Euro 2012 - The Big Article, pick who you want now.

I've had this idea since the draw was made last week. What I was thinking is 16 members each pick a Nation that are going to the Euro 2012 and write about 3 players who they think could make the difference for the Nation selected. You could talk about any player in any position, how a Striker could score a bag of goals, how a Midfielder could assist a lot and defend, a Goalkeeper stopping them, you get the picture. And, when everyone has finished, we turn it into a massive article. A bit of fun. We could format it by talking a little about the Nation, like previous tournaments, the manager, fans etc, then, the 3 players, and how well the writer thinks that Nation will do, along with other players who could be in the bracket (to make it simply, just write another 2 players who you may have selected). I will automatically take Greece, here are the other Nations to choose from. First come first serve. And, do not tell who you're writing about.
New Years or 1st of January is the deadline to write your piece

Group A

Poland - Polska
Greece - ClarkY
Russia - easley91
Czech Republic - Cam

Group B

Netherlands - Burytilidie
Denmark - James
Germany - IIBentII39
Portugal - Marvin

Group C

Spain - Start
Italy - Gegilworld93
Republic of Ireland - Sean
Croatia - Ben 10

Group D

Ukraine - TheMooseHunter
Sweden - Mr Leiva
France - RobbieSavageIsA...
England - grenade187

Good luck. Pick fast

Croatia

Good choice, Ben. I tried Croatia, they have quite a few good players.

I guess I will do Poland.

Whens the deadline?

Sure thing, Polska.

And Sean, to write or to pick? to write I will give it a week or so, if people are not done by then, I'm sure others would be able to pretty fast. To pick, until the teams are done.

To write, I've already picked

ClarkY wrote:Sure thing, Polska.

And Sean, to write or to pick? to write I will give it a week or so, if people are not done by then, I'm sure others would be able to pretty fast. To pick, until the teams are done.

How about deadline of the new year?

Not everyone will have the time to write, and for this to be a proper article, people will need to do research on countries they don't know much about.

I was considering that

New Year it is.

I will choose Denmark for fun. Is this like them little things in newspapers? Has a small box about each teams, their strengths, record, predictions etc?

James wrote:I will choose Denmark for fun. Is this like them little things in newspapers? Has a small box about each teams, their strengths, record, predictions etc?

Kind of. You can include stats and so on, but, it needs to be in written form, so not bullet points.

Not like this,

.He has scored 29 goals this year
.He plays for United
.100 Capps for...

Like this,

He has scored 29 goals for his Nation in 40 games, and it is well documented with several teams interested. Currently he plays in Holland with Ajax, for whom he has played 300 times... Bad example.

Alright, it will be pretty long though. Then 16 of them

It will

I done 3 teams the other day (wasn't detailed, just wanted to see what it was like) and it was something like 2,500 words.

Hmm. France s'il vous plaît

Do us proud Sean.

Best article can maybe open the new blog.

Keanoo wrote:Do us proud Sean.

3 players who'll make a difference

"Mate, we've got Spain and Italy, even if Batman, Lionel Messi and Jesus H Christ were playing, we're fuarked."

Netherlands please.

If I were to do it, I'd pick England.

Is there a basic template of what we have to include?

Mekuto wrote:If I were to do it, I'd pick England.

Is there a basic template of what we have to include?

You are either doing it or not.

Kind of, I will end up changing stuff around to keep it the same you could use this.

Team (Pot ...)

Intro: (Using Russia)

The surprise package of the 2008 Euro, the Russians managed to beat favourites Holland in the quarter finals of the tournament. They are the weakest team in Pot 2, but, they are still a match for any nation out there. They have not endured success since 1960, which is why they will be viewed in no one’s eyes as potential winners, and whilst this may be true, their mission to upset the big boys is a strong reality.

Then the players

Messi: Write

Ronaldo: Write

ClarkY: Write

Then an ending

Honourable Mentions: James, James, James, James...

I'll take Germany.

ClarkY wrote:

Mekuto wrote:If I were to do it, I'd pick England.

Is there a basic template of what we have to include?

You are either doing it or not.

Kind of, I will end up changing stuff around to keep it the same you could use this.

Team (Pot ...)

Intro: (Using Russia)

The surprise package of the 2008 Euro, the Russians managed to beat favourites Holland in the quarter finals of the tournament. They are the weakest team in Pot 2, but, they are still a match for any nation out there. They have not endured success since 1960, which is why they will be viewed in no one’s eyes as potential winners, and whilst this may be true, their mission to upset the big boys is a strong reality.

Then the players

Messi: Write

Ronaldo: Write

ClarkY: Write

Then an ending

Honourable Mentions: James, James, James, James...

Okay, I'll do it. My decision to do it or not was mainly being based on the template. Do you have any suggestions on the length?

Done. Still have more spots. I think the weaker teams will be quite interesting.

Should be second of January.

Actually, I'l let someone else with a bigger time range to do it. I apologise, ClarkY.

Italy please

Can't decide between Russia or Spain.

Guess I'll do Portugal.

Just don't expect anything fancy.

Czech Republic

easley91 wrote:Can't decide between Russia or Spain.

Well decide.

Will add the others, BP, make sure the grammar is good.