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And the academy team lost 7-0 to Peterborough. We were down to 9 players for almost all of the second half due to injuries. Sounds like a lack of depth throughout the entire set up.

Sounds like injuries are going to be a major problem with Tierney, Boureille, McLoughlin and Jansson all out for a while. Clark and Eddie missing Sunday. Sherwood was on her last legs vs Durham. Listed squad is only 21 players which seems very light, even for WSL2. Already looking at half a bench unless there are a few academy players included.

I see from some of the training images that Marie Hourihan is our new assistant manager. Managed Plymouth last season, obviously another Irish connection. And yes apparently she is related to Conor the assistant manager for the mens team.

Tierney, O'Brien and Williams not spotted in the training photos so probably have already moved on. Still surprised McLoughlin and Ale haven't been picked up yet.

I think its basically because there is no viable alternative, as seen by using Burton and Notts County as secondary grounds. The best option I heard was Loughborough Uni but they have a lot of teams playing there already.

Leitzig was always going to be off. Hopefully we can keep hold of Keane because she looked decent. Las getting a move to Chelsea is a bit surprising. Obviously one for the future - but she hardly got a game for Ipswich when she was on loan there last season.

Given how keen Everton have been maybe most of the squad will be back in the WSL, despite how poor we've been. I'm sure Mcloughlin, O'Brien and Ale will get decent moves. Keeping Passmore must be the cheap option. We cannot afford to bring anyone else in.

Hannah Cain signs for Everton. Their fans must be feeling the same as we do when we sign yet another Southampton player.

The Burnley/Everton case worked because it was covered by a specific Premier League rule. I'm yet to see anyone mention if the EFL has the same rule. If not then Leeds have no argument whatsoever. But we should definitely be looking into starting our own proceedings just in case.

I know she had injuries but its still interesting that a player who was seemingly deemed not good enough by our management gets a move back to the WSL. And not one of the newly promoted clubs either.

Currently one nil up at half time vs LCL in the sevens thing. Live on sky if anyone's got nothing better to do.

Saving the last sub to bring Leitzig on for the pens??

Going to be an interesting team selection tomorrow. Given we should be able to compete a bit better in this one surely it has to be more attacking line up for a change. Think I'll despair if its five at the back with three defensively minded midfielders again.

Still just about time to change the manager before the play off. I don't give us much chance as it is so might be worth the gamble. Is there anyone obvious available that we could attract (and afford).

Looks to me like another very negative team selection.

Skipp - Winks doesn't work because Skipp is poor going forward - Hamza will be worse. James must still be unfit.

Mouchon out again is a big blow for us.

There was a shot of at the end of someone on our bench with crutches but I couldn't make out who it was

According to the DailyMail we are after Matt Beard to replace Miquel - he previously worked with our new DOF. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-15039355/Burnley-womens-boss-Matt-Beard-resigns-denied-permission-talk-team-just-TWO-MONTHS-joining.html?ico=authors_pagination_desktop

The BBC report is a bit misleading as on the official site it says it says that those listed have already signed new contracts and that - Negotiations are on-going with a number of First Team players around their futures on Filbert Way as preparations ahead of the new season continue. Which would be Rantala and tbh I can't think of who else unless they are looking at some extensions.

So I guess Rantala is one of the players still in negotiations which doesn't give much confidence that she will be staying. She is one of the most important players to try and resign in my opinion.

Most womens teams have already released a list of players who are departing and it seems strange that we don't do this before their last match if a decision has been made. I get some players might still be negotiating but with so many out of contract there must be a few that could be announced.

Winks kicks the ball out. Free kick was never hand ball. Miles offside. For some reason none of our players even appeal??

No forward on the bench. Already deflated by thinking about when we stick Ayew up front after 70 mins....