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I dont think it's going to be broadcast anywhere, unfortunately. None of our other league cup games have been so far, and I can't seem to find any indication it's anywhere else.

Our track record with injuries probably still puts her out for the rest of the season. I don't think weve heard about Mouchon yet have we?

To be honest, even if it wasn't the case that they were putting it all in, it's still not acceptable to harass or abuse anyone. You wouldn't put up with it in your work day, why should anyone else. I think I speak for all sane fans that we don't want the toxic few that do abuse players, go and support someone else.

What covenants are there?

It's only really promoted as much as you see on social media or the website. The arsenal game was promoted more than any game they've played in a long time and there was a reasonable turnout for it (relatively), but you will find that the away fans outnumbered the home fans. It's very rare they play "home" games at different stadiums, I think it tends to only be if it's a home cup game, or a league game whereby the men are already scheduled to play at the KP on the same or next day. From what I can remember the last time we played a hame game away from the KP was against Villa in the 23/24 season, I might be wrong though. But no, they don't run coaches. The growth has stunted, particularly for the smaller clubs as people are more drawn to the lionesses and where they play, as opposed to seeing their local teams. You'd still be surprised at how many people DON'T watch Women's football still. My daughter plays in an U8s team, which I'm an assistant coach for and none of the other girls have any real Women's football inspiration outside of the Lionesses. Even the head coach has zero clue as to what's going on in the WSL. There's still a long way to go.

I did catch myself just after the game thinking that the January transfer window can't come soon enough... Then remembered we probably won't bring anyone in anyway. But who knows, hopefully the new hierarchy is in place by then and things are a bit more organised, for both mens and women's teams. Positive to take as well is that at least there is a week off from league duties now. I'd be torn as to what we do for the palace game, do we play a first team and look to hopefully get some confidence with a win (assuming we do win). Or, do we play a second string to see if we can get someone to step-up. I think I'd be more inclined for the 2nd option.

I agree, typically a football fans first instinct is to blame the manager, but honestly for both the mens and womens teams, I genuinely don't see that they are doing much/anything wrong. We just dont have the quality.

You do have to wonder at what point you give Liv Clarke a chance in goal and drop Jani. She's been a fantastic servant for the club and has been spectacular at times, but she's just been a shadow this season.

Rantala is done for the rest of the season then.

Please make me eat my words

Even look like we've given up and not bothered now

Unless we score within the next 5, it's probably game over unfortunately.

We've been the better team and failed to make it count, give them 1 sniff and they score. That's the difference, lack of quality up front.

Attendance is so sparce, even at a team like Brighton that has a good womens team following. Something really has to change with these kick off times... but they dont seem to get the message

I have found that sometimes they will advertise it to be on youtube, but it seems to be region locked. So maybe using a VPN would get you around it, but not sure what region isn't locked.

Uh oh... That is a big blow indeed, she's been a really bright spark since she came back from injury. I guess it's going to be one of those things with her now, unfortunately it looks like she's going to be prone to ligament injuries.

I'd imagine that it's not going to be the KP, otherwise they'd have announced it by now. Other options they've previously used are Notts County's or Burton Albion's grounds. Unless they try somewhere new.

An away draw, you take it. Youd take an away point from any team in the league. Home is where we will pick up the crucial 3 points.

I really don't understand what baffling decisions people think Passmore has made? Anyone would think weve been playing Jani up front and Mouchon in defence the way some of you talk about it.

Told you so 😉

Rantala hasn't looked sharp each time she's played this season, so far. She was our best player the season before last, but she's not produced anything outside of the cup yet. We've not played badly today, I actually think we've played decently, we had been unlucky with their goal and poor decision making in the final third has held us back.

Nope, we haven't got a great squad, that's the issue. We're not quick or strong enough. Come on Nelly, show us why you should be starting!

I'll say it again with more desperation... Please being Tierney off, she's having a a shocker.

I still fancy us to get a draw. We've been the better team. Bring on Rantala, take off Tierney. Just try and go for it a little bit more.

Really unfortunate. The usual issue though... Just deal with it