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Leveller

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Look, I know this will attract lots of scathing comments about women’s football, and plenty on OTIB see them as “nothing to do with us”. 

I confess I myself don’t actually watch them. That said, they ARE a part of Bristol City, they HAVE just won away at Everton, and there are four clubs below them in their league, including Liverpool and Everton.

Seventh in the country and in no danger of relegation. So, well done them.

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Yes, well done to them, they seem to be improving despite losing a lot of talent in the Summer. I take my daughter to watch them when I can and she enjoys herself. It's a more relaxed occasion than the men's football so good for kids.

The women play some good football, and often come and have a chat at pitchside after games which is nice for the younger fans.

I recommend it as an alternative match day out to anyone at a loose end when the men are playing away.

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Erithacus

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Yes, the Vixens are certainly playing well and achieving some good results this season. Since Tanya Oxtoby took over after Kirk's departure at the start they have essentially begun afresh and are looking a useful side. Given that the best talent has been swept up by the big spenders at the top of the table, we nevertheless have a squad that is capable of matching anyone on the day. It's well worth watching, and the relaxed atmosphere may be the game's USP - family football.

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I’m a big fan of the Vixens. Cracking goal by Ella Rutherford yesterday. Love Carla Humphrey.

World Cup will be fascinating too - women’s football is finally getting the attention it deserves.

I’m much more interested in the City women’s team’s fortunes than that stupid rugby team - pointless kick and clap nonsense.

Some of the disparaging comments I’ve seen on various City FB pages about the women’s team have been downright disgraceful. Made by blokes who the ladies of the team would no doubt run rings around on the football field.

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Yes they deserve all the credit, like the men's team they lost talent in the summer and I was concerned that the women's game would become dominated by the same teams that dominate the men's game. It seems that the women are coping with the losses as well as the men's team, well done.

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Erithacus

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A distinctly new group of players and a new manager this season - the results have been impressive, given the status of the club compared to others. For a team that was a fraction of the cost of the visitors, they acquitted themselves well and proved what a tough proposition they are. Granted, the Vixens aren't likely to be challenging for the silverware this season but they are a well-balanced side. Very respectable indeed.

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Erithacus

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Think Yeovil (who have a number of ex-Vixens among their squad) will be going home feeling pretty peeved. They played some good solid defensive football and opened the scoring early in the second half. One penalty decision from the lino and a deflected strike that left the keeper helpless gave City Women the win. I have to say the Reds just about deserved it on possession and attacks, but there wasn't a big gap between the two sides. However, it's a win and that's what the table records. What's the old adage? Winning whilst not playing at their best is a commendation for the girls; next stop - the FA Cup at the Wombles.

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1 hour ago, Erithacus said:

Think Yeovil (who have a number of ex-Vixens among their squad) will be going home feeling pretty peeved. They played some good solid defensive football and opened the scoring early in the second half. One penalty decision from the lino and a deflected strike that left the keeper helpless gave City Women the win. I have to say the Reds just about deserved it on possession and attacks, but there wasn't a big gap between the two sides. However, it's a win and that's what the table records. What's the old adage? Winning whilst not playing at their best is a commendation for the girls; next stop - the FA Cup at the Wombles.

Thanks for report Erithacus.  Did Yeovil park the bus or was did they come for a result?

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50 minutes ago, hoxton casual said:

Thanks for report Erithacus.  Did Yeovil park the bus or was did they come for a result?

Came for a result. Looked a bit bewildered by the penalty call (harsh).  Although result fine given balance of play. Cold and windy - not conducive to great football. But some good performances.

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Erithacus

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Yeovil certainly didn't come here with an aim to just stop us scoring - they had every ambition to get up the field and proved it. They had a few decent chances (City had 12 shots {9} to the Lady Glovers 4 {2} according to the BBC stats) and might have added to their tally on another day. Their new gaffer, Lee Burch, (taking over after Jamie Sherwood's four year reign) seems to have formed a stout and organised team. I was level with the defender so can't really say if the penalty call was harsh or not, but the lino was right in line. Up to that point, we were having a little difficulty in getting into the box for an attempt, so perhaps it came at a useful time. As for the deflected winner - if you don't buy a ticket...

