Midlands Robin Posted July 4 Report Share Posted July 4 It really does seem like a missed opportunity for a lot of clubs and for spreading the womens game around the country more widely. Ashton Gate or Home Park would have obviously been sensible choices in the South West while the Midlands has multiple options and, as you said, the North East as well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted July 4 Report Share Posted July 4 On 28/06/2022 at 14:48, TBW said: I don't even like men's international football but womens is absolute ass. Sorry but 27-0s and the like can piss right off. Not an England fan then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBW Posted July 5 Report Share Posted July 5 12 hours ago, RedLionLad said: Not an England fan then? No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erithacus Posted July 5 Report Share Posted July 5 23 hours ago, shahanshahan said: Bristol & surrounding areas did not express interest - hence why Ashton Gate isn't hosting games Strange seeing that the Gate has held the Cup Final and an England game here before. Perhaps there are other conflicts of interests, like Sir Elton taking over for a while. I think it's reasonable to assume the club made more money from the concerts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted July 5 Report Share Posted July 5 Just put this on my Twitter, but got a new Bristol City/England flag made. Plan on taking it to the Euros, and then to Ashton Gate & the RHPC from the new season. If it ends up on TV during any of the games, then that's a bonus! 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantom Posted July 5 Author Report Share Posted July 5 1 hour ago, shahanshahan said: Just put this on my Twitter, but got a new Bristol City/England flag made. Plan on taking it to the Euros, and then to Ashton Gate & the RHPC from the new season. If it ends up on TV during any of the games, then that's a bonus! Hopefully see you at Wembley with it in a few weeks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted July 5 Report Share Posted July 5 2 hours ago, shahanshahan said: Just put this on my Twitter, but got a new Bristol City/England flag made. Plan on taking it to the Euros, and then to Ashton Gate & the RHPC from the new season. If it ends up on TV during any of the games, then that's a bonus! Are you at Old Trafford tomorrow night? Will look out for the flag if so - my son and I are in the Stretford End. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantom Posted July 5 Author Report Share Posted July 5 Alexia Putellas out of the tournament with a torn ACL Massive loss for Spain 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted July 5 Report Share Posted July 5 (edited) 6 hours ago, ChippenhamRed said: Are you at Old Trafford tomorrow night? Will look out for the flag if so - my son and I are in the Stretford End. Indeed I am (gutted I'll be missing the Supporters Club & Trust meeting though)! Will be in the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand, which is apparently the stand the main TV cameras face at. If you see me/the flag before, you're welcome to come over 1 hour ago, phantom said: Alexia Putellas out of the tournament with a torn ACL Massive loss for Spain Absolutely huge news. Won't just affect Spain, but Barcelona when the new season starts Edited July 5 by shahanshahan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted July 6 Report Share Posted July 6 9 hours ago, shahanshahan said: Indeed I am (gutted I'll be missing the Supporters Club & Trust meeting though)! Will be in the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand, which is apparently the stand the main TV cameras face at. If you see me/the flag before, you're welcome to come over Absolutely huge news. Won't just affect Spain, but Barcelona when the new season starts Cheers - will keep an eye out! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted July 6 Report Share Posted July 6 Good luck to the ladies tonight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted July 6 Report Share Posted July 6 On my way up to Old Trafford now. Posted some tweets, and soon received a call from someone at BBC Radio Bristol. Anyway, I'm due to appear on James Hanson's Breakfast Show tomorrow morning at 7:25am to talk about tonight's game! Will be the first time in a while I've done radio other than Sound of the City... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted July 6 Report Share Posted July 6 Here we are! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossi the Robin Posted July 6 Report Share Posted July 6 Looks like a banging atmosphere tbf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Horse With No Name Posted July 6 Report Share Posted July 6 Can easily see why Lucy Bronze is regarded as the best in the world. Head and shoulders above everyone else. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted July 6 Report Share Posted July 6 Anyone know where the ref is from? Asking for a friend... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maltshoveller Posted July 6 Report Share Posted July 6 26 minutes ago, The Horse With No Name said: Can easily see why Lucy Bronze is regarded as the best in the world. Head and shoulders above everyone else. The Peter Crouch of women football 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted July 6 Report Share Posted July 6 I’m finding the game pretty boring…………. It’s like watching the mens team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted July 6 Report Share Posted July 6 1 minute ago, Robbored said: I’m finding the game pretty boring…………. It’s like watching the mens team. Thought you would be watching Love Island 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted July 6 Report Share Posted July 6 Just now, Super said: Thought you would be watching Love Island That’s something else I’ve never ever watched…………..not my type of viewing at all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted July 6 Report Share Posted July 6 Southgate would be crucified for this shit performance, half their team are part timers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted July 6 Report Share Posted July 6 Just now, cidercity1987 said: Southgate would be crucified for this shit performance, half their team are part timers Aren't first games always the same? All about the result. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon bristol Posted July 6 Report Share Posted July 6 2 minutes ago, cidercity1987 said: Southgate would be crucified for this shit performance, half their team are part timers The quality with the final pass is really poor from england, it wont take much for austria to get a decent clear chance in the last 10 minutes, and if they do equalise england only have themselves to blame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erithacus Posted July 6 Report Share Posted July 6 All in all, a fairly steady start. The big build-up, the big crowd and there was not a huge amount to be concerned about. Given Austria are no mugs, they were solid and well organised but didn't have enought to worry us. Seeing as most of their players are part-timers, it was no surprise they ran out of steam in the second half. The triple-substitution was an odd one, I thought, but seems to be giving time for the strikers' benefit. Perhaps keeping the starters on would have brought better yields over a full 90 minutes. However, I feel this England team have much more to offer and this opening match will not be the definitive version. A few players were not tested too much, particularly the defence and it will be worth seeing them put under more scrutiny in the next games. Overall a work(wo)manlike performance and one to build on nicely as the tournament progresses. Definitely not peaked too early. Good work from Stanway in the middle, where the game is often won or lost. Hemp was always available but didn't pull up tree-stumps tonight. She will grow. Millie Bright stopped most of Autria's infrequent attacks, and the front line looked more than useful - if a little rusty. This England team has all the tools to do the job; the first game is a win, and one to build on. Interesting to note that 71,000 tickets were sold but only 68,000 actually showed up. Did the touts make a mistake or has the cost of petrol put some off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSSEL85 Posted July 6 Report Share Posted July 6 Well done ladies, good start but less said about the quality the better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydee=inspiration Posted July 6 Report Share Posted July 6 Any idea why UEFA/FA banished the word OLD from OLD TRAFFORD on their advertising hoarding/graphics boards around the ground? Very strange indeed. Only thing I can think of is the pride/inclusive nature of todays politically correct snowflakes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantom Posted July 6 Author Report Share Posted July 6 34 minutes ago, jaydee=inspiration said: Any idea why UEFA/FA banished the word OLD from OLD TRAFFORD on their advertising hoarding/graphics boards around the ground? Very strange indeed. Only thing I can think of is the pride/inclusive nature of todays politically correct snowflakes. Did UEFA / FA actually banish the word? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Homer Posted July 6 Report Share Posted July 6 36 minutes ago, jaydee=inspiration said: Any idea why UEFA/FA banished the word OLD from OLD TRAFFORD on their advertising hoarding/graphics boards around the ground? Very strange indeed. Only thing I can think of is the pride/inclusive nature of todays politically correct snowflakes. I would imagine it was to do with the fact the game was played in Trafford - you normally see the host city on the central hoarding rather than the stadium name (yes, I appreciate Trafford isn't a city!). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantom Posted July 6 Author Report Share Posted July 6 3 minutes ago, Red Homer said: I would imagine it was to do with the fact the game was played in Trafford - you normally see the host city on the central hoarding rather than the stadium name (yes, I appreciate Trafford isn't a city!). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantom Posted July 6 Author Report Share Posted July 6 Great attendance but as soon as the crowd started turning their phone lights on and then doing the Mexican wave it kind of changes the vibe compared to a men's game. Clearly many tickets sold to schools etc But it's things like this that makes me cringe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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