Natchfever Posted February 21 Report Share Posted February 21 2 hours ago, shahanshahan said: I don't know if clubs choose to "avoid" or not. With the exception of West Ham, all WSL clubs have had at least one game in the main stadium. Arsenal have made an effort to have more games at the Emirates, same for Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Of course, clubs have to consider costs, staffing etc when playing at stadiums Quite a few clubs in the Championship also play in their main stadium too (Birmingham, Southampton, Sheffield United) & others have had some games in their main stadium (Blackburn, Crystal Palace, Watford, to name a few). Those clubs dont have rugby played on it regularly though. Your point about tbe cost of a matchday at a "proper" stadium is very pertinent, particularly for City who seem to be austere at present. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted February 21 Report Share Posted February 21 5 hours ago, shahanshahan said: England senior squad & U23 squad are both out in Spain right now. Naomi Layzell joined with the senior squad in training. Don't know if she'll get a senior call up with the friendlies that England have in the next few days... Congrats to Naomi, I think she's been fab this season. Hope she'll stay with us regardless of the outcome at end of season but destined for better things no doubt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 21 Admin Report Share Posted February 21 20 minutes ago, Eco said: Congrats to Naomi, I think she's been fab this season. Hope she'll stay with us regardless of the outcome at end of season but destined for better things no doubt Sadly if she has any international inspirations she won't be 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedontplayinblue Posted February 21 Report Share Posted February 21 5 hours ago, 1960maaan said: I think that could be a great idea, it would give some young fans a chance to see BCWFC that they may not normally get . Then on the games they do play at the Gate , it may be more tempting. Getting out to a wider audience is never a bad thing . I agree with what you are saying about week in week out, but a lot of us support the men’s ever other Saturday (in theory) plus the odd away game, that’s a lot of time taken up, to then take up womens football too is too much of an ask for many people. There was a post on here before saying how womens football needs to grow its own support, and not assume people who go to the men’s game will want to watch the women’s game (for a number of reasons, much like a low uptake or under 21 spectators) which I think in the main it is starting to do. I remember going with my dad to mangotsfield to watch city’s women play Liverpool in the fa cup semi final, I think it must of been about 1995, it’s the only FA Cup semi final I’m probably going to see city play in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedontplayinblue Posted February 21 Report Share Posted February 21 4 hours ago, Natchfever said: Those clubs dont have rugby played on it regularly though. Your point about tbe cost of a matchday at a "proper" stadium is very pertinent, particularly for City who seem to be austere at present. Im pretty sure that the women’s club isn’t connected to the men’s club, financially at least according to the charts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natchfever Posted February 21 Report Share Posted February 21 9 minutes ago, Wedontplayinblue said: Im pretty sure that the women’s club isn’t connected to the men’s club, financially at least according to the charts. Still costs the club to open AG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 22 Admin Report Share Posted February 22 12 hours ago, Wedontplayinblue said: I remember going with my dad to mangotsfield to watch city’s women play Liverpool in the fa cup semi final, I think it must of been about 1995, it’s the only FA Cup semi final I’m probably going to see city play in. Blimey, I remember that game There was great excitement that a team connected to Liverpool were playing against a City side 12 hours ago, Wedontplayinblue said: Im pretty sure that the women’s club isn’t connected to the men’s club, financially at least according to the charts. Wrong - They both get financed from the same pot of money 12 hours ago, Natchfever said: Still costs the club to open AG Correct - rent etc has to be paid 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamdon Mart Posted February 22 Report Share Posted February 22 It's a bit of a dilemma IMO re the stadium capacity. The two venues they can use are obviously hugely different in size; it's either AG with 25k seats or the HPC with 500+ seats plus, what, another 1k of standing. Ideal venue would be 3-4k with the ability to make some profit on the day in a decent stadium with good facilities. Would hope that BS would take a long term view and maybe take a small hit on the finances to offer them AG at reduced rates in order to re-grow the club again next season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted February 22 Report Share Posted February 22 Naomi Layzell started in the friendly between England U23s & Spain U23s this morning. Unfortunately, it was a 3-1 loss, but at some point this week did give this interview Sky Sports 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted February 23 Report Share Posted February 23 Amalie Thestrup up for Player of the Month! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted February 23 Report Share Posted February 23 Carrie Jones up for goal of the month! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted February 23 Report Share Posted February 23 22 hours ago, shahanshahan said: Naomi Layzell started in the friendly between England U23s & Spain U23s this morning. Unfortunately, it was a 3-1 loss, but at some point this week did give this interview Sky Sports Also a good piece on the BBC website headed 'Naomi Layzell: The England teenager on Sarina Wiegman's radar' Naomi Layzell was playing in the Women's Championship and for England's youth teams two years ago - but on Wednesday she was training with the European champions. The opportunity took Layzell by surprise as the 19-year-old became the latest youngster to reap benefits from Sarina Wiegman's interest in England's next generation. Emma Coates' under-23 squad are on a warm-weather training camp in Spain alongside England's senior players for the first time and it has given the youngsters a taste of what could come their way in the future. They will hope to follow in the footsteps of recent senior call-ups Grace Clinton, Khiara Keating and Jess Park. Bristol City centre-back Layzell was told by Coates she would be training with Wiegman's senior team on the evening they arrived in Marbella - and the former under-18 international jumped at the chance. "It was really exciting. Nerve-racking obviously, but I was really happy with the opportunity," said Layzell. "It doesn't come around every day and to play and train with some of the best players in the world, you're going to snatch at that chance if you can get it." Layzell was straight on the phone to her parents to tell them the news. "I was told after dinner and just thought 'OK, make sure you get a good night's sleep, you've got training tomorrow, try not to be too nervous'. I was trying not to shake. "Sarina had a quick chat with me and then spoke to me after training as well. I called my parents [but] because I hadn't spoken to them since arriving, they were just trying to get all the details of the flight and everything. "I was like: 'I've got something to tell you.' They said they knew some people would get the opportunity and they're so proud of me and all the work I've done." The future Lionesses - why England's under-23s are thriving 'You never know where we could be' Layzell started as the England Under-23s fell to a 3-1 defeat by Spain at the Marbella Football Centre on Thursday but has already used the camp to demonstrate her skills to Wiegman. A major review of England's youth teams took place in 2018 and the FA, with Wiegman's support, have worked to make the under-23s more closely aligned to the first team. It means Coates regularly communicates with Wiegman as the under-23s' style, tactics and philosophy look to mirror those of the senior squad. "They work a lot together and they definitely talk about styles of play and trying to get us to play in similar ways," said Layzell. "The under-23s' players are so talented and we definitely know a lot of the people could train up and just fit in that [senior] environment. "I came away thinking I gave a good account of myself. I probably wasn't the best player on the pitch, naturally, but I came away thinking 'they're not going to think I'm rubbish'. That was the main thing. "There were times when I was tackled, there were probably times when I got beaten, but it's just about being up against these players. It's the only way you're going to learn and get better - by challenging yourself. "All of those players have probably been in a similar position to me. It's testament to them how far they've gone. "It just shows that, people like me in the under-23s, if we keep working at it, we're persistent and keep taking these opportunities, then you never know where we could be in a few years' time." German lessons and volunteering at a school Layzell was playing for England at under-18 and under-19 level when the Lionesses won the Euros in 2022. She was a regular for Bristol City in the Women's Championship, helping them earn promotion to the Women's Super League for the 2023-24 season, which has helped propel her on to Wiegman's radar. "If you asked me [in 2022], if I could see where I was now, I would never say that I could have had this opportunity," said Layzell. "Being in the WSL with Bristol City and getting promoted has really given me a chance to show myself and challenge myself. The under-23s is a stepping stone and you just have to rise to the challenge. "You always aspire to get to the top and to be involved with the senior team, but it's hard to put a timeline on it because everyone grows at different rates." Mature beyond her years, Layzell spoke impressively to media on Wednesday, showed leadership on the pitch on Thursday and spends her free time in Bristol regularly volunteering at a local school. She gave an insight into her personality by explaining how she chooses to spend her time. "I'm learning a new language - German. I did it at GCSE so it keeps me interested," said Layzell. "I go on walks a lot. I try and do volunteering here and there as well. I help with reading with children at a local school near where I live in Bristol. The chaplain at Bristol City pointed me towards it because she knew I wanted to do something. "None of the kids know that I play football, and I quite like that, because it means you can get to know them on a level. It's nice to know you're helping out and making an impact." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 The people behind Vixencast recently interviewed Rachel Furness at the RHPC (before the Leicester City game took place). Discussing her career, life in Bristol, and her current injury & return Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 Some high praise for Naomi Layzell in this article from Suzy Wrack: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2024/feb/25/happy-people-make-elite-athletes-england-build-for-future-success-now 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted February 26 Report Share Posted February 26 Naomi was pulled out of the U23 game v Netherlands due to tight hamstring in the warm up. Slightly worrying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 Press conference came out earlier than I thought. Main takeaway is that Abi Harrison is expected to be out until the end of March. No other new updates regarding the other injuries (Fran Bentley, Rachel Furness, Satara Murray, Chloe Mustaki) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 On 26/02/2024 at 19:38, Eco said: Naomi was pulled out of the U23 game v Netherlands due to tight hamstring in the warm up. Slightly worrying. According to when Girls on the Ball asked the U23s coach, this was apparently a precaution. I can assume she'll be fine for Sunday. Lauren didn't say anything in today's press conference to suggest otherwise 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaverface Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 On 22/02/2024 at 13:53, Hamdon Mart said: It's a bit of a dilemma IMO re the stadium capacity. The two venues they can use are obviously hugely different in size; it's either AG with 25k seats or the HPC with 500+ seats plus, what, another 1k of standing. Ideal venue would be 3-4k with the ability to make some profit on the day in a decent stadium with good facilities. Would hope that BS would take a long term view and maybe take a small hit on the finances to offer them AG at reduced rates in order to re-grow the club again next season. It would make sense to maybe put terracing down the TV gantry side of the pitch, and behind the goals, that's three or four steps deep. I suppose the bigger issue would be other things like, having turn-styles, crowd control barriers\gates, planning permission, and suitable travel arrangements 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 1 hour ago, shahanshahan said: According to when Girls on the Ball asked the U23s coach, this was apparently a precaution. I can assume she'll be fine for Sunday. Lauren didn't say anything in today's press conference to suggest otherwise Cheers, hope so. Hope Connolly is back in defence for Brighton. Just listening to Lauren's press conference, she said the defence performed poorly v Leicester, possibly due to Megan not there to organise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 28 Admin Report Share Posted February 28 3 hours ago, beaverface said: It would make sense to maybe put terracing down the TV gantry side of the pitch, and behind the goals, that's three or four steps deep. I suppose the bigger issue would be other things like, having turn-styles, crowd control barriers\gates, planning permission, and suitable travel arrangements As with all levels of the men's football pyramid, I'd be surprised if there weren't ground regulations that need to be met 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted February 29 Report Share Posted February 29 Fans Forum postponed due to "unforeseen circumstances" https://www.bcfc.co.uk/city-women-news/city-women-fans-forum-postponed/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 29 Admin Report Share Posted February 29 6 minutes ago, shahanshahan said: Fans Forum postponed due to "unforeseen circumstances" https://www.bcfc.co.uk/city-women-news/city-women-fans-forum-postponed/ I saw your email, but would be interested to know why 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted March 1 Admin Report Share Posted March 1 Congratulations to ex City loanee Aggie Beever-Jones for being awarded the Women’s Young Player of the Year at the London Football Awards Pictured with Cole Palmer who picked up the mens award 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted March 1 Report Share Posted March 1 13 hours ago, phantom said: Congratulations to ex City loanee Aggie Beever-Jones for being awarded the Women’s Young Player of the Year at the London Football Awards Pictured with Cole Palmer who picked up the mens award That was some quick turnaround from being in Spain with the England U23s to back in London... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted March 1 Report Share Posted March 1 City Women finally have a game selected for TV again! Although the game could change even more if Arsenal reach the Conti Cup final, which is taking place that day... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChubStixx Posted March 3 Report Share Posted March 3 Can we pick up our 1st home win of the season? Let's hope so. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted March 3 Admin Report Share Posted March 3 Some interesting changes, has a feeling of being the last throw of the dice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted March 3 Report Share Posted March 3 1 minute ago, phantom said: Some interesting changes, has a feeling of being the last throw of the dice Yanez, Layzell, Napier Clark, Syme, Evans Great to see Liv Clark back in goal. KO 2pm, live on FA Player & BBC Radio Bristol for those that can't make it to Ashton Gate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted March 3 Admin Report Share Posted March 3 Slack defending from the corner there Never going to miss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted March 3 Report Share Posted March 3 0-2 to Brighton already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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