England Women, Champions of Europe

[shahanshahan]

2 hours ago, Port Said Red said:

What a player Lauren Hemp looks

 

54 minutes ago, Ska Junkie said:

I was going to say 'women's football is boring' earlier, that's me shut up then.

Well played ladies.

I see Hemp used to play for us!

Who do you think Man City signed her from!?

[shahanshahan]

Heading back home from watching the game at the Sports Bar at Ashton Gate. Was totally not expecting that result against a team like Norway. Am intrigued to see if England can score 8 against Norway without response, what the score will be against Northern Ireland ok Friday (who are now out after losing 2-0 to Austria earlier today)

[Port Said Red]

29 minutes ago, Erithacus said:

That's more like it.

After the rather tense and tentative opening match, the Lionesses bared their teeth - and what a sharp set they are too. We were clearly the better team in so many departments and the performance has justified some early claims. What struck me was that whenever a player had the ball there was at least one teammate who was close by and demanding the ball. It did look like we had an extra player. The visitors were suffocated from the first whistle and didn't have a response.

Norway's side are arguably not their best generation this tournament, but are no mugs. They have plenty of top WSL and European league players in the ranks but they were given a real education tonight. We can argue about the coach sitting on his hands and not having a Plan B, but I don't think there were many alternatives. We were simply too good.

Plan A appeared to be "Keep Lucy Bronze back". That left their left back totally exposed and the other 10 England players took full advantage.

One thing though; they kept saying we were "ruthless" I checked and they are right, not 1 Ruth in the squad! It used to be such a popular name when I was at school, what has happened to all the Ruth's?

[2015]

2 hours ago, cityexile said:

Gareth essentially said after our last match “that’s what happens when we throw too many forward” in a match in which we hardly if ever threw any one forward.

It's pathetic he is still in charge and all the media still protect him. We're lucky that a lot of the other top Nations are also currently struggling at present.

[Gimme Shelton]

Edvard Munch,Thor Heyerdahl,Old Gunner Solskjaer,King Harald,Morten Harket,Henrik Ibsen...your girls took etc

[Robbored]

It was a very surprising result with the press bigging up  Norway as something special.with a very dangerous strike force but they barely managed a shot on goal and defensively they were truly shocking - which is exactly what the Swedish pundit said.

A big win like that will send a shock wave thru the entire tournament.

A dead rubber on Friday against NI next.

One minor whinge from me tho - the crowd sound - a really high pitched noise! 

[Super]

2 hours ago, Robbored said:

It was a very surprising result with the press bigging up  Norway as something special.with a very dangerous strike force but they barely managed a shot on goal and defensively they were truly shocking - which is exactly what the Swedish pundit said.

A big win like that will send a shock wave thru the entire tournament.

A dead rubber on Friday against NI next.

One minor whinge from me tho - the crowd sound - a really high pitched noise! 

Well most were young girls and Women.

[42nite]

4 hours ago, Robbored said:

 

One minor whinge from me tho - the crowd sound - a really high pitched noise! 

 

The speakers were good though.

 

[ChippenhamRed]

Brilliant from Ian Wright. Alan Sugar is such a dick.

 

[Davefevs]

Agree, brilliant.

[Robbored]

Wrighty is such a likeable guy and what a fantastic reply. 

[phantom]

1 hour ago, Robbored said:

Wrighty is such a likeable guy and what a fantastic reply. 

I was lucky to be in the box next to the directors (guest of Heineken) the night he was at City a few years back, got the chance to meet him and was very impressed with not how well he spoke but also how genuinely likeable and friendly he came across

[RoystonFoote'snephew]

Pernille Harder, world record transfer holder in women's football, scores. Denmark 1-0 Finland. 

[RoystonFoote'snephew]

Dreadful mistake by the Spanish keeper who clears straight to Buhl who controls and fires home. Germany 1-0.  

[RoystonFoote'snephew]

What a miss! Superb play by Spain sees Garcia sprint clear and round the keeper but hits the side netting with her shot. 

[Super]

Pretty good game this.

[RoystonFoote'snephew]

Germany 2-0. Popp with a header from a corner. 

[phantom]

They need to turn JPs microphone up, it's really hard to hear most of what he's saying 

[RoystonFoote'snephew]

That was a really good half of football. As you'd expect from a team dominated by Barcelona players Spain have had the majority of possession but the Germans, although not lacking flair, are amazingly efficient. What is interesting from the Germans is the number of times their right back finds herself at centre forward. Looking forward to the 2nd half. 

[The Original OTIB]

"Commentary" is abysmal. Robyn last night barely described a pass. JP just mumbling and reading stat lists. Oh for Barry D or similar.

