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Post by westislandterrier on Aug 20, 2023 16:37:18 GMT 1
A very good campaign from England who just fell short on the night - well day in (Scotland time) - Was a tad early for me to catch the first half but did get most of the second half...
Some naturally upset girls in the team, but they’ll regroup and go again -
Some very very beautiful looking women in that England team as well ! 😊
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Post by foxtrot666 on Aug 20, 2023 17:01:45 GMT 1
Gutted for the girls, outplayed on the day by a very decent Spain side with an excellent mid field, I have a feeling the Spanish girls will win a few more trophy's over the next decade.
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Post by tepidterrier on Aug 20, 2023 17:04:28 GMT 1
Lucy Bronze deciding to go for a wander without a plan for what to do when the many Spanish players closed her down turns out to be the killer blow. She didn't exactly bust a gut to get back in position when they attacked and scored from where she was meant to be. Won't argue that she'd run out of position, BUT Toone should have made a forward run to allow her to play the ball, Bronze was even shouting and pointing at her to do so but she was static which left Bronze holding on it to too long. You could see the gap she had left as soon as it broke down and Spain exploited it with ease. K ew it was coming the moment Bronze lost the ball. it was quite a common feature of England's game that they'd hold onto it for too long and get crowded out. A combination of England not making the runs and Spain's collective positional play being almost perfect throughout the match
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Post by chadders51 on Aug 20, 2023 17:09:47 GMT 1
Haven’t watched any of this tournament but tuned in for half an hour today I didn’t think the standard would be up too much and I wasn’t disappointed. I doubt any of those side would beat a team from the Potteries and District Sunday League If it floats your boat that’s fine but I doubt I’d watch any of that again (and I watch bloody Stoke City every week !🤦♂️) The comparative standard of the football is open to debate but, imo, that is missing the point. Athletic endeavour between evenly matched teams can be hugely entertaining whatever the standard - I've seen many great games of youth football. Add in the nationalist element so you feel you've a dog (terrier) in the fight and it can be compelling, as I've found this tournament to be. The spirit of the competition has also been refreshing after the unrelenting cynicism of the men's game. This will likely change though as the women's game's profile continues to increase - this was potentially already evident in Spain's second half approach. I take your point and agree a game between two even sides can be entertaining. But I don’t get the hype around the women’s game when the overall quality is so poor But like I say. Each to there own but it’s not for me
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2023 17:11:55 GMT 1
The comparative standard of the football is open to debate but, imo, that is missing the point. Athletic endeavour between evenly matched teams can be hugely entertaining whatever the standard - I've seen many great games of youth football. Add in the nationalist element so you feel you've a dog (terrier) in the fight and it can be compelling, as I've found this tournament to be. The spirit of the competition has also been refreshing after the unrelenting cynicism of the men's game. This will likely change though as the women's game's profile continues to increase - this was potentially already evident in Spain's second half approach. I take your point and agree a game between two even sides can be entertaining. But I don’t get the hype around the women’s game when the overall quality is so poor But like I say. Each to there own but it’s not for me You support Stoke, don't you? winky smiley face, etc etc etc
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Post by isitjustme on Aug 20, 2023 17:23:08 GMT 1
From what I saw today, Englands tactic was to punt it high and forward toward one of our team, giving them a less than 50% chance of winning the ball, given the spain ladies were on em like a rash. Best team by far won........Had to chuckle at the trophy they presented to our keeper for being best in tournament. It looked like a stuffed marigold on a plinth. Clearly from the comedy trophy shop down the road.
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Post by Porrohman on Aug 20, 2023 17:38:24 GMT 1
Spain deserved to win stronger team.England lost too many tackles gave balk away too much.didnt create many chances.Dissapointed England lost but doesn't hurt like men's team going out of world cup or town losing Fucking does to me. I've had no enthusiasm for Town since last season finished and I couldn't give a fuck when the blokes go out.
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Post by Porrohman on Aug 20, 2023 17:41:53 GMT 1
Lucy Bronze deciding to go for a wander without a plan for what to do when the many Spanish players closed her down turns out to be the killer blow. She didn't exactly bust a gut to get back in position when they attacked and scored from where she was meant to be. Won't argue that she'd run out of position, BUT Toone should have made a forward run to allow her to play the ball, Bronze was even shouting and pointing at her to do so but she was static which left Bronze holding on it to too long. You could see the gap she had left as soon as it broke down and Spain exploited it with ease. K ew it was coming the moment Bronze lost the ball. Like I said earlier, for me, she's looking at Hemp and wants to pass it to her and the ref runs straight between them so she has to take another touch and loses it.
