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Post by Porrohman on Mar 9, 2023 13:23:22 GMT 1
Are the men paying for their own kit? At no cost at all, the club could support the women by advertising their matches on social media and at men's matches. They could put information about them on their website. At a pretty negligible cost they could sort them out with kit and let them use the Canalside gym on an evening and make a physio available once a week. I think it is obvious to anyone that the current owners aren't even funding the men's team so hopefully a new owner can come in and support both teams. The women's team is at a tipping point and can either push on and upwards or miss the boat, giving future fans and players no high level team to watch or aspire to play for. That is exactly my point. I don’t disagree with any of the above. My point was more given the current mess the club is in i’m not sure why they actually expect anything given that the owners are obviously not remotely interested in anything that improves the club as a whole. But it's not just through the current mess, I'm sure Hoyle took his bat and ball home, with the ladies team, during his first tenure as owner and left them struggling (even though they weren't getting much help in the first place) |
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Post by mosher on Mar 9, 2023 14:13:53 GMT 1
That is exactly my point. I don’t disagree with any of the above. My point was more given the current mess the club is in i’m not sure why they actually expect anything given that the owners are obviously not remotely interested in anything that improves the club as a whole. But it's not just through the current mess, I'm sure Hoyle took his bat and ball home, with the ladies team, during his first tenure as owner and left them struggling (even though they weren't getting much help in the first place) I also seem to remember something kicking off around the time of going up to the PL. I'm sure a few of my female friends were saying something along the lines of maybe the women will get some help from Town now? |
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Post by themanfromatlantis on Mar 9, 2023 15:46:23 GMT 1
Maybe it's cos they've worked so hard to get where they are and now are having the better players lured away by teams that are better backed by their men's team. You mean a bit like how the ‘big 6’ operate in the mens game? Hoovering up talent at the point those kids have only just managed to string a sentence together? The bigger clubs have always had some financial advantages, even before Murdoch got his grubby hands on the game, but since that point these clubs are now more moneyed than they’ve ever been, and will use that muscle to stay there. The WSL is forming the same pattern. It’s an utter travesty that what should be a burgeoning game for so many keen and eager young lasses, will get strangled by the folk holding all the power. You also have to feel for these lasses and the management of they’re being rolled out as part of a pippy show, just to endorse the club’s diversity credentials. Then ignored until the next bit of tokenism is required. Imagine being in that photo the other night, knowing it was pretty much a sham, but also realising that you have to grab any opportunity to promote yourselves. Modern football, I really fucking despise it some days… |
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Post by mosher on Mar 9, 2023 16:02:05 GMT 1
Maybe it's cos they've worked so hard to get where they are and now are having the better players lured away by teams that are better backed by their men's team. You mean a bit like how the ‘big 6’ operate in the mens game? Hoovering up talent at the point those kids have only just managed to string a sentence together? The bigger clubs have always had some financial advantages, even before Murdoch got his grubby hands on the game, but since that point these clubs are now more moneyed than they’ve ever been, and will use that muscle to stay there. The WSL is forming the same pattern. It’s an utter travesty that what should be a burgeoning game for so many keen and eager young lasses, will get strangled by the folk holding all the power. You also have to feel for these lasses and the management of they’re being rolled out as part of a pippy show, just to endorse the club’s diversity credentials. Then ignored until the next bit of tokenism is required. Imagine being in that photo the other night, knowing it was pretty much a sham, but also realising that you have to grab any opportunity to promote yourselves. Modern football, I really fucking despise it some days… You only have to look who's just gone top, not even 5 years after being granted (paying their way into) division 2 status. When they should have started at the bottom like any new starters. |
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Post by terryya on Mar 9, 2023 16:43:58 GMT 1
Can't really argue with any of this, and not just because it's pretty much what I said earlier today.🤣
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Post by westislandterrier on Mar 12, 2023 23:26:27 GMT 1
