Bristol City Women

[Lrrr]

55 minutes ago, Redwhitepurple said:

Nothing against them growing but get your own website! Bcfc.co.uk is for the 1st team mens squad

And the 23's/18's....

[Natchfever]

1 hour ago, hodge said:

And the 23's/18's....

To be fair you can see the link between 1st team and U23s and 18s

[Judda]

2 hours ago, Redwhitepurple said:

Nothing against them growing but get your own website! Bcfc.co.uk is for the 1st team mens squad

Why? It says bcfc not bcfc men's....

Plenty of people are interested these days. If you're not interested just don't read the article. 

[Lrrr]

38 minutes ago, Loon plage said:

To be fair you can see the link between 1st team and U23s and 18s

Just pedantic about how they specified 1st team squad only rather than 'bcfc mens squads' 

[The Coach]

No thanks. Wouldn't want to cause any harm to the pitch.

[stephenkibby.]

The drive now for everyone to get behind the Women's game now has reached fever pitch.

BBC are now saying with 28.1 million people watching there coverage it means 47% of the UK were tuned in. What?

According to that nearly half the nation were watching, talk about twisting figures.

Please stop, nothing wrong with Women's football let it grow on it's own merit stop trying to force it on everybody.

In this mad PC world it's almost you have to love it.

[RumRed]

9 minutes ago, stephenkibby. said:

The drive now for everyone to get behind the Women's game now has reached fever pitch.

BBC are now saying with 28.1 million people watching there coverage it means 47% of the UK were tuned in. What?

According to that nearly half the nation were watching, talk about twisting figures.

Please stop, nothing wrong with Women's football let it grow on it's own merit stop trying to force it on everybody.

In this mad PC world it's almost you have to love it.

You don’t have to watch it.  Do you feel emasculated somehow?

I can’t stand the Champions League but it’s force fed to us, I can’t stand the six nations or Wimbledon either, what’s the difference?

I really don’t understand your view point at all.  

[RumRed]

54 minutes ago, Redpool said:

No thanks. Wouldn't want to cause any harm to the pitch.

Well it seems to cope fine with the rugby so can’t see it making a difference.

[stephenkibby.]

3 minutes ago, RumRed said:

You don’t have to watch it.  Do you feel emasculated somehow?

I can’t stand the Champions League but it’s force fed to us, I can’t stand the six nations or Wimbledon either, what’s the difference?

I really don’t understand your view point at all.  

Emasculated? Sorry if that how it came across.

Cant stand the Champions league,Grand prix etc.

But that's there millions love it. Doesn't need the BBC to force it on anyone. I know I don't have to watch anything but going on the BBC sport website and the breaking news is Man City will play Man u at the Etihad in September is the headline?

Anyway I won't get into an argument.

[Maesknoll Red]

Women taking part in sport and playing it to whatever level is great, good on them.  But get some originality, the BBC are now talking about “the men’s Ashes starting soon”, why not think of something original for the women’s game instead of hijacking a 130 year old institution.

[Lew-T]

5 minutes ago, Maesknoll Red said:

Women taking part in sport and playing it to whatever level is great, good on them.  But get some originality, the BBC are now talking about “the men’s Ashes starting soon”, why not think of something original for the women’s game instead of hijacking a 130 year old institution.

It’s as if they have to copy to make the women’s side feel equal. It does the complete opposite in my view! 

It comes as forced upon. Absolutely right about the ashes, it is tradition of cricket from the men’s side. Leave it alone.

[ExiledAjax]

54 minutes ago, Maesknoll Red said:

Women taking part in sport and playing it to whatever level is great, good on them.  But get some originality, the BBC are now talking about “the men’s Ashes starting soon”, why not think of something original for the women’s game instead of hijacking a 130 year old institution.

A bug bear of mine as well. Why must every male sporting tradition, from the Tour de France to the Open suddenly open its doors and fund, timetable, promote, and generally run an equivalent competition for female competitors?  Why don't female sports want to establish their own traditions, history and heroics? 

