eardun Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Great defending 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Opening stages of the second half reminds me of the first half hour or so yesterday we are working hard and throwing bodies on the line but being dominated and outplayed, let’s hope the outcome is the same as yesterday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattWSM Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Bristol are doing well according to sky panel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Superb crowd confirmed as 12,008 and it’s on Sky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 O'Leary out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Clark needs to do better there, flapped at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Arsenal 2-1 up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Own goal and our keeper had it covered if she’d left it, shame after great defending. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 1 minute ago, Lanterne Rouge said: Clark needs to do better there, flapped at it. Maybe, but it did deflect off our defender. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 4 minutes ago, Jerseybean said: Superb crowd confirmed as 12,008 and it’s on Sky! Superb! That was a normal men’s attendance at the Gate when I started going. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redtucks Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 3 minutes ago, Jerseybean said: Superb crowd confirmed as 12,008 and it’s on Sky! More than they get at Horfield! 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Just now, Sleepy1968 said: Maybe, but it did deflect off our defender. True but she still should have pushed it over the bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bemmyredjeff Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 (edited) 5 minutes ago, ralphindevon said: Own goal and our keeper had it covered if she’d left it, shame after great defending. And how do you expect to tell the defender to get out the way in a split second. Laughable comments. Edited October 22, 2023 by bemmyredjeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Just now, Lanterne Rouge said: True but she still should have pushed it over the bar. I was a bit more upset at the first goal. I'm just hoping we can relieve the pressure a bit and get an attack or two going. But the longer it goes, the less hope I have. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 2 minutes ago, bemmyredjeff said: Keeper unlucky with the slight deflection and how do you And how do you expect to tell the defender to get out the way in a split second. Laughable comments. I didn’t say she could or it would be easy, just she didnt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Redtucks said: More than they get at Horfield! I think any time the Gas they mention their crowd the response should be 12,008. We'll gloss over the number of Arsenal fans there. Edited October 22, 2023 by Sleepy1968 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 7 minutes ago, One Team said: Superb! That was a normal men’s attendance at the Gate when I started going. Yep. Pre rebuild that was around the average. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bemmyredjeff Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 (edited) 4 minutes ago, ralphindevon said: I didn’t say she could or it would be easy, just she didnt. I know you did'nt, i was just adding to your comment. It was said by the co-commentator, sorry should have made that clearer. I Edited October 22, 2023 by bemmyredjeff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Who is banging that drum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 1 minute ago, Lew-T said: Who is banging that drum? Not me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 13 minutes ago, Northern Red said: Yep. Pre rebuild that was around the average. Or about 3x one game at the bottom of the 4th division. Those were the days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 12 minutes ago, Lew-T said: Who is banging that drum? With it being the ladies game, have to assume She Bangs The Drum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 30 minutes ago, Lanterne Rouge said: True but she still should have pushed it over the bar. While I always feel sympathy for women keepers, it is the one real weak spot in the teams, probably until you get to top level. It's always been the same even though it's much better now it still seems to be the weak spot. I think she could have done better with both goals , specially the first. That said she did well in the melee when she blocked a shot. TBF they kept the score closer than I expected. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Great defending there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Welsh commentator so bias to Arsenal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 1 minute ago, 1960maaan said: While I always feel sympathy for women keepers, it is the one real weak spot in the teams, probably until you get to top level. It's always been the same even though it's much better now it still seems to be the weak spot. I think she could have done better with both goals , specially the first. That said she did well in the melee when she blocked a shot. TBF they kept the score closer than I expected. They can definitely take some encouragement from this, defended superbly throughout as demonstrated by Napier just then. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 That’s a decent result 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 1 minute ago, 1960maaan said: While I always feel sympathy for women keepers, it is the one real weak spot in the teams, probably until you get to top level. It's always been the same even though it's much better now it still seems to be the weak spot. I think she could have done better with both goals , specially the first. That said she did well in the melee when she blocked a shot. TBF they kept the score closer than I expected. I often wonder if it’s fair they have to play in the same size goals as the men? Your average male keeper is bigger than your average female keeper and you do see quite a few long shots going in out of reach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 47 minutes ago, Jerseybean said: Opening stages of the second half reminds me of the first half hour or so yesterday we are working hard and throwing bodies on the line but being dominated and outplayed, let’s hope the outcome is the same as yesterday Well that was a really battling, hard working City performance, yesterday the corner count was them 15 us 2, today it was 16 to Arsenal 0 to us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 1 minute ago, Lanterne Rouge said: They can definitely take some encouragement from this, defended superbly throughout as demonstrated by Napier just then. You want to give them some points for effort there don't you. I don't know what LS can say except keeping going and you'll get a break. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 In general play City were totally outclassed by Arsenal but the team spirit was immense in their defensive effort. They hold shape well but they are too passive in their shape. They need to address this as too many secondary balls are picked up by the opposition leading to incessant pressure and consequentially many conceded corners and goals. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Brave effort but you would have thought that was a cup game not two teams in the same league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Just now, ralphindevon said: I often wonder if it’s fair they have to play in the same size goals as the men? Your average male keeper is bigger than your average female keeper and you do see quite a few long shots going in out of reach. I was only thinking that earlier and there was a conversation about smaller balls at one stage. Thing is, then it would really be a different game. Mary Earps is 5'8" , about the same size as Les Green (Derby) , one for the kids there. As the League builds and improves over time, I do think it will change a little. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 4 minutes ago, Super said: Brave effort but you would have thought that was a cup game not two teams in the same league. 1 shot v 25. 20% possession at home. Could barely string three passes together. Brave but humiliating. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 13 minutes ago, Numero Uno said: 1 shot v 25. 20% possession at home. Could barely string three passes together. Brave but humiliating. I imagine the same game for the men, should we ever etc etc , could have similar stats. As in the mens game, the top sides are streets ahead of the rest and City are below that next level. It would be a massive achievement just to stay up. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 15 minutes ago, Numero Uno said: 1 shot v 25. 20% possession at home. Could barely string three passes together. Brave but humiliating. I don't think it was humiliating at all. We lost by one goal, it wasn't so long ago that they spanked us 11-1 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 When I see our women pitted against the likes of Russo, Meads and Miedema then I think they did well. Like in the mens teams I should imagine that players like the above and those in the other elite teams get paid considerably more than our young footballers. You could see that Arsenal were a class or more above our level but hopefully it will be a learning experience. Take note that this could be what the mens team experience if they ever get promoted. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Just now, 1960maaan said: I imagine the same game for the men, should we ever etc etc , could have similar stats. As in the mens game, the top sides are streets ahead of the rest and City are below that next level. It would be a massive achievement just to stay up. Were those the stats when the men played a Man City side with KDB, Foden, Gundogan etc. last season? Not knocking players doing their best by the way…… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 2 minutes ago, cidercity1987 said: I don't think it was humiliating at all. We lost by one goal, it wasn't so long ago that they spanked us 11-1 Arsenal women? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 2 minutes ago, cidercity1987 said: I don't think it was humiliating at all. We lost by one goal, it wasn't so long ago that they spanked us 11-1 It was totally one sided to a ridiculous level. The players worked ******* hard, I’ll give them that, but the gulf in class is a chasm. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 1 minute ago, Numero Uno said: Were those the stats when the men played a Man City side with KDB, Foden, Gundogan etc. last season? Not knocking players doing their best by the way…… In the one off Cup game ? No. But I have seen similar stats in our Championship games not a million miles from today. The nearest comparison is Sheff U, they were better than us by some way last year and look lost this. 4 minutes ago, Numero Uno said: It was totally one sided to a ridiculous level. The same as some promoted sides in the mens game. 5 minutes ago, Numero Uno said: I’ll give them that, but the gulf in class is a chasm. It is, I agree. All they can do, is try and compete, continue to build and hope to get closer in the future. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Swan and Cemetery Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 8 minutes ago, Numero Uno said: Were those the stats when the men played a Man City side with KDB, Foden, Gundogan etc. last season? Not knocking players doing their best by the way…… The stat that matters most was worse wasn’t it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 2 hours ago, Taunton_BCFC said: Literally what’s the point haha the gap between top sides and rest is ridiculous Why laugh ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 17 minutes ago, Midred said: When I see our women pitted against the likes of Russo, Meads and Miedema then I think they did well. Like in the mens teams I should imagine that players like the above and those in the other elite teams get paid considerably more than our young footballers. You could see that Arsenal were a class or more above our level but hopefully it will be a learning experience. Take note that this could be what the mens team experience if they ever get promoted. We'd be a Luton or a Derby when they got the lowest points total in the top tier. Absolutely no doubt about that. The Womens team did well to hold Arsenal to 1-2 and some small minded people can only see the stats. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Oil Services Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 36 minutes ago, Midred said: When I see our women pitted against the likes of Russo, Meads and Miedema then I think they did well. Like in the mens teams I should imagine that players like the above and those in the other elite teams get paid considerably more than our young footballers. You could see that Arsenal were a class or more above our level but hopefully it will be a learning experience. Take note that this could be what the mens team experience if they ever get promoted. I have just noted that, thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erithacus Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Not what many were expecting at the Gate tonight! Firstly, some 12,000 fans (with a large proportion Gooners or Lioness fans) at the ground will have brought a smile to the club, no doubt. Good to have them but I wonder how many will be there for the next games. Also good to see flagmeister Shahan on duty. Of course, the bottom line is: we lost. We are at the bottom of the table without a point to our name and this is not entirely unexpected. Early days, yes, but we may be looking at the possibility of not getting a point until mid season if we don't pick things up. Starting with a 5-4-1 out formation we set our stall out clearly to not give Arsenal an easy night. That also meant we would not be giving their keeper much to do. So it played out in the first half where we hardly had the ball for long and found it difficult to find a team-mate up field when we did. Too many times we simply whacked it long just to clear it, without having any real plan to retain the ball. That made it attack-v-defence for long periods. That said, we certainly didn't lie down and get rolled over (not like the first half of the Man City game); our defenders were up for the challenge and gave those international opponents a game they didn't want. Full marks for effort and desire. Rachel Furness was the leader in the middle of the park (our our half, moreover) and put in a really solid performance, giving the Arsenal midfield plenty to think about. Her closing down, defensive efforts and drive were outstanding, but began to fade a bit in the second half - understandably so. Her goal was beautifully taken and showed we weren't cannon fodder. The back line of three centre halves all got stuck in and defended bravely at times. Although unable to break upfield much at all, Ella Powell was determined and didn't give up much space. Ffi Morgan tried to open the flanks when the chance came but was up against some well-drilled defenders. Nominally the third choice keeper, Liv Clarke had a game to be proud of. Her handling and command of the box were up there with the injured Fran Bentley, making some vital stops and blocks. She didn't really have much chance with the two goals. So to sum up, another defeat but not without much credit. I suspect Lauren Smith will have been quietly delighted with the girls' efforts and application. There were many more positives than negatives. It was not in doubt that our first season back at the top table would be difficult and would test the resolve, but the time taken for the new players and systems to bed in is showing signs of working now. Hopefully there will be more to cheer in the next game at West Ham. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamdon Mart Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 8 hours ago, Erithacus said: Not what many were expecting at the Gate tonight! Firstly, some 12,000 fans (with a large proportion Gooners or Lioness fans) at the ground will have brought a smile to the club, no doubt. Good to have them but I wonder how many will be there for the next games. Also good to see flagmeister Shahan on duty. Of course, the bottom line is: we lost. We are at the bottom of the table without a point to our name and this is not entirely unexpected. Early days, yes, but we may be looking at the possibility of not getting a point until mid season if we don't pick things up. Starting with a 5-4-1 out formation we set our stall out clearly to not give Arsenal an easy night. That also meant we would not be giving their keeper much to do. So it played out in the first half where we hardly had the ball for long and found it difficult to find a team-mate up field when we did. Too many times we simply whacked it long just to clear it, without having any real plan to retain the ball. That made it attack-v-defence for long periods. That said, we certainly didn't lie down and get rolled over (not like the first half of the Man City game); our defenders were up for the challenge and gave those international opponents a game they didn't want. Full marks for effort and desire. Rachel Furness was the leader in the middle of the park (our our half, moreover) and put in a really solid performance, giving the Arsenal midfield plenty to think about. Her closing down, defensive efforts and drive were outstanding, but began to fade a bit in the second half - understandably so. Her goal was beautifully taken and showed we weren't cannon fodder. The back line of three centre halves all got stuck in and defended bravely at times. Although unable to break upfield much at all, Ella Powell was determined and didn't give up much space. Ffi Morgan tried to open the flanks when the chance came but was up against some well-drilled defenders. Nominally the third choice keeper, Liv Clarke had a game to be proud of. Her handling and command of the box were up there with the injured Fran Bentley, making some vital stops and blocks. She didn't really