(Sun) 12-3-2023... FA Women’s League (Northern Premier Division) - Huddersfield Town Women v Derby County Ladies (Match Postponed - Weather -) And so no match for our HTAFC Women today due to a huge amount of snow on the field of play at Strothes Hall Stafflex Arena - my goodness it’s usually Scotland that gets it bad with that but Yorkshire And Huddersfield can be beautiful with snow - we all love it as youngsters but not so much in this fella’s old age ! HTAFC Women stay in 7th in their league... Attachment Deleted |
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Post by 28901 on Mar 12, 2023 23:32:32 GMT 1
Maybe it's cos they've worked so hard to get where they are and now are having the better players lured away by teams that are better backed by their men's team. You mean a bit like how the ‘big 6’ operate in the mens game? Hoovering up talent at the point those kids have only just managed to string a sentence together? The bigger clubs have always had some financial advantages, even before Murdoch got his grubby hands on the game, but since that point these clubs are now more moneyed than they’ve ever been, and will use that muscle to stay there. The WSL is forming the same pattern. It’s an utter travesty that what should be a burgeoning game for so many keen and eager young lasses, will get strangled by the folk holding all the power. You also have to feel for these lasses and the management of they’re being rolled out as part of a pippy show, just to endorse the club’s diversity credentials. Then ignored until the next bit of tokenism is required. Imagine being in that photo the other night, knowing it was pretty much a sham, but also realising that you have to grab any opportunity to promote yourselves. Modern football, I really fucking despise it some days… Not just some days |
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Post by westislandterrier on Mar 19, 2023 17:28:11 GMT 1
(Sun) 19-3-2023... FA Women’s League (Northern Premier League) -
Huddersfield Town Women 1 v Boldmere St. Micheal’s Women 2 (Fletcher 11’ )
And so another defeat for HTAFC Women who lost a goal after 34 seconds and rallied back to equalise thru Serena Fletcher on 11’ minutes - so all square at Half Time then the visitors regained the lead on 57’ mins.
Town Women pushed hard for an equaliser but it was not to be and manager Glen Preston was booked as Town were denied a stonewall penalty (what’s new pussycat) on 85’ mins -
So Town Women stay in 7th place and are away to Liverpool Feds in their next game !
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Post by SurreyTerrier on Mar 25, 2023 16:34:55 GMT 1
Ladies playing football, next be flying fighter jets, hang on they do. I saw a poster for International Women's day, under it said knitting and free sweets no football though. Politicians really should stick to messing the world up, all their good for.
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Post by Wingman on Mar 25, 2023 16:51:13 GMT 1
Politicians really should stick to messing the world up, all their good for. Amen. 🙏🏼 |
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Post by bentley316 on Mar 26, 2023 11:40:00 GMT 1
Ladies playing football, next be flying fighter jets, hang on they do. I saw a poster for International Women's day, under it said knitting and free sweets no football though. Politicians really should stick to messing the world up, all their good for. I passed through Birmingham New Street on International Womens Day and their choice to celebrate it was loads of Mirrors, Photo Booths, Make Up desks and Biscuits shaped like handbags and heels. Absolutely baffling decision. |
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Post by SurreyTerrier on Mar 26, 2023 16:27:25 GMT 1
Politicians on the right generally dont care and as for left/liberal types its just an empty sound bite.
Talks cheap and can they talk bs.
Better get back to my knitting.
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Post by westislandterrier on Mar 26, 2023 16:46:23 GMT 1
(Sun) 26-3-2023... FA Women’s League (Northern Premier League) Liverpool Feds 0 v Huddersfield Town Women 1 (Sanderson 70’) And so a vital win and three points for HTAFC Women as their form had been sketchy of late after the loss of two key players in Elford and Marshall... An even first half, the deadlock was broken in 70’ minutes with a goal from Brit Sanderson and from then on Liverpool Feds threw  after after of attacks towards the Town Women goal but the back line held firm and head back to Yorkshire from The Jericho Lane Sports complex with all three points and stay 7th in The Table - Next match is a week today (2nd April) away to Wolverhampton Wanderers Women... |
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Post by westislandterrier on Apr 2, 2023 21:23:04 GMT 1
(Sun) 02-4-2023... FA Women’s League (Northern Premier League) -
Wolverhampton Wanderers Ladies 5 v Huddersfield Town Women 0
So a heavy defeat to the Wolverhampton Ladies who leapfrog Burnley Women into second place while HTAFC Women remain in 7th place...