With the Ashes it is a particular mockery of the Women's game that they play a twisted pastiche of the men's competition. It's the "Women's Ashes" in name (and marketing) only. 

[Mihai]

Women's football...The under 16's team can beat a National Women team..so it is pointless to watch.

[Bristol Rob]

https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/city-women-open-season-at-ashton-gate/

Strikes me as a good opportunity to develop their fan base.

Tickets are competitively priced, although all kids going free with a paying adult might have been a nice gesture.

But I guess the numbers need to add up somehow.

Edited August 12, 2019 by Bristol Rob

[Port Said Red]

It's not like our pitch can't cope with the extra games,  even the eztra revenue from a couple of thousand all helps. Does this mean they no longer need a separate place to play at all?

[CyderInACan]

If it's women's football I presume the concourse will only sell women's drinks like Dark Fruits Cider and Lambrini. No chips, either. Maybe some nice light scones though. 

[Bristol Rob]

45 minutes ago, Redwhitepurple said:

Went to 70% of games last season. Along with programme a drink and  a pie as it was free for season ticket holders. now £4 a ticket i wont be bovvering.

Looks like this season they have sold/marketed season tickets for the womens team, so I get the idea if might not sit too comfortably with these fans if people who have bought tickets for the men's team went free, but they could possibly make it a bit more family friendly.

Although it hard to see how they could make it much cheaper, without making it free.

[Ciudad Bristol]

worth it to see Carla Humphrey   

[Mad Cyril]

What I dont get is most teams in that league field a women's team. Ten Tottenham and Everton have to cheat by entering a ladies team. It's hardly fair is it.

[phantom]

1 hour ago, Ciudad Bristol said:

worth it to see Carla Humphrey   

For anyone who is unsure who she is

[Bristol Rob]

2 minutes ago, phantom said:

For anyone who is unsure who she is

What position does she play?

Rather than us turning this in to the usual 'will they swap shirts at the end of the game'? And, 'Cor, would love to know her stats...'

For those who do go and watch the ladies play, what can you tell us about the squad, players to look out for and all that sort of thing.

[Sir Colby-Tit]

2 hours ago, Port Said Red said:

It's not like our pitch can't cope with the extra games

Are you sure about that? 

[phantom]

1 hour ago, Bristol Rob said:

What position does she play?

Midfielder 

She has played for all levels of England women upto U23s

[Judda]

4 hours ago, Redwhitepurple said:

Went to 70% of games last season. Along with programme a drink and  a pie as it was free for season ticket holders. now £4 a ticket i wont be bovvering.

£4 doesn't exactly break the bank surely?

1 less pint a fortnight?.... oh yeah. Sod it!

[Judda]

Me and my daughter will be going. She's an 11 year old, season ticket holder of 4 years, but got scared at the Swansea game nonsense and has panic attacks now and struggling to get back... could be perfect for her.

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[ZiderEyed]

Do you reckon we could have ONE topic on women’s football without it turning sexist and misogynistic??

[CyderInACan]

1 hour ago, Judda said:

Me and my daughter will be going. She's an 11 year old, season ticket holder of 4 years, but got scared at the Swansea game nonsense and has panic attacks now and struggling to get back... could be perfect for her.

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According to some on here the Swansea stuff was just banter and no harm done. Just goes to show doesn’t it. Hope your daughter is ok mate and that the morons don’t put her off. 

[PhilC]

1 hour ago, Judda said:

Me and my daughter will be going. She's an 11 year old, season ticket holder of 4 years, but got scared at the Swansea game nonsense and has panic attacks now and struggling to get back... could be perfect for her.

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I remember you mentioning that post Swansea.

All I can say is (and I'm not a parent by the way) talk to her about it and see how she feels. It could be a great experience for her, and a few trips to see the ladies team might just do the trick. I sure hope so, it would be a shame to lose a young fan.

