Admin phantom Posted October 1, 2023 Admin Report Share Posted October 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Bristol Oil Services said: My daughter has already asked about going to Arsenal, I reckon there might be enough interest in that one, or I hope so It's a shame our game is being played at Boreham Wood Notice they're playing five games at The Emirates and six at Boreham Wood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted October 1, 2023 Report Share Posted October 1, 2023 Some interviews with the team from Friday night... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Oil Services Posted October 1, 2023 Report Share Posted October 1, 2023 39 minutes ago, phantom said: It's a shame our game is being played at Boreham Wood Notice they're playing five games at The Emirates and six at Boreham Wood I did tell her that I thought it would be at their other, small ground. She's still keen. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted October 1, 2023 Report Share Posted October 1, 2023 1 hour ago, phantom said: It's a shame our game is being played at Boreham Wood Notice they're playing five games at The Emirates and six at Boreham Wood Arsenal were probably too scared to play us at the Emirates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted October 1, 2023 Report Share Posted October 1, 2023 From The Other BCWFC Twitter/X... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted October 1, 2023 Report Share Posted October 1, 2023 Team for today. Harrison is injured, and signing autographs inside the concourse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted October 1, 2023 Report Share Posted October 1, 2023 Good luck to them, can’t make today but will try & get along to a few games this season. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chessels Chick Posted October 1, 2023 Report Share Posted October 1, 2023 Just heard big cheer so guessing we've scored!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted October 1, 2023 Report Share Posted October 1, 2023 (edited) 1 minute ago, Chessels Chick said: Just heard big cheer so guessing we've scored!! Yes. I heard it too, but I'm also watching on the faplayer! Massive deflection. Against the run of play. ed: 1-0 to City in case it isn't clear. Edited October 1, 2023 by Sleepy1968 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chessels Chick Posted October 1, 2023 Report Share Posted October 1, 2023 Just now, Sleepy1968 said: Yes. I heard it too, but I'm also watching on the faplayer! Massive deflection. Against the run of play. Thought it had been very quiet up until then! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted October 1, 2023 Report Share Posted October 1, 2023 Just now, Chessels Chick said: Thought it had been very quiet up until then! The goals given them a bit of confidence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted October 1, 2023 Report Share Posted October 1, 2023 Aimee Palmer just equalised. Great goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted October 1, 2023 Report Share Posted October 1, 2023 Unfortunately, just as I tuned in Leicester equalised. To be fair, it was quite a good goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted October 1, 2023 Report Share Posted October 1, 2023 Two quick goals in the second half and it's 3-1 to Leicester. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engvall’s Splinter Posted October 1, 2023 Report Share Posted October 1, 2023 FFS. Lansdown out 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted October 1, 2023 Report Share Posted October 1, 2023 Well that was a chastening experience. Against arguably the closest rivals to avoid relegation our girls were very much 2nd best. Annoyingly, Aimee Palmer - who we decided not to retain - played better than any of the City midfield. Strong in the tackle, crisp in her passing, composed and positionally good. We have to find a massive improvement, or this season could become an embarrassment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted October 1, 2023 Report Share Posted October 1, 2023 Watched the second half, Leicester miles better (physically and technically). Our lot will need to learn quickly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinMan's left peg Posted October 1, 2023 Report Share Posted October 1, 2023 Going to be a tough season I think. Some nice play, especially in the first half but shaky at the back to say the least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted October 1, 2023 Report Share Posted October 1, 2023 Just now, TinMan's left peg said: Going to be a tough season I think. Some nice play, especially in the first half but shaky at the back to say the least. Just got to get points where they can, survival the aim. The six-pointers will be pivotal you suspect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted October 1, 2023 Report Share Posted October 1, 2023 That’s all on the manager 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted October 1, 2023 Report Share Posted October 1, 2023 Well isaid just after we gained promotion, the club need to do some serious recruiment over the summer. 