Full nelson Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 9 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Is that a good point? Brum will be there or thereabouts won’t they? I didn't knock the draw, Birmingham by far the better side. Faster, stronger, more physical, a very good press. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 Just now, Full nelson said: I didn't knock the draw, Birmingham by far the better side. Faster, stronger, more physical, a very good press. No, no, was just asking your view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cidre Monita Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 Did Gavin Marshall mention how many pies we sold today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 1 hour ago, Davefevs said: Yep, frustrated me too…and at other times in our own half we play some awfully dangerous straight passes into midfield, asking to be picked off. Yep, Harley Bennett give it away a couple of times in that manner and I don't like Jas Bull's throw in's across the pitch either, just needed one of their players to nick in and we could have been in avoidable trouble. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 40 minutes ago, Hamdon Mart said: Might be in a small group here but I am upbeat after today's draw. Considering Birmingham's confidence would have been high after last week's drubbing of Sunderland, I thought the women took some confidence from an away point at Saints and used it for a building block for today. Pleased to see City look more of a threat going forward than last season (understandably) although I noticed Abi Harrison dropped in quite a bit too. City had twice as many atttempts on goal as Birmingham and although Bentley had to make a couple of smart saves, City weren't too far away on occasion either. Couple of times, the wrong option was taken but that will come with time. 50/50 on possession too. Positives. Lexi Lloyd-Smith looked good in her time on the pitch, team looked more organised & played to a pattern, I'm a growing fan of Amy Rodgers and Emily Syme looks a yard quicker this season. A clean sheet today, two games unbeaten. Nearly 2k in the stadium vindicates the decision to play the games at AG. Negatives? Think City will miss Naomi Layzell this season, squad still looks a little thin in places, a little more clever thinking in attack is needed. 7/10. I agree. We had more dangerous moments in their box but Fran definitely made save of the match. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full nelson Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 40 minutes ago, Davefevs said: No, no, was just asking your view. I may have worded it poorly to start the reply. I did enjoy it. Just need more up front. 30 minutes ago, Cidre Monita said: Did Gavin Marshall mention how many pies we sold today? Not many, the kiosks were very quiet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 Birmingham players nearly all better technically than ours. The number of easy passes that either went astray or were hit too soft and picked off was crazy. That said when we managed to get attacks going we created some decent chances, as bid Brum. Overall a good point but worrying how technically poor so many of our players were. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 After this weekend's fixtures, City drop to 6th in the table. Next weekend we are away at London City Lionesses, who themselves won away at Ewood Park when they beat Blackburn 2-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erithacus Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 Back to the bread and butter at the Gate! Back in the second tier and back to some old foibles. Good to see nearly 2,000 on hand at this level - don't know how many Brum brought, no Lioness fans today. Looking at the positives, I thought there was a confident mood and a more flexible approach to changing the shape during the game. Starting were a few new faces and some whose playing time was limited last season. All in all, the team looked fairly stable and had a few worthy raids which got the crowd on their feet. Defensively, we didn't have too much to deal with and kept a clean sheet. However, there is still a way to go before this team gets into full stride and that will only take time. There is a good core of players and the coaching may have shaken off the woes of last season. But it's clear that while this is a new start in many ways, some old themes remain. Thestrup looked all alone again up front, with little real support. I had hoped Lloyd-Smith would be closer but spent more time out at right half than inside right. Harrison buzzed around the middle but didn't manage to get much traction before coming off. The midfield had plenty of effort and guile but didn't get a frim grip on the game. Occasional breaks and thrusts often fizzled out. Defensively, the new set-up held fairly well considering Harley Bennett was the new face in a back line that had lost most of the side's talent and had a decent game. Jaz Bull held the fullback slot and Powell was able to venture forwards at times. Birmingham had few real efforts but Fran Bentley had lost none of her reactions, thankfully. Overall it was a game where both sides cancelled each other out and the play was largely in the middle. Few shots on goal tells its own tale. Had we taken a stronger grip then we would surely have won. But for the time being, it was another point; no defeat, a clean sheet against a team that some fancy for a title shot. Next up - a trip to London City; we'll find out more then. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrdc Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 Apologies for anybody sat close to my very loud 9 year old daughter. it was her first game and just could not stop attempting to shout sadly it sounded more like screams. The poor girl in front even asked her to keep it down a bit. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 4 hours ago, Full nelson said: I did enjoy it. Just need more up front. careful, that reporter woman might be watching in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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shahanshahan Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 New manager story... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View from the Dolman Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 And confirmed! https://www.bcfc.co.uk/city-women-news/city-appoint-kirby-as-womens-head-coach 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miser Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 Must clean my glasses. My first skim read of the headline came out as "City appoint Willie Kirk". Thought that's a brave move. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 Confirmed in the article that he's signed a two year deal & he will be in charge of this Sunday's game, and in his interview that Loren Dykes & Nat Haigh will go back to their assistant coaching duties 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 21 hours ago, shahanshahan said: Confirmed in the article that he's signed a two year deal & he will be in charge of this Sunday's game, and in his interview that Loren Dykes & Nat Haigh will go back to their assistant coaching duties Quite good interview, won't change style of play. Will be interesting to see who he picks for Sunday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miser Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 1 hour ago, Eco said: Quite good interview, won't change style of play. Will be interesting to see who he picks for Sunday. I suspect it will be an unchanged 11 to start, but maybe a more adventurous substitute policy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 2 hours ago, miser said: I suspect it will be an unchanged 11 to start, but maybe a more adventurous substitute policy. Yep, bit surprised Ward didn't come off the bench last wee but Woolley did well. Hopefully Mustaki will be fit soon to give us a natural left sided player, Ella Powell has been good but probably better on the right. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 https://www.bcfc.co.uk/city-women-news/kirbys-first-press-conference/ Some points I observed: - Steve Kirby was waiting for a head coach role to take on; ready for new role at City - Jamie-Lee Napier to be captain on a permanent basis - No concerns regarding our players that were once at London City Lionesses (also, Maddi Wilde facing City for the first time since she left over the summer) - No game next weekend will give team the chance to be together, but the game right after is the League Cup game away at Leicester City... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 The team will be wearing the away kit for the first time this season at tomorrow's game... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 An amusing video... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 Unchanged starting XI from last Sunday & same set of subs too. Jamie-Lee Napier, Amy Rodgers & Harley Bennett all facing their old club today. On the flip side, Maddi Wilde starts for London City. No livestream of the game today (it will be on the Barclays Women's Championship YouTube tomorrow) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 39 minutes ago, shahanshahan said: Unchanged starting XI from last Sunday & same set of subs too. Jamie-Lee Napier, Amy Rodgers & Harley Bennett all facing their old club today. On the flip side, Maddi Wilde starts for London City. No livestream of the game today (it will be on the Barclays Women's Championship YouTube tomorrow) Come on City, big early season game and time to put a marker down, I predict 2-0 to us. Thestrup & Lloyd-Smith to score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 1 hour ago, Eco said: Come on City, big early season game and time to put a marker down, I predict 2-0 to us. Thestrup & Lloyd-Smith to score. That aged well 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full nelson Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 11 minutes ago, Eco said: That aged well I wouldn't bet on this side putting any marker down this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 1-2, Thestrup pulled a goal back, assist by Lloyd-Smith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miser Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 Disappointing result. City started brightly with Lexi Lloyd Simth very dangerous Against the run of play, London went ahead. A careless pass in the centre circle allowed London to lob Bentley who too far out of her goal. A 2nd followed after another sloppy pass with the City defence dragged over to the left and London allowed to advance on the city goal with a 3 on 2 advantage. Ahot against the post could have made it 3-0 at half time. City dominated the 2nd half, but had Thestrups consolation. Overall we should not have lost. Plenty of positives, but a number of topics for Kirby to focus on, in particular our carelessness with the ball. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted Monday at 10:34 Share Posted Monday at 10:34 17 hours ago, miser said: Disappointing result. City started brightly with Lexi Lloyd Simth very dangerous Against the run of play, London went ahead. A careless pass in the centre circle allowed London to lob Bentley who too far out of her goal. A 2nd followed after another sloppy pass with the City defence dragged over to the left and London allowed to advance on the city goal with a 3 on 2 advantage. Ahot against the post could have made it 3-0 at half time. City dominated the 2nd half, but had Thestrups consolation. Overall we should not have lost. Plenty of positives, but a number of topics for Kirby to focus on, in particular our carelessness with the ball. Thanks for the report. Sloppiness in passing was exactly what I commented on from watching the Birmingham game, so may simple passes hit too soft, so they get intercepted, or simply misdirected. This is really basic stuff, that hopefully the new head coach can sort out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted Monday at 15:26 Share Posted Monday at 15:26 22 hours ago, miser said: Disappointing result. City started brightly with Lexi Lloyd Simth very dangerous Against the run of play, London went ahead. A careless pass in the centre circle allowed London to lob Bentley who too far out of her goal. A 2nd followed after another sloppy pass with the City defence dragged over to the left and London allowed to advance on the city goal with a 3 on 2 advantage. Ahot against the post could have made it 3-0 at half time. City dominated the 2nd half, but had Thestrups consolation. Overall we should not have lost. Plenty of positives, but a number of topics for Kirby to focus on, in particular our carelessness with the ball. Amy Rodgers lost possession for the 1st, great finish mind you, as was 2nd goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Journalist Posted Thursday at 11:12 Share Posted Thursday at 11:12 On 21/09/2024 at 12:29, shahanshahan said: The team will be wearing the away kit for the first time this season at tomorrow's game... Any idea why the women are wearing a different shade of the away kit to the men's team? Is there a reason for it or just more tinpot kit stuff from us? A quick look at Getty Images shows it's not the same colour - it's white, rather than the cream colour. The badge makes it obvious. https://www.gettyimages.co.uk/search/2/image?family=editorial&phrase=bristol city women Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miser Posted Thursday at 13:09 Share Posted Thursday at 13:09 1 hour ago, The Journalist said: Any idea why the women are wearing a different shade of the away kit to the men's team? Is there a reason for it or just more tinpot kit stuff from us? A quick look at Getty Images shows it's not the same colour - it's white, rather than the cream colour. The badge makes it obvious. https://www.gettyimages.co.uk/search/2/image?family=editorial&phrase=bristol city women I was at the game on Sunday. It looked slightly pink rather than cream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted 15 hours ago Share Posted 15 hours ago Palace 0 Chelsea 7, Such a gulf between the two leagues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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