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Post by Porrohman on Aug 20, 2023 17:43:55 GMT 1
I've even seen Scottish fans commenting on how bad the ref was 🤷
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Post by sabailand on Aug 20, 2023 17:44:53 GMT 1
Spain deserved to win stronger team.England lost too many tackles gave balk away too much.didnt create many chances.Dissapointed England lost but doesn't hurt like men's team going out of world cup or town losing Fucking does to me. I've had no enthusiasm for Town since last season finished and I couldn't give a fuck when the blokes go out. How come you're into the womens game so much Porrohman, is it cos your daughter plays.
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Post by chadders51 on Aug 20, 2023 17:48:25 GMT 1
I take your point and agree a game between two even sides can be entertaining. But I don’t get the hype around the women’s game when the overall quality is so poor But like I say. Each to there own but it’s not for me You support Stoke, don't you? winky smiley face, etc etc etc Yes. So I know poor quality when I see it 😊
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Post by Porrohman on Aug 20, 2023 17:55:01 GMT 1
Fucking does to me. I've had no enthusiasm for Town since last season finished and I couldn't give a fuck when the blokes go out. How come you're into the womens game so much Porrohman, is it cos your daughter plays. No, neither of them do. I'm not really, just the national team. I've no idea, there's just something about them that gets me. I couldn't talk before the game cos I kept filling up when I tried to, that doesn't even happen with Town. I was far more gutted than I would be if it was Southgate, Kane and co, although tbf if it was them I wouldn't have had it on anyway. The only football I've watched lately is the lasses World Cup and us against Leicester. I've not watched MOTD or any games on Sky. I'd cancel the Sky package on Virgin if I could actually get through to someone.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2023 18:25:43 GMT 1
You support Stoke, don't you? winky smiley face, etc etc etc Yes. So I know poor quality when I see it 😊 I hear you, mate - and you're an excellent and well-respected poster on here - but as someone who watches and supports "low-quality" football as a matter of course, I don't get why you'd dismiss "low quality" football as being somehow lesser entertainment. Not that that's really the case here - the WWC is literally the pinnacle of the game, and some of the skills and standards on display have put the men firmly in their place. That Chloe Kelly penalty against Nigeria - fuck me! One of the best I've ever seen, either sex. Some of the best games I've ever seen have been in non-league - even the Scottish Highland League! - and I never left the ground bemoaning the standard, I just enjoyed watching football. But, and I repeat - those women are the best players in the World. Apart from Sam Kerr not being involved.
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Post by harrychrishner on Aug 20, 2023 18:45:53 GMT 1
Yeah, that Chloe Kelly penalty was something else! The way she hopped-skipped before taking it and then bulleted the ball into the net. Fantastic. And then she went over to console the opposition's goalkeeper and chased away the cameraman for gloating. Absolute class. Overall I really enjoyed the Women's World Cup. It really pulled me in and similar to Porrohman I was "bewitched" by the England team. Favourite player for me was Mary Earps. Fuck Nike!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2023 19:00:26 GMT 1
Yeah, that Chloe Kelly penalty was something else! The way she hopped-skipped before taking it and then bulleted the ball into the net. Fantastic. And then she went over to console the opposition's goalkeeper and chased away the cameraman for gloating. Absolute class. Overall I really enjoyed the Women's World Cup. It really pulled me in and similar to Porrohman I was "bewitched" by the England team. Favourite player for me was Mary Earps. Fuck Nike! Apparently the velocity of it was higher than every single goal - never mind pens - scored in the (men's) Premier League last season. I may not watch it as many times as Schindler's pen, but I could watch it a hundred times, be bowled over it every time. Moment of the World Cup, for me. Glad I'm not a goalie.
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Post by townarentbest on Aug 20, 2023 19:05:42 GMT 1
From what I saw today, Englands tactic was to punt it high and forward toward one of our team, giving them a less than 50% chance of winning the ball, given the spain ladies were on em like a rash. Best team by far won........Had to chuckle at the trophy they presented to our keeper for being best in tournament. It looked like a stuffed marigold on a plinth. Clearly from the comedy trophy shop down the road. So in essence England ladies are a lot like watching Town since February! It can be effective - it got them to a final and it rescued us from near certain relegation, thankfully football takes all different sorts of approaches otherwise it would be very boring.
