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Greece beaten by Japan
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Less a fluke ...
... than a triumph of organisation and planning for a team that was greater than the sum of its parts. Of course it won't be repeated.
Our overpaid star-studded players could learn a lesson or two from Greece's approach, though. -
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don't think so
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I don't think a drug yet exists that allows you to become a better footballer or score goals. It was obvious watching Greece that they were well drilled and tactically disciplined. They reminded me of the German teams of old - perhaps we should hire a German coach and not a Swedish one?Comment
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I guess ...
you can use drugs to enhance stamina on the pitch. And the use of drugs may allow you to win a game or two, especially if it goes to extra time. But I don't think it's going to allow you to win tournaments.Comment
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Re: I guess ...
reminded me of the German teams of old
Greece, on the other hand, have shown that Euro 2004 was a fluke. Prior to the competition they had never won a game in the finals, and subsequently they have struggled in their WC qualifying group and lost to Japan. In a way, their success is similar to Germany at the 2002 WC. Germany were dreadful, yet managed to claw their way to the final.Comment
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Fluke
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I agree that Greece won't win anything again. I disagree that they fluked a win in Euro, though. Remember they beat Portugal twice, disposed of France etc. I watched every game and I think they deserved every win they got - you coudn't say there was any game where they were outclassed.Comment
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Ok
I had forgotten that one. Yes they did struggle a bit there. In any case I made £100 betting that Greece would get to the quarters (based on their qualifying record). Wish I'd gone all the way
May put a little one on England reaching the final. Remember Sven has a negotiated a month's break - I think that will make all the difference.Comment
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