Our arrival in the Slovak capital, Bratislava, late on Thursday evening was greeted by violent thunderstorms ... READ MORE

Russia's been waiting 21 years for this day and now they've come of age. They obviously look a little overjoyed! (it has a very tasty ending!)... VIEW VIDEO

Watch Umberto Ballabeni, Didier Delannoy and Alan Scotthorne ball it in on day one... VIEW VIDEO

Alan Scotthorne ball it in on day two... VIEW VIDEO

Alan Scotthorne's got a lump on! ... VIEW VIDEO

An initial insight into day one's upsets. It was one of those days which gives hope to every one competing. No longer did the favourites divide up the spoils, but glory, albeit possibly temporary, belonged to the smaller angling nations... READ MORE

The 2008 European results and a very brief summary of the first day competition... READ MORE

The A to C of the Euro's: Day 1... READ MORE

The D to E of the Euro's: Day1... READ MORE

The A to E of the Euro's: The Final day, when England almost pulled off 'Mission Impossible'... READ MORE

Exclusive interviews with the England Team Drennan Manager Mark Downes... the 2008 European Champion, Günter Horler (in association with Champions-team.de) ... and two audio interviews with the Russian and Netherlands team managers... all in our special Interview Section... READ MORE