Women’s Euros 2022

whentheballmoves · Post by **whentheballmoves** » Thu Jul 07, 2022 3:53 pm

I went to the game last night and thoroughly enjoyed it.

Crowd of over 68,00, really noisy at times.
England played alright, could have had another goal or two, but could have conceded one, so some room for improvement.
For fear of being accused of being "woke", it was a great experience for my daughter who plays u15s football next season, to see England play and a crowd with so many girls and women in the stadium.
The pre match show was decent too, and I got a bit emotional thinking about it all: whether it was the fact that my daughter was with me, or it was my first major sports event post pandemic or what.
Sad that some people seem to want to decry such a major event happening in this country, really.

We're off to several more games, including the final at Wembley, and can't wait!

GaryClaret · Post by **GaryClaret** » Thu Jul 07, 2022 4:01 pm

Completely agree whentheballmoves. We have a 4 year old daughter and to share the major tournament experience with her was amazing - she especially loved the pre match show. The atmosphere was incredible in its own way and if we can get to the final it will be a big moment for football in this country.

Falcon · Post by **Falcon** » Thu Jul 07, 2022 4:21 pm

I think it's a bit weird so many posters opened a thread called 'Womens Euros 2022' just to mention how much they aren't interested in the Womens Euros 2022.

Burnley1989 · Post by **Burnley1989** » Thu Jul 07, 2022 5:21 pm

And finally we have some sensible posters on page 2

CoolClaret · Post by **CoolClaret** » Thu Jul 07, 2022 5:50 pm

Falcon wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 07, 2022 4:21 pm
I think it's a bit weird so many posters opened a thread called 'Womens Euros 2022' just to mention how much they aren't interested in the Womens Euros 2022.

I find it stranger people pretending that the standard is any good.

It’s nothing like watching women tennis/gymnastics/athletics/skiing efc it’s just clearly a way inferior product

Think folk are having themselves on a bit.

It’s not watching a local girls team have a kick about, we’re talking 68K problem rocked uk to watch a very poor game of football - I find that quite baffling

Garnerssoap · Post by **Garnerssoap** » Thu Jul 07, 2022 6:53 pm

I went. Took one daughter and a niece. Had a grand day out.

Tribesmen · Post by **Tribesmen** » Thu Jul 07, 2022 8:28 pm

Norway look a very good side and will go far in this comp

timshorts · Post by **timshorts** » Thu Jul 07, 2022 8:38 pm

Tribesmen wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 07, 2022 8:28 pm
Norway look a very good side and will go far in this comp

Or, nireland are poor. The second goal created by some rubbish playing out from the back. Not sure why you'd do that against a side miles quicker in thought than you.

The first goal was just appalling marking.

That said, there are a lot of better moves that haven't resulted in goals.

aggi · Post by **aggi** » Thu Jul 07, 2022 8:52 pm

CoolClaret wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 07, 2022 5:50 pm
I find it stranger people pretending that the standard is any good.

It’s nothing like watching women tennis/gymnastics/athletics/skiing efc it’s just clearly a way inferior product

Think folk are having themselves on a bit.

It’s not watching a local girls team have a kick about, we’re talking 68K problem rocked uk to watch a very poor game of football - I find that quite baffling

And yet we're all watching Burnley rather than Barcelona.

CoolClaret · Post by **CoolClaret** » Thu Jul 07, 2022 8:59 pm

aggi wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 07, 2022 8:52 pm
And yet we're all watching Burnley rather than Barcelona.

Yeah less than 3 months ago we were performing against some of the world's best week in week out.

Foshiznik · Post by **Foshiznik** » Thu Jul 07, 2022 9:09 pm

Just like I would skip a thread about squash, horse racing or Wimbledon, I would suggest those of you miserable old men who have no interest in womens football to do the same here.

Paul Waine · Post by **Paul Waine** » Thu Jul 07, 2022 10:05 pm

aggi wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 07, 2022 8:52 pm
And yet we're all watching Burnley rather than Barcelona.

