Admin phantom Posted May 2, 2023 Admin Report Share Posted May 2, 2023 Great to see so many of the team enjoying themselves at Camp Nou this evening, though a bit odd they were scattered all around the stadium I guess they bought the last tickets available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted May 2, 2023 Admin Report Share Posted May 2, 2023 41 minutes ago, miser said: Attended fans forum at the club. Got impression very few were on multi year contracts. My guess Harrison and Bentley at a minimum. Unlikely to too be many more. Interesting to know But I would assume there would be lots of player movements if this was the case all through the league I assume the top end clubs maybe offer better deals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miser Posted May 2, 2023 Report Share Posted May 2, 2023 8 minutes ago, phantom said: Interesting to know But I would assume there would be lots of player movements if this was the case all through the league I assume the top end clubs maybe offer better deals? I'd guess better deals at the tip of the WSL, loyalty below. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted May 3, 2023 Report Share Posted May 3, 2023 Rachel Furness: Bristol City midfielder on winning successive Championship titles - BBC Sport 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted May 3, 2023 Report Share Posted May 3, 2023 On 01/05/2023 at 22:59, phantom said: Are they out of contract? Vicky Bruce signed a one year deal in July with the option of a second https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/bruce-becomes-a-robin/ Jazz Bull (alongside Maddi Wilde) signed their first professional deals in June. Both were one year https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/bull-and-wilde-pen-first-professional-deals/ Jesse Woolley signed a one year deal in June https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/woolley-remains-in-the-west-country/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted May 3, 2023 Report Share Posted May 3, 2023 14 hours ago, miser said: Attended fans forum at the club. Got impression very few were on multi year contracts. My guess Harrison and Bentley at a minimum. Unlikely to too be many more. Fran Bentley signed a two year contract in July https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/bentley-joins-robins/ Abi Harrison signed a new one year contract in March 2022, with the option of an extension if WSL promotion was secured. Aimee Palmer was also offered the same terms... https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/harrison-signs-new-contract/ Shania Hayles signed a two year contract in July https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/hayles-is-a-robin/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted May 3, 2023 Report Share Posted May 3, 2023 Just had this pop up in my youtube feed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted May 3, 2023 Report Share Posted May 3, 2023 Grateful for Brooke & club physio Becky Belbin to share their story & experiences. At times it was a difficult watch, but at others it was inspiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamdon Mart Posted May 3, 2023 Report Share Posted May 3, 2023 An incredible watch. Difficult to remember she's just a kid, really. Continued best wishes for your recovery, Brooke. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted May 3, 2023 Admin Report Share Posted May 3, 2023 A few City connections are nominations here Have to keep scrolling down the page https://www.onherside.co.uk/ohs-awards 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted May 3, 2023 Report Share Posted May 3, 2023 1 hour ago, Sleepy1968 said: Just had this pop up in my youtube feed Just watched. Amazing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miser Posted May 3, 2023 Report Share Posted May 3, 2023 Great video. Admiration for Brooke for her determination to get back and full marks to the City support staff for her rehabilitation. Would have been a different story at lower clubs. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted May 4, 2023 Report Share Posted May 4, 2023 On 03/05/2023 at 13:01, shahanshahan said: Vicky Bruce signed a one year deal in July with the option of a second https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/bruce-becomes-a-robin/ Jazz Bull (alongside Maddi Wilde) signed their first professional deals in June. Both were one year https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/bull-and-wilde-pen-first-professional-deals/ Jesse Woolley signed a one year deal in June https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/woolley-remains-in-the-west-country/ Interesting, so Bruce, Bull & Woolley can all be released June/July. From the games I have seen I would say they are each not strong enough to compete in the WSL... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted May 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2023 Is the expectation that the club will invest significantly now to build a side that can compete at the top level, or will the promoted team be relied on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miser Posted May 9, 2023 Report Share Posted May 9, 2023 38 minutes ago, Leveller said: Is the expectation that the club will invest significantly now to build a side that can compete at the top level, or will the promoted team be relied on? From recent fans forum, will be a mixture of both. There will be an influx of experience coupled with a desire to maintain the youth set up which has provided a fair proportion of the Championship team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted May 9, 2023 Report Share Posted May 9, 2023 Two years to the day since WSL relegation... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamdon Mart Posted May 9, 2023 Report Share Posted May 9, 2023 More than a thousand season tickets sold already! 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted May 10, 2023 Report Share Posted May 10, 2023 Abi Harrison up for player of the month & Ffion Morgan up for goal of the month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted May 10, 2023 Report Share Posted May 10, 2023 Message from the gaffer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Constant Rabbit Posted May 10, 2023 Report Share Posted May 10, 2023 Firstly thanks to @shahanshahan and @phantom for the running updates on this thread. Living abroad, it's been great to keep upto date with the Ladies wonderful season. Hopefully with crowds of 5000+ and hopefully more, then investment will be made in the team to keep it up, evolve and belong. Surely it's only a matter of time before the WSL is screened on Sky / Fox etc - every game, every week. The attendances are pretty compelling for the broadcasters to recognise the obvious demand to watch these matches. It will be a struggle obviously - but with 4 or 5 inspired signings, maybe, just maybe, the ladies can stay up. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted May 11, 2023 Report Share Posted May 11, 2023 Mari Ward named in England's squad for the WU17 Euros. Congrats, Mari! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carey 6 Posted May 11, 2023 Report Share Posted May 11, 2023 12 hours ago, The Constant Rabbit said: Firstly thanks to @shahanshahan and @phantom for the running updates on this thread. Living abroad, it's been great to keep upto date with the Ladies wonderful season. Hopefully with crowds of 5000+ and hopefully more, then investment will be made in the team to keep it up, evolve and belong. Surely it's only a matter of time before the WSL is screened on Sky / Fox etc - every game, every week. The attendances are pretty compelling for the broadcasters to recognise the obvious demand to watch these matches. It will be a struggle obviously - but with 4 or 5 inspired signings, maybe, just maybe, the ladies can stay up. Not too sure, you have to think League One & most of League Two average attendance wise is probably much higher than that and it's rarely ever televised. But then the WSL may be cheaper to buy rights for I suppose. So less in the way of getting it on TV. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted May 11, 2023 Report Share Posted May 11, 2023 If anyone is interested in regards to how the team is run off the pitch. From a Supporters Club & Trust point of view, her replacement will be a new contact... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted May 11, 2023 Report Share Posted May 11, 2023 1 hour ago, shahanshahan said: If anyone is interested in regards to how the team is run off the pitch. From a Supporters Club & Trust point of view, her replacement will be a new contact... Crystal Palace have announced that she'll be joining them as their new Head of Women's Football... https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/announcement/crystal-palace-appoint-new-head-womens-football/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted May 12, 2023 Admin Report Share Posted May 12, 2023 Elysia Boddy has left the club by mutual consent 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted May 12, 2023 Report Share Posted May 12, 2023 Sad to see her go. Didn't get a lot of game time towards the end of the season (sometimes not in the squad at all). I still recall her & Aimee Palmer sat in the stands near us at the Birmingham game, far away from the team dugout. Think I recall Lauren Smith saying at the fans forum that she was under contract going into the new season... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted May 12, 2023 Report Share Posted May 12, 2023 On 11/05/2023 at 16:17, shahanshahan said: Crystal Palace have announced that she'll be joining them as their new Head of Women's Football... https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/announcement/crystal-palace-appoint-new-head-womens-football/ "City Women General Manager Grace Williams is leaving the club to pursue other opportunities." Seems a bit strange that City didn't mention what she was off to do, unless she didn't tell them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted May 12, 2023 Admin Report Share Posted May 12, 2023 11 minutes ago, Sleepy1968 said: "City Women General Manager Grace Williams is leaving the club to pursue other opportunities." Seems a bit strange that City didn't mention what she was off to do, unless she didn't tell them. I guess it's polite for Palace to make the announcement 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted May 12, 2023 Report Share Posted May 12, 2023 1 hour ago, phantom said: I guess it's polite for Palace to make the announcement D'oh. Oh, yes! Guess I didn't think of that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattWSM Posted May 12, 2023 Report Share Posted May 12, 2023 Can the women have their own website? I keep reading articles and then realise it's not about the "City" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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