numbeast Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 I've just read that the local ladies side Bristol Academy have approached both us and the squatters at Horfield about playing their Champions League matches at one of our grounds. I personally think this could be good PR for our Football in the Community. Irrespective of anyone's views on the ladies game I think Bristol Academy have done Bristol proud and deserve the support of our league clubs. I for one would love to see them playing European games at the Gate, after all what sort of impression would the continental sides get if they were forced to play at the Rugby Ground. We have already taken the first steps in promoting the "Bristol City Community Trust" by allowing the sponsoring for the away shirt to be given to them, what better way to follow up this noble gesture than to allow the Bristol Ladies to use our superb facilities in their European ties. You never know we may gain contacts with some of the bigger sides. As I say I'm all for it but what are the views from the rest of you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebristolred Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 Yeah definitely should let them play at Ashton Gate I reckon, good PR for sure. Where do they play their current games? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chucky Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 Yeah definitely should let them play at Ashton Gate I reckon, good PR for sure. Where do they play their current games? I think they play in Stoke Gifford or around the area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 I think they play in Stoke Gifford or around the area They can't use it its not up to uefa standards, So I think we should let them use the gate for free as its great PR for the club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolman Block B Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 The club should fall over backwards to have them here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 I'll go if they get a Swedish side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent Pepper Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 If they swaps shirts at the end I'm there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
054123 Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 <br />If they swaps shirts at the end I'm there!<br /> Brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 Bring them on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herman Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 the gas will be playing wimbledon and crawley, while champions league football is being played at the gate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex#40 Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 I train at Filton Wise where Bristol Academy play their home games and I recently watched them play Chelsea after I'd finished training. The standard is pretty good and with the exception of the goalkeeping you could be watching a lower division men's game. With the obvious difference being the physical side of it several of the top women players could play in men's leagues. Now that they've decided that they should no longer be associated with Rovers they should be rewarded by being able to play at Bristol's premier football ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ateyomike Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 dont mind them coming to ag but as long as they in red and not blue nooooo blue at the gate for a home team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 Now that they've decided that they should no longer be associated with Rovers they should be rewarded by being able to play at Bristol's premier football ground. Not sure that's the case, they've approached both City and Rovers according to the OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex#40 Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 Sorry Nogbad I more meant stopped calling themselves Bristol Rovers and playing in the devil's quarters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wembley87 Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 Think it would be great for womans footy at the Gate and European as well bet the Bristol Academy woman team like to play there. Would be interesting see what crowd got there for games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy31 Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 I'll go watch them...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex#40 Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 Bang tidy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Tansley Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 The club would be foolish not to take this opportunity. Womans football might be a running joke, but the girls have achieved a lot and deserve to play in some half decent facilities. Might be worth giving the BCFC season ticket holders free entry to watch the games to attract a few extra fans, which I'm sure would be beneficial to the girls! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 She looks about 14; get a grip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Tansley Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 She looks about 14; get a grip! Given the chance, I would love to... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 Well, assuming you are not advocating breaking the law then stop dreaming and fly to Havana or Brasil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Tansley Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anouk_Hoogendijk just for clarifications sake, like. She's 26, so 6 years older than me... I'll carry on dreaming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 She looks about 14; get a grip! Anouk Hoogendijk is 26, havanatopia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 Ronaldo's sister? Polo neck would sort it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InCider Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 A few hotties here ... http://bleacherreport.com/articles/606601-50-hottest-female-soccer-players-on-the-planet Lauri Bryne only at number 35? Laisa Andrioli (no. 2) seems half decent mind you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 Womans football might be a running joke, but the girls have achieved a lot and deserve to play in some half decent facilities. Sorry Jordan, but I have to ask, why do you consider womens football to be a running joke? They work as hard as any man. They might not be of the same quality but they are far from a joke and as a fellow woman I take offence at your comment. Not trying to start a fight, but just wonder where you got your opinion from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Tansley Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 Sorry Jordan, but I have to ask, why do you consider womens football to be a running joke? They work as hard as any man. They might not be of the same quality but they are far from a joke and as a fellow woman I take offence at your comment. Not trying to start a fight, but just wonder where you got your opinion from? Not my opinion. you can't really disagree that the view from most men (and all three women in my house) is that womens football is a bit of a joke? Wouldn't for a minute say that that is justified... but it is the way womens football is viewed and it will probably always remain that way here. No coverage, or for that matter interest. They love it in the USA, but here... Nah. Like I said, get them down the Gate. Give the BCFC season ticket holders free entry and the "ignorant" opinion of many might be changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bringbacktherobin Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 Not trying to start a fight, but just wonder where you got your opinion from? In general, women in football "e.g get back to the kitchen", the amount of stick that lino got for being a woman, girls playing football etc etc. Still a undercurrent in society about female in football, like if Hope Powell was ever offered a job at a mans club, i bet she could manage it completely. Is it likely to happy any time soon no. Female football is extremely hard to get blokes interested, bar the normal "i hope they swap shirt" jokes etc. Like jordan said in america it is/was big, but its hard to get the mainstream over here to accept it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 If they put a bloke in goal that'll help. Don't know what it is about women but they're like flapping seals trying to catch a ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy31 Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 I got to watch the women's FA cup on telly. I think the standard is really high - the only difference is the speed (and that some of the girls are not professional athletes and their fitness is not so good). The skill levels are really high and compare really well to the standards of men's footie that I get to watch. My wife used to play for the city back in the day - it's not a joke in our house! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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