Euro 2012 Lineup Done And Dusted

November 15th, 2011 | by: chris | Comments Off

Nothin’ left but the friendlies. Playoffs have ended, sadly for some – tragically, really, since none of the aggregates were even close – and the lineup is set with a couple of surprises, like Ireland and…no, just Ireland. The list of those who failed to RSVP is devoid of titanic names, leaving us with a heavy battle royale to be had in Polkraine.

The partygoers have been now split into two factions, one not boys and girls.

Spain & Germany

Spain
Germany

Here for the parting gifts.

Poland
Ukraine
Russia
Italy
France
Netherlands
Greece
England
Denmark
Sweden
Croatia
Czech Republic
Ireland
Portugal

The pots, which do not take into consideration that hostessing skills may not equate to footballing prowess.

Pot 1

Ukraine, Poland, Spain, Netherlands

Pot 2

Germany, Italy, England, Russia

Pot 3

Croatia, Greece, Sweden, Portugal*

Pot 4

Denmark*, France, Czech Republic, Ireland

* – Highly likely seeding. Portugal’s coefficient has yet to be announced.

This does leave the possibility of a group consisting of Spain, Germany, Portugal and France. Which, while probably not entirely optimal within the frame of the competition, would be delightful. Though utterly diabolic in its pre-tournament whining.

The draw is December 2nd – earplugs at the ready.