have much chance with the two goals. So to sum up, another defeat but not without much credit. I suspect Lauren Smith will have been quietly delighted with the girls' efforts and application. There were many more positives than negatives. It was not in doubt that our first season back at the top table would be difficult and would test the resolve, but the time taken for the new players and systems to bed in is showing signs of working now. Hopefully there will be more to cheer in the next game at West Ham. Agree with pretty much of all this, E. Rachel Furniss was outstanding for me and showed a bit of class in among the hubbub of midfield. She was an astute signing by Lauren having played at the highest level and hopefully she will influence others around her to lift their game too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Oil Services Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 It's only two games in but we are 4th - fourth - in the attendance table, above the following : Manchester United Manchester City Tottenham Aston Villa Everton and Leicester, Brighton, West Ham. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted October 23, 2023 Admin Share Posted October 23, 2023 14 hours ago, W-S-M Seagull said: What is the deal with all those drummers? Really annoying. Been part of the BCWFC support for years It did seem overly repetitive last night but at least they are giving it a go to get the crowd making a noise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 4 hours ago, Hamdon Mart said: Agree with pretty much of all this, E. Rachel Furniss was outstanding for me and showed a bit of class in among the hubbub of midfield. She was an astute signing by Lauren having played at the highest level and hopefully she will influence others around her to lift their game too. Think she was the game-changer last season when she signed. Would’ve liked to see her and Amy Palmer last season. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 1 hour ago, Davefevs said: Think she was the game-changer last season when she signed. Would’ve liked to see her and Amy Palmer last season. Yes Palmer is a big loss, as she was very good at shielding the defence and has not been adequately replaced ... Napier, Jones & Rodgers are all attack minded. We needed a Palmer type to sit and cover and link defence to mf. None of those 3 do that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin101 Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 4 hours ago, Bristol Oil Services said: It's only two games in but we are 4th - fourth - in the attendance table, above the following : Manchester United Manchester City Tottenham Aston Villa Everton and Leicester, Brighton, West Ham. This is a great effort and just goes to show why the club should be investing in the playing side! We could be the fourth biggest club in the land 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 On 22/10/2023 at 18:59, Northern Red said: Dunno who this co-commentator is on Sky but she's miserable. On 22/10/2023 at 19:02, Lanterne Rouge said: Sounds like Michelle Owen to me. She`s City so understandably a bit downbeat. 1-1, good team goal. On 22/10/2023 at 19:11, B1ackbird said: God almighty this experts a belter isn't she.. For a start she insists it's Bristol The goal was all Arsenal's fault, no credit at all to City. On 22/10/2023 at 20:41, Shockwave said: Welsh commentator so bias to Arsenal I caught up on the Sky stream recently, and the co-commentator was recently retired Natasha Harding, who played for Bristol Academy (as it was at the time) between 2012 & 2014. And it's because of the previous team name why some people in the women's game still refer to City as just "Bristol". I noticed Stephen Warnock did a similar thing, and I'd have expected better of him having known of the different Bristol teams. Unless he deliberately called City "Bristol" when doing punditry in the men's game... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 On 22/10/2023 at 19:30, W-S-M Seagull said: What is the deal with all those drummers? Really annoying. On 22/10/2023 at 20:15, Lew-T said: Who is banging that drum? As the Dolman stand was open for this fixture, the same drummers that were part of the pre-match entertainment in the concourse were then put there during the game Kinda gave some competition to the drummer I know who sits near me. Hopefully it helped with overall atmosphere... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 On 21/10/2023 at 14:15, shahanshahan said: No update from our club yet, but Man United have confirmed that Jess Simpson's injury is indeed an ACL one, effectively ruling her out for the season & ending her loan spell Social media post from yesterday confirming that surgery went well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 https://linktr.ee/inside_redwhite Featured on yet another Arsenal fan podcast (this one focuses more on the matchday experience). Skip to 13:51 on the latest episode if you want to hear my interview, which lasts for about 10 mins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 (edited) WEST HAM AWAY DAY SUNDAY 5TH NOVEMBER Sharing an idea first raised by D-M Withers (who isn't on OTIB) - looking for fans to book GroupSave travel if travelling on the same train. Leave Temple Meads 11.06 Arrive Paddington 12.44 Travel to Whitechapel on Elizabeth Line. Then Travel to Dagenham East on District Line KO 3pm. Leave Paddington 19.00 Arrive Temple Meads 20.32 Should cost about £51 per person There is no away coach travel for this fixture, as the football club haven't organised this. We are awaiting to see if the club will request an allocation for match tickets... Interested? Leave a comment below & I'll forward onto D-M Edited October 25, 2023 by shahanshahan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 On 24/10/2023 at 12:55, shahanshahan said: I caught up on the Sky stream recently, and the co-commentator was recently retired Natasha Harding, who played for Bristol Academy (as it was at the time) between 2012 & 2014. And it's because of the previous team name why some people in the women's game still refer to City