2-4 home defeat first home matchof the season.Its going to be a long hard winter for our ladies team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miser Posted October 1, 2023 Report Share Posted October 1, 2023 I'm going for Fran Bentley as player of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted October 1, 2023 Report Share Posted October 1, 2023 Disappointed. This had to be a target match for 3 points to get the new WSL venture off to a flyer. Have to look at the likes of Leicester, West Ham and Brighton as the sides we are competing with to stay up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilC Posted October 1, 2023 Report Share Posted October 1, 2023 3 hours ago, Davefevs said: Watched the second half, Leicester miles better (physically and technically). Our lot will need to learn quickly To be fair, although Leicester started very well, we had a very good spell for 20 minutes in the first half, particularly after the goal. Unfortunately they were by far the better side in the second half though. 2 hours ago, miser said: I'm going for Fran Bentley as player of the season. Putting Ella Powell in the conversation... she was great today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erithacus Posted October 1, 2023 Report Share Posted October 1, 2023 New season, new level, new players, new hope but some old questions. How will the team gel, with many new faces and perhaps some new ideas? Firstly, great to see so many fans in the ground, helped by Shahan the flag monitor. Have to say the few turnstiles open at first did cause a bit of a lengthy queue (a familiar scene at Ashton Gate). Sad to note that Abi Harrison was not even in kit today - I really hope it's not an 'Alex Scott' kind of injury. The opening minutes of the game proved encouraging, with the girls getting a foot on the ball and making some progress going for goal. However, the visitors grew back and for much of the game were better at the fifty-fifties and we lost some momentum. They also appeared quicker around the pitch and had a better sense of position. With a relatively new midfield including Connolly and Rogers it was no real surprise that City's rhythm often looked a little ponderous. It was here that Leicester were able to keep us at bay at times. Furness was the main thrust but Ffion Morgan seemed to be set more as a wing back with cover responsibilities and was often behind play. After about half an hour, both Morgan and Powell swapped sides for a time but resumed after substitutions. Up front the new pairing of Thestrup and Jones were stifled and were kept largely out of range. Defensively, we had a solid set-up but it was cracked by the visitors who scored twice quickly after the break. Both were avoidable and defenders were caught out by livelier opponents. For the first game - and it's just the first of a long season - we looked a little short of pace and thinking at this level. I'm sure the coaches will be going through lots of points and will have plenty to work on this week. However, the general consensus appears to make this a game that will decide the lower end of the table. There will be others and we need to make sure we have a say in the outcomes. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted October 1, 2023 Report Share Posted October 1, 2023 3 hours ago, old_eastender said: Well that was a chastening experience. Against arguably the closest rivals to avoid relegation our girls were very much 2nd best. Annoyingly, Aimee Palmer - who we decided not to retain - played better than any of the City midfield. Strong in the tackle, crisp in her passing, composed and positionally good. We have to find a massive improvement, or this season could become an embarrassment. What's the story with Palmer? Very strange that she would move to our direct relegation rivals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erithacus Posted October 1, 2023 Report Share Posted October 1, 2023 4 minutes ago, cidercity1987 said: What's the story with Palmer? Very strange that she would move to our direct relegation rivals Most reports quote that she returns to Willie Kirk after coaching her early career here. She was certainly our best midfielder in recent seasons, so it was a disappointment to see her leave. Although she had a steady game today (mainly at the back of the midfield) her rocket to equalise was a definite blow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coxyboy Posted October 1, 2023 Report Share Posted October 1, 2023 (edited) Tbh Leicester miles better than us ..actually i dont blame the players but the manager needs to take a long hard look at herself..no plan A or B, no tactics, girls did not seen to know how to set up, Leicester played with two very wide players and no tactics to stop that..Smith is out of her depth at this level of management Edited October 1, 2023 by coxyboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted October 1, 2023 Report Share Posted October 1, 2023 12 minutes ago, coxyboy said: Tbh Leicester miles better than us ..actually i dont blame the players but the manager needs to take a long hard look at herself..no plan A or B, no tactics, girls did not seen to know how to set up, Leicester played with two very wide players and no tactics to stop that..Smith is out of her depth at this level of management That would most likely reveal itself over time, all things being equal. Which of course they aren't. From the interested bystander POV (I follow the womans team, but little knowledge of the WSL) I doubt City have budgeted enough to stay up. I expect @shahanshahan will have some real insight and perspective on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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