It doesn’t get any easier for Town Women as third place Burnley visit The Stafflex Arena at Emily Moor on Wednesday 5th April -
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Post by townarentbest on Apr 2, 2023 23:54:29 GMT 1
(Sun) 02-4-2023... FA Women’s League (Northern Premier League) - Wolverhampton Wanderers Ladies 5 v Huddersfield Town Women 0 So a heavy defeat to the Wolverhampton Ladies who leapfrog Burnley Women into second place while HTAFC Women remain in 7th place... It doesn’t get any easier for Town Women as third place Burnley visit The Stafflex Arena at Emily Moor on Wednesday 5th April - Have they moved…they used to play at the old Storthes Hall psych hospital At Shelley. |
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Post by westislandterrier on Apr 3, 2023 2:15:49 GMT 1
(Sun) 02-4-2023... FA Women’s League (Northern Premier League) - Wolverhampton Wanderers Ladies 5 v Huddersfield Town Women 0 So a heavy defeat to the Wolverhampton Ladies who leapfrog Burnley Women into second place while HTAFC Women remain in 7th place... It doesn’t get any easier for Town Women as third place Burnley visit The Stafflex Arena at Emily Moor on Wednesday 5th April - Have they moved…they used to play at the old Storthes Hall psych hospital At Shelley. That’s probably right townarebest as I was at a game there last April ironically enough v Burnley Women (0-0) but with the masts being in close proximity I’ve probably just lazily labelled it as that ! I got a beer at the game and seem to remember the taxi driver picking me up at a students bar in a complex about a few minutes walk away from the ‘stadium’ ! |
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Post by mosher on Apr 3, 2023 9:26:52 GMT 1
(Sun) 02-4-2023... FA Women’s League (Northern Premier League) - Wolverhampton Wanderers Ladies 5 v Huddersfield Town Women 0 So a heavy defeat to the Wolverhampton Ladies who leapfrog Burnley Women into second place while HTAFC Women remain in 7th place... It doesn’t get any easier for Town Women as third place Burnley visit The Stafflex Arena at Emily Moor on Wednesday 5th April - I love how you always call it Emily Moor mate, proper brightens my day EVERY time. It's Emley, but please don't stop calling it Emily  |
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Post by townarentbest on Apr 3, 2023 11:35:48 GMT 1
(Sun) 02-4-2023... FA Women’s League (Northern Premier League) - Wolverhampton Wanderers Ladies 5 v Huddersfield Town Women 0 So a heavy defeat to the Wolverhampton Ladies who leapfrog Burnley Women into second place while HTAFC Women remain in 7th place... It doesn’t get any easier for Town Women as third place Burnley visit The Stafflex Arena at Emily Moor on Wednesday 5th April - I love how you always call it Emily Moor mate, proper brightens my day EVERY time. It's Emley, but please don't stop calling it Emily Haha me too - I think it should be renamed! |
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Post by Orinoco on Apr 3, 2023 15:40:15 GMT 1
(Sun) 02-4-2023... FA Women’s League (Northern Premier League) - Wolverhampton Wanderers Ladies 5 v Huddersfield Town Women 0 So a heavy defeat to the Wolverhampton Ladies who leapfrog Burnley Women into second place while HTAFC Women remain in 7th place... It doesn’t get any easier for Town Women as third place Burnley visit The Stafflex Arena at Emily Moor on Wednesday 5th April - I love how you always call it Emily Moor mate, proper brightens my day EVERY time. It's Emley, but please don't stop calling it Emily Emily and bag PIPE puss!! |
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Post by terryya on Apr 3, 2023 17:48:39 GMT 1
I'm sure the Examiner did an advertising campaign in late 80s/early 90s along this theme. Emily Moor reads the Examiner. Lynn Thwaite, Sal and Di Nook, Mel Tham, Lynn Lee etc, etc. They had then in the little "headline cage(?)" that were on the walls of paper shops.
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Post by rab030 on Apr 4, 2023 14:21:24 GMT 1
I really think we are missing a trick here. We have been saying for years that the football 'bubble' is going to burst, players wages are out of control, it can's last forever, blah blah blah.
And guess what - it just keeps growing. The money involved is crazy, but we all keep watching and paying !!
