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I expect there to be plenty of action in the soccer forum during the Euros, so I will post all my plays in this thread throughout the tournament. Some of my stats and futures can be found in my preview thread. Let's all make some money and enjoy the games.

JUNE 8 2012

                                 POLAND v GREECE

Coaching                      L                 W

Goalkeeping                W                 L

Forwards                     W                 L

Midfield                        D                 D

Defence                       L                  W

H2H                             W                  L

Discipline                    W                  L

Age                             W                  L

Fans                            W                  L

Speed                         W                  L

Height                         D                   D

Form                           D                   D

The greeks have no goal scoring threat an old keeper but a great coach and team spirit that has gotten them results in qualifying.The key for the Greeks will be trying to shut down the spine of Polands squad Szczesny/Piszczek/Blaszczykowski/Lewandowski. The 3 dortmund stars and the Arsenal keeper will be key throughout all of Polands games. I like the fact that Smuda the Polish coach uses the exact formation as Dortmund (4-2-3-1) and no players are being asked to play out of position.This game is going to be low scoring. I would not be surprised if both teams would be happy with a draw. The stadium in Warsaw is very close to the pitch and the atmosphere will be very intimidating for the Greeks, if this was not the opening game I would back the draw, I just see Poland knicking a 1-0 victory in the curtain raiser.

1. Poland ML @ 2.00/+100 (2 Units)

2. Poland/Greece Under 2.5 @ 1.50/-200 (4 Units)

JUNE 8 2012

                                 RUSSIA v Czech Rep.

Coaching                     W                 L

Goalkeeping                L                 W

Forwards                     W                 L

Midfield                       W                 L

Defence                       W                 L

H2H                             D                  D

Discipline                    W                  L

Age                             L                  W

Fans                            L                  W

Speed                         D                  D

Height                         L                  W

Form                           W                  L

The second match of day looks like another close low scoring encounter. I expect yellow cards and maybe even a Red in this physical matchup. I think the Russians will miss key defenders Shishkin & Berezutski, they have old defenders and are lucky not to be facing a squad that can score. The golden days are over for the Czechs, Rosicky is not the player he used to be, neither is Baros, there is no Nedved.  Peter Cech will have to stand on his head if the Czechs are going to have a chance. The Russians have more talent and I really like Dzagoev in midfield. Pavluchenko/Arshavin and Pogrebnyak are all in the downturn of their respective careers and I only fancy Kerzhakov to notch a goal here in an ugly win. I also question Advocaats motivation seeing as he is leaving regardless to join PSV after the Euros.

1. Russia ML @ 2.15/+115 (2 Units)

2. Russia/Czech Rep. Under 2.5 @ 1.53/-189 (1 Unit)

3. Red Card in match YES @ 3.75/+275 (1 Unit)

Love the write-up, Jack.

I also like the Polish/Greek Under. 

GL man

Billy--- let's have a great EURO

Slobbasaurus---

5. France to win EURO 2012 @ 13.00/+1200 (Dark Horse Play) (2 Units)

6. France to win the Group @ 2.75/+175 (1 Unit)

7. England not to qualify @ 2.60/+160 (1 Unit)

Thanks Bake

 looking forward to your insights

Long time untill the leagues come back

I had a kick behind WC in 2010,2006 and Euro in 2008........but a garbage Copa. I'm hoping for a 20 Unit profit and I'll be happy

szpak---

Lucky---

Shark---thanks for your indepth reply and analysis that we see from you here in the soccer forum on a regular basis.

Both teams are playing not to lose first and it would not be a bad result coming away with a point from a tight group. There is no way Poland is going all out to win by 2 or more here.

szpak---

 I will be changing it to yours right before the Ruski match