shahanshahan Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 Great news! Was mentioned in the fans forum back in April that Chloe was already under contract for next season, but I can assume this new contract has better terms. The fact that there's an option for a further year helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 Key dates for the 2022-23 season announced: Fixture announcement date: mid-July. Opening weekend: 20/21 August Winter Break: 19 December to 13 January Final weekend: 29/30 April Games will still be taking place as normal on 3/4 December & 10/11 December, during the 2022 FIFA men's World Cup in Qatar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 Abi Harrison included in Scotland squad for World Cup qualifier against Ukraine. Neither country will be involved in the Euros so the timing is suitable for the game to go ahead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 Interesting spot from the Birmingham City website. They've posted that today is the start of the transfer window (which is odd as the season ended well over a month ago). These dates haven't been posted yet on the Bristol City website. Maybe City can finally announce some signings soon, as well as a retained list, and pre-season fixtures... https://www.bcfc.com/news/womens/blues-womens-dates-for-the-2022-23-season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 This is a bit of a surprise. And with Fran Bentley's status not confirmed, the GK situation at City Women will be interesting (unless replacements are already being thought of) Also, Whitehouse modelled the new GK kits in the reveal, which is a bit awkward now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 1 hour ago, shahanshahan said: Interesting spot from the Birmingham City website. They've posted that today is the start of the transfer window (which is odd as the season ended well over a month ago). These dates haven't been posted yet on the Bristol City website. Maybe City can finally announce some signings soon, as well as a retained list, and pre-season fixtures... https://www.bcfc.com/news/womens/blues-womens-dates-for-the-2022-23-season Just like the mens game, the transfer window doesn’t open until a period after the “end of season”. Mens TW opened last Friday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 5 hours ago, Davefevs said: Just like the mens game, the transfer window doesn’t open until a period after the “end of season”. Mens TW opened last Friday. Thanks for the clarification! I thought it was open before then for some reason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 Great to see Maddi Wilde & Jasmine Bull step up from the Academy to sign their first professional deals! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 News from today that Jesse Woolley signed a new contract. But this time, the length of the contract was confirmed as a one-year deal. Article mentions how Woolley missed a few games due to injury; so a bit inconsistent due to that. Just wondering if there'll ever be a retained list; as there are players who have yet to be announced as either retained or have left. Am expecting news of new arrivals & pre-season details soon... https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/woolley-remains-in-the-west-country/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 Didn't get round to posting over the weekend, but it's good to see that City Women will indeed be wearing the third kit. The purple & lime third kit last season wasn't used for some reason... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 Pre-season confirmed: https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/womens-pre-season-schedule/ Sunday, July 17th – Plymouth H (behind closed doors) Wednesday, July 20th – Wolves H (behind closed doors) Sunday, July 24th – Leicester City A (behind closed doors) Sunday, August 7th – Reading H (2pm) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 Melissa Johnson has left City https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/johnson-departs-robins/ Article says she is "to explore options away from the club". There was no details of contract length when she joined last summer; so can assume she was only on a one-year contract. Am surprised she's gone; I thought City could have been the one club where she stayed for longer than a season! Good luck for her in the future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted June 27, 2022 Admin Share Posted June 27, 2022 A few goals for ex loanee for England U19s this evening 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin101 Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 If it's anyone's thing, there is a fantasy football league for the upcoming women's euros now: https://womenseurofantasyfootball.starlingbank.com/#/welcome/login 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erithacus Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 That's one tickbox for the progress of women's football. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 Interesting tweets from Emma Sanders at BBC Sport... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erithacus Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 Was impressed with Coventry when they played recently. Is that club still viable? If not, or the situation is not stable, then there will be plenty of players on the move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted June 28, 2022 Admin Share Posted June 28, 2022 1 hour ago, Erithacus said: Was impressed with Coventry when they played recently. Is that club still viable? If not, or the situation is not stable, then there will be plenty of players on the move. @shahanshahan is the expert but I thought the rescue package last season guaranteed their long term survival Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, phantom said: @shahanshahan is the expert but I thought the rescue package last season guaranteed their long term survival That's what I believe. However, their head coach Jay Bradford left the club soon after the season ended, and assistant Jo Potter has joined Birmingham to be assistant head coach there; so am not sure what to expect from Coventry this season Also, thanks for calling me an expert! Edited June 28, 2022 by shahanshahan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 (edited) Saw Abi Harrison share this on her IG story, but she's appeared on the "Matchfit Football Podcast" to talk about her youth career, ACL injury in 2019, playing at City & for her country. If you're interested, you can watch below or find it on podcast platforms. Seemed like an alright listen; found some things that I wasn't aware of (Speaking of Scotland; they've qualified for the play-offs for next year's Women's World Cup after Ukraine beat Hungary in their group tonight https://www.scottishfa.co.uk/news/scotland-secure-fifa-women-s-world-cup-play-off-spot-with-a-game-to-spare/?rid=13925) Edited June 28, 2022 by shahanshahan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 Don't think I've ever seen the club post a video like this before during any pre-pre-season! With City men away in Austria, City Women have got the High Performance Centre(s) to themselves. At times this video can be pretty funny... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 On 28/06/2022 at 15:57, Erithacus said: Was impressed with Coventry when they played recently. Is that club still viable? If not, or the situation is not stable, then there will be plenty of players on the move. So things have developed further at Coventry United. The club have announced that they're going back to being part-time. Emma Sanders has tweeted elsewhere that this could mean some players/staff would have to leave to free up finances... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View from the Dolman Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Incoming...? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Not sure why it took so long, but it's finally been confirmed. Fran Bentley has signed on a two year deal, following her loan. And looking at the reveal video, will wear #1 that was previously worn by Sophie Whitehouse. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 1 hour ago, shahanshahan said: Not sure why it took so long, but it's finally been confirmed. Fran Bentley has signed on a two year deal, following her loan. And looking at the reveal video, will wear #1 that was previously worn by Sophie Whitehouse. Contract end dates probably. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erithacus Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Had a suspicion that Coventry were in a bit of flux. Don't think they have any connection with Coventry City, so are on their own. Could there be a chance to pick up one or two prospects? And great news that Fran is going to be between the sticks again. Real feather in City's cap, that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamdon Mart Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 12 hours ago, Erithacus said: Had a suspicion that Coventry were in a bit of flux. Don't think they have any connection with Coventry City, so are on their own. Could there be a chance to pick up one or two prospects? And great news that Fran is going to be between the sticks again. Real feather in City's cap, that. I think they're completely on their own which is probably part of the reason why they're in such a financial state. I'd take Mollie Green, scorer of that iconic 97th minute winner that saved the club on the final day at Watford, and possibly Katie Wilkinson too, the captain. They've also got former City stars Charlie Estcourt & Olivia Fergusson too. It's quite sad that after that extraordinary finish to the last campaign, a lot of the good feeling and momentum seems to have been lost albeit by making a decision that in the medium to long term, should be the right one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarksRobin Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 On 30/06/2022 at 22:10, shahanshahan said: So things have developed further at Coventry United. The club have announced that they're going back to being part-time. Emma Sanders has tweeted elsewhere that this could mean some players/staff would have to leave to free up finances... I’m not sure that’s the best form of sign off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 43 minutes ago, Hamdon Mart said: I think they're completely on their own which is probably part of the reason why they're in such a financial state. I'd take Mollie Green, scorer of that iconic 97th minute winner that saved the club on the final day at Watford, and possibly Katie Wilkinson too, the captain. They've also got former City stars Charlie Estcourt & Olivia Fergusson too. It's quite sad that after that extraordinary finish to the last campaign, a lot of the good feeling and momentum seems to have been lost albeit by making a decision that in the medium to long term, should be the right one. I thought they were a really good team, with some talented players when we played them at Coventry. Some time back now, so maybe those players have moved on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 Is Fran Bentley related to Dan by birth or marriage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View from the Dolman Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 12 minutes ago, cidered abroad said: Is Fran Bentley related to Dan by birth or marriage? No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 Considering that Aimee Palmer appears to be back in training (in some form), this is a good sign... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 I actually bumped into Frankie Brown (with Grace Williams) at a book event recently; and this was kept quiet... "Brown, a research fellow at the University of Bath, investigating the role of exercise and immune function in people living with cancer, joins chair Gavin Marshall, Richard Gould, Lisa Knights, Kevin Hamblin, Rosie Hadrill and Mike Jones on the Women’s Board" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 City haven't tweeted anything about it yet, but other clubs such as Durham announced that the fixtures are coming out a lot earlier - this Friday at 11am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 You wonder when the new signings come in and then two on the same day! I've heard good things about Liv Clark from Coventry United/Wales, and Jodie Hutton is popular amongst certain Villa supporters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 Republic of Ireland international Chloe Mustaki has joined City. Most recently at Shelbourne who won the Irish League in 2021... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted July 8, 2022 Admin Share Posted July 8, 2022 Seems odd how few fixtures there are most months, but end up playing every week in April 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 Another reason for the league to be expanded! There are also Conti Cup group games that need to be announced, as well as the international breaks. Seems a coincidence that for the second season in a row, the first & last games are both away. Coventry United away should be interesting; I wasn't able to make that ground last season as that game got moved to a Monday night for no real reason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 Fixtures in full, for those that can't really see the pic... AUGUST Sun, 21st - Coventry United v Bristol City Sun, 28th - Bristol City v Blackburn Rovers SEPTEMBER Sun, 11th - London City Lionesses v Bristol City Sun, 18th - Bristol City v Sunderland Sun, 25th - Bristol City v Southampton FC OCTOBER Sun, 16th - Sheffield United v Bristol City Sun, 23rd - Bristol City v Crystal Palace Sun, 30th - Charlton Athletic v Bristol City NOVEMBER Sun, 6th - Lewes v Bristol City Sun, 20th - Bristol City v Birmingham City DECEMBER Sun, 4th - Durham v Bristol City JANUARY Sun, 15th - Bristol City v Coventry United Sun, 22nd - Bristol City v London City Lionesses FEBRUARY Sun, 5th - Blackburn Rovers v Bristol City Sun, 12th - Bristol City v Lewes MARCH Sun, 5th - Crystal Palace v Bristol City Sun, 12th - Bristol City v Durham Sun, 26th - Southampton FC v Bristol City APRIL Sun, 2nd - Bristol City v Sheffield United Sun, 16th - Sunderland v Bristol City Sun, 23rd - Bristol City v Charlton Athletic Sun, 30th - Birmingham City v Bristol City Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 Signing of Shania Hayles confirmed! Was previously at Villa, where alongside Melissa Johnson, she was key in their attack that helped them get promoted to the WSL a few years back... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Erithacus Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 If Shania is anywhere as good a striker as his nibs above, we are in for a treat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 Interesting podcast with Aimee Palmer who appeared on The Bristol Cable's Bristol Unpacked podcast... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 News that I missed yesterday while I was on my way to Southampton, but 17-year-old academy goalkeeper Erin Foley (who only made 1 senior appearance last season) has been loaned out to non-league Larkhall Athletic for the season. Hopefully she gets a lot of gametime; I don't think she'd get much or any with Fran Bentley or Liv Clark being in goal... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 (edited) Hoping this will be a good listen. Former City captain and soon-to-be Hall of Famer Corinne Yorston on Twentyman Talks tonight! Edited July 18, 2022 by shahanshahan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 Anita Asante announced as joining the coaching staff! Recently retired from playing; but also does media work - and is currently doing as such with BBC for the Euros... https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/asante-becomes-city-coach/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 2 hours ago, shahanshahan said: Anita Asante announced as joining the coaching staff! Recently retired from playing; but also does media work - and is currently doing as such with BBC for the Euros... https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/asante-becomes-city-coach/ Looks a great acquisition to me, great experience and a name that will attract players. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erithacus Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 Interesting appointment. Seems previous work with Lauren Smith was key in attracting her to the club. Obviously Asante has a long playing career at club and international level, as well as experience abroad. Just wondering what her coaching qualifications are. Could be this club is beginning to put a real effort into the Women's side. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted July 19, 2022 Author Share Posted July 19, 2022 As someone who has minimal knowledge of the women's game, I'd be intrigued to know whether our squad is seen to have been strengthened with the recent signings? Have we simply signed promising youngsters? Also, are there any objective outside sources commenting on prospects for the new season? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 21 hours ago, Leveller said: As someone who has minimal knowledge of the women's game, I'd be intrigued to know whether our squad is seen to have been strengthened with the recent signings? Have we simply signed promising youngsters? Also, are there any objective outside sources commenting on prospects for the new season? The oldest of the new signings is Chloe Mustaki, who turns 27 next week. She's done great things in her native Ireland Signing Fran Bentley permanently is promising. But I feel Liv Clark (who seems to be the in-out replacement for Sophie Whitehouse will give competition). Shania Hayles is only 22 but had a huge impact for Villa a while ago. Transfer window is still open until the start of September, I believe. Am not sure what the actual budget is, but at least this season we won't have the likes of Liverpool to compete with in the league 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 On 21/01/2022 at 21:42, shahanshahan said: https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/davies-signs-deal-with-city-women/ News today that Gwen Davies signed her first (professional) contract with the club, and remains until the end of the season, with an option of a year extension after that. Didn't realise that when she first joined over the summer from the Welsh leagues, it was on a non-contract basis - this may explain why she wasn't initially announced at the time. Club announced today that she's left the club, as her deal ended. Either she wasn't offered a new deal, or chose not to sign & is going elsewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 I actually bumped into Sophie Whitehouse after the England v Spain game at Brighton. Had a chat & said that her new signing would be announced soon. A day later, and she's announced as joining Lewes, which is only a few miles away from Brighton... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 Been announced by the club today that the first Ashton Gate game of the season will be against newly-promoted Southampton, on Sunday September 25th. This is during an international break in the men's game 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted July 22, 2022 Author Share Posted July 22, 2022 On 19/07/2022 at 13:40, shahanshahan said: Anita Asante announced as joining the coaching staff! Recently retired from playing; but also does media work - and is currently doing as such with BBC for the Euros... https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/asante-becomes-city-coach/ And appears on Question of Sport on BBC1 tonight at 8.00. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted July 22, 2022 Author Share Posted July 22, 2022 1 hour ago, Leveller said: And appears on Question of Sport on BBC1 tonight at 8.00. But at the same time she’s on the BBC2 panel now for the Sweden v Belgium game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erithacus Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 At that rate she might be coach, striker, midfield and physio too. One wage bill but half a dozen posts filled. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 At least the RHPC pitch seems to have had some redecorating ahead of the new season... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 When I was up there for the double header I commented that I was surprise they didn’t have advertisement hoardings around the pitch, not just for revenue but to stop the ball going through the white fence. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Some announcements then... Vicky Bruce joins having previously played in Germany, Sweden & Denmark, and is American. Elysia Boddy joins having previously played for Leicester City & has played for England at youth level Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Emma Sanders from BBC Sport called it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Seems like we are gearing up for a promotion push, good luck ladies. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 City's first pre-season result made public, by the club they beat! 1-0 win over Leicester yesterday thanks to a Ffion Morgan goal. https://www.lcfc.com/news/2700389/city-tackle-bristol-city-women-at-belvoir-drive All of their pre-season games have been behind closed doors, which seems to be a common occurrence in the game. At least the game against Reading next Sunday will be in front of fans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 Nice GIF! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZumerZetSmithy Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 After listen to comments from Alex Scott and Ian Wright. Should the Bristol woman play at Ashton Gate and she if the attendance increases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 I don't think there will ever be a better time to try and generate interest after the fantastic tournament England have just had.It would certainly be an opportunity missed not to give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 50 minutes ago, Slacker said: I don't think there will ever be a better time to try and generate interest after the fantastic tournament England have just had.It would certainly be an opportunity missed not to give it a try. Yes, now is the time. Between City and Bears there’s only 4 games on in September so would probably be a good month in that respect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 13 hours ago, ZumerZetSmithy said: After listen to comments from Alex Scott and Ian Wright. Should the Bristol woman play at Ashton Gate and she if the attendance increases. Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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