Women's football is years behind and they are just starting their journey. HTAFC have a chance to capitalise and be part of that journey but it needs investment and commitment before we miss the boat. It doesn't matter what you think about the standard and we should avoid comparing to the men's game. It has a following that is growing rapidly, it has political support and the sponsors and TV are getting behind it.
Its outrageous that HTAFC women are alongside Brighouse (no disrespect intended), AFC Fylde and Boldmere St Michaels.
Durham and Lewes are in the division above.
They need access to training facilities, better coaching, corporate sponsorship and the professional 'know how' that the men have.
They need to be semi-pro initially while they move up the divisions.
Why cant they play at JSS ? Giants do and they make a proper mess of the field and the stadium is empty.
The women have more potential to fill the ground than the Giants (IMO) but they need help.
Other clubs have embraced it and we should do the same.
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Post by mosher on Apr 4, 2023 14:23:10 GMT 1
I really think we are missing a trick here. We have been saying for years that the football 'bubble' is going to burst, players wages are out of control, it can's last forever, blah blah blah. And guess what - it just keeps growing. The money involved is crazy, but we all keep watching and paying !! Women's football is years behind and they are just starting their journey. HTAFC have a chance to capitalise and be part of that journey but it needs investment and commitment before we miss the boat. It doesn't matter what you think about the standard and we should avoid comparing to the men's game. It has a following that is growing rapidly, it has political support and the sponsors and TV are getting behind it. Its outrageous that HTAFC women are alongside Brighouse (no disrespect intended), AFC Fylde and Boldmere St Michaels. Durham and Lewes are in the division above. They need access to training facilities, better coaching, corporate sponsorship and the professional 'know how' that the men have. They need to be semi-pro initially while they move up the divisions. Why cant they play at JSS ? Giants do and they make a proper mess of the field and the stadium is empty. The women have more potential to fill the ground than the Giants (IMO) but they need help. Other clubs have embraced it and we should do the same. Abso-chuffin-lutely  |
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Post by Porrohman on Apr 4, 2023 14:38:15 GMT 1
I really think we are missing a trick here. We have been saying for years that the football 'bubble' is going to burst, players wages are out of control, it can's last forever, blah blah blah. And guess what - it just keeps growing. The money involved is crazy, but we all keep watching and paying !! Women's football is years behind and they are just starting their journey. HTAFC have a chance to capitalise and be part of that journey but it needs investment and commitment before we miss the boat. It doesn't matter what you think about the standard and we should avoid comparing to the men's game. It has a following that is growing rapidly, it has political support and the sponsors and TV are getting behind it. Its outrageous that HTAFC women are alongside Brighouse (no disrespect intended), AFC Fylde and Boldmere St Michaels. Durham and Lewes are in the division above. They need access to training facilities, better coaching, corporate sponsorship and the professional 'know how' that the men have. They need to be semi-pro initially while they move up the divisions. Why cant they play at JSS ? Giants do and they make a proper mess of the field and the stadium is empty. The women have more potential to fill the ground than the Giants (IMO) but they need help. Other clubs have embraced it and we should do the same. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 |
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Post by townarentbest on Apr 4, 2023 14:59:55 GMT 1
I agree, but... Aren't they just an independent operation that happens to have been granted the title of 'official Women's team of HTAFC' and been allowed to use the  etc? They're not (I THINK) part of the business that is Huddersfield Town that Dean Hoyle is currently selling are they? If the ATT panel or HTSA or someone set up a fans team and entered into the local league system, would we expect Hudds Town FC to fund and host them? I think its the name...if they were Shelley Womens FC, then we'd be lauding them alongside Brighouse FC, and revelling that these local clubs are punching above teams that are representing 'proper' clubs like WBA (no idea how integrated the West Brom women are with the mens team). |
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Post by rab030 on Apr 4, 2023 15:10:45 GMT 1
