EURO 2008: NETHERLANDS holds 'undesirable' top seed

7
0
Votes
EURO 2008: NETHERLANDS holds 'undesirable' top seed Links1
MVNsoccer MVNsoccer posted 11/22/2007 from uk.reuters.com [flag]
The Netherlands have little cause to celebrate because their achievement is likely to hand them a tougher route through EURO 2008. --- Marco van Basten's team will now go into the 'top pot' so the Dutch are guaranteed to meet a team from a far more from a far more dangerous-looking second pot, comprising world champions Italy, Croatia, Czech Republic and Sweden... [link]

Tags:

Comments

Links (1)

Beware Euro 2008 Group of Mayhem
Published 11/22/2007 by Mark Ledsom at Reuters Soccer Blog
... If Germany and the Netherlands seemed far from eager to clinch a place as top seeds when they played their final matches on Wednesday it’s easy to understand why. ...

Related Content

Related Stories
6

Beware Euro 2008 Group of Mayhem

The Offside found this 11/22/2007 on blogs.reuters.com

Fans of sporting clichés may well have to find a new term for the “ group of death “ by the time the draw for Euro 2008 has been made, a week on Sunday in Lucerne. Group of mayhem, anyone? If Germany and the Netherlands seemed far ...
7

Video: ENGLAND v CROATIA (match highlights, FA press conference)

MVNsoccer posted 11/22/2007 from www.thefa.com

Official highlights from TheFA. com: Watch the final Euro 2008 qualifier as Croatia deny England a place at the Championship with a thrilling victory, and post-match press conference wherin The FA confirm that the contract of Steve McClaren will be terminated with immediate effect.
4

McClaren: "One of the saddest days of my career"

MVNsoccer posted 11/22/2007 from soccernet.espn.go.com

ESPN .com: The search now begins for McClaren's successor, but the former Middlesbrough boss was saddened that his time in charge had come to an end. --- He said: 'Eighteen months ago was the proudest day of my career and I was honoured to be the England head coach and for 18 months I've enjoyed every minute..."
6

UEFA.com: Highs and lows on the road to EURO

MVNsoccer posted 11/22/2007 from www.uefa.com

Brilliant goals, record-breaking scores and even a game stopped by an owl. Here are ten moments that made the UEFA EURO 2008™ qualifying campaign memorable...
11

EURO 2008: 'Welcome to all qualifying nations'

MVNsoccer posted 11/23/2007 from www.uefa.com

November 22 --- UEFA.com: The finals draw will take place on Sunday, December 2, in Lucerne. The 16 teams are: Croatia, Czech Republic, Russia, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Austria, Switzerland.
Related News Articles
Netherlands confirmed as one of top seeds
Former champions Italy, France, Germany and the Netherlands could end up in one group at next year's European Championship, according to the seedings confirmed Thursday by UEFA.
Mourinho is the early favorite
Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is considered among the leading contenders to replace Steve McClaren as England coach. Martin O'Neill, Fabio Capello, Luiz Felipe Scolari and Guus Hiddink are also in the mix for the high-profile job. McClaren ...
England fires coach McClaren after failure
England fired coach Steve McClaren on Thursday, a day after the team lost to Croatia and failed to qualify for Euro 2008.
Croatia defeat could bring England new rankings blow (Reuters)
England's miserable week could suffer a further low on Friday when FIFA unveil their latest international rankings for use in Sunday's World Cup qualification draw.
England Fires Coach Steve McClaren
England fired coach Steve McClaren on Thursday, a day after failing to qualify for the 2008 European Championship by losing at home to Croatia.