UEFA Nations League 2021

The final groupings for the Nations League 2020-21: Winners Portugal.
League A
Group A1: Netherlands, Italy, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Poland
Group A2: England, Belgium, Denmark, Iceland
Group A3: Portugal, France, Sweden, Croatia
Group A4: Switzerland, Spain, Ukraine, Germany

League B
Group B1: Austria, Norway, Northern Ireland, Romania
Group B2: Czech Republic, Scotland, Slovakia, Israel
Group B3: Russia, Serbia, Turkey, Hungary
Group B4: Wales, Finland, Rep of Ireland, Bulgaria

League C
Group C1: Azerbaijan, Luxembourg, Cyprus, Montenegro
Group C2: Armenia, Estonia, North Macedonia, Georgia
Group C3: Moldova, Slovenia, Kosovo, Greece
Group C4: Kazakhstan, Lithuania, Belarus, Albania

League D
Group D1: Malta, Andorra, Latvia, Faroe Islands
Group D2: San Marino, Liechtenstein, Gibraltar
Just lost 90 mins of my life I'll never get back watching that sh*te. 

Utter waste of electricity

The Lockdown Clown strikes again.

England going nowhere.

Shame because they’ve actually got a lot of good players.

Southgate masterclass from what I saw

Thursday 3rd September
Latvia 0-0 Andorra
Bulgaria 1-1 Republic of Ireland
Faroe Islands 3-2 Malta
Finland 0-1 Wales
Germany 1-1 Spain
Moldova 1-1 Kosovo
Russia 3-1 Serbia
Slovenia 0-0 Greece
Turkey 0-1 Hungary
Ukraine 2-1 Switzerland

Friday 4th September
Lithuania 0-2 Kazakhstan
Belarus 0-2 Albania
Italy 1-1 Bosnia and Herzegovina
Netherlands 1-0 Poland
Norway 1-2 Austria
Romania 1-1 Northern Ireland
Scotland 1-1 Israel
Slovakia 1-3 Czech Republic

Saturday 5th September
Gibraltar 1-0 San Marino
North Macedonia 2-1 Armenia
Azerbaijan 1-2 Luxembourg
Cyprus 0-2 Montenegro
Estonia 0-1 Georgia
Iceland 0-1 England
Denmark 0-2 Belgium
Portugal 4-1 Croatia
Sweden 0-1 France

Split topics and added to Keith's excellent opening post, although he didn't know he started the topic.

Just saw Iceland's 1st game, opposition wasn't up to much, and deffo wasn't a pen IMO.

See Neco Williams nicked in at the post to head in a cross that gave Wales a late 1-0 win today. Good for him.

Watched the Spanish 1-1 draw with the Germans, that was a decent game. Of the others watched bits of the home nations games and been thoroughly bored.

Only benefit I see is the run outs and minutes under the belts for our lads involved.

Split topics and added to Keith's excellent opening post, although he didn't know he started the topic.

Just saw Iceland's 1st game, opposition wasn't up to much, and deffo wasn't a pen IMO.

 

Watched the Ireland 0 - 1 Finland match. Won't get the 90 minutes back

https://twitter.com/FootyAccums/status/1302922815302234114

I guess Greenwood and Foden wanted to celebrate their first England call up

I guess Greenwood and Foden wanted to celebrate their first England call up

And the dozy manc cu*ts are pure bang to rights!!

https://twitter.com/shutuplad/status/1302971396516085763

Far to many footballers breaking covid restrictions. Can see Southgate not calling these lads up for a while as punishment

Far to many footballers breaking covid restrictions. Can see Southgate not calling these lads up for a while as punishment

I think the clap and f**king itching for a couple of weeks will be their punishment

To be honest I didnt even realise England played over the weekend
If anything comes out of covid let's put international footy in the bin

I think the clap and f**king itching for a couple of weeks will be their punishment

To be honest I didnt even realise England played over the weekend
If anything comes out of covid let's put international footy in the bin

  serve them both right too 

These internationals nothing but freindlys anyway. I'd be more than happy all our players sent home so plenty of rest for the new season.

If anything comes out of covid let's put international footy in the bin

There is already a issue with PSG not being happy with French Football as Mappe contracting it though to be fair their club was already riddled with it after they all went to Ibiza on holiday.

0-1 Ronaldo (100 international goal) free kick

101 now
what a cracker of a goal Ronaldo 0-2

101 now
what a cracker of a goal Ronaldo 0-2

Is there not a portugese forum where someone gives a F**k about Ronaldo you could post that on? 😬 🤷‍♂️

Not watching another game, F***ing sh*te. 