I agree, but... Aren't they just an independent operation that happens to have been granted the title of 'official Women's team of HTAFC' and been allowed to use the etc? They're not (I THINK) part of the business that is Huddersfield Town that Dean Hoyle is currently selling are they? If the ATT panel or HTSA or someone set up a fans team and entered into the local league system, would we expect Hudds Town FC to fund and host them? I think its the name...if they were Shelley Womens FC, then we'd be lauding them alongside Brighouse FC, and revelling that these local clubs are punching above teams that are representing 'proper' clubs like WBA (no idea how integrated the West Brom women are with the mens team). I have no idea in terms of ownership, and agree I wouldn't expect the club (HTAFC) to fund the local pub team. Even more good reason why the club needs to get hold of the ownership and invest, include, and promote within the bigger picture to create an inclusive environment. I suspect a lot of other teams have a similar lack of integration as you suggest, which is why we have the chance to get ahead now. |
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Post by rab030 on Apr 4, 2023 15:16:08 GMT 1
I agree, but... Aren't they just an independent operation that happens to have been granted the title of 'official Women's team of HTAFC' and been allowed to use the etc? They're not (I THINK) part of the business that is Huddersfield Town that Dean Hoyle is currently selling are they? If the ATT panel or HTSA or someone set up a fans team and entered into the local league system, would we expect Hudds Town FC to fund and host them? I think its the name...if they were Shelley Womens FC, then we'd be lauding them alongside Brighouse FC, and revelling that these local clubs are punching above teams that are representing 'proper' clubs like WBA (no idea how integrated the West Brom women are with the mens team). I have no idea in terms of ownership, and agree I wouldn't expect the club (HTAFC) to fund the local pub team. Even more good reason why the club needs to get hold of the ownership and invest, include, and promote within the bigger picture to create an inclusive environment. I suspect a lot of other teams have a similar lack of integration as you suggest, which is why we have the chance to get ahead now. Have a look at Bristol City (Women) this season who now share facilities with the men, and the Managers of both teams are in the same building. Simple concept and doesn't need huge investment and/or resource. I think local business would fall over themselves to sponsor if the right business plan was put in front of them. |
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Post by westislandterrier on Apr 5, 2023 1:41:24 GMT 1
They have a really enthusiastic team at Huddersfield Town Women - I met Dave Mallin and his good wife Jane I think and possibly his daughter Kate (I presume) and she signed ma programme at HTAFC Women v Burnley Women last April after a very entertaining 0-0 v Burnley Women - They do an amazing amount of work for fundraising and voulenteereing for Huddy Town Women And I Hope they get recognised by Kevin Neagle and his consortium... I Love to wright a wee report on Sunday’s on DATM about how the Huddy Girls do in they’re game... The best thing in Scotland is Glasgow City are the best and Celtic and Rangers canny brake them - Ma third cousin Sarah Clellend from East Kilbride (Ma great granny and her granny in Nerabus down the road we’re sisters) is the captain of Spartans Women in The top Scottish Women’s League and got player of the year last season, I’m very proud of her and watch the Scottish Women’s Footy on Council Telly every week and very much support Sarah and HTAFC Women ! 🥃 🥃 Attachment Deleted |
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Post by mosher on Apr 5, 2023 8:44:19 GMT 1
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Post by westislandterrier on Apr 7, 2023 3:56:57 GMT 1
(Wed) 05-4-2023... FA Women’s League (Northern Premier League)
Huddersfield Town Women 1 v Burnley Women 2 (Mason 90+1’ ) -
So a valiant effort but ultimate loss for our HTAFC Women at a wet home match at Stroth Hall... 0-2 down at half-time the team tried hard to break high flying Burnley down but to no avail until injury time left no time to equalise.
Next up is AFC Flyde Ladies at home on Sunday ! (KO @ 2pm)...
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Post by rockwall on Apr 7, 2023 7:22:54 GMT 1
(Sun) 02-4-2023... FA Women’s League (Northern Premier League) - Wolverhampton Wanderers Ladies 5 v Huddersfield Town Women 0 So a heavy defeat to the Wolverhampton Ladies who leapfrog Burnley Women into second place while HTAFC Women remain in 7th place... It doesn’t get any easier for Town Women as third place Burnley visit The Stafflex Arena at Emily Moor on Wednesday 5th April - Have they moved…they used to play at the old Storthes Hall psych hospital At Shelley. The Stafflex Arena is at Storthes Hall, where Shelley play! |
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