Lakenheath Old Boys

We are all former students at Lakenheath High School and other public schools in East Anglia. We were in school in the 70s and 80s and drank deeply from the well of British culture of those decades - the pints, the telly, and of course the footie!

Saturday, June 23, 2012

Euro 2012 - Quarterfinal 3

We've barely recovered from the splendid Germany v. Greece spectacle yesterday and another Euro cracker is upon us. The LOB reunion crew will be at West Ham Rising's palatial Georgetown abode today to watch Spain v. France. Apparently paella and Abbot Ale are on tap for the festivities so I can't wait. Hoping that the Spanish forgo their technical tippy tappy nonsense and give France a proper spanking today. Blogging will likely be sporadic but I hope to post and perhaps Skype before and after the match. Enjoy!

63 Comments:

Blogger manunitedrules said...

Can't wait for the action. Unfortunately, I don't see Spain abondoning their short pasisng system. I would not be surprised to see them go through with a 1-0 victory courtesy of a late winner as they did in the knockout stages in South Africa. Can't wait for the action in Georgetown!

12:08 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Hey... let's go France!

Wish I was there!

12:26 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Torremelinos! We're over at Casa WHR enjoying some Spanish beer and guacamole. And of course the company is fabulous. Wish you were here, UWS!

2:18 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Oi, mate. We're gonna Skype you at the half. Make sure you don't go walkabout with Shadow, eh?

2:19 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Good afternoon UWS and BD. I am having at blast at Casa WHR. WIsh everyone was here. Am enjoying Spanish ale and chips. WIll feast on payaya later

2:26 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Spain vs France is interesting as France is the last team to have eliminated Spain from a major tournament and the last team to have scored more than one goal vs Zspain in a majoor tournament

2:33 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

We're off from Donetsk!

2:45 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I am here with BD , WHR, Gooner , and Phil

2:46 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Useless by Silva as Spain were in a PROMISING POSITION

2:50 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Two former Arsenal players going for the ball as Fab goes down too easily as Clichy barely touched him

2:51 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

A slow start as both teams have cheaply conceded possession.

2:52 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The cross is straight to Lloris from a Spanish possession.

2:56 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Arbeloa was well offside from a through ball from Fab

2:57 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Lots of Spanish possession, but the final ball has been lacking

3:00 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

GOAL !! 1-0 SPAIN AS XABI ALONSO SUPERBLY HEADED IN FROM A GREAT CROSSS BY ALBA

3:04 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Miles over fom Xavi as Spain looked top go two goals up

3:05 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Larry White's whites are trailing

3:06 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Hey Boys,

Just got back from a graduation party a minute after the goal!

Bugger

3:09 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Hast it been all Spain?


Enjoying Chez Menditto?

3:10 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

USeless free kkick from Benza Moi

3:11 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

27 games... 27 games with goals.

Only 4 to go!

3:11 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Yes to both questions, UWS . Good afternoon. How are you?

3:14 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Headed well over by Fab.

3:14 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Sergio RFamos is booked for a foul on Benza Moi in a promising position

3:16 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Casillas tips over a free kick from Cabye

3:16 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Wish I was there


Decent effort but saved by Casillas.. then he fumbled the corner.... got a way with it

3:17 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Casillas drops a corner from Ribery under pressure from Kos, but gatgeres at the seconbd attempt

3:17 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

So, it looks like the Battle of Iberia for the semi final

COME ON PORTUGAL!

3:20 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Decent run by Ribery.... decent cross cut out.. Benzema should have run in front of the defender

3:22 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Malouda is playing instead of Nasri??

He was France's best player against Englane

3:23 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Pique should have done better with that header


Ribery's shirt is completely ripped down the side... shirt pulling perhaps!

3:23 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

We have talking about head to head tie breakers. Bob claims you were walking Shadow and he states that you should start letting the kids do this.

3:26 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

It is looking like an Iberian Derby in the semis and I would favor Spain

3:26 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

What does tie breakers and walking Shadow have to do with each other

3:27 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Cabaye and BViscuits are down and Cabaye is booked for a foul

3:27 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Bob is looking for an excuse to give you some stick.

3:28 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Debuchy fouled Jordi Alba just outside the box

3:29 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Useless free kick from Xavi straight to Llris

3:30 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

1 added minute

3:30 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Into stoppage time . One minute of that as I am thinking of snacks.

3:30 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Hakftime and 1-0 to Spain

3:31 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Half time and the World and European champions have the lead

3:31 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

That was a fun video call!

Thanks for calling

4:04 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

On comes Nasri
As one Citeh comes on... another goes off... Silva



IS THAT BOB'S GOLDEN BOOT CHOICE COMING ON?????

4:06 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

ooh Ribery crosses low...almost

4:11 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Spain are boing

4:19 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Giroud comes on for Midldlesboro Villa

M'Villa

4:20 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Torres with a chance... he's offside anyway

4:21 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Arsenal to buy another French striker... will wonders never cease!!

4:21 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Why are the French wearing white?
Surely, red and blue don't clash!
Well... it doesn't when United play Everton or Chelsea

4:23 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

"happy enough to play keep away"


I hate the Spainish

4:24 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Get it over Ribery

4:28 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Disappointing game right now

I think Spain matches are boing to watch. Too much possession without doing much. The opponents just sit back... ATTACK THEM!

4:30 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

PENALTY TO SPAIN

4:31 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Stupid challenge

4:31 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Alonso tries to score his second.... and does!


Sends the keeper the wrong way... two-nil

4:32 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

That goal was scored after the 90 minute mark

4:33 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

The Iberian Derby.... Ronny to take on Spain again

4:33 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Right now... England are guaranteed to be at least one of the last five playing!

4:34 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Game over
Spain 2 France 0


NOW IT IS ENGLAND'S TURN!!!




Have a great time the rest of the night boys

4:35 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

CHEERS UWS!
It was a pleasure skyping with you after not talking to you for so many years. ENJOY!

4:42 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Another fabulous day. Thanks for West Ham Rising for a bang-up spread and paella dinner.

After the match and feed, we spent two glorious hours reliving our glory days on the pitch. Wish you were here, UWS!

10:09 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I wanted to thank WHR for his hospitality and the tremendous dinner.We had a kickabout and a penalty shootout where WHR defeated BD in sudden death.I will never forget this. It was also great skyping UWS. Too bad UWS wasn't here. I bet he would have won the penalty shootout.

COME ON ENGERLUND! TIME TO KISS THE FLAG!

11:41 PM  

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