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Post by mariobalotelli on Jul 19, 2023 22:59:28 GMT
No interest - Standard is woeful in my opinion. We were debating this week if Rovers would beat the England Womens team - Most thought they would. In fact pretty much all mens teams in the top five divisions would surely ? Womens football is becoming more and more popular for Television audiences and surely will continue to do well - happy for them in that context, I support HGT and what they stand for as well - just wont be tuning in to the World Cup. Easily. The women’s sport has evolved massively and I’m all for its improvement but is still miles behind the men’s and always will be. |
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Post by stuart1974 on Jul 19, 2023 23:33:12 GMT
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Post by Wembley_Gas on Jul 20, 2023 8:10:52 GMT
Damn good goal that, well done NZ
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Post by supergas on Jul 20, 2023 8:13:19 GMT
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Post by rememberhalifax on Jul 20, 2023 8:21:28 GMT
Well what ever the merits of the woman's game that was a cracking end to end team goal by New Zealand which any team in the world would be proud of ,Men. Woman, or any other gender!
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Post by dudelebowski on Jul 20, 2023 8:23:18 GMT
Norway women’s footie further sinking after the below par showing in the Euros & 8-0 battering from the Lionesses.
Former winners and finalists of everything, now getting turned over by NZ.
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Post by percy on Jul 20, 2023 9:20:23 GMT
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Post by Gasshole on Jul 20, 2023 12:10:00 GMT
Not a great standard of footy, probably same as the SPFL
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Post by woolavingtonpirate on Jul 20, 2023 12:42:37 GMT
A better standard of football doesn't mean better entertainment. I really enjoyed that opening match, think people lose sight of why we love the game? It's about passion, watching players try thier hearts out... Personally find alot of football at the highest level dull as dishwasher. Got to say, if the rest of the tournament follows that opening game, it's going to be an excellent watch.
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Post by aghast on Jul 20, 2023 18:25:14 GMT
If the quality and standard of the football were the things that make someone decide to watch a game or not, we'd all be following Man City and this club wouldn't exist.
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Post by willytopp84 on Jul 21, 2023 16:53:13 GMT
Agree with some of the posts no interest in the woman's game but good luck to them.
Most of the goalies I've seen wouldn't get a game for Mangotsfield United at male level.
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Post by dudelebowski on Jul 21, 2023 17:07:59 GMT
Agree with some of the posts no interest in the woman's game but good luck to them. Most of the goalies I've seen wouldn't get a game for Mangotsfield United at male level. The last position that needs a lot of work for most nations, that being said Englands keeper Mary Earps is very decent. The quality of outfield players has come on massively the last 5 years let alone the last decade. |
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Post by Gas Go Marching In on Jul 21, 2023 19:06:53 GMT
If the quality and standard of the football were the things that make someone decide to watch a game or not, we'd all be following Man City and this club wouldn't exist. exactly my point earlier in this thread. People need to stop comparing and just accept it for what it is. Our women's team are currently the European champions, get behind them ffs. Three Lionesses on a shirt! |
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Post by bluestickgas1 on Jul 21, 2023 20:28:57 GMT
Wow….. some of the comments on here are just unbelievable! I swear some of the belittling comments on the quality, technique and skill of the women’s game must have been made by people who haven’t actually watched much women’s football in the last 5 years or more as it is so much stronger and better quality than what they’ve made out.
I agree with the notion that the men and women’s game is different. The quality, technique etc is no less where I see differences is in the women’s game it tends to be:
- more honest - there’s none of this rolling around feigning injury
- on average more exciting and end to end
- less about money
- more invested in community and more fan engagement
- a little less physical but not hugely so
- better sportspersonship with genuine respect for the referee and opponents
And I’d say the lionesses would easily give a strong EFL / championship side a run for their money, if not beat them.