[RoystonFoote'snephew]

Is that the first JP commentary without a City reference? Anyway it was, a fascinating game of two contrasting styles. In terms of ball control and passing the entire Spanish team could play inside a phone box, but they lacked a cutting edge and, apart from one stunning save, they didn't work the German keeper. Germany were stereotypical of their football history and nation being well organised and efficient. 

England now can't meet Germany unless we both make the final. We're likely to meet Spain unless they lose to Denmark. We certainly have the ability to out power and out score Spain but can we keep it tight enough. Spain have the ability to pass it around us if we are not. Can't wait to find the answer. 

[phantom]

8 minutes ago, RoystonFoote'snephew said:

Is that the first JP commentary without a City reference? Anyway it was, a fascinating game of two contrasting styles. In terms of ball control and passing the entire Spanish team could play inside a phone box, but they lacked a cutting edge and, apart from one stunning save, they didn't work the German keeper. Germany were stereotypical of their football history and nation being well organised and efficient. 

England now can't meet Germany unless we both make the final. We're likely to meet Spain unless they lose to Denmark. We certainly have the ability to out power and out score Spain but can we keep it tight enough. Spain have the ability to pass it around us if we are not. Can't wait to find the answer. 

We'll destroy them if we both perform to the best of their abilities 

I'm more confident that my ticket to Wembley at the end of the month will see England play 

Haven't seen anyone yet that we should fear playing 

[Dottie]

11 hours ago, phantom said:

We'll destroy them if we both perform to the best of their abilities 

I'm more confident that my ticket to Wembley at the end of the month will see England play 

Haven't seen anyone yet that we should fear playing 

France look good. 

[phantom]

1 hour ago, Dottie said:

France look good. 

Potential final?

[One Team]

The goal celebration music in tonight’s Holland vs Portugal game is so annoying. 

Really hope there is no one from the club watching it thinking “what a great idea it would be to reintroduce this!”. 

[RedRock]

Another decent game - Iceland vs Italy. 

Got to say the technique of striking of the ball in front of goal has improved enormously in the Woman’s game. Absolutely belter for Holland’s third, and great one this evening too. The foot to ball contact so clean and precise, hit perfectly. 
 

Other observation is that the Woman presenter at half-time and the blonde pundit were excellent. No need for positive discrimination, appoint solely on talent and the cream inevitably rises to the top be that male, female or purple-coloured with green spots. 

Edited July 14, 2022 by RedRock

[phantom]

Interesting that tonight's game is on BBC1 when the other games this week have been on BBC2

[freezer]

On 12/07/2022 at 20:46, phantom said:

They need to turn JPs microphone up, it's really hard to hear most of what he's saying 

Struggling to hear JP again tonight. Sounds a lot quieter than the other commentator. 

[freezer]

Must've heard me, sounds better now. The power of OTIB

[RoystonFoote'snephew]

Shock equaliser for Belgium there against a dominant France. JP has managed to get a City reference in.. 

As I write France back in front. 2-1

[Davefevs]

Another joke VAR over-rule. I think it flicks her thigh first too. Spoils the game.

[handsofclay]

6 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

Another joke VAR over-rule. I think it flicks her thigh first too. Spoils the game.

Quite agree and to compound it a second yellow too. I wish a referee when told by VAR to check on the monitor would be brave enough to stick with their original decision rather than submitting to the whims of the VAR official.

[Leveller]

9 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

Another joke VAR over-rule. I think it flicks her thigh first too. Spoils the game.

Giving handball for that is ludicrous.

[RedRock]

Odd commentary for me, aside from the fact that JP didn’t mention City, there seemed a fraction of delay between sound and vision. I knew the penalty had been saved before the keeper saved it. Most bizarre. 

[Davefevs]

6 minutes ago, handsofclay said:

Quite agree and to compound it a second yellow too. I wish a referee when told by VAR to check on the monitor would be brave enough to stick with their original decision rather than submitting to the whims of the VAR official.

I wish she had the guts to say “stop showing me that angle, it’s effing irrelevant”.

[Robbored]

44 minutes ago, RedRock said:

Odd commentary for me, aside from the fact that JP didn’t mention City, there seemed a fraction of delay between sound and vision. I knew the penalty had been saved before the keeper saved it. Most bizarre. 

Yeah, I noticed that as well - thought was a glitch on my TV….

It was never a penalty and justice was done when she missed it………………I actually cheered!

[handsofclay]

1 hour ago, RedRock said:

Odd commentary for me, aside from the fact that JP didn’t mention City, there seemed a fraction of delay between sound and vision. I knew the penalty had been saved before the keeper saved it. Most bizarre. 

Glad it wasn't just me. 

A few minutes earlier the picture froze and I am just wondering if after that we were being fed pictures a second or two behind the audio. As you said, Pearce was telling us the penalty kick had been saved the moment the ball was about to be struck by the taker.

