Andy316 wrote:1) Theres a sports forum (I'll move this)

2) Italy didnt play that badly, they just got caught on the counter (and had a dodgy offside go their way)

3) Italy lost, its not like they were disgraced, calm down

4) I think you're massively over-reacting

5) If you're so angry, maybe you shouldnt post as you might say something that gets you banned

Agree with points 2 through 4! Well perhaps Italy played a little bad .

jasonw wrote: 40 years i think..

Nope 30 years exactly. 1978 was the last time.

well. it could be worse. im part english...part welsh not even any glimmer of hope in that one in terms of football at least italy were outplayed by a good team. and going by what france managed to not achieve...they're still in there.

which is more than any england supporter can say...

i know its been a while and they had to loose to them eventualy but man did it sting when it happend. i hope they win friday and tuesday thou my finngers are really crossed. forza italia thou.

I know how you feel because I'm also very emotional about football.

Two years ago I went to Germany to support England in the World Cup in there first four games. It was an amazing experience and one I will never forget. Anyways that meant I was back in England for the game against Portugal. It was my friends sleepover so we all sat watching the game even though a few weren't too bothered. When Ronaldo scored the goal that sent England out I burst out crying and was virtually inconsolable. I know its only a game of football but being over there and seeing how much it meant to everyone made me really sad.

Anyways I'm sure Italy will get through the group stages

guilder1st wrote:It's funny, cause I couldn't be happier that Italy lost. Guess what country I'm from. *hint* I am wearing an orange shirt. {thumb2}

I think Italy will still get through to the next round though, they are a good team, but I really enjoyed them losing for once, since they usually do win from Holland. First win over Italy in 30 years for Holland. So don't be too upset.

40 years i think..

Donadoni needs to re think about his use of the players. He should put De Rossi for Gatusso and Grosso for Matterazzi. De Natale should be replaced by Del Piero and Camperonisi should be replaced by Cassasano.
Thats what I think, let see how they play against Romania. Personally, I perfer Donadoni's 4-3-2-1 formation instead of Lippi's 4-4-1-1 ; its just the use of players - not the formation itself. I believe italy can qualify to the quater finals coming second in the group stage. Yes I am a fan of the Azzurri too!
Jason.

It's funny, cause I couldn't be happier that Italy lost. Guess what country I'm from. *hint* I am wearing an orange shirt. {thumb2}

I think Italy will still get through to the next round though, they are a good team, but I really enjoyed them losing for once, since they usually do win from Holland. First win over Italy in 30 years for Holland. So don't be too upset.

dont worry about it man and thanks for the good wishes. and about the game im actualy alot calmer right now, i just thought to myself you know what its bad they lost but i actualy first of all got to see them win something(the world cup) and second of all theirs only 3 full days left of school so hey even if their a early knock out it wont ruin my summer(lol im saying that now but if they loose or tie friday i wont be saying that)

Please forgive me my silly mistake

I Have family from that part of he world....My great uncle moved near Edmonton, in the 1920's 30 odd years before I was born.

And please, I for one absolutely love reading your post, and I wish you more successes, then your house can hold.

Best wishers.

Autoland {thumb2}