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[Football] Women's World Cup - are you now a fan?
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Pickles
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- May 5, 2014
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I enjoyed some of it, but think that the BBC were WELL over the top, 5 live in particular.....
Knocky's Nose
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No.
I did give it a try and watched about 5 minutes of one game, then switched off.
I did give it a try and watched about 5 minutes of one game, then switched off.
Kalimantan Gull
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Hilarious how so many people simultaneously say they didn't watch it and that the standard was awful 
Newsflash, there was some great football played. If England's goal against the US was actually Stephens swinging it out to March who played that cross for Murray to bang home, rather than Walsh to Mead to White we'd have been raving about it for weeks.
But no matter, people like what they like, and are quick to tell the rest if it's what they don't like. I enjoyed it very very much
Newsflash, there was some great football played. If England's goal against the US was actually Stephens swinging it out to March who played that cross for Murray to bang home, rather than Walsh to Mead to White we'd have been raving about it for weeks.
But no matter, people like what they like, and are quick to tell the rest if it's what they don't like. I enjoyed it very very much
albion534
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Hilarious how so many people simultaneously say they didn't watch it and that the standard was awful
Newsflash, there was some great football played. If England's goal against the US was actually Stephens swinging it out to March who played that cross for Murray to bang home, rather than Walsh to Mead to White we'd have been raving about it for weeks.
But no matter, people like what they like, and are quick to tell the rest if it's what they don't like. I enjoyed it very very much
Some of the football was good. But again. Some basic stuff is being applauded as glorious football. And basic saves being bigged up so much you’d of though it was Gordon banks save being recreated.
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darkwolf666
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No, sorry of no interest to me I’m afraid. Nothing to do with gender, just think the standard, particularly the goalkeeping, is poor!
If I wanted to watch sub standard football I could go to my local club, Gillingham!
If I wanted to watch sub standard football I could go to my local club, Gillingham!
BN41Albion
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- Oct 1, 2017
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Hilarious how so many people simultaneously say they didn't watch it and that the standard was awful
Newsflash, there was some great football played. If England's goal against the US was actually Stephens swinging it out to March who played that cross for Murray to bang home, rather than Walsh to Mead to White we'd have been raving about it for weeks.
But no matter, people like what they like, and are quick to tell the rest if it's what they don't like. I enjoyed it very very much
Agree. And complaining about the amount of misplaced passes etc. Have they completely forgotten most of our performances last season already!?
BN41Albion
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Really? I don't remember basic stuff being over celebrated all that much. And again, a bit pot kettle black considering the hyperbole over the Premier League in the build up to games such as Burnley v Huddersfield
brightn'ove
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So the FA saying that some women’s games will become ‘double headers’ with men’s games, perhaps if the ladies played directly after an Albion win on a Saturday afternoon at the Amex they would get both a larger than average crowd AND everyone would be suitably boozed to give the girls a good atmosphere. Personally I am up for that idea, if you can stay in your seat.
albion534
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I never said that. I’m saying keepers are making basic saves and they’re being called wonderful saves. The standard is poor and it’s not called out. Bad passes are hardly being criticised.
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hart's shirt
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There's really 2 different questions there.
1. WWC
Positives:
- The games have been mostly played in a good spirit with very little diving, simulation or cynical play
- Despite some howlers (e.g. Australia's 4th v Jamaica, Chile's 1st v Thailand), some of the goalkeeping has been impressive (e.g. Chile's Endler, Argentina's Correa)
- England's progress to the Semi-Final was on par with pre-tournament ranking and expectations despite some poor results in the build-up (e.g. 0-1 loss to NZ at Amex)
Negatives:
- VAR is already casting a long shadow over the game and threatening to fundamentally fix what for the most part isn't broken
- There clearly aren't enough female officials who are a good enough standard. FIFA should use men until such a time that there are, regardless of how it looks.
- Most of the games weren't sold out with blocks of empty seats in the upper tiers frequently deserted in spite of ticket prices from only 9 Euros.
Away from the tournament itself, the media gleefully jumped on the Lioness bandwagon and got behind the England team.
BBC Sport webpages bordered on indoctrination with scattergun coverage of articles of varying quality and dubious insights.
Despite the need for the women's game to stand alone, there were frequent unnecessary and unhelpful comparisons:
“Jill Scott beats Peter Shilton’s record"
(No, she hasn't. It's a different game.)
"Five ways women's football beats men's" https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-48742850
(To save you clicking...1 - value for money; 2 - more goals; 3 - women stick to the rules; 4 - global competition; 5 - LGBT+ support)
It frequently resembled a primary school playground. All that was missing was 'girls are better than boys, so nerrr...'.
Since every action has an equal and opposite reaction, it predictably came thick and fast in the 'Have Your Say' comments.
The moderators are probably still in therapy...
When teams lose 13-0, it's unlikely that expanding to a 32 team tournament is worth FIFA's consideration away from the usual moneymaking and bribes.
Nevertheless, and despite all of the BBC's attempted re-education, it was an enjoyable tournament with some outstanding goals (e.g. Bronze v Norway).
So there's a good future ahead for the beautiful game globally and a step forward in terms of future sponsorship and commercial partners.
2. Albion Women
Even with all of the focus on the Lionesses, the attendance numbers for domestic games don't lie.
Crawley's certainly an issue, but not necessarily the overriding factor here. Nor is the very cheap ticket price. It's clearly something else.
From earlier postings, it's likely that those that do will continue...and those that don't definitely won't. More reinforcement than change of views.
Watching from the comfort of a sofa is one thing, but how many extra will be motivated to head to Crawley on a wet November afternoon?
The longer lasting legacy that the WWC will hopefully have is encouraging more girls to kick a ball and join a team for friendship and health.
If the target supporter base prioritizes Lionesses over Love Island, the future for the domestic game will be assured.
You didn’t go to Burgess Hill much last season, did you ? [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]
I’ll be making the occasional trip to see Lewes Ladies instead I think as the lad is working for them. Might try to get to an Albion game or two as well.
Yes.
ps where is the fekkin poll? This thread is useless. USELESS!
ps where is the fekkin poll? This thread is useless. USELESS!
At the moment my concern is that women's football is where men's cricket was about 20 years ago, the international game is of a decent standard but the domestic game is woefully poor. I hope that the World Cup does lead to increased exposure, funding and the benefits that brings, and I will certainly be watching international games on TV from now on when before I normally wouldn't.
Megazone
On his last warning
Didn't watch a single minute of it, so still not interested. The standard is still too low for me to get excited about it.
Though my first ever match at the Goldstone was the England women's team vs Iceland women's team, so I can't be too critical.
PS The goalkeeping is bloody awful
Though my first ever match at the Goldstone was the England women's team vs Iceland women's team, so I can't be too critical.
PS The goalkeeping is bloody awful
Da Man Clay
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- Dec 16, 2004
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I think it’s a great idea. Absolutely would be tempted to stick around and watch at least some of the game.