the Swiss and Austrian people

[bobtheturkey]

im sure they are mighty relieved their beautiful countries are not going to get torn apart by rampaging English shaven headed thugs this summer and they can watch the football in peace, no chants of engerland engerland either as yet another penalty flies 6 miles over the bar :)

[pusspuss]

or hits the post and the player lands on his bum

[winebuyer]

The way I've heard it is that the Swiss and Austrians are disappointed that England are not there, simply because of the interest and revenue generated by each of the "big" teams who do take part.

Whatever anyone may think of England, and however lowly our current position in the world rankings, any European tournament is inherently devalued by England not being involved.

I don't think they were looking for a "nice" tournament with no nasty fans. They were hoping for a major footballing spectacle.

[cazzz1975]

do northern Ireland have fans or do they support teams that qualify ;D