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You can tell there are a few people posting on this thread whose only interaction with women nowadays is a certain online 'hub...

Maybe we could compromise by making the goals bigger in the men's game ?

Don't forget that the women's game is still in it's infancy compared to the men. Men's football has been a national institution for 150 years, whereas for females there has been a lack of access to, and general disapproval of, their participation. Now that the "it's a men's game" dinosaurs are dying out, female participation is growing, social norms are changing and standards are increasing with each decade that goes by. Supporters of the women's game get tetchy at the ridicule of standards because what would really help is positivity. I find that tennis is an interesting example of a sport where the physical attributes of the female participants actually enhances the sport. They can't rely on powerful serves to churn out aces and instead you see more rallies. Likewise, in football, the women's game might become more technical because it suits their attributes, but for that to happen we need there to be a society that encourages female participation and gives them the opportunities that men have.

That would improve any match

Make the goals smaller and you'll see fewer goals scored - why would you do that when the number of goals are perfectly normal? The issue in your mind is the keeper not being able to reach but that doesn't have negative consequences except that you don't like the look of it. Forget the article, think about it rationally.

Man U 3 - 0 Villa Birmingham 0 - 4 Arsenal Brighton 2 - 0 Spurs Man C 1 - 0 Everton West Ham 0 - 2 Chelsea Based on the most recent results, why do they need smaller goals or smaller pitches?

Last night I watched a game that was end to end attacks and finished 3-2. That's basically football at it's best! Why would you change it when you're getting competitive, attacking football with no diving or shenanigans?! I don't care I'm watching Premier league, non-league, women or kids, if it's a good game it's a good game. And of the team wears a Bristol City shirt they get my support.

Maybe it’s personal to me because despite being very perspiratory in the heat I still enjoy the running. Plus in the summer months it’s easier to wake up early with early daylight hours and everything is less gloomy and hence more motivating. These warmer temps have been a big relief to me.

Thanks for sharing. I’ve been meaning to give the Vixencast a listen and will do soon. I suggested a while back that the OSIB lads give the City women at least a mention on their pod but no such luck, even re the cup final has been ignored afaik. Keep posting the episode links to remind us. Ta

Thanks Tom, I feel better that you’re suffering too! The fact that the marathon that I’m training for has been pushed back to October leaves me in limbo too with no races likely summer very earliest I guess??

I know this is loser talk among proper runners but I just find winter training to be wretched. Hate it. Trying to notch the required 40 plus miles in a week of unrelenting cold/wind/rain is not my idea of fun and I’m happy to admit it. This is the last Spring marathon I sign up to - all Autumn race day that distance in the future!

Is the other one called Up and Running? Yeah injury prevention as far as I know is mostly footwear, stretches and strengthening. Maybe technique of you do lots of miles.

How’s it healing mate? Some foot injuries can be prevented by strengthening the calves. I remember being told at running club to do the foot raises/drops where you’re on a step facing staircase. I’m not an expert mind.

Could also be that you need more cushioning in your shoes?

Sounds like a fairly typical running injury to me, the kind of warning that pops up if you do high mileage without proper warm ups/downs ie the type of injury I get!

Lovely conditions for running yesterday. I wore trail shoes but the sun had melted most of the slippy stuff by the afternoon.

I wonder if the Eavii will have to donate less to charity next year to balance the books?

Fair play to you taking on the beast!

Well weirdly they say strengthening for tendon injuries (I'm not a physio mind!). So maybe rest isn't always the best policy and sometimes regular squats etc would help?

I don't think there's a runner in the world that doesn't get knee pain at some point. Comes with the territory to an extent, although I've added strengthening to my training plan to see if that sorts it out. I'm supposed to be doing barbell squats and deadlifts today (low weight) amongst other things. Recently I've also started slowing down my longer runs. I'm supposed to run at 9 mins/mile but I tend to go too quickly. It sounds daft but slowing one's pace cake actually be quite challenging.

Marathon training started this week, although I've already gone off plan (1st week doesn't matter!) I'm doing 37 miles in total this week and somehow have to build to 50 mile weeks. Not sure my right knee can withstand that, particularly with my lack of stretching and strengthening...

Ouch. Don't do it! Honestly, it was a real grind, but a good feeling getting to the top. If you go a little beyond the golf course you really do feel you've ascended the mountain because you're at the highest point for as far as the eye can see. So, actually, do it! The worst bit is the B4058 up to Renishaw which doesn't have any path for pedestrians, and then when you reach the golf course the traffic is speeding by at 60 mph and again no pavement. I suppose you can hop over to the course at the top, but it would be better with a different route from Charfield to the Old London Rd. The roads put me off doing that again more than the hills, although my hip was feeling it after the ascent. I'm doing a marathon in April, all going well, so will be doing more of those long ones, probably slower and less hilly though.

Fury v Joshua wouldn't be a war imo. More likely a chess match. It would only become all out warfare if one fighter was behind on the cards and had to go for broke. Think about it... both fighters will be wary of their opponents power. Fury will try to command the centre of the ring to push Joshua onto the back foot. Meaty jabs to set up the right hand. Kronk style. Joshua will therefore be counter-punching. Slightly less power in his shots but looking for the openings to throw those nasty flurries he's capable of. Neither fighter will go in for the kill early. I predict a cagey first 6 rounds with the next 6 depending on what the scorecards look like. It'll go the distance and the scoring will be disputed!

Love your assessment mate but I do see it differently. I actually think Fury might try to do what he did in Wilder 2. The commonality with AJ and Wilder is that power is their most dangerous asset. So the best tactic for Fury is to get them going backwards so that they don't get as much purchase on their shots. If Fury comes in heavy again, he can plant his feet and both sit on his punches and also absorb more when AJ counters. Whilst it's clear that in the past few years AJ has worked on his footwork and counter punching, he would have to put in a hell of a performance to win the technical battle with Fury. I guess the last time Joshua faced a taller man was Klitschko, who was only one inch taller and a fair bit lighter. This is a new challenge for AJ. He's up against a man 3 inches taller, heavier, and a high class technician. SugarHill Steward has been quoted as saying that they'll stick to the Kronk style for Joshua, and I take this to mean an aggressive jab and really sitting on the right hand. I think Fury will come forward.

Yeah bravo AJ for bringing the uppercut back to boxing. Don't see it enough. There were times when I wasn't sure if Joshua was in control of the fight, but overall you can't fault him for a decisive win like that.