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Title: Womens Footie....The Euros.
Post by: Von Broad on 06 July, 2022, 08:01:18 pm
Seems like I've been watching the womens game for ages now.....and it's been interesting to see how the standard has improved over the years [and I mean globally]...they play a really decent game, and the coverage gets bigger by the competition.

Looking forward to it.
Title: Re: Womens Footie....The Euros.
Post by: Mr Larrington on 06 July, 2022, 08:18:56 pm
GOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAL!

Play up, In-ger-lund!
Title: Re: Womens Footie....The Euros.
Post by: Mr Larrington on 07 July, 2022, 08:44:56 pm
Doesn’t look so good for Norn Iron against the Nogweegies though.
Title: Re: Womens Footie....The Euros.
Post by: Pedal Castro on 08 July, 2022, 05:47:17 pm
Hmm, Greene King are offering a free pint during the game if your surname matches a squad member. 5 Greene King pubs within walking distance of my mum's house...
Title: Re: Womens Footie....The Euros.
Post by: Mr Larrington on 11 July, 2022, 08:44:23 pm
Flippin' 'eck! In-ger-lund 6-0 up against the Nogweegies & it’s not even half-time yet :jurek:
Title: Re: Womens Footie....The Euros.
Post by: Salvatore on 11 July, 2022, 09:04:46 pm
I wonder, is Gabby Logan preparing to go full Bjørge Lillelien?

Roald Amundsen, Liv Ullmann, Edvard Grieg, King Harald V etc and so on.
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Post by: Wowbagger on 11 July, 2022, 09:13:27 pm
 ;D
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Post by: Basil on 11 July, 2022, 09:43:14 pm
I concur with the  ;D
Title: Re: Womens Footie....The Euros.
Post by: Von Broad on 11 July, 2022, 10:12:42 pm
Quote from: Salvatore on 11 July, 2022, 09:04:46 pm
I wonder, is Gabby Logan preparing to go full Bjørge Lillelien?

Roald Amundsen, Liv Ullmann, Edvard Grieg, King Harald V etc and so on.

Embarrassing admission - had to look it up!!!

Flukey penalty....but you've got to capitalize on good fortune and take your chances [see my great soccer insight there!]
Beth Mead and Hemp were fab!
Title: Re: Womens Footie....The Euros.
Post by: Mr Larrington on 11 July, 2022, 10:43:05 pm
Quote from: Von Broad on 11 July, 2022, 10:12:42 pm
Quote from: Salvatore on 11 July, 2022, 09:04:46 pm
I wonder, is Gabby Logan preparing to go full Bjørge Lillelien?

Roald Amundsen, Liv Ullmann, Edvard Grieg, King Harald V etc and so on.

Embarrassing admission - had to look it up!!!

So did I…
Title: Re: Womens Footie....The Euros.
Post by: Cudzoziemiec on 18 July, 2022, 01:01:45 pm
And I'm glad I did! Most funtacious.
Title: Re: Womens Footie....The Euros.
Post by: Von Broad on 20 July, 2022, 10:36:53 pm
Goodness me....what a game, that was tense!!
Title: Re: Womens Footie....The Euros.
Post by: Mr Larrington on 20 July, 2022, 10:44:09 pm
Oh, I say! Jolly well done!

Saw most of the first half before being distracted by Other Things.  Also I learned that “Batlle” is apparently pronounced “Badger”.  I kept looking for one moving the goalposts.
Title: Re: Womens Footie....The Euros.
Post by: Jaded on 20 July, 2022, 11:27:19 pm
At half time I said that Spain would score in the first ten minutes of the second half, and England would win.

Didn't bet on it, though  ;D
Title: Re: Womens Footie....The Euros.
Post by: Basil on 22 July, 2022, 10:07:55 pm
Well, I thought Belgium were really poor and yet Sweden struggled to take the game.
I believe that Engerland have nothing to fear.
Title: Re: Womens Footie....The Euros.
Post by: De Sisti on 23 July, 2022, 06:28:19 am
I wonder if I'm still being blocked by an individual otp when I suggested (a couple of years ago
prior to the women's world cup) that an academy team of 14/15/16 year old boys would handsomely beat top women's national teams (despite providing links to such heavy defeats of USA, AUS and Sweden).