[Judda]

4 hours ago, CyderInACan said:

According to some on here the Swansea stuff was just banter and no harm done. Just goes to show doesn’t it. Hope your daughter is ok mate and that the morons don’t put her off. 

In fairness I get the tribal shit. It's inbuilt from caveman days. No one intends to scar an already anxious child, they get caught up in a moment. It's just gutting for me and her... she'll recover but it'll be months or possibly years... hopefully the former!

[Judda]

4 hours ago, PhilC said:

I remember you mentioning that post Swansea.

All I can say is (and I'm not a parent by the way) talk to her about it and see how she feels. It could be a great experience for her, and a few trips to see the ladies team might just do the trick. I sure hope so, it would be a shame to lose a young fan.

Thanks for the kind words.... we've done loads of talking but unfortunately when a panic attack kicks in reasoning is impossible. Leaving is the only option... she'll always be a fan. Hopefully her season ticket won't be wasted!

[CyderInACan]

8 minutes ago, Judda said:

In fairness I get the tribal shit. It's inbuilt from caveman days. No one intends to scar an already anxious child, they get caught up in a moment. It's just gutting for me and her... she'll recover but it'll be months or possibly years... hopefully the former!

Or you could save her a lifetime of pain by not taking her again! 

[Guest shallow]

It’s a shame. Although things have improved massively in recent years this kind of Neanderthal behaviour still haunts us. I hope she overcomes it. Kids change a lot as they grow older. It’s a shame some old Skool prat’s don’t.......

 

[RedLionLad]

8 hours ago, Ciudad Bristol said:

worth it to see Carla Humphrey   

She’s someone’s daughter and a footballer representing Bristol City Football Club......nothing else.

[Eddie Hitler]

5 hours ago, ZiderEyed said:

Do you reckon we could have ONE topic on women’s football without it turning sexist and misogynistic??

Yes, if it was on a separate forum per my suggestion last month.

Otherwise no.

[Erithacus]

Interesting that the Vixens are going to play at the Gate again - but at three o'clock on Saturday it will naturally clash with the many other local games at that time. Surely some girls or their family members will be playing at the same time and so force a decision to be made. But I take this as a sign that the Women's game is ready to carve a niche out for itself - a bold and positive move.

[AshtonPark]

22 minutes ago, RedLionLad said:

She’s someone’s daughter and a footballer representing Bristol City Football Club......nothing else.

Surely it’s ok for people to think someone’s attractive? Are you telling me no women see any male footballers and think they are attractive?

 

[RedLionLad]

1 minute ago, AshtonPark said:

Surely it’s ok for people to think someone’s attractive? Are you telling me no women see any male footballers and think they are attractive?

 

Opening your mouth isn’t thinking, is it?

[AshtonPark]

1 minute ago, RedLionLad said:

Opening your mouth isn’t thinking, is it?

No but there has been comments by female members on otib about male footballers looks etc. Surely that’s the same thing?

[t_b]

23 minutes ago, Erithacus said:

Interesting that the Vixens are going to play at the Gate again - but at three o'clock on Saturday it will naturally clash with the many other local games at that time. Surely some girls or their family members will be playing at the same time and so force a decision to be made. But I take this as a sign that the Women's game is ready to carve a niche out for itself - a bold and positive move.

3pm Saturday is an issue? How is it an issue for those wanting to watch the womens game but not those who want to watch the mens?

[RedLionLad]

1 minute ago, AshtonPark said:

No but there has been comments by female members on otib about male footballers looks etc. Surely that’s the same thing?

I’m pretty sure these male footballers can look after themselves and not have to worry about old women taking a fancy to them.

[Judda]

39 minutes ago, shallow said:

It’s a shame. Although things have improved massively in recent years this kind of Neanderthal behaviour still haunts us. I hope she overcomes it. Kids change a lot as they grow older. It’s a shame some old Skool prat’s don’t.......

