Martinez new Belgium head coach

[ToffeeTim]

Do not balls this up tonight El Fraudo. We need a Bosnia loss.

 

[Armel]

Do not balls this up tonight El Fraudo. We need a Bosnia loss.

He's got his work cut out for him; in other campaigns we usually took it easy after a qualification. A bit of relaxation, especially away from home. But why do you need a loss from Bosnia, it's extremely unlikely that Northern Ireland will become worst second.

 

[ToffeeTim]

He's got his work cut out for him; in other campaigns we usually took it easy after a qualification. A bit of relaxation, especially away from home.

I'm a N Ireland fan. Been looking at permutations for our play off qualification. If Bosnia fail to win we're all but there with a game to spare. I'm an eternal pessimist so would like it confirmed before our last game. Plus we have 7 players a booking away from suspension who ideally we would rest!

Come on Roberto

 

[Armel]

I'm a N Ireland fan. Been looking at permutations for our play off qualification. If Bosnia fail to win we're all but there with a game to spare.

Come on Roberto

Wouldn't worry; you won't get worst second. It's more important for Ireland (good goal difference also)

Atm; the standing is like this.

1) Portugal (15 pts/ -1match) +18
2) Italy (14 pts) +3
3) Denmark (13 pts) +7
4) Northern Ireland (13 pts) +5
5) Wales (11 pts) +2 -- Important still no fixed 6th (also in other groups but less relevant because of higher points)
6) Croatia (11 pts) +2
7) Scotland (11) -1
8) Sweden (10; minus 1 match) +3 -- Important still no fixed 6th
9) Bosnia (8; minus 1 match) +2

 

[ToffeeTim]

Wouldn't worry; you won't get worst second. It's more important for Ireland (good goal difference also)

Atm; the standing is like this.

1) Portugal (15 pts/ -1match) +18
2) Italy (14 pts) +3
3) Denmark (13 pts) +7
4) Northern Ireland (13 pts) +5
5) Wales (11 pts) +2 -- Important still no fixed 6th (also in other groups but less relevant because of higher points)
6) Croatia (11 pts) +2
7) Scotland (11) -1
8) Sweden (10; minus 1 match) +3 -- Important still no fixed 6th
9) Bosnia (8; minus 1 match) +2

Yea we're in a good position no doubt. A far better position than I'd ever imagined. Just want it confirmed haha

 

[TheBigIguana]

A Martinez team conceding a soft goal

 

[ToffeeTim]

A Martinez team conceding a soft goal

X2

 

[Daveysgingerlovechild]

2-1, el fraudo is mucking it up

 

[Toffee in Jandals]

The state of this pitch.... It's like football in 1977

 

[TheBigIguana]

The state of this pitch.... It's like football in 1977

It's fantastic is what it is

 

[LinekersLegs]

Quite an entertaining game for a neutral

 

[Toffee in Jandals]

It's fantastic is what it is

Certainly makes for a good game. Good to see Besic getting 60 minutes

 

[TheBigIguana]

This is a classic Martinez defense. So easy for Bosnia to get in behind

 

[LinekersLegs]

This is a classic Martinez defense. So easy for Bosnia to get in behind

But they do score goals.

I miss Everton scoring goals

 

[ToffeeDan]

Do not balls this up tonight El Fraudo. We need a Bosnia loss.

You could do with a Bosnia good result but it doesn't really matter as all of them will be miles behind Norn I in the 2nd place table. Whoever scrapes out 2nd in that group is likely to be lowly ranked in the 2nd place table. I'll do my best to produce an alternate list after tonight's games taking into account who might be 2nd and who might finish last in each group.