Vixens now up to fifth in the table!

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Well deserved award for the Vixen's stopper! She has been on consistently good form all season and certainly was the busier of the two keepers yesterday - and topped the match off right at the end blocking a shot under the bar.

Shame their FA Cup game is on two hours after the men's game at the Gate. With a clear run, fans might be able to get up to see the second half...

 

Just read that the gaffer(ess) Tanya Oxtoby has also been awarded the LMA Manager of the Month too! Justly so.

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cidered abroad

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IMO, any good news about any of our clubs is good news and helps to promote the City of Bristol.

I wonder how much the fact that the Bears are in the Premiership, makes the City squad more determined to get there?

And with both City and Vixens in the 5the round wouldn't an FA CUP Final be great, whichever gender?

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37 minutes ago, cidered abroad said:

IMO, any good news about any of our clubs is good news and helps to promote the City of Bristol.

I wonder how much the fact that the Bears are in the Premiership, makes the City squad more determined to get there?

And with both City and Vixens in the 5the round wouldn't an FA CUP Final be great, whichever gender?

Bears have to stay there yet of course, and I am not taking that for granted with the tight five we have.

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10 minutes ago, Never to the dark side said:

Very good news not sure who would start the procedings first.

What's your thoughts?

Men to kick off first or Woman to kick off first.

I don't have a thought either way,just  hope it helps grow the game

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48903284

 

Do the girls only play one a side?

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I would watch the ladies if they were kicking off at 12 and then time for a beer after the game before back in for men’s game.

If the women’s game was after I can’t see I would hang around particularly if 3pm ko was held.

Out if interest - what are rules on drinking whilst watching women’s football? Presuming the same? ?

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Yeah that’s great. 

Although.....

I can see these “double-headers” becoming standard practice and then the women’s game calling for split matchday revenue.

And what happens to the genuine fans of the women’s game who would not normally attend the men’s games? Very hard to get tickets for the men’s games at Anfield so fans of the women’s game will miss out, unless..........

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It makes total sense. In the same way that a boxing card between Fury and Wilder will have an undercard, I don't see why Bristol City matches don't have an undercard.

Let the fans into the stadium early, let them watch the women play. Have a break for a while for people to get a drink, take a dump, etc - then start the men's game. If you don't give a shit about women's football, then it's easy to avoid - come a bit later.

The only issue I can see with this, and it's the kind of thing that I think would be overlooked, is whether this causes issues with the pitch. Will 90 minutes of football before another 90 minutes damage the pitch?

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10 minutes ago, EnderMB said:

It makes total sense. In the same way that a boxing card between Fury and Wilder will have an undercard, I don't see why Bristol City matches don't have an undercard.

Let the fans into the stadium early, let them watch the women play. Have a break for a while for people to get a drink, take a dump, etc - then start the men's game. If you don't give a shit about women's football, then it's easy to avoid - come a bit later.

The only issue I can see with this, and it's the kind of thing that I think would be overlooked, is whether this causes issues with the pitch. Will 90 minutes of football before another 90 minutes damage the pitch?

What about those people that only want to watch the womens game. They surely wont stump up £30 admission. If the price for them is much cheaper what is to stop 20,000 people paying the lower price and staying in the stadium until the real action starts. After the men's game is the only way it can be done.

 

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I think it should be a double header at the Cardiff game. We can have the Women's match after and guarantee a huge crowd. Let's keep the Cardiff fans locked in for an extra two hours after the men's match and help them calm down and be safe by watching a nice game of football. Think how safe that will be. Then the traffic will be much better for their bubble trip home.

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35 minutes ago, EnderMB said:

It makes total sense. In the same way that a boxing card between Fury and Wilder will have an undercard, I don't see why Bristol City matches don't have an undercard.

Let the fans into the stadium early, let them watch the women play. Have a break for a while for people to get a drink, take a dump, etc - then start the men's game. If you don't give a shit about women's football, then it's easy to avoid - come a bit later.