 

Cheers. She'll be ok in life, I'm sure. Just hope we can get back to watching games together again....

[Judda]

38 minutes ago, Erithacus said:

Interesting that the Vixens are going to play at the Gate again - but at three o'clock on Saturday it will naturally clash with the many other local games at that time. Surely some girls or their family members will be playing at the same time and so force a decision to be made. But I take this as a sign that the Women's game is ready to carve a niche out for itself - a bold and positive move.

My daughter plays for Ashton Girls. I'm gonna suggest moving training time and all the girls getting tickets. Great bonding for them too...

[Harry]

Are they playing all the women’s games at Ashton Gate this season or is it just this one? 

My 5 year old daughter has her first season ticket this year and she’s already asked me if there’s a girls team, so I might take her to see the women’s team. 

I always thought they played at SGS? Is that right? 

[miser]

7 minutes ago, Harry said:

Are they playing all the women’s games at Ashton Gate this season or is it just this one? 

My 5 year old daughter has her first season ticket this year and she’s already asked me if there’s a girls team, so I might take her to see the women’s team. 

I always thought they played at SGS? Is that right? 

Think this is a one off. Other games will be at the SGS.

[Judda]

6 hours ago, Harry said:

Are they playing all the women’s games at Ashton Gate this season or is it just this one? 

My 5 year old daughter has her first season ticket this year and she’s already asked me if there’s a girls team, so I might take her to see the women’s team. 

I always thought they played at SGS? Is that right? 

One off but I know there was talk of a back to back men's and women's game too... don't know whether it will happen though...

[Dollymarie]

9 hours ago, RedLionLad said:

I’m pretty sure these male footballers can look after themselves and not have to worry about old women taking a fancy to them.

I’m not old you cheeky sh*t! 

[reddogkev]

Fantastic move by the club, I've often wished the woman's game would play matches at Ashton Gate.

I've never been to see them play before so will be going to this game and dragging my wife (who absolutely hates football of any gender) and our young daughter.

Come on City!

[RedLionLad]

2 hours ago, Dollymarie said:

I’m not old you cheeky sh*t! 

I said women....

 

 

 

 

 

You're a lady

[AshtonPark]

11 hours ago, RedLionLad said:

I’m pretty sure these male footballers can look after themselves and not have to worry about old women taking a fancy to them.

Nice bit of sexism there, well done.

[Dollymarie]

13 minutes ago, RedLionLad said:

I said women....

 

 

 

 

 

You're a lady

My other half would probably disagree   

[The Bard]

13 hours ago, Erithacus said:

Interesting that the Vixens are going to play at the Gate again - but at three o'clock on Saturday it will naturally clash with the many other local games at that time. Surely some girls or their family members will be playing at the same time and so force a decision to be made. But I take this as a sign that the Women's game is ready to carve a niche out for itself - a bold and positive move.

Girls league is on Sundays. My daughter plays for the same team as Judda's so they'll be able to watch. Saturdays make much more sense than Sundays...

[RedLionLad]

45 minutes ago, Dollymarie said:

My other half would probably disagree   

I would probably agree with him

[TBW]

 

14 hours ago, RedLionLad said:

I’m pretty sure these male footballers can look after themselves and not have to worry about old women taking a fancy to them.

And women can't look after themselves from a reasonably innocent message on an online forum, got it. 

Next time you see someone calling one of the male players attractive or worth the entry price alone I'll expect to see you telling that person the same.

Calm down, that's somebody's son, nothing else. 

 

[Ciudad Bristol]

15 hours ago, RedLionLad said:

She’s someone’s daughter and a footballer representing Bristol City Football Club......nothing else.

I don't think her 117K Instagram followers are there for the football.

[Bristol Rob]

20 minutes ago, Ciudad Bristol said:

I don't think her 117K Instagram followers are there for the football.