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Post by chadders51 on Aug 20, 2023 19:25:02 GMT 1
Yes. So I know poor quality when I see it 😊 I hear you, mate - and you're an excellent and well-respected poster on here - but as someone who watches and supports "low-quality" football as a matter of course, I don't get why you'd dismiss "low quality" football as being somehow lesser entertainment. Not that that's really the case here - the WWC is literally the pinnacle of the game, and some of the skills and standards on display have put the men firmly in their place. That Chloe Kelly penalty against Nigeria - fuck me! One of the best I've ever seen, either sex. Some of the best games I've ever seen have been in non-league - even the Scottish Highland League! - and I never left the ground bemoaning the standard, I just enjoyed watching football. But, and I repeat - those women are the best players in the World. Apart from Sam Kerr not being involved. I think we’ll just have to disagree on this one mate 👍. But thanks for the compliment
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Post by turbo2 on Aug 20, 2023 20:31:46 GMT 1
I hear you, mate - and you're an excellent and well-respected poster on here - but as someone who watches and supports "low-quality" football as a matter of course, I don't get why you'd dismiss "low quality" football as being somehow lesser entertainment. Not that that's really the case here - the WWC is literally the pinnacle of the game, and some of the skills and standards on display have put the men firmly in their place. That Chloe Kelly penalty against Nigeria - fuck me! One of the best I've ever seen, either sex. Some of the best games I've ever seen have been in non-league - even the Scottish Highland League! - and I never left the ground bemoaning the standard, I just enjoyed watching football. But, and I repeat - those women are the best players in the World. Apart from Sam Kerr not being involved. I think we’ll just have to disagree on this one mate 👍. But thanks for the compliment The way the girls game is shoved on the general public is so far over the top it’s ridiculous. I enjoy and watch for a few reasons, firstly I think girls should be encouraged to play the game, secondly both my girls played and I’ve driven all over the north of England watching them and enjoying it, and I also think our girls are really engaging. They rise to the challenge. Equal wages and the rest of that shite is just nonsense. But let’s face facts , our two clubs are so far away from the top teams then we really shouldn’t be talking about the lack of quality in the girls game 😂😂😂
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Post by 28901 on Aug 20, 2023 20:56:11 GMT 1
How come you're into the womens game so much Porrohman, is it cos your daughter plays. No, neither of them do. I'm not really, just the national team. I've no idea, there's just something about them that gets me. I couldn't talk before the game cos I kept filling up when I tried to, that doesn't even happen with Town. I was far more gutted than I would be if it was Southgate, Kane and co, although tbf if it was them I wouldn't have had it on anyway. The only football I've watched lately is the lasses World Cup and us against Leicester. I've not watched MOTD or any games on Sky. I'd cancel the Sky package on Virgin if I could actually get through to someone. Just got back from Kalkan Turkey and last night in bars they were showing Spurs Man U live. I had to leave. The coverage, the cameras, var, the commentators, the people in the bar... I'm genuinely starting to actually hate football.
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Post by King Curtis on Aug 20, 2023 20:59:14 GMT 1
How come you're into the womens game so much Porrohman, is it cos your daughter plays. No, neither of them do. I'm not really, just the national team. I've no idea, there's just something about them that gets me. I couldn't talk before the game cos I kept filling up when I tried to, that doesn't even happen with Town. I was far more gutted than I would be if it was Southgate, Kane and co, although tbf if it was them I wouldn't have had it on anyway. The only football I've watched lately is the lasses World Cup and us against Leicester. I've not watched MOTD or any games on Sky. I'd cancel the Sky package on Virgin if I could actually get through to someone. Wetwipe.
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Post by CanaryIsleTerrier on Aug 20, 2023 21:13:52 GMT 1
I think we’ll just have to disagree on this one mate 👍. But thanks for the compliment The way the girls game is shoved on the general public is so far over the top it’s ridiculous. I enjoy and watch for a few reasons, firstly I think girls should be encouraged to play the game, secondly both my girls played and I’ve driven all over the north of England watching them and enjoying it, and I also think our girls are really engaging. They rise to the challenge. Equal wages and the rest of that shite is just nonsense. But let’s face facts , our two clubs are so far away from the top teams then we really shouldn’t be talking about the lack of quality in the girls game 😂😂😂 Equal wages for women is nonsense? I think the wages the blokes are payed in ridiculous.
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Post by conman on Aug 20, 2023 21:22:41 GMT 1
Our lass went out this morning to watch the lioness's . Got a text about two hours ago saying it'd gone to extra time and penalties , not heard bugger all since.. Can anyone confirm this ?
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Post by htfcterry on Aug 20, 2023 21:30:38 GMT 1
I hope she’s sleeping on the sofa!