Is there not a portugese forum where someone gives a f**k about Ronaldo you could post that on? 😬 🤷‍♂️

this is the nations league thread you tw*t

this is the nations league thread you tw*t

Boring though isn't it

And I'll be honest the mental image of you lubing up over Ronny is disturbing

Watched the Ireland 0 - 1 Finland match. Won't get the 90 minutes back

Played better tonight, but unfortunately, same result

Finland 1 - 0 Ireland     

3 games in week and a half, no goals scored. Roll on the weekend

jota just got Portugal 2 goal and made the 1st

Good player Ferran Torres snip at 20m in this day and age

Good player Ferran Torres snip at 20m in this day and age

Luckily he’s at a team that barely ever plays him.

Thibaut Courtois seriously ripped into UEFA/FIFA after the third place game against Italy.

I can't say that I disagree with him. We had a lot of injuries last season and we massively paid the price for it.

https://twitter.com/SkySportsNews/status/1447458410140782593

Reality is until the players come together (unionize) and make a stand nothing will change. Football organizations will just continue to milk them for all their worth. This isn't just an international issue (topic seems to come up more) also has to be looked at club level as well.

Football during covid showed a lot of people (not surprising) that no football body is willing to do anything for the sake of players.

England play Germany tonight and the England fans doing what they do best causing mayhem and damaging the reputation of the good people of England. Hopefully the German Police will deal with them accordingly. Then to top all of this Gareth Southgate in manager you couldnt make this sh*t up

England play Germany tonight and the England fans doing what they do best causing mayhem and damaging the reputation of the good people of England. Hopefully the German Police will deal with them accordingly. Then to top all of this Gareth Southgate in manager you couldnt make this sh*t up

All that for a competition absolutely no one cares about.

Well... Perhaps that's not entirely true. I'm sure some UEFA executives with pockets full of cash will care... 

England play Germany tonight and the England fans doing what they do best causing mayhem and damaging the reputation of the good people of England. Hopefully the German Police will deal with them accordingly. Then to top all of this Gareth Southgate in manager you couldnt make this sh*t up

It must be confusing for some of them fuckwits, with one brain cell between them, singing about German bombers one minute then doing a nazi salute the next.

Maguire stepping out there and Trex arms having a mare

Trex arms having a mare

I honestly don't understand how he's still picked for England. Yes, a few years ago, there were no other options, but that's not the case any more. Ramsdale and Pope are so much better than him.

I honestly don't understand how he's still picked for England. Yes, a few years ago, there were no other options, but that's not the case any more. Ramsdale and Pope are so much better than him.

Southgate though isn't it?

There's nothing I'd love more at the next World Cup than to see England go crashing at the group stage. Unlikely but would be thoroughly deserved. And we'd get Trent and Hendo back (seriously Hendo - just fake injury or announce retirement)

Southgate though isn't it?

There's nothing I'd love more at the next World Cup than to see England go crashing at the group stage. Unlikely but would be thoroughly deserved. And we'd get Trent and Hendo back (seriously Hendo - just fake injury or announce retirement)

Knowing Southgate, he probably won't even take Trent to the WC... 

Knowing Southgate, he probably won't even take Trent to the WC... 

...isn't that a toilet?

England play Germany tonight and the England fans doing what they do best causing mayhem and damaging the reputation of the good people of England. Hopefully the German Police will deal with them accordingly. Then to top all of this Gareth Southgate in manager you couldnt make this sh*t up

but they sing the national anthem so it's probably OK according to the speaker of the house

...isn't that a toilet?

No that's OT.

but they sing the national anthem so it's probably OK according to the speaker of the house

About to say the same thing - tells you a lot when booing an anthem is seen as more disrespectful than the followers of the national team trashing literally everyone city they go to and barely a peep from the media or establishment

About to say the same thing - tells you a lot when booing an anthem is seen as more disrespectful than the followers of the national team trashing literally everyone city they go to and barely a peep from the media or establishment

We're the easier target, plus I can imagine the freaks that follow England would be prime Boris  voters too.

PMSL

4-0 oh dear but but Gareth has a nice waistcoat and is charming but but.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hf9sH0TILwU

F***ing hell, now that's a Nations League game I wished I watched!

England need to get rid of Southgate before he wastes one of England's best crop of players in a long time.

the commentators make me laugh "There is no excuse but".

good news for UTD MCGuire looked as good as he ever has hence the score line

Haha I have to say I had a good laugh watching some of that. Supporters kicking off in the stands, Stones getting sent off, manager bringing slabhead on 3-0 down cos he knew there could be more. What an embarrassing shambles. Hungary well deserved, some fantastic goals on the counter.

