Leveller Posted December 10, 2018 Report Share Posted December 10, 2018 Look, I know this will attract lots of scathing comments about women’s football, and plenty on OTIB see them as “nothing to do with us”. I confess I myself don’t actually watch them. That said, they ARE a part of Bristol City, they HAVE just won away at Everton, and there are four clubs below them in their league, including Liverpool and Everton. Seventh in the country and in no danger of relegation. So, well done them. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted December 10, 2018 Report Share Posted December 10, 2018 They are doing their bit to raise the profile of Bristol City FC and that can only be a positive thing. Best of luck to them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddie Mix Posted December 10, 2018 Report Share Posted December 10, 2018 Yes, well done to them, they seem to be improving despite losing a lot of talent in the Summer. I take my daughter to watch them when I can and she enjoys herself. It's a more relaxed occasion than the men's football so good for kids. The women play some good football, and often come and have a chat at pitchside after games which is nice for the younger fans. I recommend it as an alternative match day out to anyone at a loose end when the men are playing away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erithacus Posted December 10, 2018 Report Share Posted December 10, 2018 Yes, the Vixens are certainly playing well and achieving some good results this season. Since Tanya Oxtoby took over after Kirk's departure at the start they have essentially begun afresh and are looking a useful side. Given that the best talent has been swept up by the big spenders at the top of the table, we nevertheless have a squad that is capable of matching anyone on the day. It's well worth watching, and the relaxed atmosphere may be the game's USP - family football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted December 10, 2018 Report Share Posted December 10, 2018 I can think of at least one good reason to watch... 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted December 10, 2018 Report Share Posted December 10, 2018 22 minutes ago, old_eastender said: I can think of at least one good reason to watch... Oh God, you will be asking her if she can "twerk" next. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WessexPest Posted December 10, 2018 Report Share Posted December 10, 2018 I’m a big fan of the Vixens. Cracking goal by Ella Rutherford yesterday. Love Carla Humphrey. World Cup will be fascinating too - women’s football is finally getting the attention it deserves. I’m much more interested in the City women’s team’s fortunes than that stupid rugby team - pointless kick and clap nonsense. Some of the disparaging comments I’ve seen on various City FB pages about the women’s team have been downright disgraceful. Made by blokes who the ladies of the team would no doubt run rings around on the football field. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brady bunch Posted December 10, 2018 Report Share Posted December 10, 2018 Vixens are well worth a watch for lots of reasons, but not least they are OUR ladies club and they always play with a pride in the shirt I occasionally find missing with our mens team.. as someone has said already a few cracking goals against Everton. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBW Posted December 10, 2018 Report Share Posted December 10, 2018 58 minutes ago, old_eastender said: I can think of at least one good reason to watch... Looks a bit young... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted January 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2019 I see they had a Home draw with Man City today. Good result. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoxton casual Posted January 7, 2019 Report Share Posted January 7, 2019 Very impressive. Really making an impact this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwicolin Posted January 7, 2019 Report Share Posted January 7, 2019 (edited) 1-1 Draw yesterday, against MAN City I think. Now 7th in the league. Edited January 7, 2019 by kiwicolin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted January 7, 2019 Report Share Posted January 7, 2019 Excellent result. Well done Vixens, Girls, Ladies and Women. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sglosbcfc Posted January 7, 2019 Report Share Posted January 7, 2019 Yes they deserve all the credit, like the men's team they lost talent in the summer and I was concerned that the women's game would become dominated by the same teams that dominate the men's game. It seems that the women are coping with the losses as well as the men's team, well done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erithacus Posted January 7, 2019 Report Share Posted January 7, 2019 A distinctly new group of players and a new manager this season - the results have been impressive, given the status of the club compared to others. For a team that was a fraction of the cost of the visitors, they acquitted themselves well and proved what a tough proposition they are. Granted, the Vixens aren't likely to be challenging for the silverware this season but they are a well-balanced side. Very respectable indeed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted January 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2019 Another win and a further