robby b Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 4 hours ago, Xela said: One of the comments in the live BBC thread was that we looked far better when Walsh wasn't playing. She's come back today and we've been poor again. I can understand today if she hasn't recovered fully from the injury. But I'm surprised and puzzled that we played better without her v China. Afterall she's supposedly our best player (other than Mead or Williamson) and a superstar. A world record transfer fee to Barcelona. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 9 hours ago, robby b said: You've reminded me of the world cup 1990 when we somehow beat Cameroon 3-2 with two penalties from Lineker. Cameroon were the better team in that match, they were great. And unlucky. I was thinking exactly the same when watching the game 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 Only just seen the James stamp, Jesus what the hell was she thinking? That was calculated as well, no remorse in her face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post FLVillan Posted August 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 8, 2023 3 hours ago, mikeyp102 said: Only just seen the James stamp, Jesus what the hell was she thinking? That was calculated as well, no remorse in her face. Stupid thing to do for certain and VAR came in useful to get the red card decision correct. But the overriding thing for me is this incident was an example of what I'm enjoying about the women's game. The Nigerian player barely reacted - just gave the ref a "what the hell was that" reaction. In a men's match we'd have had histrionics and rolling around, feigning injury. The women's game is refreshingly honest. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 This is a terrible advert for women's football Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 1 minute ago, PaulC said: This is a terrible advert for women's football I’ve watched a few matches and it’s been really poor. If this is the pinnacle then it has a long way to go. I’m sure it’ll keep improving though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 3 minutes ago, PaulC said: This is a terrible advert for women's football Just now, Genie said: I’ve watched a few matches and it’s been really poor. If this is the pinnacle then it has a long way to go. I’m sure it’ll keep improving though. Was about to say. Most of them have been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 There's usually a poor game or two at men's tournaments as well, but nobody claims that one dull match is a 'terrible advert for men's football'. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 1 minute ago, HanoiVillan said: There's usually a poor game or two at men's tournaments as well, but nobody claims that one dull match is a 'terrible advert for men's football'. A poor game is one thing, a pitch full of poor players is something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 Just now, HanoiVillan said: There's usually a poor game or two at men's tournaments as well, but nobody claims that one dull match is a 'terrible advert for men's football'. No but as has been said many pf the games in this tournament have been poor and the women's game is still emerging whereas the men's game is well established Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 I mean I just flatly disagree that 'many of the games in this tournament have been poor'. The standard has never been higher, and a number of the top sides have gone out to shock exits because the competitive gap has been reduced. This is the first really dull match I can remember watching. It *is* true that this is the weakest-on-paper of the last 16 ties, I'll grant that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 (edited) I think people need to remember that they are girls, and as non pc as it may be to acknowledge these days, it is what it is. For the most part, lighter body structures, different mannerisms, less aggression and control etc. Hard to compare to the mens game, even at the highest level. The important thing is that it will improve as it's now getting attention and investment. This will encourage more girls to want to play football and improve the game. A few hotties about as well which helps. Edited August 8, 2023 by JAMAICAN-VILLAN 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 It's not the quality of players but the games In the knockout stages have become very attricional which wasn't the case so much in the last world cup from what I remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 Jamaican striker , plays for Man City, scored alot of goals, but gets no support whatsoever with the Jamaican team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKP90 Posted August 8, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted August 8, 2023 Looks like the Colombian team, much like their male counterparts are not afraid to indulge in the dark arts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colhint Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 Yeah Bunny is a good player 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKP90 Posted August 8, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted August 8, 2023 9 minutes ago, HKP90 said: Looks like the Colombian team, much like their male counterparts are not afraid to indulge in the dark arts. And by that I mean that they are cheating b***ards. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 Gutted... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKP90 Posted August 8, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted August 8, 2023 27 minutes ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: Gutted... Gutted for you, bud. I really wanted Jamaica to win. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 1 hour ago, Genie said: I’ve watched a few matches and it’s been really poor. If this is the pinnacle then it has a long way to go. I’m sure it’ll keep improving though. Majority of mens World Cup games are equally as poor, would even say a majority of Premier League games are crap quality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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