include a retractable washing line? How would we live without that.

[Kosta Utd]

based on what?????????

Based on the fact that we invented the game. That will mean we're always a powerhouse.

Small p.e.n.i.s syndrome.... Got all the traits.. Bald, fat, middle age

[Wayne Kerr]

based on what?????????

Based on the fact that we invented the game. That will mean we're always a powerhouse.

Small p.e.n.i.s syndrome.... Got all the traits.. Bald, fat, middle age

You forgot F'ugly, smelly and senile

[Bomber]

That's because australia has invented shiraz all of any importance

Toomer laughing at his own "jokes" again. Where were you after the Iceland game? Amazing "character".

[Scholes]

In the scope of all the things that have been invented, shiraz all.

[Talk Is Cheap]

That's because australia has invented shiraz all of any importance

Uninformed as usual...here's a few for starters...

Whingeing Pom
With the arrival of British immigrants followed by their continual voicing that things weren't as good in Australia as back home in the UK locals invented and coined the phrase "whingeing Pom"
to describe those who persistently complained.

Black box flight recorder
In 1961 Dave Warren created the black box flight recorder - the device that records voices from the cockpit as well as flight data. The durable boxes were designed to replay the final moments before a plane crash, revealing what went wrong. Today, every commercial plane flies with this Australian invention and the recorder sits in the back of planes, to reduce the chances of damage during a crash.
ON THIS DAY: The black box was born

Spray-on skin
In 1999 Professor Fiona Wood patented her spray-on skin technique. The innovation involves taking a small patch of the victim's healthy skin and using it to grow new skin cells in a laboratory. The new skin cells are then sprayed on the victim's damaged skin. This process significantly reduces recovery time and scarring. Fiona and her spray-on skin technique played a key role in treating burns victims from the 2002 Bali bombings. Fiona and her team are credited with saving the lives of 28 people.
Australia's best innovators awarded

Electronic pacemaker
In 1926 Dr Mark Lidwill made an impromptu pacemaker at Sydney's Crown Street Women's Hospital. A newborn patient was suffering from heart problems, so Mark connected the baby's heart to electrodes which stimulated the heartbeat with electric pulses. Concerned about the ethical issues involved with his invention, Mark declined recognition and patents for his invention that has saved many people throughout the world.

Google Maps
From 2003 to 2004 brothers Lars and Jens Rasmussen developed the platform for Google Maps.
Beneath the waves in Sydney with Google Maps

Medical application of penicillin
In 1939 Howard Florey, with a team of scientists, purified penicillin from a special strain of mould. The team demonstrated penicillin's ability to fight bacterial infection in mice and, later, humans. The antibiotic was mass produced and used to aid victims of World War II. Penicillin has been used around the world saving many lives through the combating of infection by common bacteria. Today, it is still widely used in combating infections, but its efficacy is at risk from the growing resistance to the antibiotic.
Australia's Nobel Prize winners

Polymer bank notes
Plastic bank notes were developed in a combined effort by the Reserve Bank of Australia and CSIRO. The polymer material of the bank notes makes them very durable and counterfeit resistant. The bank notes first circulated in Australia in 1988.

Cochlear implant (bionic ear)
In 1978 Professor Graeme Clark successfully tested the bionic ear. Cochlear implants are devices that are implanted into the head to electronically stimulate the auditory nerve. Graeme's motivation to advance hearing loss technology was spawned from his father's inadequate hearing.

Electric drill
In 1889 Australian electrical engineer Arthur James Arnot patented the world's first electric drill. The invention was originally designed to drill rock and dig coal.

Winged keel
Ben Lexcen, an Australian yachtsman and marine architect, created the winged keel, a nearly horizontal foil, or wing, at the base of a sailing boat keel. They are typically found on high-performance sail boats. The winged keel made its debut in 1983 in America's Cup on Australia II.
Looking back: the 1983 America's Cup win

Permaculture
In 1972 Bill Mollison had the epiphany which led to the development of permaculture, a concept that uses a natural approach to designing self-sufficient human settlements and agricultural systems. Today permaculture is an alternative to chemical-based agriculture which can be harmful to humans and the environment

Wi-fi technology
In 1992 John O' Sullivan and the CSIRO developed wi-fi technology. John and his colleagues were originally looking for black holes when they realised the potential of the technology.