My point was that women's national teams would benefit from playing these lads in warm-up
games (and I still firmly believe that, despite being hounded by armchair coaches members otp). :-D
Title: Re: Womens Footie....The Euros.
Post by: Basil on 26 July, 2022, 08:39:35 pm
Woohoo!
Title: Re: Womens Footie....The Euros.
Post by: Mr Larrington on 26 July, 2022, 08:48:42 pm
(https://theweekly.co.uk/brain/pictures/homily_play_up_fellows.png)
Title: Re: Womens Footie....The Euros.
Post by: Mr Larrington on 26 July, 2022, 09:05:06 pm
Oh, I say :thumbsup:
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Post by: Mr Larrington on 26 July, 2022, 09:25:12 pm
:jurek:
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Post by: Wowbagger on 26 July, 2022, 09:26:47 pm
That was pretty remarkable, wasn't it?
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Post by: Feanor on 26 July, 2022, 09:29:52 pm
I misread the thread title as 'footsie', so read it.
I was sadly disappointed.
Title: Re: Womens Footie....The Euros.
Post by: Mr Larrington on 26 July, 2022, 09:51:46 pm
Crivvens!

Of course it’s probably Germany next :-\

Play up, France!
Title: Re: Womens Footie....The Euros.
Post by: Basil on 26 July, 2022, 10:03:00 pm
I want it to be Germany.
I want it to go to penalties.
I want them to show the men how to do it.
Title: Re: Womens Footie....The Euros.
Post by: John Stonebridge on 26 July, 2022, 10:24:39 pm
I see that Cammy Gnome appears to have resurfaced. 
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Post by: De Sisti on 27 July, 2022, 07:33:35 am
Very little has been said by the media of the fantastic save made by the England goalie when the
score was 2-0. If Sweden had scored it would have brought them right back into the game and
afforded us some possible squeaky bum moments.
Title: Re: Womens Footie....The Euros.
Post by: Jaded on 27 July, 2022, 07:36:41 am
There was a save in the first few minutes too. If only….

The game ebbed and flowed and we were under the cosh during the first part. However, we scored goals and Sweden didn’t.
Title: Re: Womens Footie....The Euros.
Post by: Wowbagger on 27 July, 2022, 10:48:55 am
Quote from: Basil on 26 July, 2022, 10:03:00 pm
I want it to be Germany.
I want it to go to penalties.
I want them to show the men how to do it.

Wouldn't 4 - 2 aet rub it in a bit more?
Title: Re: Womens Footie....The Euros.
Post by: Von Broad on 27 July, 2022, 05:00:11 pm
Quote from: Jaded on 27 July, 2022, 07:36:41 am
There was a save in the first few minutes too. If only….

It was a game of two goalkeepers Brian.
One keeper kept a team in the game, whereas the other keeper didn't exactly have her best game.

England have rode their luck over the last couple of games, and rather like the match against Spain, it's rather a case of the opposition failing to score.
I think they play some really good stuff.

I'm still wondering if the Spanish manager has taken off his false hair, glasses, beard and other aspects of disguise after re-entering the country.
He had a shocker with the selection.

Another one Sunday.
Might even get a beer in!

My predicition - Wiegman will keep the same starting eleven and Helen White will score at Wembley.
Title: Re: Womens Footie....The Euros.
Post by: Mr Larrington on 27 July, 2022, 06:20:04 pm
Yep, the Swedish 'keeper had an absolute shocker.
Title: Re: Womens Footie....The Euros.
Post by: Wowbagger on 27 July, 2022, 08:44:37 pm
Who are the BBC commentators for the Germany v France game? The bloke sounds like John Motson on mogadon.

Edit: aha! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_Pearce_(commentator)
Title: Re: Womens Footie....The Euros.
Post by: Wowbagger on 27 July, 2022, 09:26:25 pm
"The next goal could win it."

