Lanterne Rouge Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 8 hours ago, phantom said: Had the pleasure of working there two weeks ago, very nice town Were you sad to leave old Durham town? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolissred Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 What was the average attendance for the women’s last year ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erithacus Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 Good question. I have trawled through the available data and found the match report for the last (defeat) against Everton is yet to be filed on the club website, nor is the attendance given. Presumably no-one could be bothered after such a miserable season. But the SkySports site gives a figure, so I have crunched the numbers and City Women's average gate for WSL games last season was 6,974. There were two gates in five figures (Man Utd and Arsenal), two of about 9,000 for Chelsea and Man City, but most were of the order of about 4-5,000. How many will we get this season is the obvious next question. Would the club be likely to announce the number of season tickets sold? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted July 24 Admin Share Posted July 24 Any change our website team could update the site please? Fixtures - Bristol City FC (bcfc.co.uk) 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrondrew Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 On 22/07/2024 at 22:14, Lorenzos Only Goal said: we can't compete with Newcastle I think we can. I think it will be difficult but possible. Same with London City Lionesses. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 On 23/07/2024 at 09:12, RoystonFoote'snephew said: A long final away day but if you're thinking about going think also about the weekend. I don't know where exactly Durham ladies play but Durham is a beautiful small City with a stunning cathedral. https://durhamwfc.co.uk/maiden-castle/ They play in Durham. Was one of the away days I was really tempted to last time in the Championship, but it's so far away. Thankfully, it's on a bank holiday weekend so that could be convincing for those who want to make the effort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 The first home game of the season has been selected for live coverage on the new YouTube channel for the Championship. There's also a new channel for the WSL, and I assume games that used to be on the FA Player will be streamed there instead - as this will be the first season both leagues are run by the NewCo instead of the FA 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted July 25 Admin Share Posted July 25 On 24/07/2024 at 14:38, shahanshahan said: https://durhamwfc.co.uk/maiden-castle/ They play in Durham. Was one of the away days I was really tempted to last time in the Championship, but it's so far away. Thankfully, it's on a bank holiday weekend so that could be convincing for those who want to make the effort I'd recommend flying to Newcastle, getting the metro to Newcastle station, short train journey to Durham On another subject it was media day for the championship today, this is our new home kit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted July 26 Admin Share Posted July 26 Extended one year deal to cover the upcoming season - subject to work permit) 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted August 1 Share Posted August 1 No announcement from the club yet, but Shae Yanez has announced on her Instagram that she is leaving "Thank you Bristol City for the amazing opportunity to play for such an amazing club Throughout the highs and lows, this team stuck together and so did the fans. I can’t thank the fans enough for the unreal support throughout the season; your support is unmatched Grateful to my staff, teammates, and fans for helping me grow as both a person and a player. Lifelong memories and friends created ! For now, it is time for a new challenge" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted August 1 Share Posted August 1 On 19/07/2024 at 15:28, Full nelson said: Do you know what we get instead of the reading game seeing as we've paid our ST already. The pre-season friendly with Crystal Palace is now included in season tickets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted August 1 Share Posted August 1 Of the team's pre-season friendlies, the one away at Nottingham Forest is available for fans to attend... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted August 1 Share Posted August 1 10 hours ago, shahanshahan said: No announcement from the club yet, but Shae Yanez has announced on her Instagram that she is leaving "Thank you Bristol City for the amazing opportunity to play for such an amazing club Throughout the highs and lows, this team stuck together and so did the fans. I can’t thank the fans enough for the unreal support throughout the season; your support is unmatched Grateful to my staff, teammates, and fans for helping me grow as both a person and a player. Lifelong memories and friends created ! For now, it is time for a new challenge" The club have finally posted on their socials, with much less wording, and (at present) no web article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamdon Mart Posted August 1 Share Posted August 1 41 minutes ago, shahanshahan said: The club have finally posted on their socials, with much less wording, and (at present) no web article As I've just said on Twitter, it's not always the club that is slow on reporting these things. It may well have been that the club planned on releasing the news today, 1st August, but if Shae blurts it out on social media, not a lot can be done about it. On 23/07/2024 at 23:44, Erithacus said: Good question. I have trawled through the available data and found the match report for the last (defeat) against Everton is yet to be filed on the club website, nor is the attendance given. Presumably no-one could be bothered after such a miserable season. But the SkySports site gives a figure, so I have crunched the numbers and City Women's average gate for WSL games last season was 6,974. There were two gates in five figures (Man Utd and Arsenal), two of about 9,000 for Chelsea and Man City, but most were of the order of about 4-5,000. How many will we get this season is the obvious next question. Would the club be likely to announce the number of season tickets sold? Final home game of the season v Everton, attendance was 4,112. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted August 1 Share Posted August 1 Second new signing of the summer. Defender Harley Bennett joins from Watford, and was previously at London City Lionesses before then https://www.bcfc.co.uk/city-women-news/bennett-signs-for-city/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorenzos Only Goal Posted August 1 Share Posted August 1 On 03/07/2024 at 14:37, Davefevs said: Was annoyed she didn’t start any / many games last season. Big miss for us, Newcastle are going to be a force I think this season. Invested well, and picked up some decent players to add to an already good squad. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted August 1 Share Posted August 1 3 hours ago, shahanshahan said: The club have finally posted on their socials, with much less wording, and (at present) no web article Shame, thought she was a good keeper, amazing in game at Villa where we somehow got a draw. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted August 2 Share Posted August 2 2 hours ago, shahanshahan said: Second new signing of the summer. Defender Harley Bennett joins from Watford, and was previously at London City Lionesses before then https://www.bcfc.co.uk/city-women-news/bennett-signs-for-city/ Interesting signing, initial thoughts slightly underwhelmed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted August 2 Share Posted August 2 Shae Yanez confirmed as joining Crystal Palace. Also worth noting that all three players that joined in January have now left already https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/announcement/shae-yanez-joins-crystal-palace-women/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted August 2 Share Posted August 2 Last season's captain Megan Connolly has confirmed on her Instagram that she is also leaving "It has has been a pleasure to play for @bristolcitywomensfc this past year. It was always a dream of mine to captain a team in the WSL and I was privileged to carry that honour this past season. I can’t speak highly enough of the group of players I was able to step onto the pitch with week in week out. Thank you to Lauren and all the staff for all you have done for me this past year. Finally , thank you to all the fans for the continuous support and setting record attendances! All the best to staff and players for the upcoming coming season" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erithacus Posted August 2 Share Posted August 2 Perhaps inevitable after a dismal season ending at the bottom of the table but I am concerned about the level of players leaving now compared to those joining. Hopefully there will be better news before too soon. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkwaymom Posted August 2 Share Posted August 2 I think that a good turnover of players is needed given how that team got so used to just playing not to get thrashed last season. What is frustrating is how long it’s taking to assemble a new group that will need significant time together to gel that they won’t really get before the start of the season. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted August 2 Share Posted August 2 2 hours ago, shahanshahan said: Last season's captain Megan Connolly has confirmed on her Instagram that she is also leaving "It has has been a pleasure to play for @bristolcitywomensfc this past year. It was always a dream of mine to captain a team in the WSL and I was privileged to carry that honour this past season. I can’t speak highly enough of the group of players I was able to step onto the pitch with week in week out. Thank you to Lauren and all the staff for all you have done for me this past year. Finally , thank you to all the fans for the continuous support and setting record attendances! All the best to staff and players for the upcoming coming season" Feels slightly inevitable that our other decent players who should be playing in the WSL ie. Thestrup & Layzell, will be off. Hope I'm wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted August 3 Share Posted August 3 Club have finally announced themselves of Connolly's departure this morning. Also confirming that her contract had expired (as far as I recall, I don't think her contract length was announced when she signed last summer) https://www.bcfc.co.uk/city-women-news/connolly-departs-city/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted August 4 Share Posted August 4 The exodus continues which was inevitable as soon as an underfunded City side lost their WSL status. I fear it's going to be a, long hard struggle this season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted August 4 Share Posted August 4 4 hours ago, RoystonFoote'snephew said: The exodus continues which was inevitable as soon as an underfunded City side lost their WSL status. I fear it's going to be a, long hard struggle this season. Compared to the last relegation in 2021, there are still more players that have remained at the club (for the moment) - which I hope can be one positive. But the club need to get the right recruitment this summer as there's still more outgoings than incomings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted August 4 Share Posted August 4 https://www.bcfc.co.uk/city-women-news/report-bristol-city-5-0-gwalia-united/ First pre-season result, and it's a win against the Welsh side from the National League South. Goals from Ffion Morgan, Tianna Teisar, Mari Ward (2) & Jamie-Lee Napier. No details of the full squad revealed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkwaymom Posted August 4 Share Posted August 4 I think that Lauren was implying that we can expect to see more academy players in the first team at this level, so not necessarily the experienced signings from elsewhere we may have been hoping for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chessels Chick Posted August 4 Share Posted August 4 Mike Stowell's 16 year old daughter made her debut in goal today 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted August 4 Share Posted August 4 2 hours ago, shahanshahan said: https://www.bcfc.co.uk/city-women-news/report-bristol-city-5-0-gwalia-united/ First pre-season result, and it's a win against the Welsh side from the National League South. Goals from Ffion Morgan, Tianna Teisar, Mari Ward (2) & Jamie-Lee Napier. No details of the full squad revealed I think Mari Ward will have a big season, showed flashes of her ability last season. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted August 4 Admin Share Posted August 4 Only a 75 minute game, that's a new one for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted August 5 Share Posted August 5 (edited) 19 hours ago, Chessels Chick said: Mike Stowell's 16 year old daughter made her debut in goal today For City? If so, that's cool (also, how do you know that she played!?) P.S. I had to look up who he was, as he played for City long before I started becoming a fan. Apparently his wife is former footballer Rachel Stowell, having played for England & a previous incarnation of City Women Edited August 5 by shahanshahan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted August 5 Share Posted August 5 https://www.bcfc.co.uk/city-women-news/murray-leaves-city/ Satara Murray leaves by mutual consent. When she came back last summer I thought she'd have a similar season as she did in her first time at the club, but unfortunately form & injuries got in the way 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chessels Chick Posted August 5 Share Posted August 5 (edited) 1 hour ago, shahanshahan said: For City? If so, that's cool (also, how do you know that she played!?) P.S. I had to look up who he was, as he played for City long before I started becoming a fan. Apparently his wife is former footballer Rachel Stowell, having played for England & a previous incarnation of City Women Yes I meant to put who he was as was so long ago! He played for City and is now goalkeeping coach for Leicester (was there in Pearson days) Rach is friend of mine having played with her for City Women - she posted it on FB Edited August 5 by Chessels Chick 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted August 5 Share Posted August 5 2 hours ago, shahanshahan said: https://www.bcfc.co.uk/city-women-news/murray-leaves-city/ Satara Murray leaves by mutual consent. When she came back last summer I thought she'd have a similar season as she did in her first time at the club, but unfortunately form & injuries got in the way Murray looked shit. Any rumours about Threstrup? Hope she stays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted August 5 Admin Share Posted August 5 1 hour ago, cidercity1987 said: Murray looked shit. Any rumours about Threstrup? Hope she stays Agree, always looked slow and turned like an oil tanker Always looked to be carrying too much timber for a top level