Ultrasound scanner
In 1976 Ausonics commercialised the ultrasound scanner. While studying ultrasound technology, CSIRO's Ultrasonic Research Centre discovered a way to differentiate ultrasound echoes bouncing off soft tissue in the body and converting them to TV images. This discovery forever changed pre-natal care as it gave expecting parents a window to the foetus without x-ray exposure. Ultrasound technology is also used in the diagnoses of medical problems of the breast, abdomen, and reproductive organs.

Plastic spectacle lenses
In 1960 Sola Optical released the first scratch-resistant plastic lens for glasses. The technology was further developed to create the first plastic bifocal, trifocal, and progressive-focus lenses. Plastic lenses are used throughout the world due to their many benefits including safety, their light weight, and durability.

Inflatable escape slide and raft
In 1965 Jack Grant, of Qantas, invented the inflatable aircraft escape slide, which is now mandatory safety equipment on all major airlines. The slides also can be used as a flotation device if the aircraft lands on water.

Permanent-crease clothing
In 1957 CSIRO developed a process called Si-Ro-Set. The technique uses chemicals to permanently alter the structure of wool fibres so they can be set with heat. This technology allowed for fashion innovations such as permanently pleated skirts.

Gardasil and Cervarix cancer vaccines
In 2006 Professor Ian Frazer discovered how to create a vaccination for cervical cancer. The commercial application, Gardasil, is a vaccine to prevent certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV). As cervical cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in women the vaccination has huge implications for the prevention of cancer.

Frazier lens
In 1993 Jim Frazier's deep-focus lens was patented in the United States. His innovative lens allowed for both the subject and background to be focused on at the same time. It also has the ability to rotate without the movement of the camera. The lens is now commonly used in movies and film throughout the world. Jim won an Academy Award in 1998 for his contribution.

Triton Workcentre
In 1976 the 25-year-old television journalist George Lewin developed the Triton Workcentre. This is a multi-purpose workbench which stabilises and improves the accuracy of portable power tools. It is estimated that 10 per cent of Australian households with a garage now have a Triton Workcentre.

Racecam
In 1979 Channel 7 introduced live television broadcasting from racing cars, allowing viewers to watch the race from the driver's perspective. Today the Racecam has been adapted to fit other sporting events such as snow skiing, basketball and cricket.

Tank-bred tuna system
In 2008 Hagen Stehr may have saved the southern blue fin tuna from extinction. The clean-seas system fools the tuna in a tank into thinking they are swimming out of the Australian Bight and into their breeding grounds.

[Bomber]

That's because australia has invented shiraz all of any importance

Uninformed as usual...here's a few for starters...

Whingeing Pom
With the arrival of British immigrants followed by their continual voicing that things weren't as good in Australia as back home in the UK locals invented and coined the phrase "whingeing Pom"
to describe those who persistently complained.

Black box flight recorder
In 1961 Dave Warren created the black box flight recorder - the device that records voices from the cockpit as well as flight data. The durable boxes were designed to replay the final moments before a plane crash, revealing what went wrong. Today, every commercial plane flies with this Australian invention and the recorder sits in the back of planes, to reduce the chances of damage during a crash.
ON THIS DAY: The black box was born

Spray-on skin
In 1999 Professor Fiona Wood patented her spray-on skin technique. The innovation involves taking a small patch of the victim's healthy skin and using it to grow new skin cells in a laboratory. The new skin cells are then sprayed on the victim's damaged skin. This process significantly reduces recovery time and scarring. Fiona and her spray-on skin technique played a key role in treating burns victims from the 2002 Bali bombings. Fiona and her team are credited with saving the lives of 28 people.
Australia's best innovators awarded

Electronic pacemaker
In 1926 Dr Mark Lidwill made an impromptu pacemaker at Sydney's Crown Street Women's Hospital. A newborn patient was suffering from heart problems, so Mark connected the baby's heart to electrodes which stimulated the heartbeat with electric pulses. Concerned about the ethical issues involved with his invention, Mark declined recognition and patents for his invention that has saved many people throughout the world.

