I'm with you, J.A.W.
That Greek team reminded me of the German teams from the Franz Beckenbauer era. Not really exciting to look at but effective.
Yes, the Greeks deserved to win. They had the stamina to endure those difficult games. But after all is considered, the Euro2004 is more than a bit worrisome about the current state of soccer in Europe.
No real individual great appeared among the younger elements. And the Old Guard grew older. They gave us plenty of joy several years ago, but no more.
Not sure the next generation of players will be more exciting now that money has taken over soccer.
yup, the type of football the Greeks played was cetainly not to my liking. Only on a higher level of observation where it obviously kicked the ass of all those big names. And with what? with a type of football the modern, fast game of the nineties supposedly had dealt with succesfully. The modern game had corroded itself, though, so back to the drawing board there and make sure it doesn't get rusty that fast again.