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Ummm... gender equality? !!!!!
Everyone I know and people I see online who are crazy about Football appear to be very silent about women's football!
They just won a major tournament and still not a word! Not a case of this, is it?! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tv0ueEI4OBQ Sorry, I had to ask!!! |
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They did it before the men's team so thats why they are quiet
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I've never shown much interest in women's football but when I heard that the England team had defeated Norway ladies 8-0, I suddenly began to pay attention. I eagerly awaited every subsequent Lionesses match and I agree with Ian Wright when he said that he has never enjoyed an International football tournament more in his entire life. It was not just the fact that they won the trophy, it was the positive way they played the game. Their enthusiasm and passion was very special and got the entire English nation behind them. Did you ever hear such an enthusiastic set of supporters singing their hearts out. I heard no moronic chanting, ( which has long been a feature of the mens' game,) and not a single swear word was heard anywhere. What a treat for families to take their young children to see quality football being played without any foul language being uttered. They have laid down the gauntlet for the Football League to ensure that the mens' game can be as all-encompassing and joyous as this tournament clearly was. The professional clubs also have a part to play in this revolution as well!! |
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It's as well that the England Lionesses continue with their good run of success because with the World Cup starting in less than 2 months time in Qatar, the prospects for the England mens' team look dismal. I said when the draw was made 10 years ago or whenever, that it was a bad mistake to play the games in Qatar, not only because of the heat, but also their atrocious human rights record. Few of us expect them to win although the last I saw, the bookies made them 2nd favourites at 11/2. That's nonsensical! I wouldn't even risk a couple of quid on them at 100/1 against! If they rise to the occasion and prove me wrong, I shall gladly eat my words. With the IMF and the Bank of England expressing the view that Liz Truss and her Chancellor's recent Policy statement being catastrophic, we badly need some sporting success to lift our spirits. let's throw all our weight behind the England Lionesses in their Word Cup Tournament in 10 months time! |
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WOW!!!
Peter92305
You actually posted this in September,......and how true your words became! I'm not really a footy fan personally, but yes and wholeheartedly I agree the womens football has such a long way. So they've certainly earned my respect! Well spoken! |
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English Lionesses beat Brazil in penalty shootout
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The English Lionesses Push On
SWEET CAROLINE,---- BOOM-BOOM-BOOM!
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Come On England!
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A less than convincing performance by the Lionesses (current EURO champions) against Sweden last night. Score 1-1 draw. I watched the match on ITVx both to support the Lionesses and to assess whether Sweden had the ability to go on to win the trophy. The answer is they most certainly do. One thing I hadn't appreciated is that you can finish bottom of the league stage and still go on to win the tournament. The third and fourth teams play each other in a knockout match to see who of them goes through to the next round. England play Ireland on Tuesday night, ( again live on ITVx ) and that is a must win game as it will increase our chances of avoiding a top team in the knockouts. We are in the hardest group, ( England, France, Sweden and Irish Republic. ) France scrambled a 1-0 win against Ireland last night and are currently top of the group. The atmosphere at Wembley last night was a little muted,( No Sweet Caroline, BOOM ,BOOM BOOM ) which perhaps reflected the apprehension that the home supporters had for the prospects of England retaining their title. I would still back them to at least reach the final, however. Last edited by peter92305; 06-04-24 at 16:08. |
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Turning briefly to the men's euros, we were fortunate to finish top of our preliminary group bearing in mind our lack-lustre performances in the 3 games. Phil Foden flew home to be with his wife after delivery of their baby and may not be back in time for the game against Slovakia on Sunday [live on ITVx starting 3.30pm.] Gareth took a chance by including the already injured Luke Shaw in the squad which looks as though it will back-fire as he is unlikely to take any part in the tournament. He is the only generally recognised world class left-back in the squad. Let's hope for better things if we are to proceed further. |
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Phil Foden is back in the team now. But don't think it will make much different to the team as they all have played so badly. I Don't think we will get any further in the euro's. And to be honest I don't think they deserve to carry on. There is no passion in the team to play for your contry. They are paid way to much and pampered to much. And they get so upset with fan who criticize them say how they feel. which I feel they have the right to do so after spending so much money going to see them.
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Talk about a lucky squeak. --- World-class teams don't wait until the 95th minute of a game before they score their first goal. I'm sure that Gareth would have resigned, ( or been sacked ) had they lost that game against Slovakia. IF the players want him to take them forward to the World Cup in Canada, USA and Mexico in 2026, they must convince him by showing a more positive attitude. I would like to see either Cole Palmer or Ivan Toney make the starting line-up against Switzerland on Saturday. Both are positive strikers who play with no fear. Unless the team can show more dynamism, they have no chance of succeeding. The Lionesses play their final 2 group games against Ireland 12th July and finally Sweden on 16th. They are currently 3rd in their group behind Sweden ( 2nd place) only on goal difference. They will need to beat Sweden to be certain of progressing. |
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