Am I right in recalling that Alan Pace said he fell in love with football (soccer) from watching Barcelona when he was studying there for his MBA?

aggi · Post by **aggi** » Thu Jul 07, 2022 10:50 pm

CoolClaret wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 07, 2022 8:59 pm
Yeah less than 3 months ago we were performing against some of the world's best week in week out.

But we won't be next season and I assume you'll still be watching. For me, I've watched a lot more poor Burnley than top quality Burnley.

Winstonswhite · Post by **Winstonswhite** » Thu Jul 07, 2022 11:11 pm

CoolClaret wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 07, 2022 5:50 pm
I find it stranger people pretending that the standard is any good

You cannot possibly have watched that game and thought the standard was anything other than good. They played brilliantly.

kentonclaret · Post by **kentonclaret** » Fri Jul 08, 2022 12:13 am

Just reading the comments on this page it soon became clear that the 3 posters who seem most passionate and enthusiastic about women's football mention that they have young daughters and/or nieces that they watched the games and enjoyed the experience with. If that were not the case I am sure that they probably would not be so enthralled by the Women's Euros. Since it was England hosting the tournament I felt that I should at least give the opening game a try and lasted about 15 minutes.

CoolClaret · Post by **CoolClaret** » Fri Jul 08, 2022 8:16 am

Winstonswhite wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 07, 2022 11:11 pm
You cannot possibly have watched that game and thought the standard was anything other than good. They played brilliantly.

Dude look at half minute or so of play before the goal

It’s rank amateur

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Fri Jul 08, 2022 9:30 am

Didn't watch the game last night as I fully expected Norway to run out comfortable winners, I'm glad NI did at least grab a consolation gaol though.

Barlickclaret · Post by **Barlickclaret** » Fri Jul 08, 2022 11:20 am

England u19 men win the euros, and none of the games on TV, yet they put the women's all over BBC 1 every night. What's going on!!!!

Massivefloodlights · Post by **Massivefloodlights** » Fri Jul 08, 2022 8:27 pm

I’m really enjoying watching it. Going to have a look to see if I can make any fixtures in the coming weeks.

Germany look like they’re playing with the cheat codes on against a Denmark side who are no pushovers!

Bin Ont Turf · Post by **Bin Ont Turf** » Fri Jul 08, 2022 8:58 pm

Barlickclaret wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 08, 2022 11:20 am
England u19 men win the euros, and none of the games on TV, yet they put the women's all over BBC 1 every night. What's going on!!!!

The same reason they don't put England U19's women on TV.

The BBC is sandal wearing pathetic, but not for pushing the England team in the Women's European Championships in England.

Barlickclaret · Post by **Barlickclaret** » Fri Jul 08, 2022 11:31 pm

Bin Ont Turf wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 08, 2022 8:58 pm
The same reason they don't put England U19's women on TV.

The BBC is sandal wearing pathetic, but not for pushing the England team in the Women's European Championships in England.

Because its not good viewing, but trying to be political correct.

Mattster · Post by **Mattster** » Sat Jul 09, 2022 7:07 am

Barlickclaret wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 08, 2022 11:31 pm
Because its not good viewing, but trying to be political correct.

The Women's World Cup Semi Final between England and USA in 2019 had 11.7million viewers.

The Wimbledon Men's Singles Final had 9.6m viewers.

It's on the BBC because people watch it.

agreenwood · Post by **agreenwood** » Sat Jul 09, 2022 8:39 am

I bet if you went back to the dozens of womens football threads on here over the years you’d find the same characters taking time out of their days to tell us how **** it is. Bit more going on than just a sport they don’t like if you ask me.

Fair play though. Don’t think there’s a “rammed down our throats” comment this time, so I assume they’ve realised how many TV channels and media options they have access to in 2022.

Swizzlestick · Post by **Swizzlestick** » Sun Jul 10, 2022 3:51 pm

The level has improved massively. Really enjoyed Sweden v Netherlands last night.

Conroysleftfoot · Post by **Conroysleftfoot** » Sun Jul 10, 2022 8:40 pm

France very impressive against Italy.