Well, yes, that's always possible when the score is 1 - 1.
Title: Re: Womens Footie....The Euros.
Post by: Von Broad on 27 July, 2022, 09:37:57 pm
Quote from: Wowbagger on 27 July, 2022, 08:44:37 pm
Who are the BBC commentators for the Germany v France game? The bloke sounds like John Motson on mogadon.

Edit: aha! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_Pearce_(commentator)

Correct! And funny you should ask that because JP [along with his assistant - sorry forgotten her name. ex-England international**] was always the 'main' commentator for the big England games....but obviously not anymore. In a nut shell, he's been demoted. Which, for me, is a bit of a shame, I think he's excellent.

Anyway.....nothing is forever!!!

**edit: I think it's Sue Smith
Title: Re: Womens Footie....The Euros.
Post by: Wowbagger on 27 July, 2022, 09:40:39 pm
I really want Popp to play for Oberwesel.
Title: Re: Womens Footie....The Euros.
Post by: Basil on 27 July, 2022, 10:01:31 pm
Bloke I had a pint with tonight had a tenner on Germany to win in 90 mins with both teams scoring.
I don't understand this betting stuff, but that sounds like he can buy me a pint next week.
Title: Re: Womens Footie....The Euros.
Post by: John Stonebridge on 28 July, 2022, 10:01:50 am
I watched both semi finals start to finish and found them most enjoyable. 

The quality and style of play strikes me as being in something of a sweet spot [for my viewing anyway]. 

Skill levels have improved significantly enough to be admired but the game hasn't (yet?) adopted the irritating habits of the men.  I find it a nice combination. 

I'll not be able to watch the final but of the four teams in the semi finals it looks very much like the best two teams are in the final. 

Good luck!

 

 
Title: Re: Womens Footie....The Euros.
Post by: Basil on 31 July, 2022, 05:11:14 pm
Both teams rather white, aren't they?  ???
Title: Re: Womens Footie....The Euros.
Post by: Von Broad on 31 July, 2022, 06:07:11 pm
Just had to do a quick dash to the Offie for more sauce.
Title: Re: Womens Footie....The Euros.
Post by: mrcharly-YHT on 31 July, 2022, 06:21:01 pm
Wow

England being beaten all over the field. Brilliant goalkeeper

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Title: Re: Womens Footie....The Euros.
Post by: Mr Larrington on 31 July, 2022, 06:26:31 pm
Quote from: Basil on 31 July, 2022, 05:11:14 pm
Both teams rather white, aren't they?  ???

Germany have just brought on Eintracht Frankfurt's Nicole Anyomi (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicole_Anyomi).
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Post by: Mr Larrington on 31 July, 2022, 06:39:04 pm
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Post by: Von Broad on 31 July, 2022, 06:42:50 pm
Goodness me it's getting messy.....I'm not sure I can face it !!!!
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Post by: Mr Larrington on 31 July, 2022, 07:34:00 pm
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Title: Re: Womens Footie....The Euros.
Post by: Peter on 31 July, 2022, 07:34:18 pm
Further proof from punditry that the women are as "good" as the men:-

Woman pundit (and player, if Everton is a team)

"You won't see a goal like that all tournament" - of England and the tournament's final goal.  Giant strides!
Title: Re: Womens Footie....The Euros.
Post by: Jurek on 31 July, 2022, 07:49:27 pm
Not into footie in the slightest but I had gooseflesh on my arms.
Tops! The Wimmin!
ETA : M'Julie is coach for Whitstable Town women's and girl's team. Well happy is what she will be.
Title: Re: Womens Footie....The Euros.
Post by: Von Broad on 31 July, 2022, 07:51:24 pm
Goodness me, what a scrap that was.
Not always pretty.....and pretty physical.
But it's Germany......and they [we] me like with like.
Rock on Girls.
Fantastic Tournament!!
Title: Re: Womens Footie....The Euros.
Post by: Beardy on 31 July, 2022, 08:25:50 pm
I can see the jingoistic headlines on the front pages of the right wing press tomorrow morning  :sick:
Title: Re: Womens Footie....The Euros.
Post by: Von Broad on 31 July, 2022, 08:39:50 pm
Quote from: Beardy on 31 July, 2022, 08:25:50 pm
I can see the jingoistic headlines on the front pages of the right wing press tomorrow morning  :sick:

Depends on your mentality and what you'll be looking out for.
Confirmation bias is easy to find whatever side of the 'divide' you're on.
Title: Re: Womens Footie....The Euros.
Post by: Basil on 31 July, 2022, 10:13:54 pm
AND, England, Wales and Scotland have got more medals than Germany in the Commonwealth Games.