The only issue I can see with this, and it's the kind of thing that I think would be overlooked, is whether this causes issues with the pitch. Will 90 minutes of football before another 90 minutes damage the pitch?

Rather watch the under 18's.

Better quality and more relevant as hopefully be watching future first teamers.

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22 minutes ago, Sir Geoff said:

What about those people that only want to watch the womens game. They surely wont stump up £30 admission. If the price for them is much cheaper what is to stop 20,000 people paying the lower price and staying in the stadium until the real action starts. After the men's game is the only way it can be done.

Why not?

I know that tickets are pretty cheap for women's football, but you'd imagine that part of playing at a 20k+ stadium would be the costs of playing at that stadium.

Just now, Loon plage said:

Rather watch the under 18's.

Better quality and more relevant as hopefully be watching future first teamers.

I don't see why this can't be done, either.

It's a lot of football to watch, admittedly, but would fans pay £30 if it meant they could watch two games and get a drink half-way through?

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1 hour ago, EnderMB said:

Why not?

I know that tickets are pretty cheap for women's football, but you'd imagine that part of playing at a 20k+ stadium would be the costs of playing at that stadium.

I don't see why this can't be done, either.

It's a lot of football to watch, admittedly, but would fans pay £30 if it meant they could watch two games and get a drink half-way through?

Youre missing the point. It costs £30 or so now to watch the mens team. There are many people that only watch the womens game....why should they stump up £30 plus to watch just the ladies. They may not want to stay and watch the mens game afterwards. It is not practical to charge a low fee just for those that want to just watch the women. By charging normal admission costs for the mens game you are penalising fans of the womens game.

I have no interest in watching the womens game either before or after.

 

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25 minutes ago, hodge said:

Can't see the mens teams (not just us) being willing to share ticket revenue so can't see tickets for both games being what it would be for a mens game which means they'll probably be more expensive.

This makes sense. Yes people won’t be able to watch the women playing with out additional cost as the women’s team won’t get any revenue from ticket sales.

I don’t think it’s practical for them to play before, our players need to warm up etc. For them to play they would have to be finished and cleared 2 hours or more before our  match starts, as our players will be arriving  and need to use the dressing room etc. They would probably have to kick off about 10am, who is going to watch then! Also our pitch is fantastic, but I wouldn’t want to play a full league of extra games plus the rugby on it.

If the women played after people aren’t going to leave and then return after going through the turnstiles and pay. The regular followers of women’s football might not follow the men’s game so could be arriving looking for parking before we have exited, chaos. To keep the floodlights on for an additional 2 hours and more would also not cost effective either. And also staff like cleaners and groundsmen would have to work longer hours waiting for the matches to finish and clear up or prepare for the next game.

I don’t think it could work on a regular basis, maybe one off or big cup match might? I want only men’s football on a Championship match day

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2 hours ago, Sir Geoff said:

Youre missing the point. It costs £30 or so now to watch the mens team. There are many people that only watch the womens game....why should they stump up £30 plus to watch just the ladies. They may not want to stay and watch the mens game afterwards. It is not practical to charge a low fee just for those that want to just watch the women. By charging normal admission costs for the mens game you are penalising fans of the womens game.

I have no interest in watching the womens game either before or after.

 

There is no "point". If the women want to play at Ashton Gate, then it needs to be economically viable for them to do so, and with that comes a higher ticket price.

If £30 is too much, then maybe it's not a good idea to play your matches in a 20k+ seater stadium?

Besides, if price is really a factor, there are plenty of ways to make that £30 worthwhile. Give out a free matchday programme, or give out free food/drinks vouchers. That's what is done at American Football and Baseball stadiums all the time when minor/major league matches are scheduled together.

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4 hours ago, Sir Geoff said:

Youre missing the point. It costs £30 or so now to watch the mens team. There are many people that only watch the womens game....why should they stump up £30 plus to watch just the ladies. They may not want to stay and watch the mens game afterwards. It is not practical to charge a low fee just for those that want to just watch the women. By charging normal admission costs for the mens game you are penalising fans of the womens game.

I have no interest in watching the womens game either before or after.

 

It’ll only be a couple of games to try and draw bigger crowds. Good idea imo.

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