rise up the table. Just like the men. Sixth now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chairman Mao Posted January 13, 2019 Report Share Posted January 13, 2019 Planning on going to the woman's world cup this summer. England are always good value to be around at the latter stages of major tournaments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatalist Posted January 13, 2019 Report Share Posted January 13, 2019 14 minutes ago, Leveller said: Another win and a further rise up the table. Just like the men. Sixth now. Just like the men, they seem to be hard to beat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoxton casual Posted January 27, 2019 Report Share Posted January 27, 2019 We are beating Yeovil 2-1 and are 5th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoxton casual Posted January 27, 2019 Report Share Posted January 27, 2019 Win 2-1. Great season so far. Well done. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meh Posted January 27, 2019 Report Share Posted January 27, 2019 Great stuff - 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erithacus Posted January 27, 2019 Report Share Posted January 27, 2019 Think Yeovil (who have a number of ex-Vixens among their squad) will be going home feeling pretty peeved. They played some good solid defensive football and opened the scoring early in the second half. One penalty decision from the lino and a deflected strike that left the keeper helpless gave City Women the win. I have to say the Reds just about deserved it on possession and attacks, but there wasn't a big gap between the two sides. However, it's a win and that's what the table records. What's the old adage? Winning whilst not playing at their best is a commendation for the girls; next stop - the FA Cup at the Wombles. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted January 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2019 Beat Yeovil 2-1. Up to fifth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted January 27, 2019 Report Share Posted January 27, 2019 Tanya Oxtoby is a very impressive woman: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/nov/16/psychology-tanya-oxtoby-bristol-city-women-wsl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoxton casual Posted January 27, 2019 Report Share Posted January 27, 2019 1 hour ago, Erithacus said: Think Yeovil (who have a number of ex-Vixens among their squad) will be going home feeling pretty peeved. They played some good solid defensive football and opened the scoring early in the second half. One penalty decision from the lino and a deflected strike that left the keeper helpless gave City Women the win. I have to say the Reds just about deserved it on possession and attacks, but there wasn't a big gap between the two sides. However, it's a win and that's what the table records. What's the old adage? Winning whilst not playing at their best is a commendation for the girls; next stop - the FA Cup at the Wombles. Thanks for report Erithacus. Did Yeovil park the bus or was did they come for a result? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miser Posted January 27, 2019 Report Share Posted January 27, 2019 50 minutes ago, hoxton casual said: Thanks for report Erithacus. Did Yeovil park the bus or was did they come for a result? Came for a result. Looked a bit bewildered by the penalty call (harsh). Although result fine given balance of play. Cold and windy - not conducive to great football. But some good performances. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erithacus Posted January 27, 2019 Report Share Posted January 27, 2019 Yeovil certainly didn't come here with an aim to just stop us scoring - they had every ambition to get up the field and proved it. They had a few decent chances (City had 12 shots {9} to the Lady Glovers 4 {2} according to the BBC stats) and might have added to their tally on another day. Their new gaffer, Lee Burch, (taking over after Jamie Sherwood's four year reign) seems to have formed a stout and organised team. I was level with the defender so can't really say if the penalty call was harsh or not, but the lino was right in line. Up to that point, we were having a little difficulty in getting into the box for an attempt, so perhaps it came at a useful time. As for the deflected winner - if you don't buy a ticket... Vixens now up to fifth in the table! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sir Colby-Tit Posted February 11, 2019 Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 I'm glad the City ladies are doing well. It's just a shame (IMO of course) that as a spectator sport, it's er a bit shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erithacus Posted February 11, 2019 Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 (edited) Well deserved award for the Vixen's stopper! She has been on consistently good form all season and certainly was the busier of the two keepers yesterday - and topped the match off right at the end blocking a shot under the bar. Shame their FA Cup game is on two hours after the men's game at the Gate. With a clear run, fans might be able to get up to see the second half... Just read that the gaffer(ess) Tanya Oxtoby has also been awarded the LMA Manager of the Month too! Justly so. Edited February 11, 2019 by Erithacus Additional info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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