What?
Title: Re: Womens Footie....The Euros.
Post by: Wowbagger on 01 August, 2022, 08:11:05 am
If England play Turkey, may they win 2 - 0 and the goals be scored by Kelly and Bronze…
Title: Re: Womens Footie....The Euros.
Post by: woollypigs on 01 August, 2022, 08:31:48 am
Men:
Football’s coming home!! It’s coming home!! IT’s coming!!

Women, 60yrs later: … FFS I’ll get it myself.


https://twitter.com/QEMrsWright/status/1553818325691555841
Title: Re: Womens Footie....The Euros.
Post by: rogerzilla on 01 August, 2022, 09:12:18 am
Quote from: Von Broad on 31 July, 2022, 08:39:50 pm
Quote from: Beardy on 31 July, 2022, 08:25:50 pm
I can see the jingoistic headlines on the front pages of the right wing press tomorrow morning  :sick:

Depends on your mentality and what you'll be looking out for.
Confirmation bias is easy to find whatever side of the 'divide' you're on.
The Daily Heil used Chloe Kelly in her bra.  There's probably a Sidebar of Shame special on the webshite.
Title: Re: Womens Footie....The Euros.
Post by: Pedal Castro on 01 August, 2022, 09:52:37 am
Isn't that why she took off her top, in order to publicise the Nike logo?
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Post by: mrcharly-YHT on 01 August, 2022, 10:14:19 am
Lots of stuff in the news - almost no mention of the Absolutely Amazing, tough as coffin nails, Mary Earps.

She was kicked, hacked, took a boot to the body; and kept on going. No loss of concentration, made so many saves.

Without her super skills and toughness, I think the score would have been 5-2 for Germany.
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Post by: pcolbeck on 01 August, 2022, 10:29:55 am
Quote from: Pedal Castro on 01 August, 2022, 09:52:37 am
Isn't that why she took off her top, in order to publicise the Nike logo?

Nope. It was a nod to this:

(https://i.guim.co.uk/img/static/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2015/6/30/1435665835742/Brandi-Chastain-008.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=b9136a86c0acfb8fbd4eacc3ed1ff3d9)

Brandi Chastain after scoring the winning penalty for the USA in the 1999 Womens World Cup final.
Title: Re: Womens Footie....The Euros.
Post by: farfetched on 01 August, 2022, 10:49:56 am
Quote from: mrcharly-YHT on 01 August, 2022, 10:14:19 am
Lots of stuff in the news - almost no mention of the Absolutely Amazing, tough as coffin nails, Mary Earps.

She was kicked, hacked, took a boot to the body; and kept on going. No loss of concentration, made so many saves.

Without her super skills and toughness, I think the score would have been 5-2 for Germany.

Totally agree - she hardly put a foot wrong, at the other end the German keeper had a few hairy moments.
There were one or two performances out there that changed my perception of womens football, Leah Williamson really looks the part, best defender in the tournament by a mile if you ask me. The last 5 minute game management in extra-time was text book stuff, never seen an England mens team do anything like that, ever...  and dont forget the opponent was probably marginally better too.