Clarets4me · Post by **Clarets4me** » Sun Jul 10, 2022 9:47 pm

Italy resorting to some " traditional " Italian style defending in the 2nd half ... the referee has for some bizarre reason, overturned her initial red card and given a yellow to the Italian Captain for a challenge that wouldn't have been out of place in the Italy-Chile game in the 1962 World Cup !!

TheOriginalLongsider · Post by **TheOriginalLongsider** » Mon Jul 11, 2022 7:59 pm

It’s the same woman commentating again. If you use the red button you can choose 5 Live commentary instead

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Mon Jul 11, 2022 8:17 pm

2-0 already

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Mon Jul 11, 2022 8:29 pm

TheOriginalLongsider · Post by **TheOriginalLongsider** » Mon Jul 11, 2022 8:32 pm

Much better than last game. Very enjoyable

ALP · Post by **ALP** » Mon Jul 11, 2022 8:35 pm

The Lionesses are ruthless this evening.

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Mon Jul 11, 2022 8:35 pm

4-0 fookin brilliant stuff

DAVETHEVICAR · Post by **DAVETHEVICAR** » Mon Jul 11, 2022 8:39 pm

Fabulous football played and superb goals
Another now 5-0

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Mon Jul 11, 2022 8:39 pm

ALP · Post by **ALP** » Mon Jul 11, 2022 8:39 pm

5, what a corking first half

DAVETHEVICAR · Post by **DAVETHEVICAR** » Mon Jul 11, 2022 8:40 pm

Beth Mead outstanding

DAVETHEVICAR · Post by **DAVETHEVICAR** » Mon Jul 11, 2022 8:41 pm

claptrappers_union · Post by **claptrappers_union** » Mon Jul 11, 2022 8:41 pm

This isn’t football. Norway are ****

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Mon Jul 11, 2022 8:42 pm

like watching Man City v Burnley

ALP · Post by **ALP** » Mon Jul 11, 2022 8:42 pm

I hope England mens team are watching how to attack, Norway are head down now, this could get to a cricket score

Whitgord · Post by **Whitgord** » Mon Jul 11, 2022 8:43 pm

It’s men against boys, Oh hang on!

Tribesmen · Post by **Tribesmen** » Mon Jul 11, 2022 8:43 pm

Tribesmen wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 07, 2022 8:28 pm
Norway look a very good side and will go far in this comp

Well what can i say

dandeclaret · Post by **dandeclaret** » Mon Jul 11, 2022 8:44 pm

It’s a good standard, but there is a naivety to the game. It’s probably purer as a game, with less cynicism… it’s more like watching good level youth football.

CoolClaret · Post by **CoolClaret** » Mon Jul 11, 2022 8:44 pm

The mere fact that the England ladies are up by 6 goals at half time shows how amateur it is.

This is not good for the sport - it is absolutely miles away from what people think it is

KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » Mon Jul 11, 2022 8:44 pm

I need a Hegerberg shot on target, she's a right carthorse

Fretters · Post by **Fretters** » Mon Jul 11, 2022 8:45 pm

Someone should tell Norway about left backs.

ArthurShelby · Post by **ArthurShelby** » Mon Jul 11, 2022 8:46 pm

KRBFC wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 11, 2022 8:44 pm
I need a Hegerberg shot on target, she's a right carthorse

I need her to score mate for £300.

DAVETHEVICAR · Post by **DAVETHEVICAR** » Mon Jul 11, 2022 8:50 pm

Yes England are far superior to Norway.
Norway will improve by playing more international matches.
England can only play and win matches against who is put in front of them .

GavlarClaret · Post by **GavlarClaret** » Mon Jul 11, 2022 8:57 pm

Some of you are judging this on what the standard was 5 years ago......

Some of these women are technically very very good footballers! Yes due to physicality it will always be inferior to the mens game but the passing and crossing has been spot on, particularly in this first half

aggi · Post by **aggi** » Mon Jul 11, 2022 9:00 pm

CoolClaret wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 11, 2022 8:44 pm
The mere fact that the England ladies are up by 6 goals at half time shows how amateur it is.

This is not good for the sport - it is absolutely miles away from what people think it is

Yeah, you'd never see this happen in the men's game ...