Is it wrong to support another nation in the euros

[Seaside Sailor]

I was born in rochford hospital lived in england all my life and supported england all my life, but my dad is spanish, every time england play spain i support england but as england are not there do you think it is wrong to support spain. I am going to do it anyway just wondered what everybody thought

 

[Xàbia Shrimper]

No. I will be supporting Spain - and I probably will do exclusively from now on.

 

[SARF]

Be a bit like supporting Col U. cos Southend got knocked out of the cup..

 

[Boreham Shrimper]

I'm supporting Austria because my grandmother is Austrian. It also won't be a disappointment when they get knocked out after the first round. As an Englishman, I'm used to it :p

 

[BluePartridge]

Turkey, France or Holland. Either of them really.

 

[Pubey]

I'm supporting Croatia... because no matter how rubbish we were last night they were class

 

[Interpol Shrimper]

Forza Italia!!! ;)

 

[Uncle Leo]

I'll support whoever I choose to have a bet on.

To answer Seaside Sailor's question - not wrong at all. Enjoy cheering on Spain to their quarter-final exit ;)

 

[CC51DAS]

Over the years I have spent a lot of time working in Poland, Czech Republic, Russia and France - I also have many Dutch friends. So although I won't actually 'support' any of those sides I willl keep an eye open for how they fare and wish them all well. I am actually glad in some ways that we have been spared the embarrassment of another tournament 'hype and flop' next year . Might actually enjoy this one .

 

[Uncle Leo]

I am actually glad in some ways that we have been spared the embarrassment of another tournament 'hype and flop' next year . Might actually enjoy this one .

I know what you mean. USA 94 was a massively enjoyable tournament, maybe not having the 'pressure' of England being there was a contributory factor.

Romania beating Argentina 3-2 in that wonderful second round game helped too.

 

[C C Csiders]

I'm not sure who I shall support - it won't be France or Italy though. I think that Croatia will win it. I can't believe that Germany are favourites.

 

[Uncle Leo]

I'm not sure who I shall support - it won't be France or Italy though. I think that Croatia will win it. I can't believe that Germany are favourites.

Two big factors for Germany in terms of the betting market:

i) weight of money
ii) it being in Austria/Switzerland means it's almost a 'home' tournament for them

I won't be backing them at prices as short as 6/1 though.

 

[ldnfatso]

I'll support Greece, and hope they retain the trophy!

Failing that, Croatia!

 

[Flaiming Moe]

If government figures are correct, you can bet your life that there'll be approximately 85,000 people supporting Poland, but knowing this government the real figure is more likely to be 150,000 !

 

[Shrimper2thecore]

I am half Greek, so I will continue to back the current European Champions

 

[EastStandBlue]

My moneys on Spain...

Technically the most gifted side there in my opinion with the likes of Torres, Villa, Iniesta, Joaquin, Xavi, Ramos and a natural born leader in Puyol and have a wealth of top drawer keepers to call upon, unlike England.

Cohesions always been a problem, but i have a feeling they'll do well at this tournament... It's also Aragones' last in charge, something to spur them on that little extra as he's well thought of.

 

[MK Shrimper]

I personally hope it's a lovely tournament and everyone has a jolly good time and the best team wins :)

 

[Mr. Benedict]

Always had a bit of a soft spot for the Netherlands, so I'll be following their progress with interest, although not actively supporting them.

 

[maldon_blue]

Is it wrong?? Yes it ****in is wrong....

 

[Beefy]

I'm going to support someone else. I'm tempted to even get a shirt. I don't want one of the big boys though... I'm thinking Sweden or Croatia at the moment.