I thought yesterday ticked a lot of boxes, respect for the opponent and their national anthem for a start and the general atmosphere in the stadium, also at end when the Germans supports also stayed on. Great advertisement for the sport and I cannot imagine that sponsors will not be queuing up to get involved.
Title: Re: Womens Footie....The Euros.
Post by: Wowbagger on 01 August, 2022, 10:56:28 am
I was very impressed by England in the second period of extra time. Germany scarcely kicked the ball.
Title: Re: Womens Footie....The Euros.
Post by: Beardy on 01 August, 2022, 11:16:38 am
Quote from: Von Broad on 31 July, 2022, 08:39:50 pm
Quote from: Beardy on 31 July, 2022, 08:25:50 pm
I can see the jingoistic headlines on the front pages of the right wing press tomorrow morning  :sick:

Depends on your mentality and what you'll be looking out for.
Confirmation bias is easy to find whatever side of the 'divide' you're on.
I was pleasantly surprised by the lack of outright jingoism in the headlines, and certainly didn’t see any chauvinism either. I’ve not read any of the reports though because I’m just not interested in soccerball whomever is kicking the bladder.
Title: Re: Womens Footie....The Euros.
Post by: Von Broad on 01 August, 2022, 01:55:25 pm
Quote from: farfetched on 01 August, 2022, 10:49:56 am
Quote from: mrcharly-YHT on 01 August, 2022, 10:14:19 am
Lots of stuff in the news - almost no mention of the Absolutely Amazing, tough as coffin nails, Mary Earps.

She was kicked, hacked, took a boot to the body; and kept on going. No loss of concentration, made so many saves.

Without her super skills and toughness, I think the score would have been 5-2 for Germany.

Totally agree - she hardly put a foot wrong, at the other end the German keeper had a few hairy moments.

Absolutely. She's had a really good tournament throughout too. Helped as well by having a decent defence in front of you.

Outstanding too, and my favourite player, is Keira Walsh. Not sure if Glen Hoddle is somebody she admires, but her passing and distribution is top notch. Really good player. The ball she put through for Toone's goal was spot on. Damn good goal too.
Title: Re: Womens Footie....The Euros.
Post by: rogerzilla on 01 August, 2022, 02:03:02 pm
Not Keira Knightley?  I remember her being very good at football.

You're confusing Hollywood with reality again, Roger. I'll increase your prescription.
Title: Re: Womens Footie....The Euros.
Post by: Peter on 01 August, 2022, 03:39:59 pm
Basil, when he was young, one of my diminishing band of brothers asked, "If this George Best is so good, how come he isn't playing for England?"
Title: Re: Womens Footie....The Euros.
Post by: Basil on 01 August, 2022, 03:50:54 pm
Quote from: Peter on 01 August, 2022, 03:39:59 pm
Basil, when he was young, one of my diminishing band of brothers asked, "If this George Best is so good, how come he isn't playing for England?"

 ;D

See also Ian Rush.
Title: Re: Womens Footie....The Euros.
Post by: Wowbagger on 01 August, 2022, 05:08:47 pm
I had similar question to that asked of me relating to Ken McEwan when he was demolishing pretty well every bowling attack that was offered up to him. Wonderful batsman!
Title: Re: Womens Footie....The Euros.
Post by: Wowbagger on 01 August, 2022, 05:12:25 pm
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/aug/01/no-10-denies-snub-to-lionesses-after-boris-johnson-watches-euros-final-from-chequers

I would think that the players would have been quite pleased not to have had to put up with dealing with that particular sexual predator. Shades of "We're not going to the fuckin' White House!"
Title: Re: Womens Footie....The Euros.
Post by: rogerzilla on 01 August, 2022, 06:03:49 pm
You can just imagine them having to meet him.

"So, which of you are lesbians?"
"World-beating!"
"That'll show those sausage-eating Eurocrats"

and, worst of all,

"Would you like to come and see my new sofa?"
Title: Re: Womens Footie....The Euros.
Post by: Hot Flatus on 01 August, 2022, 06:35:05 pm
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Title: Re: Womens Footie....The Euros.
Post by: rogerzilla on 02 August, 2022, 07:11:10 am
Julie Burchill in the Daily Heil seems to think it's a welcome strike against trans rights  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Womens Footie....The Euros.
Post by: andyoxon on 07 October, 2022, 08:19:00 pm
Watching Eng v USA... 'Friendly' . On ITV.  :)
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Post by: Mr Larrington on 07 October, 2022, 08:21:32 pm
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Post by: Mr Larrington on 07 October, 2022, 09:56:31 pm
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Post by: andyoxon on 07 October, 2022, 10:02:35 pm
Yep.  USA are no 1 ranked side.