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8 minutes ago, cidercity1987 said:

I'm glad that Threstrup hasn't gone yet, presumably as she signed a two year deal last summer. No doubt she'll leave later in the summer?

I believe the transfer window will be open at some point this summer then we shall see...

18 minutes ago, phantom said:

Stratigakis and Evans both put pen to paper in January, and we thank them for their contributions this season.

Both of them signed until the end of the 2024/25 season, so I'm guessing they had relegation clauses or were free to leave earlier. None of them made a real impact unfortunately 

Lotte Wubben-Moy has withdrawn from the two games with France due to injury. No replacement will be called up

https://www.englandfootball.com/articles/2024/May/20/england-womens-senior-squad-update-20242005

And show the ends for another season. First one without Twentyman.

I was worried how the output would be, but I think it's been mostly tolerable.

...is it too soon to ask for "- WSL" to be removed from the title of this thread?

On 19/05/2024 at 20:30, Eco said:

Missed this match due to hols but sounds like most games this season. I was hoping for a goal at least, can't recall the last time we scored.

Sunday March 3rd, in the crazy but depressing 7-3 loss to Brighton

Unfortunate performance yesterday, and no wins at home at all this season.

The award winners announced after the game:
Women's Player of the Year: Amalie Thestrup
Women's Young Player of the Year: Naomi Layzell
Women's Golden Boot: Amalie Thestrup
Women's Champagne Moment: Brooke Aspin scoring the winner at West Ham away
Women's Players' Player of the Year: Naomi Layzell

And nice to be involved in the presentations on behalf of the SC&T...




 

Hayles returns to start. Aspin starts in her final game of her loan spell.
Bull & Powell drop to the bench.

Furness is on the bench for her last game in a City shirt

KO 3pm, live on FA Player & BBC Radio Bristol (FM only, not DAB)

Even though it took place on Wednesday, the club have finally released the press conference. Not much to report on, but Lauren Smith confirmed that Layzell will be unavailable again for today's squad, and that the team will report back for pre-season training on July 1st

39 minutes ago, phantom said:

The departures have started.... 

Rachel Furness confirmed as leaving after tomorrow 

Was first tweeted by Emma Sanders at BBC Sport this morning, but the club have confirmed it now 

She's out of contract at the end of the season. Don't know if she was offered a new one or not. Lauren Smith did say previously that she'd like to keep as much of her squad as possible.

Had she not had her lengthy injury this season, this season may have ended up a little bit different.

Furney will be missed!

Wiegman has named her 28 player squad (including players on standby) for the upcoming qualifiers this summer.
Former City loanee Aggie Beever-Jones gets her first senior call-up
 

https://www.bcfc.co.uk/city-women-news/city-women-end-of-season-awards/

The women's end of season awards will be presented after the conclusion of the Everton match this Saturday.

This includes the Champagne Moment, which has been shortened down to two:
Rachel Furness' equalising header at home against Arsenal
Brooke Aspin's winner at West Ham away
Voting closes Friday 10am
https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/vote-for-your-champagne-moment/

6 hours ago, Cidre Monita said:

I read somewhere that the London Lionesses have just been bought by a massively wealthy owner who was going to throw money at them. A wealthy owner - just like us then! Oh wait…….

Yep, Michele Kang acquired them back in December

https://www.londoncitylionesses.com/post/michele-kang-acquires-london-city-lionesses-football-club

Although this season LCL have fallen down the table in the Championship & barely made survival, but that was mostly due to their pre-season 

She's also the majority owner of Washington Spirit in the NWSL in the US, and majority owner of multi-time Champions League winners Lyon

For obvious reasons I didn't notice this at the time. But it's amazing that the club couldn't get photos from the actual game...

Agenda for meeting now online. If you still want to attend, please email info@bristolcitysupporters.org to request a link

https://www.bristolcitysupporters.org/may-2024-meeting-agenda/

Catching up on this thread now, as I didn't feel checking it (or online in general) right after the game

After Man City losing to Arsenal earlier on Sunday, Chelsea had to do what they did to reduce the goal difference to give them a slim chance of winning the WSL title.

Although I left after the 7th (to go back & sit on the supporters coach)

Chelsea outplayed City on Sunday, simple as. Some good chances from City, and good that it was only 2-0 at half time.

Sunday was my 11th & final WSL away day of the season. Glad I've done Kingsmeadow (and other grounds). No real rush to go again soon...

Bentley back in goal. Aspin unable to play against her parent club, replaced by Struck. Powell replaces Layzell. Jones replaces Furness

KO 6.45pm, live on Sky Sports

https://www.bcfc.co.uk/city-women-news/listen-to-city-women-fans-forum/

Had a look again at this article & the full photo gallery is at the very bottom, which I didn't notice before...

10 hours ago, phantom said:

Fran Kirby has announced that she's leaving Chelsea at the end of the season after ten years with them 

Making tomorrow at Kingsmeadow even more emotional for the home fans. Emma Hayes' last home game, Maren Mjelde's last home game (who herself announced she was leaving Chelsea after seven years), and now this.

Will be interesting to see where she goes next. Definitely hasn't announced any plans to retire...

Based on this graphic, it looks like City will be in the yellow kit for tomorrow night...

I think I can see where @Never to the dark side finally got his name from...

26 minutes ago, DolmanGaz said:

Just noticed 5 or 600 points on my account, few all to spend them on though! 

That's a massive difference of 595 points. Which is it? 

Not sure if people noticed but on the pages regarding season ticket renewals (especially in the FAQs), it talks about

"The My City Rewards loyalty scheme will be replaced for the 2024/25 season with a retail discount offering for all Season Ticket holders. Further details will be revealed in due course"

Some key points from Lauren's press conference on Thursday 

- Amalie Thestrup back in training after coming off injured on Sunday. Should be available for this weekend

- Lauren Smith enjoyed the Fans Forum; her & Gavin Marshall answered questions honestly

- Chelsea will still be a threat despite recent defeats

1 hour ago, phantom said:

Any feedback from the fans forum? 

What numbers were there? 

It's now online to listen back to...