Danny mills just now on the radio defending Southgate saying before he took the job England were getting knocked out by Iceland and Portugal bang average teams.

Danny mills just now on the radio defending Southgate saying before he took the job England were getting knocked out by Iceland and Portugal bang average teams.

Danny Mills is never the brightest person in the room... even when he's alone, so I wouldn't really pay attention to what he says.

https://twitter.com/JimmyHart_/status/1536806539318775810?t=ywBiAmhXLyveZ7U6VUCr5w&s=19.


 

I really couldn't care less about ingurlund n big arry. I don't watch or take any interest. But it was funny listening to lads in work debate over it this morning.

Italia 90 was the last time I bothered. Glad they got well beaten. What is this silly competition anyway?

Danny mills just now on the radio defending Southgate saying before he took the job England were getting knocked out by Iceland and Portugal bang average teams.

didnt Portugal win the Euro's ? never been an avg team and compete in all the Comps to the latter stages. Maybe without yes men managers like Hodgson etc we might get some where but not with this muppet yes man. I feel cheated not enjoying watching England but its been more and more difficult since 1998. Dont even start on the supporters when they travel abroad

I really couldn't care less about ingurlund n big arry. I don't watch or take any interest. But it was funny listening to lads in work debate over it this morning.

Italia 90 was the last time I bothered. Glad they got well beaten. What is this silly competition anyway?

Nations League - replacement for the mind numbing International friendlies. Being relegated from the top league also affects seeding for the next Euros.

SKY with Police before the Germany game the behaviour was terrible what you have come to expect from England fans away no arrests early on imagine if this had been Liverpool in Paris rather than being responsible if they had kicked off.
Dont remember the media or parliament condemning the supporters . Perhaps Hoyle would like to comment on them singing the Anthem in Germany in front of German people just to be antagonistic

3 Difficult games coming up for scotland.
UEFA NATIONS LEAGUE
GROUP B1

Need to win the games at home.

Could easily drop points in all 3 games though.


Wednesday 21st September

Scotland
v
Ukraine


Saturday 24th September

Scotland
v
Republic of Ireland


Tuesday 27th September

Ukraine
v
Scotland

All 19.45 KO

FYI. why nations league is cool and good for most countries outside of the top teams.

Winning the group would secure promotion for Scotland, first and foremost.

Topping group B1 would mean that in the next Nations League, Scotland would be up against the best sides in Europe. That would mean plenty of glamour games and regular tests against stronger sides.

The biggest reward on offer, though, is what the Nations League means for other competitions.

In the last two qualification campaigns – Euro 2020 and Qatar 2022 – the group winners have secured a play-off place to compete for one of the last spots at a finals. It only kicks in if the nation fails to qualify via the traditional means, but it’s a hugely valuable card to hold.

Scotland’s appearance at the last Euros, ending a 23-year wait for a major finals, came about precisely through that route, with Clarke leading the team to play-off wins over Israel and Serbia.

UEFA haven’t confirmed that the same format will apply this time round, but have said that three of the places at Germany 2024 will come from the Nations League group winners, suggesting that a repeat of the play-offs is on the cards.

The other benefit of winning the games is that it can help with the traditional route of qualifying. UEFA have stated that the draw seedings for the Euro 2024 qualifiers will be based on how teams finish in the 2022-23 Nations League.

The Euros qualifying starts next March, but the campaign effectively begins on Wednesday against Armenia if Scotland want to make sure the next major tournament is one we’re booking travel for, not watching from afar.

I'm sure I'm not the only one suffering football cold turkey....So tuned in to Italy/England..It's so dull I have resorted to posting on here. How many days till we play again???

Must be hard to work out if Harry Kane is concussed or not

Must be hard to work out if Harry Kane is concussed or not

I had a belly laugh when the commentator said he doesnt go down without a reason.
Fans Booing Southgate at the end and he has beaten a record held by Roy Hodgson F**k me how bad is he.

I had a belly laugh when the commentator said he doesnt go down without a reason.
Fans Booing Southgate at the end and he has beaten a record held by Roy Hodgson f**k me how bad is he.

Tranmere would beat that England side.

If Scotland win do they go to group A and England in Group B.
Linacre wondered why Madison not in the 28 and Trent sitting on the bench.
Football is an easy game the one who score more than the other team win and England dont create or score enough none now  in 3 games.
Well the commentator said this England team have no personality hello look at the manager

Tranmere would beat that England side.

Sorry can you be more precise Ladies or Mens team

Sorry can you be more precise Ladies or Mens team

Apologies for the lazy lack of definition, I'm all over the place with the reds off the football radar!: Tranmere Rovers Women's team.