[phantom]

Sounds like we'll be starting with a strong line up and then make a number of changes when the game is out of sight 

[shahanshahan]

Sarina Wiegman to miss tonight's game

 

[phantom]

[shahanshahan]

 

[WolfOfWestStreet]

This england women's team are a pleasure to watch. Love seeing all the girl-dads and their babes just loving it. not having the lack of quality argument these girls are ******* good. 

[grifty]

8 minutes ago, WolfOfWestStreet said:

This england women's team are a pleasure to watch. Love seeing all the girl-dads and their babes just loving it. not having the lack of quality argument these girls are ******* good. 

The control and first touch to take it round an opponent is as good as the mens.

I did enjoy the interview when Georgia Stanway said having the crowd was like “a twelfth man… I mean woman”

[Super]

20 minutes ago, WolfOfWestStreet said:

This england women's team are a pleasure to watch. Love seeing all the girl-dads and their babes just loving it. not having the lack of quality argument these girls are ******* good. 

Thank god you have brought this thread back to football. The tournament really starts now. Well done to NI they never gave up despite being outclassed.

[Numero Uno]

26 minutes ago, WolfOfWestStreet said:

This england women's team are a pleasure to watch. Love seeing all the girl-dads and their babes just loving it. not having the lack of quality argument these girls are ******* good. 

You can’t compare mens and women’s football, it’s two totally different games in terms of strength and speed so no point doing it. But technical ability and tactical ability can be judged and they do play some nice stuff. Will be interested to see how they fare against a similar standard side.

[WolfOfWestStreet]

Just now, Numero Uno said:

You can’t compare mens and women’s football, it’s two totally different games in terms of strength and speed so no point doing it. But technical ability and tactical ability can be judged and they do play some nice stuff. Will be interested to see how they fare against a similar standard side.

I didn't compare but I don't think you were suggesting I was (sorry hard judge tone in text format)

My opinion for what is worth (little) if you're a fan of football you will enjoy watching it regardless of the standard, premier league to Sunday league.

If you only watch the best of the best play then I would suggest to posters criticising lesser standard of football, not follow Bristol City football club. 

[Numero Uno]

Just now, WolfOfWestStreet said:

I didn't compare but I don't think you were suggesting I was (sorry hard judge tone in text format)

My opinion for what is worth (little) if you're a fan of football you will enjoy watching it regardless of the standard, premier league to Sunday league.

If you only watch the best of the best play then I would suggest to posters criticising lesser standard of football, not follow Bristol City football club. 

No I was talking generally about comparison of mens and women’s football that you often see. It’s not the same game so anyone who compares will only be disappointed.

Totally agree about a good game being a good game whatever the standard or whoever is playing it.

[WolfOfWestStreet]

2 minutes ago, Numero Uno said:

No I was talking generally about comparison of mens and women’s football that you often see. It’s not the same game so anyone who compares will only be disappointed.

Totally agree about a good game being a good game whatever the standard or whoever is playing it.

Sorry mate didn't mean to be defensive, it's hard talking about women's football in a positive light as I often you get jumped on by trolls and bots. 

[Erithacus]

The result was not really in doubt, nor the performance inasmuch that the group was won before kick-off. Clearly the squad has been built to produce a standard and it was a comfortable one in the end. Give the Northern Irish girls the credit they deserve, though: their first half gameplan was a solid and gave England some problems that were proving difficult to overcome. However, these Lionesses are able to keep up a pace and inevitably the greater stamina and skill tolled eventually. The difference between a fully professional side and part-timers was marked, resulting in an ever-widening gap towards the end of the game.

I'm quite happy the score didn't exceed the Norway game. It would not have been necessary, nor would it have proved a point. A comfortable result without creating excessive expectations.

Not sure if the ball flicked Hemp's hand on the way to Kirby for the first goal. If it did, I'm puzzled that VAR did not intervene. After all, it chalked off the earlier effort. The other goals were examples of the level of talent in the squad. We're a side others don't want to come up against.

Quality shone all night from some of the England players. I thought Kirby kept popping up in little spaces behind the front line and caused all sorts of problems; she has a great touch and the vision to make the dangerous passes. If the strikers are having an off night, then there is a swathe of subs with as much talent. Given the paucity of defending needed, the midfielders had a chance to cut out attacks and push forwards in numbers.

All in all, it's been a first rate effort in the groups. Now the real tournament is about to begin. It's No Tomorrow football from now on.

[Barrs Court Red]

28 minutes ago, Numero Uno said:

It’s not the same game so anyone who compares will only be disappointed.

 

I badly tried putting this to wife and kids during the game, and nearly caused a revolt. 