Google Maps
From 2003 to 2004 brothers Lars and Jens Rasmussen developed the platform for Google Maps.
Beneath the waves in Sydney with Google Maps

Medical application of penicillin
In 1939 Howard Florey, with a team of scientists, purified penicillin from a special strain of mould. The team demonstrated penicillin's ability to fight bacterial infection in mice and, later, humans. The antibiotic was mass produced and used to aid victims of World War II. Penicillin has been used around the world saving many lives through the combating of infection by common bacteria. Today, it is still widely used in combating infections, but its efficacy is at risk from the growing resistance to the antibiotic.
Australia's Nobel Prize winners

Polymer bank notes
Plastic bank notes were developed in a combined effort by the Reserve Bank of Australia and CSIRO. The polymer material of the bank notes makes them very durable and counterfeit resistant. The bank notes first circulated in Australia in 1988.

Cochlear implant (bionic ear)
In 1978 Professor Graeme Clark successfully tested the bionic ear. Cochlear implants are devices that are implanted into the head to electronically stimulate the auditory nerve. Graeme's motivation to advance hearing loss technology was spawned from his father's inadequate hearing.

Electric drill
In 1889 Australian electrical engineer Arthur James Arnot patented the world's first electric drill. The invention was originally designed to drill rock and dig coal.

Winged keel
Ben Lexcen, an Australian yachtsman and marine architect, created the winged keel, a nearly horizontal foil, or wing, at the base of a sailing boat keel. They are typically found on high-performance sail boats. The winged keel made its debut in 1983 in America's Cup on Australia II.
Looking back: the 1983 America's Cup win

Permaculture
In 1972 Bill Mollison had the epiphany which led to the development of permaculture, a concept that uses a natural approach to designing self-sufficient human settlements and agricultural systems. Today permaculture is an alternative to chemical-based agriculture which can be harmful to humans and the environment

Wi-fi technology
In 1992 John O' Sullivan and the CSIRO developed wi-fi technology. John and his colleagues were originally looking for black holes when they realised the potential of the technology.

Ultrasound scanner
In 1976 Ausonics commercialised the ultrasound scanner. While studying ultrasound technology, CSIRO's Ultrasonic Research Centre discovered a way to differentiate ultrasound echoes bouncing off soft tissue in the body and converting them to TV images. This discovery forever changed pre-natal care as it gave expecting parents a window to the foetus without x-ray exposure. Ultrasound technology is also used in the diagnoses of medical problems of the breast, abdomen, and reproductive organs.

Plastic spectacle lenses
In 1960 Sola Optical released the first scratch-resistant plastic lens for glasses. The technology was further developed to create the first plastic bifocal, trifocal, and progressive-focus lenses. Plastic lenses are used throughout the world due to their many benefits including safety, their light weight, and durability.

Inflatable escape slide and raft
In 1965 Jack Grant, of Qantas, invented the inflatable aircraft escape slide, which is now mandatory safety equipment on all major airlines. The slides also can be used as a flotation device if the aircraft lands on water.

Permanent-crease clothing
In 1957 CSIRO developed a process called Si-Ro-Set. The technique uses chemicals to permanently alter the structure of wool fibres so they can be set with heat. This technology allowed for fashion innovations such as permanently pleated skirts.

Gardasil and Cervarix cancer vaccines
In 2006 Professor Ian Frazer discovered how to create a vaccination for cervical cancer. The commercial application, Gardasil, is a vaccine to prevent certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV). As cervical cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in women the vaccination has huge implications for the prevention of cancer.

Frazier lens
In 1993 Jim Frazier's deep-focus lens was patented in the United States. His innovative lens allowed for both the subject and background to be focused on at the same time. It also has the ability to rotate without the movement of the camera. The lens is now commonly used in movies and film throughout the world. Jim won an Academy Award in 1998 for his contribution.

Triton Workcentre
In 1976 the 25-year-old television journalist George Lewin developed the Triton Workcentre. This is a multi-purpose workbench which stabilises and improves the accuracy of portable power tools. It is estimated that 10 per cent of Australian households with a garage now have a Triton Workcentre.

Racecam
In 1979 Channel 7 introduced live television broadcasting from racing cars, allowing viewers to watch the race from the driver's perspective. Today the Racecam has been adapted to fit other sporting events such as snow skiing, basketball and cricket.

Tank-bred tuna system
In 2008 Hagen Stehr may have saved the southern blue fin tuna from extinction. The clean-seas system fools the tuna in a tank into thinking they are swimming out of the Australian Bight and into their breeding grounds.

All fairly significant except for the first one. We could have done without that one.

[God is an Englishman]

Florey inventing penicillin

As for the rest of the list, I think I've used 3 of them and even then plastic bank notes. How did I love before them?