Admin phantom Posted May 8, 2019 Admin Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 The England squad has just been announced this morning: Goalkeepers: Telford, Bardsley, Earps Defenders: Houghton, Bronze, Stokes, Daly, Greenwood, Bright, McManus, Williamson Midfielders: Moore, Walsh, Scott, Carney, Stanway, Staniforth Forwards: Duggan, White, Kirby, Parris, Mead, Taylor For anyone not 100% sure, the England group games are as follows. England v Scotland - Sunday 9 June, kick-off 17:00 BST England v Argentina - Friday 14 June, kick-off 20:00 BST Japan v England - Wednesday 19 June, kick-off 20:00 BST The kits aren't too bad either ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 I barely recognise any of the players names......but I’ll watch the games if only to suppress my footie withdrawal symptoms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Red Hat Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 Kits out for the lads.............err.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 Good chance of at least Semi Finals I would say. Good depth in most positions. Man City were very good on Saturday. Really like Keira Walsh. Only worry is they can throw in the odd half where they are awful and can’t really do that in the knock out stages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chairman Mao Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 Was tempted to hop over for the Argentina match - hopefully the atmosphere is good for that one. England must be top 5 favourites? Last WC we made the Semis iirc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 6 minutes ago, Chairman Mao said: Was tempted to hop over for the Argentina match - hopefully the atmosphere is good for that one. England must be top 5 favourites? Last WC we made the Semis iirc. Definitely one of the favourites. Ranked third in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted May 8, 2019 Author Admin Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 Just realised that Sunday 9th June is the final day of the Euro league, England mens side will either be in the 3rd place play off kick off at 2pm, or the final at 7:45pm, with the ladies in between kicking off against Scotland at 5pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Erithacus Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 Good squad, no real surprises about the selection - just a little concerned about the depth in midfield. The opener against the Jocks will be a cruncher, and we must be shortish odds for winning the competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted June 6, 2019 Author Admin Report Share Posted June 6, 2019 You can't beat an old fashion World cup wall chart for the office http://link.info.thefa.com/u/nrd.php?p=kfoxPUlLfh_487439_227418_1_13&ems_l=314646&i=1&d=MjIzNjU5ODg%3D|a2ZveFBVbExmaA%3D%3D|OWE3MWU2OGQ3ODAzZTJiZTE%3D| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted June 14, 2019 Author Admin Report Share Posted June 14, 2019 Interesting column from Millie Bright: It was incredible to hear that a record 6.1m people watched our opening game against Scotland on the BBC. It makes you wonder what level it could reach in the latter stages. It's also the perfect response to those who still criticise women's football, but I'd like to add my own thoughts too. I think some people need to change their mindsets, and part of this comes from using men's football as a reference point, which is perhaps understandable. Women's football will always be different from men's football, but that doesn't mean you cannot still appreciate it. OK, so it might be a bit slower than the men's game, but then League Two football is slower than the Champions League, and it doesn't stop people turning out to see their local teams. Forget that it's women's football, and just appreciate the talent on show, whether that's Nikita Parris nutmegging an opponent, Dutch winger Lieke Martens pulling off a textbook Cruyff turn against New Zealand or United States striker Alex Morgan ruthlessly scoring five goals against Thailand. In many ways, women's football is still in its infancy. The game is still growing and investment is starting to roll into the game. Why do you think that is? Because it's a great product. Sponsors don't make those commercial decisions if they don't think there's anything in it for them. Look at the backing we get from men's teams, or the likes of David Beckham, who is one of our biggest supporters, or the largest ever TV audience there has been for a women's game in the United Kingdom. Are all these people wrong about women's football? Of course not. Sceptics need to appreciate the game for what it is and how we play football. Once you do that, people start to change their mindsets. I've had so many people tell me, 'Wow, the women's game is really good to watch.' And I reply, 'Well, yeah, we are professionals!' People just need to be open-minded enough to accept the game for what it is. If you don't want to see it then you're never going to appreciate it which is fine, it's your choice. But we appreciate not being slated in the meantime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted June 14, 2019 Report Share Posted June 14, 2019 Expecting a relatively easy England win tonight if they aren’t too tired again. Shame Duggan is out again. Hopefully Carney starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
