After Ireland’s exit from Group C everyone had an opinion on how bad the results were. But Robbie Fowler argues that after Spain’s Euro 2012 triumph the results have to be seen in context . Ireland should take some comfort from Spain’s 4-0 win over Italy in the Euro 2012 final last night. I remember when […]
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Robbie Fowler: Balotelli has won me over
Wayward Italian striker Mario Balotelli has silenced his critics with some memorable displays ahead of tonight’s Euro 2012 showdown with Spain and Robbie Fowler is impressed. I’ve not been Mario Balotelli’s biggest fan but he’s winning me over with his performances heading into tonight’s final at Euro 2012. If Italy are to beat the reigning […]
Robbie Fowler: Hodgson needs to get the best out of Rooney
There were a lot words being thrown around as England lost to Italy on penalties. ‘Heart-breaking’ and ‘agony’ were a couple, but I wasn’t overly surprised. It was on the cards. I had my doubts about England getting out of the group and I was thankfully proven wrong about that, but not by much. Everyone […]
Robbie Fowler: Germany will be too strong for Italy
Germany have been fantastic so far at Euro 2012. What impresses me most is the confidence running through the squad. To be able to change three key players for a European Championship quarter-final and for the team to still perform as well as they did against Greece is remarkable. They did concede two goals, but […]
Robbie Fowler: If Ronaldo doesn’t perform, Portugal will lose
I know it sounds stupid, but Portugal are playing the better football at the moment. When Cristiano Ronaldo is in full flow, they’re almost unstoppable. In the last couple of game, Ronaldo has been different class and it’s translated into some very good performances from the team. He’s been the standout performer at Euro 2012. […]
Robbie Fowler: England have enough talent to go through
There’s been some talk of Andy Carroll being better suited to taking on the Italian defence than Danny Welbeck and it’s obvious why. Having someone who can hold the ball up is important. I like Carroll and I can see the logic, but I can’t see Roy Hodgson breaking up the Rooney/Welbeck partnership for the […]
Robbie Fowler: Spain need to go with Torres
Throughout this tournament, Spain haven’t got the credit they deserve. I know in theory at one point in the final group game they were only one goal from going out, but I like how they performed. They’re a victim of their own success because every team they come up against defend very deep. For all […]
Robbie Fowler: This could be Germany’s easiest game
Germany play Greece in the second quarter-final of Euro 2012 in a game that holds particular interest for England fans as they will face the winner here if they overcome Italy on Sunday night. Paddy Power columnist Robbie Fowler believes Germany are certainties to win. This might sound silly seeing as it’s the quarter-finals of […]
Robbie Fowler: Ronaldo and Nani are too hot to handle
The business end of Euro 2012 starts tonight as Portugal take on the Czech Republic in the first quarter-final. While the Czechs have done well to advance Paddy Power columnist Robbie Fowler believes Ronaldo and Nani will have too much firepower for them tonight. Cristiano Ronaldo has Portugal’s fate in his hands tonight in the […]
Robbie Fowler: FIFA must end this goal-line farce
England face Italy in the quarter-finals of Euro 2012 and expectations are rising. A disallowed Ukranian goal, Wayne Rooney’s return and Steven Gerrard’s form are all under the microscope. Paddy Power’s columnist Robbie Fowler has his say… As an England fan I’m not complaining – but the fifth official that didn’t award the Ukraine a goal […]
Robbie Fowler: Rooney can overcome nasty streak
Roy Hodgson has some tough choices to make with all eyes on Wayne Rooney as England look to beat Ukraine and secure a place in the quarter-finals of Euro 2012. Paddy Power’s columnist Robbie Fowler has his say… Wayne Rooney is a fantastic player who has a bit of everything. That includes a nasty streak but […]
Robbie Fowler: Rooney will replace Carroll v Ukraine
Paddy Power’s Euro 2012 columnist Robbie Fowler thinks Wayne Rooney will replace Andy Carroll against Ukraine. Roy Hodgson will bring in Wayne Rooney for Andy Carroll against the Ukraine on Tuesday night. Andy did alright against Sweden and he scored a great header but with Wayne now available after his two-game suspension it’s hard to […]
Fowler: Carroll can be England’s secret weapon
Paddy Power’s Euro 2012 columnist Robbie Fowler argues that Andy Carroll can be the main man for England against Sweden by following the lead of a hero of 1996. I think it’s a great move by Roy Hodgson to include Andy Carroll tonight against Sweden. Andy needs to go back to doing what he does best causing […]
Robbie Fowler: It’s time to give Hodgson some credit
I said before the France game I’d be happy with a draw. France were good and England defended well, as you’d expect from a Roy Hodgson team. At times they defended too deep and invited the French on too much, but they did what they had to do and limited the clear chances against high […]
Robbie Fowler: Can England find goals without Rooney?
Being honest with you, Roy Hodgson wasn’t my choice for England manger. I wanted Harry Redknapp, like about 80 per cent of the English public. But Hodgson is there now and we’re all going to get behind him. On paper, the squad doesn’t look so bad, but we all know good and well that paper teams […]
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