cidercity1987 Posted February 4 Report Share Posted February 4 I would like to see @Erithacus post soon, as they seem a keen fan and attend most of the games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 4 Admin Report Share Posted February 4 3 hours ago, Peter1450 said: Must be very disheartening to be involved in a team where you pretty much know you’re going to lose most fixtures because you can’t compete. Has anyone ever put it to the owner why he doesn’t seem bothered about having successful teams playing in the shiny infrastructure. Another thing we chased promotion for a couple of seasons, we were pushing Liverpool a couple of seasons ago before fading away badly towards the end of the season Last year, we pushed on through this period and gained a really hard fought promotion Look at how Liverpool built their side to what we've done, absolutely chalk and cheese Looking at the Championship we'll have to be on top of our game all season to even be challenging I have a horrible feeling this is going to put us back many years 2 hours ago, RedLionLad said: It seems a strange way to operate. The women are pulling in some decent crowds which must generate some decent revenue, Relegation will massively impact that revenue We've definitely ridden the crest of the Lionesses doing well and worked hard to get decent crowds in. In hindsight looking at our home record does the away side raise their game more playing in a large stadium with decent crowds? The club will have to work really hard to get supporters to continue watching if they switch back to the HPC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted February 4 Report Share Posted February 4 16 minutes ago, phantom said: Another thing we chased promotion for a couple of seasons, we were pushing Liverpool a couple of seasons ago before fading away badly towards the end of the season Last year, we pushed on through this period and gained a really hard fought promotion Look at how Liverpool built their side to what we've done, absolutely chalk and cheese Looking at the Championship we'll have to be on top of our game all season to even be challenging I have a horrible feeling this is going to put us back many years We've definitely ridden the crest of the Lionesses doing well and worked hard to get decent crowds in. In hindsight looking at our home record does the away side raise their game more playing in a large stadium with decent crowds? The club will have to work really hard to get supporters to continue watching if they switch back to the HPC Don't really think they have to raise their games much . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted February 4 Report Share Posted February 4 48 minutes ago, phantom said: Another thing we chased promotion for a couple of seasons, we were pushing Liverpool a couple of seasons ago before fading away badly towards the end of the season Last year, we pushed on through this period and gained a really hard fought promotion Look at how Liverpool built their side to what we've done, absolutely chalk and cheese Looking at the Championship we'll have to be on top of our game all season to even be challenging I have a horrible feeling this is going to put us back many years We've definitely ridden the crest of the Lionesses doing well and worked hard to get decent crowds in. In hindsight looking at our home record does the away side raise their game more playing in a large stadium with decent crowds? The club will have to work really hard to get supporters to continue watching if they switch back to the HPC 31 minutes ago, slartibartfast said: Don't really think they have to raise their games much . Quite. I've only seen them on the faplayer this season, but yep, to me it just looks like we are a poor side + maybe added pressure at home not helping. Perhaps @shahanshahan wants to comment, having probably seen most/all of the games this season . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erithacus Posted February 4 Report Share Posted February 4 (edited) Sadly, cidercity1987, I was not at that game so don't have a view. I was at a Western League match and was involved in a rally that evening too so could not go. What I will say is that West Ham's shock win is really making things more difficult for us now, naturally; the draw at Villa now has less aura. I can only hope the girls will pick up and find points like the Hammers and that the clutch of teams now on even terms above us will have one that crumbles as the season draws on. I feel the side is beginning to benefit from returning injuries and that there is potential for better results. Mathematically there are plenty of opportunities, but the winnable games are in short supply. It will be a real test. Also sad to hear about the fan collapsing at Villa. Puts a different perspective on things. Edited February 4 by Erithacus typo 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 Interesting article to come out today in the Mirror. Includes quotes from club chairman Gavin Marshall & operations manager Emma Jolliffe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 4 hours ago, shahanshahan said: Interesting article to come out today in the Mirror. Includes quotes from club chairman Gavin Marshall & operations manager Emma Jolliffe Mentions they're not breaking even, I wonder what the losses are? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 49 minutes ago, Eco said: Mentions they're not breaking even, I wonder what the losses are? 22-23 season - £637k loss 21-22 season - £505k loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 5 Admin Report Share Posted February 5 11 minutes ago, Davefevs said: 22-23 season - £637k loss 21-22 season - £505k loss and we know ultimately which budget this is coming out of 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 39 minutes ago, phantom said: and we know ultimately which budget this is coming out of Thankfully it is exempt from FFP losses. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 Some photos I took from Saturday. Didn't get round to posting them when I got back home after the game, and didn't feel right to post on Sunday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 2 hours ago, shahanshahan said: Some photos I took from Saturday. Didn't get round to posting them when I got back home after the game, and didn't feel right to post on Sunday. I like the one about half way down where I think Connolly & Daly had a slight disagreement, Daly had a go at one of our other players later if I recall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlands Robin Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 2 hours ago, Eco said: I like the one about half way down where I think Connolly & Daly had a slight disagreement, Daly had a go at one of our other players later if I recall. She didn't like to mix it up. Came across as a bit of a moaner hence the "Rachel Daly's in a strop" chant which raised a laugh even from the home support. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 6 Admin Report Share Posted February 6 14 hours ago, Eco said: I like the one about half way down where I think Connolly & Daly had a slight disagreement, Daly had a go at one of our other players later if I recall. That was Napier, clearly had her rattled 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted February 6 Report Share Posted February 6 Saw this yesterday. Shae Yanez made Ian Wright's WSL Team of the Week for ITV Football. ITV don't even show WSL but I haven't seen any City players feature in his best XI, so that's cool... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Sinclair Posted February 7 Report Share Posted February 7 On 05/02/2024 at 23:59, Midlands Robin said: She didn't like to mix it up. Came across as a bit of a moaner hence the "Rachel Daly's in a strop" chant which raised a laugh even from the home support. Daly banned retrospectively for three matches for 'violent conduct' in the match 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelton’s Love Gravy Posted February 7 Report Share Posted February 7 28 minutes ago, Ronnie Sinclair said: Daly banned retrospectively for three matches for 'violent conduct' in the match Good. I also think an enforced spanking might be in order. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted February 7 Report Share Posted February 7 (edited) 44 minutes ago, Ronnie Sinclair said: Daly banned retrospectively for three matches for 'violent conduct' in the match Here's the video of the incident, elbowing Megan Connolly in apparent view of the ref... Edited February 7 by shahanshahan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted February 7 Report Share Posted February 7 The ref was very quick to give Villa FKs and reluctant to give us them. Quite how the ref could not have seen Daly downing Connolly I do not know. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlands Robin Posted February 7 Report Share Posted February 7 6 hours ago, shahanshahan said: Here's the video of the incident, elbowing Megan Connolly in apparent view of the ref... We did say on the day that the Ref was a homer. She may as well have been wearing a Villa shirt at times. Thankfully it's been dealt with now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted February 9 Report Share Posted February 9 On 07/02/2024 at 19:42, Midlands Robin said: We did say on the day that the Ref was a homer Not gonna lie, I was thinking of The Simpsons. Until I realised you were referring to being in favour of the home team... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted February 9 Report Share Posted February 9 Video from Copa 90 featuring Rachel Furness, Satara Murray & Abi Harrison all playing EA Sports FC (FIFA) 24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted February 9 Report Share Posted February 9 1 hour ago, shahanshahan said: Video from Copa 90 featuring Rachel Furness, Satara Murray & Abi Harrison all playing EA Sports FC (FIFA) 24 I'd rather Rachel was on the pitch. Any idea how much longer she'll be out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted February 12 Report Share Posted February 12 On 09/02/2024 at 13:04, Eco said: I'd rather Rachel was on the pitch. Any idea how much longer she'll be out? Not that I'm aware of. Hopefully there'll be an update in the press conference ahead of the Leicester City game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted February 12 Report Share Posted February 12 Match tickets for both of these games go on sale from Tuesday 2pm. What the tweet preview doesn't mention (but the website articles do) is that the corresponding coaches have a 24 hour priority window for ST holders to book their seats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 12 Admin Report Share Posted February 12 What is her injury? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted February 12 Report Share Posted February 12 1 hour ago, phantom said: What is her injury? I believe it was a hamstring at first, but surely she would have been back by now. Maybe there has been a development or setback which the public are not aware of... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 All this talk of Furney, and Northern Ireland manager Tanya Oxtoby (former City manager, of course) has revealed that she'll link up with the U19s coaching staff during the international break... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 Jamie-Lee Napier, Amy Rodgers & Lisa Evans called up for the latest Scotland squad. Abi Harrison misses out again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 3 hours ago, shahanshahan said: Jamie-Lee Napier, Amy Rodgers & Lisa Evans called up for the latest Scotland squad. Abi Harrison misses out again Abi played against England, thought she did OK when she was on the pitch. Good to see three City players though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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