Euro 2004 tournament!
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Super 14 Champions 2006
Swedes looking to turn things around...
The Swedish Manager was bitterly disappointed by the effort shown from his team in their last out Vs an outstanding England.
"We just stuggled to contain Owen... he was on fire... it came a bit of a surprise to me really. He was is poor form really last season, but it must be something about the English jersey that does it to him. But i have reviewed the tape (cheers t1000v2.0) and spotted our weak points. We are looking to turn things around."
The Swedish Manager sad that he is looking for another opponent to test his tactics on and see if he can indeed plug the hole that leaks too many goals.
"I was disappointed that we let 3 in really, especially from a couple of set pieces. In competitions like EURO 2004 as little as 1 goal can be the difference between progressing and going home, that is why i am trying to build from our defense. I am calling out to all the managers heading into Euro 2004.If they want to play a passionate Swedish team that has a lot to prove, They know where to find us."
Barry Smith
Sky Sports, UK
jthk2004
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postmatch press conference by bulgaria manager... (highlights...)t1000v2.0 said:
"the start was very edgy for us. it was our first practice match so our nerves were a bit shaky. we were determined and went out to defend for most of the match. it almost worked out a clean sheet. to be fair of milen petkov, he did quite well in this match. thankfully we conceded a goal like that in a friendly only. so milen himself and other players in our team will know what they should do when they have the ball at the back. and such mistake will punish us hard in portugal...
"the tactics were correct against that czech side, which everyone in that team can dribble past 3 or 4 defenders and shoot, especially nedved, baros and poborsky. our defenders did well to keep them at bay, so we are getting close to grin a result out of a good defensive performance...
"talking about spectacular, i don't think we have a star player in this team. even berbatov is still developing. so the only way to play matches like this will be working hard and close down the opponents, keep the ball and try to nick a goal or two. i think every team will play like that, doesn't it?
"we have one more friendly now against portugal and i will have a few changes tactically. let's see what the players can do against one of the favourites. thank you."
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Super 14 Champions 2006
Swedish Manager Predicts a Portuguese Romp!!
With Bulgaria putting in a good performance last night against one of the competition's Dark Horses, the Swedish manager has decided to start the mind games still a while out from Euro 2004.
"Bulgaria's finishing was horrible. they couldn't convert a thing. I have seen better finishing from the Liverpool under 6's. That is why i feel that Portugal will wipe the floor with the lowely bulgarian team. Christiano Ronaldo and Figo will be commanding the midfield and Pauleta especially wont miss, like the Bulgarians did."
-=[101st]=-'s harsh comments did not stop there.
"I am fully confident that even with our defense playing the way it did against England that with the poor quality of the Bulgarian finishing that we would walk off the pitch and have a kept a clean sheet."
This is the first sign of mind games and sledging that we have seen pre Euro 2004, but i am sure that it is not the last.
Bary Smith
Sky Sports, UK
jthk2004
Registered User
-=[101st]=- said:
bfunion.bg exclusive: from bulgaria's training camp...
talking exclusively to bfunion.bg about the national team's attacking problems, bulgaria manager jthk had a laugh...
"i am not concerned about that. if france could not score in the world cup finals, it's not a big deal if we can't score. the main point to focus now is our defensive display. we cannot let in silly goals like that one in our last friendly anymore. as long as the scoreline is 0-0, we have a chance. even 3 draws will put us through the quarterfinals if italy beats the other two opponents and they draw each other out. so u will see a ultra-defensive bulgaria side against portugal tomorrow."
mind games?
"i am enjoying these mind games. it gives me a breather after brain-teasing days on the training ground...
"i never had a chance to see liverpool under-6s. if they are that good, maybe houllier should have played those 6-year-olds instead of owen, kewell, gerrard, u named it... nice one, swede."
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Super 14 Champions 2006
So can we expect a 5 - 4 - 1 formation 
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Super 14 Champions 2006
lol... so 5 - 4 -1 ... wel i can't say much really 3 - 0 is embarassing...
... wel i can't say much really 3 - 0 is embarassing...
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Super 14 Champions 2006
nah i didn't i was just saying that coz u said about the 3 draws...
[size=+2] First interview with Danish manager [/size]
" I've seen the friendlies played by our rivals in the group, so far they play better but they can't convert their playing into winning goals, if playing defensively means that Denmark qualifies for the final 8, we will simply play that way ... "
" About first match with Italy it's a crucial one, one mistake and things will get complicated ... "
" I've read about the 2 managers of Sweden and Bulgaria, I hope they wear themselves out in these " mind games " before actually playing against me in the tournament ... "
" I've seen the friendlies played by our rivals in the group, so far they play better but they can't convert their playing into winning goals, if playing defensively means that Denmark qualifies for the final 8, we will simply play that way ... "
" About first match with Italy it's a crucial one, one mistake and things will get complicated ... "
" I've read about the 2 managers of Sweden and Bulgaria, I hope they wear themselves out in these " mind games " before actually playing against me in the tournament ... "
