A Horse With No Name Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 3 minutes ago, E.G.Red said: It may be the TV but the pitch doesn't look its usual pristine condition You do know Italy v Korea only finished an hour ago on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open End Numb Legs Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 The cliche 'the final ball' applies here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 (edited) 36 minutes ago, WolfOfWestStreet said: Haven't watched a game at the Gate on tele on a long while so disappointed to see the camera work is still honking. Got to sort that out. Has nothing to do with us, Is sky/itv/whoever had broadcast rights bring their own production/filming crew. Been pretty crap this half tho Edited February 22, 2023 by petehinton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 (edited) 21 minutes ago, E.G.Red said: It may be the TV but the pitch doesn't look its usual pristine condition Just thinking the same, looks terrible! Also I hope that they keep that goal celebration music shite to England games! Mate of mine who has gone said they had to pay £30 to park at the cricket club! Thirty quid! Edited February 22, 2023 by One Team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chowie Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 Massively one sided game and that pitch looks like it’s taken a battering from the earlier rain and game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 24 minutes ago, E.G.Red said: It may be the TV but the pitch doesn't look its usual pristine condition Looks awful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 Watching from upper Lansdown as opposed to normal Dolman vantage point. Good news - the tannoy is fantastic. Bad news - the music is shite. As for the game, England clearly steps above Belgium. Seem to, however want to overplay a lot - majority of play down right hand side but James seems to want too many touches and isn’t getting the final ball right (6/10). There seems to be a reticence to release Bronze far side who’s been screaming for it and in a good position several times for a quick ball behind. Time it gets to her it’s 10 passes later and too many players in front of her. No coincidence though she’s been involved in both goals - has used it excellently every time. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Oil Services Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 3 hours ago, phantom said: We've unearthed a commentator that rambles on more than Jonathan Pearce.....How does Lianne Sanderson manage to breathe when she is talking so much More rabbit than Sainsbury’s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E.G.Red Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 20 minutes ago, petehinton said: Has nothing to do with us, Is sky/itv/whoever had broadcast rights bring their own production/filming crew. Been pretty crap this half tho Yes didnt think I'd say it but it's worse han the Red Button Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miser Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 6 minutes ago, E.G.Red said: Yes didnt think I'd say it but it's worse han the Red Button Bizarre - /the coverage is fine. Maybe just finding an angle for a whinge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 28 minutes ago, One Team said: Mate of mine who has gone said they had to pay £30 to park at the cricket club! Thirty quid! That is effin criminal. Some people are robbing bastards I certainly wouldn’t have paid that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 26,169 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 26169 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 2 minutes ago, Rudolf Hucker said: 26169 2nd highest stadium attendance, just behind the Bears. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 ITV4 coverage is ok. The Belgians haven’t managed a shot on target. The female commentator is getting on my nerves tho……….. Spoiler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bs22 red Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 90 minutes and most of the fans are still in there seats. Don't see that often at the gate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 6-1 easy peasy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 Quality performance from the ladies, they play proper football 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 22, 2023 Admin Share Posted February 22, 2023 Have to say this England team ooze class all over the pitch Very entertaining to watch Bring on the world Cup 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 1 minute ago, phantom said: Have to say this England team ooze class all over the pitch Very entertaining to watch Bring on the world Cup It certainly is very entertaining. Great to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingswood Robin Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 18 minutes ago, bcfc01 said: 2nd highest stadium attendance, just behind the Bears. No doubt there will be some reason why it can't happen, but I hope we top that next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 Ian Wright called Chloe Kelly man of the match 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 11 minutes ago, Robbored said: ITV4 coverage is ok. The Belgians haven’t managed a shot on target. The female commentator is getting on my nerves tho……….. Reveal hidden contents Great goal from the Belgians though. I don't know what channel I was watching (internet stream), but it was a male commentator with a female co-commentator who mentioned the influence of Bristol City bringing through players which end up in the England set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 2 minutes ago, Kingswood Robin said: No doubt there will be some reason why it can't happen, but I hope we top that next week. We normally don't release the whole Atyeo stand which makes a difference. But it won't be far off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Oil Services Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 11 minutes ago, cidercity1987 said: Quality performance from the ladies, they play proper football Proper manager. Well, womanager 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 England Lionesses under Weigmann P W D L For Against GD 29 25 4 0 137 9 128 1 1 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 That’s the way to play winning, entertaining, positive, front-foot international football. Hopefully, Southgate was taking notes. Excellent watch. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 Whilst I'm not really into the ladies game, I was however very proud of Ashton Gate hosting the national team and the national team lifting a trophy at our ground. I was a bit disappointed with all the foam hands and plastic sunglasses that appeared to be given out. That doesn't do much for our green credentials. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 Turned on in 2nd half, great play and good to see the stadium so full. Surprised to see after all the campaigning that the England women's team still have to wear white shorts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miser Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 9 minutes ago, Midred said: Turned on in 2nd half, great play and good to see the stadium so full. Surprised to see after all the campaigning that the England women's team still have to wear white shorts! It's optional Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 3 minutes ago, miser said: It's optional Fair enough. Presume it's optional for the team rather than individual players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 I watched the entire game on ITV4 and England were far and away the better team. Belgium managed one shot - a screamer - all game. Whilst I like see England ladies doing well there’s something missing and definitely wouldn’t pay to see them play. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miser Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 5 minutes ago, Robbored said: I watched the entire game on ITV4 and England were far and away the better team. Belgium managed one shot - a screamer - all game. Whilst I like see England ladies doing well there’s something missing and definitely wouldn’t pay to see them play. Try a City Women home game at the HPC. Moderate outlay, but real football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 22, 2023 Admin Share Posted February 22, 2023 44 minutes ago, Kingswood Robin said: No doubt there will be some reason why it can't happen, but I hope we top that next week. Segregation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Davey Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 48 minutes ago, RedLionLad said: Ian Wright called Chloe Kelly man of the match Thats him cancelled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Davey Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 14 minutes ago, Robbored said: I watched the entire game on ITV4 and England were far and away the better team. Belgium managed one shot - a screamer - all game. Whilst I like see England ladies doing well there’s something missing and definitely wouldn’t pay to see them play. yep not for me either 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 14 minutes ago, Robbored said: I watched the entire game on ITV4 and England were far and away the better team. Belgium managed one shot - a screamer - all game. Whilst I like see England ladies doing well there’s something missing and definitely wouldn’t pay to see them play. You wouldn't have enjoyed watching that live at Ashton Gate?I watched it on TV and thought we were absolutely brilliant. Admittedly, Belgium were not great tonight. I would have loved to have been there. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 The disparity between the two teams didn’t make for the greatest of games, but it made for a decent family night out . Was strange to have gangs of lads replaced by gangs of Karen’s. Some proper rude ones at that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 Sad to see the sex offenders out in force this evening. I note this freak waited until the concourse was completely empty before announcing himself as a I love you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 46 minutes ago, RedRock said: That’s the way to play winning, entertaining, positive, front-foot international football. Hopefully, Southgate was taking notes. Excellent watch. Come on we haven't done that badly over the last 5 years or so ranked in the top 5 what more do you want and who knows what would have happened against France had Kane scored that penalty we were the better side at that point. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 More weirdos 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 2 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: More weirdos The young 'un in the foreground seems to be developing a decent horse-punching fist. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miser Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 8 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: More weirdos Unfair to call them weirdos. Sure it's just a scouting party looking for some ideas for their new South by Southwest by South East New stand. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 Any more Men want to give their opinion (completely unasked for) on the standard of the game compared to the Men's game? Have a night off. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 12 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: More weirdos I've never seen a normal looking Gashead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh1t_ref_again Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 14 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: More weirdos I think it's great, they come along and see how big the gap really is now 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hartleysbeard Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 41 minutes ago, Robbored said: I watched the entire game on ITV4 and England were far and away the better team. Belgium managed one shot - a screamer - all game. Whilst I like see England ladies doing well there’s something missing and definitely wouldn’t pay to see them play. Something missing? What, like pain and misery usually associated with watching the men’s team?! I thought it was an exciting, cohesive display of attacking football. Over 30 shots and some great goals. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Red Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 24 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: More weirdos Inbred ***** 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 15 minutes ago, Tom said: Any more Men want to give their opinion (completely unasked for) on the standard of the game compared to the Men's game? Have a night off. Yep should never be compared. Fair play to the ladies they are some team and must have a good chance of being world champions in a few months. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 22 minutes ago, Tom said: Any more Men want to give their opinion (completely unasked for) on the standard of the game compared to the Men's game? Have a night off. If you join a forum, you’re entitled to express opinions. It’s what they’re for. And you expect to see different ones in return. That’s the point. Nobody needs to be invited. That said, most of the opinions are positive, as is mine. Women’s football has come a long way in the last few years, and I’d be delighted if NP could get our men playing that well. 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon bristol Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 2 hours ago, One Team said: Just thinking the same, looks terrible! Also I hope that they keep that goal celebration music shite to England games! Mate of mine who has gone said they had to pay £30 to park at the cricket club! Thirty quid! It was rammed too,, they must have taken thousands l! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myol'man Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 31 minutes ago, Tom said: Any more Men want to give their opinion (completely unasked for) on the standard of the game compared to the Men's game? Have a night off. My opinion is - It was a cracking game, high skill level from the England team. Very enjoyable evening. Ashton Gate looked great to a whole new audience including a few of the blue few who must have been impressed. Might pop down to see the City women's team in their final home match at the Gate 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 No reason not to believe the Lionesses could win the WC but it will be interesting to see how they cope with being one of the favourites in an overseas environment without the partisan English support. I don't know what stadiums are being used down under (they have some very large ones) and whether they will be packed but they can expect the usual 'warm' impartial antipodean welcome especially if they have to play the Matildas further down the line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Kid in the Riot said: More weirdos Just imagine them being under cover in a football ground and not a ridge pole in sight! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StGeorge Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 Thoroughly enjoyable evening, good football. Great stadium on show. How many of those who were first timers at the Gate, with kids etc, will think "Lets go again" FTG 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 59 minutes ago, sh1t_ref_again said: I think it's great, they come along and see how big the gap really is now They had the pleasure of taking their hats, coats, gloves and scarves off at Bristol’s other stadium. They now have something to dream about 12 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Just imagine them being under cover in a football ground and not a ridge pole in sight! They must have been quite scared Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 54 minutes ago, Bris Red said: Inbred ***** Mother, daughter and five uncles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StGeorge Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 Gashead in our group, good lad really apart from the obvious, when asked "do you have season ticket" at the bar, showed his gas season ticket and still got discount. Fairplay 1 1 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 I thought the pitch looked a bit tired and marked and with us playing on it Sat and Tuesday plus the bears games coming up I reckon it might be coming to the end of it's life and may need completely replacing for next season mind its still miles better than some of the pitches we have had at the gate going back a few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erithacus Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 (edited) Great to have a top international competition held at Ashton Gate! For all the detractors and disinterested, it cannot be denied that the club has had a feather in their cap for hosting such an event. I don't know how well this will be received in the corridors of power but I am hopeful we will be looked on favourably in the future. I watched the first game: South Korea didn't really get going until the second half and were lucky to be just the one goal adrift. However, with Italy making a few substitutions they started to control the midfield and grabbed a neatly-placed equaliser. I thought the match would end even but the Italians made a last effort and found space at the back post. Replays on the big screens seemed to show an offside and the Koreans complained loudly afterwards - but the ref blew for time and