054123 Posted June 14, 2019 Report Share Posted June 14, 2019 Disappointed with the England’s last three performances if honest. Need to put marker down tonight. Friday night, prime time, Argentina, do the business girls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted June 25, 2019 Report Share Posted June 25, 2019 Anyone else really enjoying it? I found myself looking forward to the live TV matches. I’ve been hugely impressed with the quality of football - certainly much better than I was expecting and even the previously shocking goalkeepers are not as laughable as they once were. It definitely raises the profile of the women’s game for these matches to be shown worldwide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingswoodactor Posted June 25, 2019 Report Share Posted June 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, Robbored said: Anyone else really enjoying it? I found myself looking forward to the live TV matches. I’ve been hugely impressed with the quality of football - certainly much better than I was expecting and even the previously shocking goalkeepers are not as laughable as they once were. It definitely raises the profile of the women’s game for these matches to be shown worldwide. Yeah has been so much better than I had anticipated. Some good football played too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SedRA Posted June 25, 2019 Report Share Posted June 25, 2019 This Japanese side play some lovely stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted June 25, 2019 Report Share Posted June 25, 2019 16 minutes ago, RedSA said: This Japanese side play some lovely stuff Yep Goal of the tournament? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanburyRed Posted June 25, 2019 Report Share Posted June 25, 2019 Dutch band better than the Dutch team thus far...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted June 25, 2019 Report Share Posted June 25, 2019 The Japanese are so slick. Terrific one touch play and are unfortunate not to be winning. It’ll be downright robbery if they don’t win this game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SedRA Posted June 25, 2019 Report Share Posted June 25, 2019 1 minute ago, Robbored said: The Japanese are so slick. Terrific one touch play and are unfortunate not to be winning. It’ll be downright robbery if they don’t win this game. Play a bit like a Pep or Barce side, very impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taxi for hunt Posted June 25, 2019 Report Share Posted June 25, 2019 Iwabuchi is like the female iniesta, great little player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted June 25, 2019 Report Share Posted June 25, 2019 Bloody hell! Desperately cruel on Japan. What a harsh penalty to concede. They are far and away the better team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanburyRed Posted June 25, 2019 Report Share Posted June 25, 2019 Never a pen for me. Blasted from a couple of yards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taxi for hunt Posted June 25, 2019 Report Share Posted June 25, 2019 If only Japan had a forward that could finish, sugashawa couldn't finish her breakfast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted June 25, 2019 Report Share Posted June 25, 2019 6 minutes ago, BanburyRed said: Never a pen for me. Blasted from a couple of yards. The worry is that this is a sign of things to come. Blasted at her from about a yard, is clearly taking her hand away from the ball, and the deciding penalty is given. Japan played some lovely football, and have been robbed. 26th pen of the cup, basically any contact with a hand is given. VAR and this rule are just making it a lottery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanburyRed Posted June 25, 2019 Report Share Posted June 25, 2019 15 minutes ago, cityexile said: The worry is that this is a sign of things to come. Blasted at her from about a yard, is clearly taking her hand away from the ball, and the deciding penalty is given. Japan played some lovely football, and have been robbed. 26th pen of the cup, basically any contact with a hand is given. VAR and this rule are just making it a lottery. Yep, rule changes losing all sight of the game and in a couple of years will be unrecognisable as the game we all fell in love with. Tackling will be outlawed, jumping for a header will be banned, defenders will have to wear straight jackets or arm binders, celebrations already being penalised with yellow cards... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted June 26, 2019 Author Admin Report Share Posted June 26, 2019 England centre-backs Steph Houghton and Millie Bright are "major doubts" for their Women's World Cup quarter-final against Norway, says boss Phil Neville. Houghton was injured in the Lionesses' 3-0 win over Cameroon in the last 16, while Bright has a bug which Neville said was "going through the camp a little bit". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted June 26, 2019 Report Share Posted June 26, 2019 15 hours ago, Port Said Red said: Yep Goal of the tournament? BBC have moved that clip so this is a better link, if you are interested in seeing a great pass and move goal. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/48766203 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted June 26, 2019 Author Admin Report Share Posted June 26, 2019 29 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: BBC have moved that clip so this is a better link, if you are interested in seeing a great pass and move goal. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/48766203 I liked the alertness of the goal scorer to check back onside before the ball was played to her - very alert play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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