old_eastender Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 2-2! Great shot from Jones brings us level very much against the run of play. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 3 Admin Share Posted February 3 I was just thinking how poor we'd got and then boom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erithacus Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 A few changes to the line-up today and it looks like they are up for it. Girls are showing some character and resolve, which will set the tone for the rest of the season. COYR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 5 minutes ago, Eco said: Carrie Jones what a strike 2-2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 (edited) Hopefully a big boost to their confidence, grabbing a 2-2 draw. Villa will wonder how they have not won the game, being so dominant for most of the 2nd half. Having Aspin back in the defence 2nd half made a big positive difference for us. Recent signing Evans gave us nothing, just like last week. Harrison who came on for her continues to struggle, twice caught in possession nearly leading to Villa goals. Edited February 3 by old_eastender 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 Somehow got a draw out of that! This team are really fighting for everything, got to admire their spirit. If only we had someone like Jordan Nobbs in midfield we'd save an awful lot of energy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 Great result ladies Now sort out the home form Alas I don't think there are many easier teams to come at home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlands Robin Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 Really enjoyed the game. Hopefully the ladies can take some confidence from this point. It was great to see the effort to come back twice from going behind. I think we showed Villa a little too much respect with the really poor first 15 from us not helping with that. Villa didn't cope well when we ran at them but we didn't get the quality of ball forward often enough to cause them real trouble. The best aspect of our play was causing Villa to lose the ball in midfield where we pressed them well at times. We picked up a number of loose balls and mixed it up well. The "Rachel Daly's in a strop" chant got a laugh even from the Villa fans. A final minute of putting ourselves under needless pressure in our own box led to a heart in mouth moment and I'll have to watch the game back tonight on TV but it did look like the ball struck one of our players on the arm / hand. The Ref seemed to be a homer with a couple of decisions going against us or missed for us. Overall though, it was a good point. Only time will tell if that's something we can build back on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 26 minutes ago, Midlands Robin said: The "Rachel Daly's in a strop" chant got a laugh even from the Villa fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 Great photo captured by Girls on the Ball today, capturing the celebrating City fans (and a few quiet Villa fans) https://twitter.com/GirlsontheBall/status/1753789543449329858 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 West Ham 2-1 Arsenal That’s probably the women relegated already. It would take something special for them to survive 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 4 Admin Share Posted February 4 Just now, RedLionLad said: West Ham 2-1 Arsenal That’s probably the women relegated already. It would take something special for them to survive Sadly seems to be that way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RedLionLad Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 (edited) 5 minutes ago, phantom said: Sadly seems to be that way Even if West Ham, Brighton and Everton lose all of their remaining games, City women would need to get 2 wins from somewhere. Without knowing their remaining fixtures I can’t see that happening Edited February 4 by RedLionLad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cidre Monita Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 6 minutes ago, RedLionLad said: Even if West Ham, Brighton and Everton lose all of their remaining games, City women would need to get 2 wins from somewhere. Without knowing their remaining fixtures I can’t see that happening Take a bow Steve Lansdown. Making Bristol proud…. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 (edited) 45 minutes ago, RedLionLad said: Without knowing their remaining fixtures I can’t see that happening Remaining fixtures: Leicester (A) (losing 2-0 to Man City at the moment) - Sunday 18th Feb Brighton (H) (currently managerless & 11th after losing 2-0 to Man Utd today) - Sunday 3rd March Man Utd (A) - Sunday 17th Mar Spurs (H) - Sunday 24th Mar Arsenal (A) - Sunday 31st Mar Liverpool (H) - Sat 20th Apr Man City (H) - Sun 28th Apr Chelsea (A) - Sun 5th May Everton (H) - Sat 18th May My best bet is that we'd have to points from the Leicester & Brighton games, at least Edited February 4 by shahanshahan 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 19 minutes ago, shahanshahan said: Remaining fixtures: Leicester (A) (losing 2-0 to Man City at the moment) - Sunday 18th Feb Brighton (H) (currently managerless & 11th after losing 2-0 to Man Utd today) (H) - Sunday 3rd March Man Utd (A) - Sunday 17th Mar Spurs (H) - Sunday 24th Mar Arsenal (A) - Sunday 31st Mar Liverpool (H) - Sat 20th Apr Man City (H) - Sun 28th Apr Chelsea (A) - Sun 5th May Everton (H) - Sat 18th May My best bet is that we'd have to points from the Leicester & Brighton games, at least Yep both those games plus nothing to fear from Everton & Liverpool based on the away games. Hopefully we can beat, or not lose, to Leicester & Brighton and hope it's not all over come the Everton match. Can you work out why our away results are so much better than home? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter1450 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 43 minutes ago, Cidre Monita said: Take a bow Steve Lansdown. Making Bristol proud…. Must be very disheartening to be involved in a team where you pretty much know you’re going to lose most fixtures because you can’t compete. Has anyone ever put it to the owner why he doesn’t seem bothered about having successful teams playing in the shiny infrastructure. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 32 minutes ago, Peter1450 said: Must be very disheartening to be involved in a team where you pretty much know you’re going to lose most fixtures because you can’t compete. Has anyone ever put it to the owner why he doesn’t seem bothered about having successful teams playing in the shiny infrastructure. It seems a strange way to operate. The women are pulling in some decent crowds which must generate some decent revenue, Relegation will massively impact that revenue 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 RIP 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 25 minutes ago, shahanshahan said: RIP Rest in Peace fellow Red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 How very sad. Hope I’m not being disrespectful, but I hope the person who passed away, got to see Carrie Jones’s goal. (Mods - delete if so) RIP fellow red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cidre Monita Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 3 hours ago, Peter1450 said: Must be very disheartening to be involved in a team where you pretty much know you’re going to lose most fixtures because you can’t compete. Has anyone ever put it to the owner why he doesn’t seem bothered about having successful teams playing in the shiny infrastructure. I think the ones that have received their P45s the next day. Remember it’s his clubs and his money! Don’t understand why anyone like him gets involved in sport if they don’t want the glory? SL could find enough cash down the side of his sofa to help keep the girls up. Truly baffling and very sad for all those involved with City ladies who thought the recent promotion was the start of bigger things. I can’t understand it with the high profile of women’s football now but then I can understand when I remember who’s running the show. It will be a happy day for me when the Lansdowns move on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 4 Admin Share Posted February 4 1 hour ago, Davefevs said: How very sad. Hope I’m not being disrespectful, but I hope the person who passed away, got to see Carrie Jones’s goal. (Mods - delete if so) RIP fellow red. They were taken ill after the game 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 I would like to see @Erithacus post soon, as they seem a keen fan and attend most of the games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 4 Admin Share Posted February 4 3 hours ago, Peter1450 said: Must be very disheartening to be involved in a team where you pretty much know you’re going to lose most fixtures because you can’t compete. Has anyone ever put it to the owner why he doesn’t seem bothered about having successful teams playing in the shiny infrastructure. Another thing we chased promotion for a couple of seasons, we were pushing Liverpool a couple of seasons ago before fading away badly towards the end of the season Last year, we pushed on through this period and gained a really hard fought promotion Look at how Liverpool built their side to what we've done, absolutely chalk and cheese Looking at the Championship we'll have to be on top of our game all season to even be challenging I have a horrible feeling this is going to put us back many years 2 hours ago, RedLionLad said: It seems a strange way to operate. The women are pulling in some decent crowds which must generate some decent revenue, Relegation will massively impact that revenue We've definitely ridden the crest of the Lionesses doing well and worked hard to get decent crowds in. In hindsight looking at our home record does the away side raise their game more playing in a large stadium with decent crowds? The club will have to work really hard to get supporters to continue watching if they switch back to the HPC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 16 minutes ago, phantom said: Another thing we chased promotion for a couple of seasons, we were pushing Liverpool a couple of seasons ago before fading away badly towards the end of the season Last year, we pushed on through this period and gained a really hard fought promotion Look at how Liverpool built their side to what we've done, absolutely chalk and cheese Looking at the Championship we'll have to be on top of our game all season to even be challenging I have a horrible feeling this is going to put us back many years We've definitely ridden the crest of the Lionesses doing well and worked hard to get decent crowds in. In hindsight looking at our home record does the away side raise their game more playing in a large stadium with decent crowds? The club will have to work really hard to get supporters to continue watching if they switch back to the HPC Don't really think they have to raise their games much . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 48 minutes ago, phantom said: Another thing we chased promotion for a couple of seasons, we were pushing Liverpool a couple of seasons ago before fading away badly towards the end of the season Last year, we pushed on through this period and gained a really hard fought promotion Look at how Liverpool built their side to what we've done, absolutely chalk and cheese Looking at the Championship we'll have to be on top of our game all season to even be challenging I have a horrible feeling this is going to put us back many years We've definitely ridden the crest of the Lionesses doing well and worked hard to get decent crowds in. In hindsight looking at our home record does the away side raise their game more playing in a large stadium with decent crowds? The club will have to work really hard to get supporters to continue watching if they switch back to the HPC 31 minutes ago, slartibartfast said: Don't really think they have to raise their games much . Quite. I've only seen them on the faplayer this season, but yep, to me it just looks like we are a poor side + maybe added pressure at home not helping. Perhaps @shahanshahan wants to comment, having probably seen most/all of the games this season . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erithacus Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 (edited) Sadly, cidercity1987, I was not at that game so don't have a view. I was at a Western League match and was involved in a rally that evening too so could not go. What I will say is that West Ham's shock win is really making things more difficult for us now, naturally; the draw at Villa now has less aura. I can only hope the girls will pick up and find points like the Hammers and that the clutch of teams now on even terms above us will have one that crumbles as the season draws on. I feel the side is beginning to benefit from returning injuries and that there is potential for better results. Mathematically there are plenty of opportunities, but the winnable games are in short supply. It will be a real test. Also sad to hear about the fan collapsing at Villa. Puts a different perspective on things. Edited February 4 by Erithacus typo 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 Interesting article to come out today in the Mirror. Includes quotes from club chairman Gavin Marshall & operations manager Emma Jolliffe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 4 hours ago, shahanshahan said: Interesting article to come out today in the Mirror. Includes quotes from club chairman Gavin Marshall & operations manager Emma Jolliffe Mentions they're not breaking even, I wonder what the losses are? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 49 minutes ago, Eco said: Mentions they're not breaking even, I wonder what the losses are? 22-23 season - £637k loss 21-22 season - £505k loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 5 Admin Share Posted February 5 11 minutes ago, Davefevs said: 22-23 season - £637k loss 21-22 season - £505k loss and we know ultimately which budget this is coming out of 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 39 minutes ago, phantom said: and we know ultimately which budget this is coming out of Thankfully it is exempt from FFP losses. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 Some photos I took from Saturday. Didn't get round to posting them when I got back home after the game, and didn't feel right to post on Sunday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 2 hours ago, shahanshahan said: Some photos I took from Saturday. Didn't get round to posting them when I got back home after the game, and didn't feel right to post on Sunday. I like the one about half way down where I think Connolly & Daly had a slight disagreement, Daly had a go at one of our other players later if I recall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlands Robin Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 2 hours ago, Eco said: I like the one about half way down where I think Connolly & Daly had a slight disagreement, Daly had a go at one of our other players later if I recall. She didn't like to mix it up. Came across as a bit of a moaner hence the "Rachel Daly's in a strop" chant which raised a laugh even from the home support. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 6 Admin Share Posted February 6 14 hours ago, Eco said: I like the one about half way down where I think Connolly & Daly had a slight disagreement, Daly had a go at one of our other players later if I recall. That was Napier, clearly had her rattled 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 Saw this yesterday. Shae Yanez made Ian Wright's WSL Team of the Week for ITV Football. ITV don't even show WSL but I haven't seen any City players feature in his best XI, so that's cool... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Sinclair Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 On 05/02/2024 at 23:59, Midlands Robin said: She didn't like to mix it up. Came across as a bit of a moaner hence the "Rachel Daly's in a strop" chant which raised a laugh even from the home support. Daly banned retrospectively for three matches for 'violent conduct' in the match 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelton’s Love Gravy Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 28 minutes ago, Ronnie Sinclair said: Daly banned retrospectively for three matches for 'violent conduct' in the match Good. I also think an enforced spanking might be in order. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 (edited) 44 minutes ago, Ronnie Sinclair said: Daly banned retrospectively for three matches for 'violent conduct' in the match Here's the video of the incident, elbowing Megan Connolly in apparent view of the ref... Edited February 7 by shahanshahan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 The ref was very quick to give Villa FKs and reluctant to give us them. Quite how the ref could not have seen Daly downing Connolly I do not know. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlands Robin Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 6 hours ago, shahanshahan said: Here's the video of the incident, elbowing Megan Connolly in apparent view of the ref... We did say on the day that the Ref was a homer. She may as well have been wearing a Villa shirt at times. Thankfully it's been dealt with now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 On 07/02/2024 at 19:42, Midlands Robin said: We did say on the day that the Ref was a homer Not gonna lie, I was thinking of The Simpsons. Until I realised you were referring to being in favour of the home team... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 Video from Copa 90 featuring Rachel Furness, Satara Murray & Abi Harrison all playing EA Sports FC (FIFA) 24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 1 hour ago, shahanshahan said: Video from Copa 90 featuring Rachel Furness, Satara Murray & Abi Harrison all playing EA Sports FC (FIFA) 24 I'd rather Rachel was on the pitch. Any idea how much longer she'll be out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 On 09/02/2024 at 13:04, Eco said: I'd rather Rachel was on the pitch. Any idea how much longer she'll be out? Not that I'm aware of. Hopefully there'll be an update in the press conference ahead of the Leicester City game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 Match tickets for both of these games go on sale from Tuesday 2pm. What the tweet preview doesn't mention (but the website articles do) is that the corresponding coaches have a 24 hour priority window for ST holders to book their seats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 12 Admin Share Posted February 12 What is her injury? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 1 hour ago, phantom said: What is her injury? I believe it was a hamstring at first, but surely she would have been back by now. Maybe there has been a development or setback which the public are not aware of... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 All this talk of Furney, and Northern Ireland manager Tanya Oxtoby (former City manager, of course) has revealed that she'll link up with the U19s coaching staff during the international break... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 Jamie-Lee Napier, Amy Rodgers & Lisa Evans called up for the latest Scotland squad. Abi Harrison misses out again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 3 hours ago, shahanshahan said: Jamie-Lee Napier, Amy Rodgers & Lisa Evans called up for the latest Scotland squad. Abi Harrison misses out again Abi played against England, thought she did OK when she was on the pitch. Good to see three City players though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 City Women Fans Forum finally announced. Lauren Smith & Gavin Marshall will be taking questions from supporters. Monday 4th March, 6:30pm, in the Supporters Club & Trust Bar. Free tickets available to book https://www.bcfc.co.uk/city-women-news/book-your-seat-at-our-womens-fans-forum/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 (edited) On 13/02/2024 at 16:53, Eco said: Abi played against England, thought she did OK when she was on the pitch. Good to see three City players though. https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/smiths-leicester-city-press-conference/ Lauren Smith's press conference has just come out, which mentions that Abi didn't get a call-up due to picking up an ankle injury last week (therefore won't be available this weekend). She also confirmed that there was an in-house game played last week, which included some academy players. Also, Sarah Stratigakis is out for this week due to illness, and everyone else still injured (Fran Bentley, Satara Murray, Rachel Furness etc) are still injured Edited February 15 by shahanshahan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 4 minutes ago, shahanshahan said: https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/smiths-leicester-city-press-conference/ Lauren Smith's press conference has just come out, which mentions that Abi didn't get a call-up due to picking up an ankle injury last week. She also confirmed that there was an in-house game played last week, which included some academy players. Also, Sarah Stratigakis is out for this week due to illness, and everyone else still injured (Fran Bentley, Satara Murray, Rachel Furness etc) are still injured Abi out until after the break. Lauren talked about changing the shape of the side over the season using as an example Megan Connolly moving into midfield. Not sure about that, based on what I saw in the Villa game, think she's a better defender. Embarrassment of riches at centre half with Connolly, Aspin & Layzell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarumred Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 35 minutes ago, shahanshahan said: City Women Fans Forum finally announced. Lauren Smith & Gavin Marshall will be taking questions from supporters. Monday 4th March, 6:30pm, in the Supporters Club & Trust Bar. Free tickets available to book https://www.bcfc.co.uk/city-women-news/book-your-seat-at-our-womens-fans-forum/ Hope someone asks about the lack of investment to improve the squad to give us a better chance of staying in the WSL. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Not sure why we're gonna be in the third kit when it was fine for the men's team to wear the red kit at the King Power earlier this season. However, the women's team have got most of their points wearing the third kit. So maybe it's lucky... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erithacus Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Football returns! Time to get moving and get some points today. Really is becoming a necessity that we end the defeats and avoid getting cut adrift now. COYR! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 The keeper will have to play another blinder again but we can definitely get something out of this match. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Aspin & Struck return to starting XI. Evans & Syme dropped to bench Bentley returns to matchday squad but only makes the bench. Harrison out with injury & Stratigakis out with illness KO 3pm, live on FA Player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 18 Admin Share Posted February 18 Awful first 20 minutes, can't keep hold of the ball or make any simple passes Fortunately Leicester are as deadly in front of goal as their mens team were yesterday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 18 Admin Share Posted February 18 Completely against the run of play Ffion capitalises on a shocking goalkeeper clearance Great goal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Just now, phantom said: Awful first 20 minutes, can't keep hold of the ball or make any simple passes Fortunately Leicester are as deadly in front of goal as their mens team were yesterday Yep. cool finish 1-0 up now. Need more of the ball to prevent defeat though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 8 minutes ago, phantom said: Awful first 20 minutes, can't keep hold of the ball or make any simple passes Has Manning taken over the ladies team? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 The Leicester goalkeeper may have helped... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 18 Admin Share Posted February 18 Leicesters second goal just epitomises our first half display 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 1-2, terrible defending sadly. Get Connolly back in defence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Thestrup again! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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