Well done, Greece?

So - you have to give the Greek football team credit for winning the Euro 2004. Hats off.

But I also have to say that I certainly do not hope that the Greek model is going to be the inspiration for too many teams. The final game simply wasn't any fun to look at - in the end, Portugal weren't able to create a seeworthy match - obviously to a great part because of the Greek's well organised defense - and the Greek just wouldn't. I saw one very good detail from Greece - a lob from the right side into the box - a move that could have deserved a better fate.

But compared to what inspiring football that has been shown from Portugal, the Czech Republic, Holland, England - and even at times my own side, Denmark - the Greek style is to praise only for the results it has created.

(And even if Rehhagel claimed to be playing attack football because defenders scored and got penalties awarded it just wasn't fun to look at...!)

Just think if every side played a "we'll rather play well and entertaining and loose 5-3 than boring and win 1-0 after a dreadful game" kind of football. It would be fantastic to look at - and there would be two winners: The team winning the final - and all the football fans :)

Just my - personal - 2 cents worth...

[Listening to: Eurythmics - Here Comes The Rain Again (5:04)]