If you watch their play, shape, support and movement as well as defensive actions, they are solid. It’s only up front where I’d say it’s inconsistent finishing sometimes
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Post by Gas Go Marching In on Jul 21, 2023 20:42:33 GMT
Wow….. some of the comments on here are just unbelievable! I swear some of the belittling comments on the quality, technique and skill of the women’s game must have been made by people who haven’t actually watched much women’s football in the last 5 years or more as it is so much stronger and better quality than what they’ve made out. I agree with the notion that the men and women’s game is different. The quality, technique etc is no less where I see differences is in the women’s game it tends to be: - more honest - there’s none of this rolling around feigning injury - on average more exciting and end to end - less about money - more invested in community and more fan engagement - a little less physical but not hugely so - better sportspersonship with genuine respect for the referee and opponents And I’d say the lionesses would easily give a strong EFL / championship side a run for their money, if not beat them. If you watch their play, shape, support and movement as well as defensive actions, they are solid. It’s only up front where I’d say it’s inconsistent finishing sometimes Sorry but that's rubbish. Any EFL team would thrash the Lionesses. I don't see why we have to compare though. Women's football is it's own entity. |
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Post by Gastafari on Jul 21, 2023 20:55:58 GMT
Wow….. some of the comments on here are just unbelievable! I swear some of the belittling comments on the quality, technique and skill of the women’s game must have been made by people who haven’t actually watched much women’s football in the last 5 years or more as it is so much stronger and better quality than what they’ve made out. I agree with the notion that the men and women’s game is different. The quality, technique etc is no less where I see differences is in the women’s game it tends to be: - more honest - there’s none of this rolling around feigning injury - on average more exciting and end to end - less about money - more invested in community and more fan engagement - a little less physical but not hugely so - better sportspersonship with genuine respect for the referee and opponents And I’d say the lionesses would easily give a strong EFL / championship side a run for their money, if not beat them. If you watch their play, shape, support and movement as well as defensive actions, they are solid. It’s only up front where I’d say it’s inconsistent finishing sometimes Agree. The players from the top sides like USA, England, Australia, Spain etc have very good technical ability. 2 examples, Lauren James for England and Sam Kerr for Australia would get into a lot of Professional Mens sides on ability alone. They just don't have the same power, fitness and endurance levels as their Male Counterparts. No different to pitting Roger Federer v Serena Willians. The main area that needs vast improvement is the Goalkeeping. |
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Post by seanclevedongas on Jul 21, 2023 21:46:14 GMT
Wow….. some of the comments on here are just unbelievable! I swear some of the belittling comments on the quality, technique and skill of the women’s game must have been made by people who haven’t actually watched much women’s football in the last 5 years or more as it is so much stronger and better quality than what they’ve made out. I agree with the notion that the men and women’s game is different. The quality, technique etc is no less where I see differences is in the women’s game it tends to be: - more honest - there’s none of this rolling around feigning injury - on average more exciting and end to end - less about money - more invested in community and more fan engagement - a little less physical but not hugely so - better sportspersonship with genuine respect for the referee and opponents And I’d say the lionesses would easily give a strong EFL / championship side a run for their money, if not beat them. If you watch their play, shape, support and movement as well as defensive actions, they are solid. It’s only up front where I’d say it’s inconsistent finishing sometimes Wrexham recently stuffed the USA woman's team. www.marca.com/en/football/2023/06/03/647a59f322601d3b3b8b45ed.html The rest of your points I agree with |
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Post by stuart1974 on Jul 21, 2023 22:17:13 GMT
