old_eastender

PNEs passing and movement is way better than ours so far...

first penalty shout denied, not sure it was tbf

PNE passing it around well, all bitey from us

Galvanise much better than Can't Stop for me!

I watched the Pompey game and one flick over his head and then a run before hitting a shot that was a comfortable save for their keeper was about it in terms of goal threat he offered. Battled for the ball well I suppose, but always looks a bit of a manic individual to me with no real link-up with the rest of the team. Sykes comes on and hits a calm assured shot into the net, I suspect Cornick might not have taken that chance. Still plenty of sub options if he doesn't work out. Love him to prove me wrong and net a hat-trick!

Agree with you. That said I'm the most optimistic I've been at the start of a season since Cott's days. Still settle for a narrow win.

Based on last seasons appearances and the first half v Pompey, I see no logic in starting Cornick - full stop. Sykes a much better option for me. Suspect you are right that Weimann will start as ACM now it seems Scott out. Although he could go with James & Williams and Knight as ACM. As you say hard choice between Wells & Conway and also Mehmeti or Bell. Suspect Wells & Bell will just get the nod to start though.

Thought Knight looked really good, won a lot of 2nd balls, play good forward passes and drove forward himself when given space. Quiet 45 from Scott, Bell not as involved in the left hand forward position as Mehmeti got. Cornick not a patch on Sykes for me, little to chose between Wells or Conway. Be very interesting to see what the starting 11 is for PNE. I'd say Max, Vyner, Dickie, Tanner, Knight & Scott will start, the other 5 who knows!

It's been 4 years since she last played in the WSL, and she is now 30. Do you think she will be up to WSL standard?

Afraid it's looking like a disaster season with only Amy Rogers signed to strengthen the side. How the manager, or anybody else, can think the squad that got us promoted can compete at WSL level without bringing in 3 or 4 quality players is beyond me. Makes doing the hard work to win promotion almost a waste of time if we are not going to invest in the squad to have a chance of staying up.

Wonder when we will find out what the full season charge will be for the forthcoming season? £170, or £140 if you paid early, last season. I'm presuming if your annual pass is active to August, will be able to watch the pre-season games without signing up for £20 package.

In my opinion Vicky Bruce is nowhere near good enough to play at WSL level. Concerning that we are yet to strengthen the team at all, will make all last season's hard work almost pointless if we don't bring in at least 3 quality players to be able to compete in the WSL.

Afraid, I don't see how Wooley is good enough to compete at WSL level. We need to add significant quality to the squad, or will be looking at drubbings every week.

Unlike the 2 earlier ones (Syme & Mustaki), I can't see Jazz Bull being good enough for WSL and would have released her.

After Everton's (predictable) defeat today, Bournemouth now mathematically safe from relegation - wonder if that means another slug of cash from them as part of the Semenyo deal?

all over 0-2, good away performance with a clean sheet, can't ask for much more.

Seeing the game out nicely...

James off for King

Terrible referring... changes his mind due to player thumping the ground... nonsense.

He has been giving it everything trying to win a contract for next season, be interesting to see if QPR offer him one.

Scott volleys over, good chance.

Bell off for Mehmeti, Williams off for Weimann, Wells for Conway, Kalas for Naismith

Albert & Martin off for them.

0-2 Bell sneaks in to get the touch from brilliant ball in from Williams

Martin goes close, possibly just nicked the post.