Do you think they are more interested in conservatories and patio design, I do.

[RedLionLad]

23 minutes ago, Ciudad Bristol said:

I don't think her 117K Instagram followers are there for the football.

How many of those are single men living alone......with  their computers?

Edited August 13, 2019 by RedLionLad

[TBW]

6 minutes ago, RedLionLad said:

How many of those are single men living alone......with  their computers?

Calm down, that's somebody's son you're talking about.

[CyderInACan]

13 minutes ago, RedLionLad said:

How many of those are single men living alone......with  their computers?

If they have a computer they're not alone 

[Bristol Rob]

13 minutes ago, CyderInACan said:

If they have a computer they're not alone 

No, they'll always have A DELL.

#RollingInTheDeep

[RedLionLad]

3 hours ago, TBW said:

Calm down, that's somebody's son you're talking about.

.....or someone's Grandad 

[TBW]

58 minutes ago, RedLionLad said:

.....or someone's Grandad 

But your point earlier was men can protect themselves against "old women taking a fancy to them"...

Can these women not protect themselves to "old men taking a fancy to them"?

[RedLionLad]

54 minutes ago, TBW said:

But your point earlier was men can protect themselves against "old women taking a fancy to them"...

Can these women not protect themselves to "old men taking a fancy to them"?

I just find it strange that someone would pay to attend a women's football match just to look at one of the players.

[TBW]

1 hour ago, RedLionLad said:

I just find it strange that someone would pay to attend a women's football match just to look at one of the players.

I think it was more tongue in cheek than actually serious about going just for that. More a bonus that one of them particularly is easy on the eye as well.

[Nogbad the Bad]

18 hours ago, RedLionLad said:

I just find it strange that someone would pay to attend a women's football match just to look at one of the players.

Yet in it's previous popular era, about 100 years ago, it was well known and accepted that the sometimes large crowds women's football attracted were mostly there for that very reason. In those days even the flash of a lady's ankle was rare so to see so much female flesh on display was a big attraction to the mainly male crowds. It was no secret and not thought of as in any way unhealthy or strange, quite the opposite.

That's changed these days, of course. With women less covered up in daily life that aspect of women's football is less of an attraction for men, hence the women's game is mostly geared towards attracting female fans with coach loads of tickets given free to girl's schools etc.

[Eddie Hitler]

2 hours ago, Nogbad the Bad said:

Yet in it's previous popular era, about 100 years ago, it was well known and accepted that the sometimes large crowds women's football attracted were mostly there for that very reason. In those days even the flash of a lady's ankle was rare so to see so much female flesh on display was a big attraction to the mainly male crowds. It was no secret and not thought of as in any way unhealthy or strange, quite the opposite.

That's changed these days, of course. With women less covered up in daily life that aspect of women's football is less of an attraction for men, hence the women's game is mostly geared towards attracting female fans with coach loads of tickets given free to girl's schools etc.

Really?

One imagines the whole crowd to look something like this:

[Maesknoll Red]

5 hours ago, Eddie Hitler said:

Really?

One imagines the whole crowd to look something like this:

You forgot one....

 

 

[RedLionLad]

2 hours ago, Maesknoll Red said:

You forgot one....

 

 

......and this one

[Lanterne Rouge]

On ‎14‎/‎08‎/‎2019 at 17:11, Eddie Hitler said:

Really?

One imagines the whole crowd to look something like this:

Nah. None of them are wearing flat caps.

[old_eastender]

See our City women thrashed again 6-1, after a being a goal up. GD now -28 from just 11 games.

A bit off reading that the Man.Utd women's manager says the WSL needs Liverpool (currently bottom) to not be relegated as they want the 'big name' to help promote the WSL, essentially inferring let's get rid of Bristol City instead. City women's next game is against Liverpool, so a crucial one for them to win.

[Unan]

I think one thread for all WSL related discussions would be a good idea