sportswoman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted August 5 Share Posted August 5 4 hours ago, Chessels Chick said: Yes I meant to put who he was as was so long ago! He played for City and is now goalkeeping coach for Leicester (was there in Pearson days) Rach is friend of mine having played with her for City Women - she posted it on FB Amazing! Thank you for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted August 5 Share Posted August 5 3 hours ago, cidercity1987 said: Any rumours about Threstrup? Hope she stays Not that I'm aware of. Thestrup played in the pre-season game on Sunday. Club released this photo on their social media. I believe she's still under contract for this season anyway 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted August 6 Share Posted August 6 Tom Garry of The Guardian has posted that Northern Ireland goalkeeper Jacqueline Burns is expected to join City. Was most recently at Reading 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted August 6 Share Posted August 6 Former City captain Aimee Palmer returns to the Championship by joining Southampton. As she scored for Leicester against City in the opening game of last season, I've seen jokes that she could repeat this for the Saints with City in their first game this season... https://www.southamptonfc.com/en/news/article/aimee-palmer-bolsters-womens-side-as-latest-arrival Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 On 06/08/2024 at 11:49, shahanshahan said: Tom Garry of The Guardian has posted that Northern Ireland goalkeeper Jacqueline Burns is expected to join City. Was most recently at Reading The club have confirmed this, with a rather nice Friday Night Dinner-relater announcement! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 Signings are like buses... City have announced Greta Humphries on a season-long loan from Chelsea. The 19 year old defender is a product of Chelsea's academy & signed her professional contract over the summer. https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/humphries-signs-for-the-robins/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 16 minutes ago, shahanshahan said: Signings are like buses... City have announced Greta Humphries on a season-long loan from Chelsea. The 19 year old defender is a product of Chelsea's academy & signed her professional contract over the summer. https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/humphries-signs-for-the-robins/ We've done OK with previous loans from Chelsea so this could be a diamond signing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 Liv Clark joins the Dutch Champions FC Twente, great move for her. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 6 hours ago, Coach said: Liv Clark joins the Dutch Champions FC Twente, great move for her. Definitely. Top flight football in Europe. She also used to be part of the team at Dean Gerken's coaching academy, so I doubt she'll continue to do that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 City lost 2-0 in this afternoon's pre-season game at Nottingham Forest. No full details of squads, but one of the goalscorers was former City player Melissa Johnson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 We've signed 19 yr old Chelsea defender Greta Humphries on loan for the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted August 12 Admin Share Posted August 12 10 hours ago, Eco said: We've signed 19 yr old Chelsea defender Greta Humphries on loan for the season. See posts from last Thursday On 08/08/2024 at 16:14, shahanshahan said: Signings are like buses... City have announced Greta Humphries on a season-long loan from Chelsea. The 19 year old defender is a product of Chelsea's academy & signed her professional contract over the summer. https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/humphries-signs-for-the-robins/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 44 minutes ago, phantom said: See posts from last Thursday Whoops haha 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 https://www.bcfc.co.uk/city-women-news/report-city-women-play-second-pre-season-friendly-at-forest/ More of a summary than a match report. No details on who started or whoever exactly played. Apparently 10 substitutions were made by City during the game. According to a friend of mine at the game, there were some trialists that played... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Homer Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 On 09/08/2024 at 16:10, shahanshahan said: Definitely. Top flight football in Europe. She also used to be part of the team at Dean Gerken's coaching academy, so I doubt she'll continue to do that That's correct, my daughter attends Dean's academy and is gutted that Liv has had to stop the coaching. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 Southampton have confirmed that their pre-season fixture with City at the RHPC is in fact today! KO 2pm, behind closed doors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted August 15 Admin Share Posted August 15 On 08/08/2024 at 16:14, shahanshahan said: https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/humphries-signs-for-the-robins/ Shame it wasn't Carla returning 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted August 15 Admin Share Posted August 15 Interesting comparison in costs... TAKEN FROM: https://www.joe.co.uk/sport/sir-jim-...million-453091 Sir Jim Ratcliffe says Man United men’s team ‘make £800m’ whilst women’s team ‘cost £10million’ Ratcliffe was previously criticised for moving the women’s team out of their training facility to accommodate more men. Sir Jim Ratcliffe has stated in a recent interview that the Man United men’s team ‘make £800m’ whilst the women’s team ‘cost £10million’. Speaking to The Times, Ratcliffe spoke on his initial lifelong ambition to take part-ownership of the club and the Glazers: “At the end of the day, in my view, the key thing is to just have a good relationship with the other owners, which are the Glazer family — the six siblings. “You know, they’re really good people. And they are passionate about the club. The key is not the legal agreements. “The key is that we have common objectives, which are to see Manchester United be successful, and that we trust each other.” “The men’s team make £800 million, the women’s team cost £10 million.” An Ineos spokesperson after stated: “We’ve invested £10 million in the women’s facility and they will be back as soon as the £50 million revamp of Carrington is complete.” The women’s team were formerly moved out of the training building at Carrington in order to accommodate more men, causing mass criticism online. The Guardian previously reported that the women’s team would be moved into portable buildings at the club’s Carrington training complex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erithacus Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 Perhaps that is why (former City keeper) Mary Earps decided to go to PSG after five seasons. I wonder if others will do likewise against such a background. Also interesting to see in a public quote how much they spend on the women's side. Rather more than down this end I strongly suspect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 On 03/08/2024 at 13:05, shahanshahan said: Club have finally announced themselves of Connolly's departure this morning. Also confirming that her contract had expired (as far as I recall, I don't think her contract length was announced when she signed last summer) https://www.bcfc.co.uk/city-women-news/connolly-departs-city/ She's gone to Lazio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 On 15/08/2024 at 13:31, phantom said: Shame it wasn't Carla returning Humphries, not Humphrey Although from what I've seen from the latter, she seems to be happy at Charlton. Although she'll be facing City for the first time since she left (as I think Liverpool & Charlton were in different divisions to City at the time) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 (edited) On 15/08/2024 at 13:02, shahanshahan said: Southampton have confirmed that their pre-season fixture with City at the RHPC is in fact today! KO 2pm, behind closed doors City have confirmed that they were 3-2 winners against Southampton https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/city-edge-saints-in-pre-season-friendly/ No photos from the game on their match report. Saints were 1-0 up at HT via Atlanta Primus. Jesse Woolley equalised before former City loanee Molly Pike made it 2-1, then goals from Carrie Jones & academy player Maddie Durrant made it 3-2 Very similar outcome to beating Leicester 3-2 in pre-season then losing to them on the opening day of last season. Hopefully the latter doesn't happen again this time! Edited August 16 by shahanshahan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 14 hours ago, shahanshahan said: City have confirmed that they were 3-2 winners against Southampton https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/city-edge-saints-in-pre-season-friendly/ No photos from the game on their match report. Saints were 1-0 up at HT via Atlanta Primus. Jesse Woolley equalised before former City loanee Molly Pike made it 2-1, then goals from Carrie Jones & academy player Maddie Durrant made it 3-2 Very similar outcome to beating Leicester 3-2 in pre-season then losing to them on the opening day of last season. Hopefully the latter doesn't happen again this time! Just seems bizarre to me to play a friendly against the side you are going to be playing first match of the season, as you say did not do any good for us last season! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 The draw for the group stages of the Women's League Cup (formerly known as the Conti Cup) takes place this afternoon. City are in the Southern section, ball number 11 https://womensleagues.thefa.com/womens-league-cup-group-stage-draw-confirmed/ Details for the 2024-25 group stage draw of the Women’s League Cup have now been confirmed. The draw will take place on talkSPORT2’s Social Show at 3.30pm on Monday 19 August, and will be conducted by former England international Lianne Sanderson. It will be split into two sections – northern and southern – with ball numbers and structure as follows: Northern Section 1. Everton 2. Sunderland 3. Blackburn Rovers 4. Sheffield United 5. Liverpool 6. Newcastle United 7. Manchester United 8. Durham The northern section will be split into two groups consisting of four teams. The first four numbers out of the bag will be placed in Group A, while the remaining four numbers will be placed in Group B. Southern Section 1. Brighton & Hove Albion 2. West Ham United 3. Birmingham City 4. Crystal Palace 5. Southampton 6. Portsmouth 7. Aston Villa 8. Charlton Athletic 9. London City Lionesses 10. Leicester City 11. Bristol City 12. Tottenham Hotspur The southern section will be split into three groups consisting of four teams. The first four numbers out of the bag will be placed in Group C, the next four numbers in Group D, and the final four numbers in Group E. Group Stage Fixture Dates 2/3 October 2024 16/17 October 2024 & 13/14 November 2024 (Only required if either Arsenal or Manchester City enter the Group Stage) 23/24 November 2024 11/12 December 2024 Knockout Stages Quarter Finals: 22/23 January 2025 Semi Finals: 5/6 February 2025 Final: 15/16 March 2025 UEFA Women’s Championship League Teams Chelsea will enter the competition at the Quarter Final Stage. If either Arsenal or Manchester City exit the UWCL in either Rounds 1 or 2, then they will enter the League Cup at the Group Stage (playing their first match on 16/17 October). A draw would take place to determine which group (A or B) Manchester City and (C,D or E) Arsenal would join. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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shahanshahan Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 Gutted to see her go but the move is understandable, especially for a WSL club that is pushing for trophies. Will be interesting to know what the club record feels received is though P.S. At least the club have received a fee from Man City this time (when Lauren Hemp left as a youngster she left on a free) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 50 minutes ago, shahanshahan said: Gutted to see her go but the move is understandable, especially for a WSL club that is pushing for trophies. Will be interesting to know what the club record feels received is though P.S. At least the club have received a fee from Man City this time (when Lauren Hemp left as a youngster she left on a free) Let's hope some more Naomi's are coming through the academy. Central defence looks a bit thin currently with Aspin, Connolly, Murray and Layzell gone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full nelson Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 See our defence, do we have one now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 (edited) 1 hour ago, Eco said: Let's hope some more Naomi's are coming through the academy. Central defence looks a bit thin currently with Aspin, Connolly, Murray and Layzell gone. 36 minutes ago, Full nelson said: See our defence, do we have one now? We have Greta Humphries on loan from Chelsea. Ella Powell, Chloe Mustaki & Mari Ward are all still at the club as far as I'm aware. Sille Struck signed a new deal. Harley Bennett has joined over the summer. Think there are other options but I can't recall them off the top of my head right now Edited August 19 by shahanshahan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 https://www.bcfc.co.uk/city-women-news/city-women-host-open-training-session/ Open Training Session at Ashton Gate confirmed. Wednesday 28th August, midday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erithacus Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 Layzell's departure tells you all you need to know about the team and the club's approach to this season. Whilst I can sympathise with her in striving to be the best player she can be and that Man City has every aspect covered in that respect, it is still a sad day to see such young talent go. Seems like the women's side is mirroring the men's - we are a selling club. Furthermore, we can expect little chance of bouncing straight back to the WSL. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 6 hours ago, shahanshahan said: The draw for the group stages of the Women's League Cup (formerly known as the Conti Cup) takes place this afternoon. City are in the Southern section, ball number 11 https://womensleagues.thefa.com/womens-league-cup-group-stage-draw-confirmed/ Group D Birmingham City Leicester City Bristol City Brighton & Hove Albion All fixture dates/times to be finalised... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerroar Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 Good luck to Naomi. She played for our youth team at Gloucester City as a 16 year old. I hadn't realised that they had mixed teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorenzos Only Goal Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 Layzell gone. Another player developed for a big team to come in and take her for nothing ala Aspin. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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