as just "Bristol". I noticed Stephen Warnock did a similar thing, and I'd have expected better of him having known of the different Bristol teams. Unless he deliberately called City "Bristol" when doing punditry in the men's game... I did my level 1 coaching badge with Natasha Harding. Quite a ferocious character. She actually scored the winner away to Barcelona then got the penalty at home when we knocked them out. Good player but bit of a gobshite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted October 26, 2023 Admin Share Posted October 26, 2023 I've not seen this video from the Arsenal game anywhere else, this is great to see https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGJKBJJ7n/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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shahanshahan Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 8 hours ago, phantom said: I've not seen this video from the Arsenal game anywhere else, this is great to see https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGJKBJJ7n/ For those that are unsure of the link, it's young mascots before the game asking Katie McCabe if Beth Mead could come back out so they can meet her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 Season ticket holders should be emailed on how to claim their free ticket. The game is taking place at the Robins High Performance Centre on Wednesday 13th December https://www.bcfc.co.uk/city-women-news/reading-continental-cup-tickets-details/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted October 27, 2023 Admin Share Posted October 27, 2023 Obviously this is related to the Lionesses, but can see this becoming a bigger issue with some of the opposition on the horizon. England goalkeeper Mary Earps says it has become "really difficult" to keep fans happy after she received criticism for not signing an autograph. The Lionesses often stay behind after matches to interact with supporters, but they are not able to meet everyone. Earps said a parent's claim she snubbed their child after Manchester United's win at Everton on Sunday was "hurtful". "We love [meeting fans] but it's becoming really difficult to maintain," Earps said. "The accessibility that people get to us as players is something that I think is a hot topic of discussion. It's something that we as players are experiencing in a very different way with the profile of the game changing. "At times it's becoming really difficult to keep everybody happy and to interact with as many people as possible. "We're obviously so grateful that thousands and thousands of people want to meet us and come and talk to us, but the reality of it is, if that's the expectation, we're always going to fall short. "I think the emphasis on it needs to switch now. We love that we can be so connected, but equally we are subject to a lot of comments and unnecessary [criticism]. At times it's just an addition to the game that we don't need." England defender Esme Morgan said players should not be "made to feel bad" for being unable to meet every request from fans. European champions England, who finished as runners-up at the World Cup earlier this year, have enjoyed huge success under manager Sarina Wiegman. This has led to more demands on the players from supporters keen to meet their idols. After last month's win over Scotland in Sunderland, it was reported some fans chanted for the England players to "get off the bus" and meet them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 Hopefully they'll be back for the game against West Ham next Sunday 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 1 hour ago, phantom said: Obviously this is related to the Lionesses, but can see this becoming a bigger issue with some of the opposition on the horizon. Being at the Arsenal game, I have to give credit to the steward near my seat in the Lansdown Stand telling fans who were approaching pitchside towards full time to go back. Thought there was going to be an issue with those types of fans standing in the stairs, potentially blocking the view of supporters watching the game. My personal opinion is that I go to football for the football, not a meet & greet. If the latter happens in a spur-of-the-moment chance (like when I saw some Arsenal players incognito at a Spurs game), then great. But I don't go looking out for it. As the game gets bigger, more fans will try to meet players for some reason. Man City have recently launched "Autograph Alley" where a select few home fans are invited in advance to meet a select few players after a game, and also advised their players not to go pitchside after games 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erithacus Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 Regarding the above posts, it's been a long-standing part of the emerging women's game - namely the players stay around after the end of the match to connect with the fans. It was, and in many places remains, a key characteristic that made the distinction from the men's. Only a few years ago we would be delighted to have a four-figure attendance at any level. Now, with even the likes of little old Bristol City bringing in 12,000, there is clearly going to be an over-demand. Sadly a 'victim of its own success', perhaps inevitably. A case of the women's game following the same path as the men's. History repeating? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Glad I was able to find out this info for Sunday... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Press conference was today (nothing from the club themselves). Interesting details from other outlets.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 No City games selected for December so all home & games will KO as per their already scheduled times, and be broadcast on FA Player anyway... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 The club have finally released a Lauren Smith press conference this season! https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/smiths-west-ham-press-conference/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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