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Post by Chips Longhorn on Aug 20, 2023 21:31:49 GMT 1
I heard she lost 27 games of shithead on the trot and is currently on a Megabus to Cirencester
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Post by turbo2 on Aug 20, 2023 21:40:18 GMT 1
The way the girls game is shoved on the general public is so far over the top it’s ridiculous. I enjoy and watch for a few reasons, firstly I think girls should be encouraged to play the game, secondly both my girls played and I’ve driven all over the north of England watching them and enjoying it, and I also think our girls are really engaging. They rise to the challenge. Equal wages and the rest of that shite is just nonsense. But let’s face facts , our two clubs are so far away from the top teams then we really shouldn’t be talking about the lack of quality in the girls game 😂😂😂 Equal wages for women is nonsense? I think the wages the blokes are payed in ridiculous. Hey , listen, I’m not saying the wages in men’s football is right. But the wages are reflective of turnover. Men’s football doesn’t and shouldn’t subsidise the women’s game
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Post by CanaryIsleTerrier on Aug 20, 2023 21:45:01 GMT 1
Equal wages for women is nonsense? I think the wages the blokes are payed in ridiculous. Hey , listen, I’m not saying the wages in men’s football is right. But the wages are reflective of turnover. Men’s football doesn’t and shouldn’t subsidise the women’s game There is an awful lot of money in football. It’s just my opinion but a lot of it ends up on the wrong peoples pockets.
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Post by turbo2 on Aug 20, 2023 21:50:18 GMT 1
Hey , listen, I’m not saying the wages in men’s football is right. But the wages are reflective of turnover. Men’s football doesn’t and shouldn’t subsidise the women’s game There is an awful lot of money in football. It’s just my opinion but a lot of it ends up on the wrong peoples pockets. Yeah true. Unfortunately football just looks after itself at the top level. Grass roots is where the money should be going, just imagine if 5 or 10% of the revenues went to grass roots football.
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Post by drumriggend on Aug 20, 2023 21:51:27 GMT 1
Haven’t watched any of this tournament but tuned in for half an hour today I didn’t think the standard would be up too much and I wasn’t disappointed. I doubt any of those side would beat a team from the Potteries and District Sunday League If it floats your boat that’s fine but I doubt I’d watch any of that again (and I watch bloody Stoke City every week !🤦♂️) Careful chadders.. You aren’t allowed to say women’s football is shit(even tho it is) The thought police will be all over you chastising your opinion.. Anyroad them lasses still have work to do.. Starting with a reyt pile of ironing when they get home.. 😛😛 🤠🤠 👋👋
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Post by paullow1 on Aug 20, 2023 23:14:44 GMT 1
Ultimately, the league should have just cancelled the fixture and avoided this scenario rather than allowing a postponement should both teams agree. Or better, realised the Women's World Cup final is on Sunday 20th where there would be a pretty good chance that the reigning European Champs would make it, or that some players might want to watch the showpiece match regardless of which nation got there, and not arrange fixtures on that date in the first place. Newcastle are a now a fully professional outfit so it's very reasonable to expect them to fulfil a home fixture that they would have been preparing for for weeks, where around 2,000 fans would be present, and while there obviously is a big gap between some of the teams in the league, it is the third tier of English football, both will be among the best 25-35 teams in the country, not some 11.30am hungover Sunday League or IntraMural Uni kick about that can easily be shifted without a moments thought. The match obviously isn't happening, and I'd imagine it will eventually be rearranged and played out as Newcastle will generally be portrayed as the big, bad Saudi's throwing their weight and money around and lacking compassion, and it is a bit of an unfortunate situation because it obviously is a big occasion, especially for females, but if one team can't, or won't, fulfil their scheduled fixture, that the league hasn't itself cancelled, then it really should be 3-0 walkover. The league really should have taken a lead on this. Given that the World Cup final tomorrow is the pinnacle of their game, it would have made sense not to have had any fixtures on that day, and kick off their season next weekend. It is the only game that has been postponed but, to be fair, it's the one that involves the away team having to make the longest journey. Putting the kick off back to 3pm (as suggested by Newcastle) would make no difference to Halifax, they would still have to miss the World Cup final to get there, or set off at a ridiculously early time to get there to watch the game. I appreciate it's difficult for Newcastle as they are a fully professional outfit now and I can see that they are frustrated by it. For me, though, it was the comment by someone who genuinely thought that Halifax would have the funds to pay for an overnight stop (at 3 days notice). Just saw in the 'Southern Premier Division' which is the 3rd tier regional equivalent of the league Newcastle and Halifax are in, all 6 matches were played today, including Plymouth vs Billericay at 2.45pm (more than a 4 hour drive to Newton Abbott, Devon), Cardiff vs Ipswich (well over 4 hours), and Rugby vs London Bees (2 hours). I originally naturally thought all matches would be off at that level and it was just Newcastle pushing it because they are the only full time side in the 3rd tier, but while I appreciate all teams finances might not be the same at that level and Halifax may well have the lowest budget by far (I've generally no idea...), it's not a particular great look if Ipswich and Billericay can both make far longer trips on the same day and fulfil their league fixtures.
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