went off. Unlucky for the Koreans. England showed the sort of form that carried them to the Euro22 title and were on the pace right from the start. Weigmann selected a strong starting line-up and it showed. Belgium were hardly able to get the ball into our half and at times it looked like an Attack v. Defence training game. Not our fault. We were a yard faster and a second quicker thinking - a product of some top competition and top coaching I believe. Anything England did that was positive came through Keira Walsh - and it's not hard to see how she has become one of the best (and priciest) midfielders in the world. She was always available and it is a great sign to see England players who have team-mates right beside them - making for a fluid and powerful base to move up the field. Chloe Kelly was a constant threat, either in the box (scoring two 'sniffer' goals) or sending in nasty crosses from the right - which tormented the Belgian defenders until one poked it in her own net. Williamson was moved up late on as Wubben-Moy came on for some valuable gametime, but seemed to lack a bit of bite I thought. Still didn't stop her rifling in a shot from the edge of the box, though. A comfortable win and time for the spaghetti streamers. @shahanshahan I saw you in the Lower Lansdown just a few rows down from me. I thought you were recreating a scene from 'A Fistful of Dollars'. Edited February 23, 2023 by Erithacus format 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Banksy Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 1 hour ago, sh1t_ref_again said: I think it's great, they come along and see how big the gap really is now Exactly my thoughts 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_Alligator Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 1 hour ago, Davefevs said: Just imagine them being under cover in a football ground and not a ridge pole in sight! "I promised I'd take thee glampin' Irene! " 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Red Cyril Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 On 16/02/2023 at 21:27, elhombrecito said: I notice that the top tier is completely empty. Puts our sell out in to perspective (It's just what we do ) But they announced 26500 ish in attendece how first that work with top tier empty ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Red Cyril Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 1 hour ago, pillred said: I thought the pitch looked a bit tired and marked and with us playing on it Sat and Tuesday plus the bears games coming up I reckon it might be coming to the end of it's life and may need completely replacing for next season mind its still miles better than some of the pitches we have had at the gate going back a few years. Ys Thought pitch looked well tatty tonight . Not sure how much the rain shower during first game helped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Red Cyril Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 Really enjoyed the whole experience tonight . First game interesting with flash's of good play in front of about ,6000. Loved the packed gate for the England game and the bouncy buzzy bouncy atmosphere of the crowd. So different to watching England men's team live. And the quality of England's play was very impressive. But I feel there is no way you can compare the footballing or the crowd experience to the men's game . It is so far apart . Enjoyed tonight very much thank you England lady's team and Ashton gate for tonight . But back to the proper stuff Saturday. Back down the gate against Hull. COYR 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 3 hours ago, Rocking Red Cyril said: But they announced 26500 ish in attendece how first that work with top tier empty ? Huh? I was talking about the game in MK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!james Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 8 hours ago, Tom said: Any more Men want to give their opinion (completely unasked for) on the standard of the game compared to the Men's game? Have a night off. Yep it's bizarre and to paraphrase the joke about vegans... How do you know if someone doesn't like women's football? Don't worry they'll tell you... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danwal Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 Really enjoyed the game and my 9 year old son loved the experience of seeing a team win a trophy. Walsh and Stanway looked class in Midfield, thought Lauren James looked unstoppable at times but then also looked totally uninterested at others. Personally thought the Mexican Wave and random camera phone waving was a bit disrespectful, I know it's a bit of fun and the game was over but not sure I'd be happy watching a men's game and doing it. The football on show was entertaining enough without weirdos shouting at me to get up to do a stupid wave. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richwwtk Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 My 13yo daughter has been to 50+ matches at AG, so has grown up expecting that watching football is, in the most part, a miserable experience She came away last night saying it was the best game she'd ever seen, and wasn't particularly bothered about going beforehand! 8 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 9 hours ago, Tom said: Any more Men want to give their opinion (completely unasked for) on the standard of the game compared to the Men's game? Have a night off. 9 hours ago, Super said: Yep should never be compared. Fair play to the ladies they are some team and must have a good chance of being world champions in a few months. That's fine, but it works both ways. In my experience the comparisons seem to be more than welcome when they're favourable to the women, but when they're not it's "shut up and stop comparing them" 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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