[phantom]

Tickets for Wednesday quarter final available 

https://womenseuro-groupbookings-sales.tickets.uefa.com/secured/selection/event/date?productId=101581179957&advantageId=101790408830

CODE IS :  ENGLAND 

@shahanshahan not sure if you are interested? 

[Numero Uno]

16 hours ago, Barrs Court Red said:

I badly tried putting this to wife and kids during the game, and nearly caused a revolt. 

It’s simple in that the strength and speed in mens pro football even at the lower levels is way higher and that makes it a different type of game.

The point is you can enjoy both forms of football without needing to point out every time there’s a game “even the Gas would hammer these”………………

[maxjak]

Spain........pass...pass....pass...yawn....pass...pass.......so much possession, so little end result!!

[RoystonFoote'snephew]

The problem with Denmark is that they have Pernille Harder and... Er, that's it! 

[Erithacus]

Interesting approach by Spain: plenty of possession and control but not that able to put away the chances. Denmark were content to start as a defensive set-up and rely on a breakaway. Sadly, the few times they got into the Spanish defence they did not have the finishing qualities. Even as time ran out, that pattern didn't really change. I wonder how Spain will approach the quarter-final against us at Brighton. Will they reverse their instinctive mindset and get the bus started?

Meanwhile Germany and Austria meet at Brentford - a probable ticket for the former?

[shahanshahan]

13 hours ago, phantom said:

Tickets for Wednesday quarter final available 

Thanks for the tag @phantom but I am already going to the game! Had planned on using this sale; but found someone on Twitter who had a spare ticket going.
Will be joining Steve & Dave (as well as the Bristol City/England flag), who booked their tickets in advance as they expected England to top the group therefore play that quarter final.
We're all going to both semi-finals in Sheffield & Milton Keynes, as well as the final at Wembley!

Also, I didn't get a QF ticket originally as I had planned to go to a Haim gig in Cardiff; but have since decided to go see them in Nottingham on Tuesday (as there are no games that day; but it could get really hot!) 

[shahanshahan]

44 minutes ago, Erithacus said:

 I wonder how Spain will approach the quarter-final against us at Brighton. Will they reverse their instinctive mindset and get the bus started?

Spain don't really have a defined #9 - and ever since Alexia Putellas got injured before the start of the tournament; they have somewhat struggled. I am confident England should take advantage, but Spain can get tough

[shahanshahan]

Seeing as how well the photos I took at Old Trafford were well-received, I'm going to share the ones I took at St Marys (that haven't already been here) from last night. The seat I was allocated wasn't as close to the pitch; but still had a great view
 

Edited July 16, 2022 by shahanshahan

[shahanshahan]

And some videos I captured, initially for my Instagram stories...

 

[22A]

On 15/07/2022 at 21:20, WolfOfWestStreet said:

This england women's team are a pleasure to watch. Love seeing all the girl-dads and their babes just loving it. not having the lack of quality argument these girls are ******* good. 

I read that since Sarina Wiegman became Manager(ess), in her first 16 games the team won 14, scored 97 and conceded just three. Now they've won all three pool games in these Euros.

Watch your back Southgate!

[shahanshahan]

From the Iceland v France game tonight...

 

[shahanshahan]

The last time I was here, I missed Bobby Reid score his goal & then saw Brighton score two back on a Tuesday night in 2015! Hoping for a much better evening tonight. Come on England!

 

[phantom]

[shahanshahan]

1 hour ago, shahanshahan said:

 

 

Turns out my seat was a better chance of having the flag up. Ah well...

 

Edited July 20, 2022 by shahanshahan

[elhombrecito]

That lineup is one Alex Greenwood away from being highly satisfying...

[phantom]

Same block of seats empty on the halfway line again 

[The Original OTIB]

This " commentator " is  rubbish, largely just reads stats and waffle. Hardly describes the actual play or whom is in possession or receiving a pass.

[ChippenhamRed]

15 minutes ago, phantom said:

Same block of seats empty on the halfway line again 

It’s utterly infuriating. My son and I loved the opening game at Old Trafford. I’ve been checking constantly for tickets for this one because we would love to have been there tonight. Instead we’re watching empty seats on the telly.

Corporate/sponsor no-shows? Appalling if so.

[The turtle]

33 minutes ago, The Original OTIB said:

This " commentator " is  rubbish, largely just reads stats and waffle. Hardly describes the actual play or whom is in possession or receiving a pass

Describing who is in possession and who is receiving a pass is my versión of hell. It's why in European commentaries they don't shut up for a second.

Tell me what i can't see, guide me to what i can't appreciate on TV , not what i can see and already know.

Edited July 20, 2022 by The turtle

[phantom]

Lauren Hemp is driving me insane, every time she got the ball she checked back onto her left foot and then passed back inside to one of our centre backs.