Wow….. some of the comments on here are just unbelievable! I swear some of the belittling comments on the quality, technique and skill of the women’s game must have been made by people who haven’t actually watched much women’s football in the last 5 years or more as it is so much stronger and better quality than what they’ve made out. I agree with the notion that the men and women’s game is different. The quality, technique etc is no less where I see differences is in the women’s game it tends to be: - more honest - there’s none of this rolling around feigning injury - on average more exciting and end to end - less about money - more invested in community and more fan engagement - a little less physical but not hugely so - better sportspersonship with genuine respect for the referee and opponents And I’d say the lionesses would easily give a strong EFL / championship side a run for their money, if not beat them. If you watch their play, shape, support and movement as well as defensive actions, they are solid. It’s only up front where I’d say it’s inconsistent finishing sometimes Wrexham recently stuffed the USA woman's team. www.marca.com/en/football/2023/06/03/647a59f322601d3b3b8b45ed.html The rest of your points I agree with Probably a moot point, but neither team was a First XI. "The U.S. women's soccer team was also made up by a mix of former, current and guest players, although a lot of them were former USWNT members. On the field, for example, were retired midfielders Heather O'Reilly and Lori Lindsey. Another figure people could watch was Mia Hamm, who happened to be the manager of the team." |
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Post by gaelgas on Jul 21, 2023 22:44:23 GMT
Wow….. some of the comments on here are just unbelievable! I swear some of the belittling comments on the quality, technique and skill of the women’s game must have been made by people who haven’t actually watched much women’s football in the last 5 years or more as it is so much stronger and better quality than what they’ve made out. I agree with the notion that the men and women’s game is different. The quality, technique etc is no less where I see differences is in the women’s game it tends to be: - more honest - there’s none of this rolling around feigning injury - on average more exciting and end to end - less about money - more invested in community and more fan engagement - a little less physical but not hugely so - better sportspersonship with genuine respect for the referee and opponents And I’d say the lionesses would easily give a strong EFL / championship side a run for their money, if not beat them. If you watch their play, shape, support and movement as well as defensive actions, they are solid. It’s only up front where I’d say it’s inconsistent finishing sometimes Agree. The players from the top sides like USA, England, Australia, Spain etc have very good technical ability. 2 examples, Lauren James for England and Sam Kerr for Australia would get into a lot of Professional Mens sides on ability alone. They just don't have the same power, fitness and endurance levels as their Male Counterparts. No different to pitting Roger Federer v Serena Willians. The main area that needs vast improvement is the Goalkeeping. A Wrexham old boys team including a 43 year old Lee Trundle recently put 12 past a USWNT in 36 minutes and if you watch that you will see it was nothing to do with power and pace, the old men just had too much technical ability for the women. And we're talking about what was then a National League old boys team. |
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Post by Gastafari on Jul 21, 2023 22:45:34 GMT
Wow….. some of the comments on here are just unbelievable! I swear some of the belittling comments on the quality, technique and skill of the women’s game must have been made by people who haven’t actually watched much women’s football in the last 5 years or more as it is so much stronger and better quality than what they’ve made out. I agree with the notion that the men and women’s game is different. The quality, technique etc is no less where I see differences is in the women’s game it tends to be: - more honest - there’s none of this rolling around feigning injury - on average more exciting and end to end - less about money - more invested in community and more fan engagement - a little less physical but not hugely so - better sportspersonship with genuine respect for the referee and opponents And I’d say the lionesses would easily give a strong EFL / championship side a run for their money, if not beat them. If you watch their play, shape, support and movement as well as defensive actions, they are solid. It’s only up front where I’d say it’s inconsistent finishing sometimes Wrexham recently stuffed the USA woman's team. www.marca.com/en/football/2023/06/03/647a59f322601d3b3b8b45ed.html The rest of your points I agree with It wasnt the USA Womens team. It was an exhibition match made up of retired former players and guests. Liverpool beat Bournemouth 9-0 in The Premier League last season. That's at the top level of Mens professional Football. It happens at any level. Male Footballers have more power,and higher fitness and endurance levels. If you put Tyson Fury up against Josh Taylor in a Boxing Match, what do you think would happen? His Size and Power would obliterate Josh Taylor in seconds and that's 2 elite Male fighters. The players for the top Womens sides are very good technically. |
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