LCFC Women 2022-23 Thread

[LCFCJoe96]

1 hour ago, davieG said:

DEPARTING LEICESTER CITY DEFENDER DE GRAAF JOINS FEYENOORD
By Daniel Pentland / May 24, 2022
Departing Leicester City defender Esmee de Graaf has joined Pure Energie Eredivisie Vrouwen club Feyenoord according to reports on the Dutch club’s official website.
The 24-year-old full-back is one of five players to have left Barclays FA Women’s Super League club Leicester City this summer. The player’s return to her native Netherlands had already been confirmed therefore the move to Feyenoord comes as no surprise.

De Graaf spent four years in England with both West Ham United and Leicester City. She made 21 appearances for the latter club in the Barclays FA Women’s Super League this season, helping The Foxes to retain their top flight status for a second year.

After securing her move to Feyenoord, De Graaf said “After playing in England for four years, I really wanted to return to the Netherlands. My whole family are Feyenoord supporters and I regularly sang Feyenoord songs as a little girl. This was an opportunity that I wanted to grab with both hands.”

De Graaf’s return to The Netherlands comes four years after leaving PEC Zwolle. She joins a Feyenoord side which finished the 2021/2022 season in fifth position in the Pure Energie Eredivisie Vrouwen table. ‘The Pride of the South’ collected 35 points from their 24 league games.

Can't beat stuff like that

 

[davieG]

https://shekicks.net/peterborough-united-women-to-face-foxes-in-friendly/

 

Peterborough United Women’s pre-season friendlies ahead of the 2022-23 campaign feature a testing fixture with WSL side Leicester City.

The Posh begin preparations for their second term in the FA Women’s National League at Watford on Wednesday 13 July, followed by home games against MK Dons and Hashtag United.

Midweek matches at QPR and Leicester City are separated by a home match with Loughborough Lightning.

They then entertain more fellow FAWNL Division 1 sides in Norwich City and Cambridge United on the first two Sundays of August.

Peterborough United pre-season

13 July – Watford v Peterborough United

17 July – Peterborough United v MK Dons

24 July – Peterborough United v Hashtag United

27 July – Queens Park Rangers v Peterborough United

31 July – Peterborough United v Loughborough Lightning

3 August – Leicester City v Peterborough United

7 August – Peterborough United v Norwich City

14 August – Peterborough United v Cambridge United

[MPH]

On 24/05/2022 at 07:36, fox_up_north said:

I've said for ages that women's football needs to do its own thing, rather than copy the men. Go for smaller pitches and goals. Purpose built grounds.

 

Yes, it's great when they sometimes get 20,00 but most of the time they don't. It's like going to a gig - you'd rather be in a packed out Academy than a half empty arena. Way better atmosphere.

 

Plus, smaller pitches would make the games seem faster and more frenetic. 

 
 

you do know a women's game in Spain  got an attendance of 91,000 a few weeks ago don’t you? It broke the record for the Nou Camp.

 

 

just because womens football isn’t that big in England doesn’t mean it needs drastic changes.

 

 

 

 

 

[UHDrive]

On 24/05/2022 at 12:36, fox_up_north said:

I've said for ages that women's football needs to do its own thing, rather than copy the men. Go for smaller pitches and goals. Purpose built grounds.

 

Yes, it's great when they sometimes get 20,00 but most of the time they don't. It's like going to a gig - you'd rather be in a packed out Academy than a half empty arena. Way better atmosphere.

 

Plus, smaller pitches would make the games seem faster and more frenetic. 

Totally agree with this 👌!!!!

 

I'm all for equality. But I'm against 'forcing' something that isn't going to get the support that they seem to 'expect'

 

There's a reason that fans flock to see high intensity, free flowing and precision football. Its not a case of sexism or prejudice but it has everything to do with what the fans expect when they go to see a football game. 

 

Smaller pitches, own grounds and own style is my opinion. 

[coolhandfox]

1 hour ago, UHDrive said:

Totally agree with this 👌!!!!

 

I'm all for equality. But I'm against 'forcing' something that isn't going to get the support that they seem to 'expect'

 

There's a reason that fans flock to see high intensity, free flowing and precision football. Its not a case of sexism or prejudice but it has everything to do with what the fans expect when they go to see a football game. 

 

Smaller pitches, own grounds and own style is my opinion. 

Or the fact man football had about a 100 year head start.......

[purpleronnie]

1 hour ago, UHDrive said:

Totally agree with this 👌!!!!

 

I'm all for equality. But I'm against 'forcing' something that isn't going to get the support that they seem to 'expect'

 

There's a reason that fans flock to see high intensity, free flowing and precision football. Its not a case of sexism or prejudice but it has everything to do with what the fans expect when they go to see a football game. 

 

Smaller pitches, own grounds and own style is my opinion. 

Out of interest what do you mean by forcing?

[Vlad the Fox]

Interest and ability are increasing year on year now. There is some very good youth players coming through the academies. It’s not forced on people any more than say that soap you hate or or shit comedy but people don’t complain about that, just don’t watch or ignore it. 
 

As for having their own stadiums, I’m sure the women absolutely love playing at the KP and using its facilities and attendances have increased since moving there. However (purely from a selfish point of view) I did like it at Quorn, much closer to then pitch, good grub and beer at a reasonable price and being able to mooch around the ground and watch from various positions with a beer in my hand. It was a different matchday experience to following City (mens) Smaller stadium allowed the atmosphere to be better with smaller crowds. It would be nice if they had a purpose built stadium around 4-8000 capacity with plenty of standing. 

Edited 29 May 2022 by Vlad the Fox

[sacreblueits442]

5 minutes ago, Vlad the Fox said:

Interest and ability are increasing year on year now. There is some very good youth players coming through the academies. It’s not forced on people any more than say that soap you hate or or shit comedy but people don’t complain about that, just don’t watch or ignore it. 
 

As for having their own stadiums, I’m sure the women absolutely love playing at the KP and using its facilities and attendances have increased since moving there. However (purely from a selfish point of view) I did like it at Quorn, much closer to then pitch, good grub and beer at a reasonable price and being able to mooch around the ground and watch from various positions with a beer in my hand. It was a different matchday experience to following City (mens) Smaller stadium allowed the atmosphere to be better with smaller crowds. It would be nice if they had a purpose built stadium around 4-8000 capacity with plenty of standing. 

....sounded like you were describing a nice day at Grace Road!!!

[Vlad the Fox]

2 hours ago, sacreblueits442 said:

....sounded like you were describing a nice day at Grace Road!!!

 I do like a beer at the cricket too though don’t go much at the minute.

[sacreblueits442]

5 minutes ago, Vlad the Fox said:

 I do like a beer at the cricket too though don’t go much at the minute.

....your not missing much, they have been dire so far this season!!!

Struggling again, today at Yorkshire, this is going to be a long long season.

[UHDrive]

4 hours ago, purpleronnie said:

Out of interest what do you mean by forcing?

Forcing. As in female football stars particularly in the US believing that they should be paid the same as male players 

[purpleronnie]

1 minute ago, UHDrive said:

Forcing. As in female football stars particularly in the US believing that they should be paid the same as male players 

The US women do get paid the same.

[UHDrive]

Just now, purpleronnie said:

The US women do get paid the same.

That's my point. However our men's leugue is a different ball game than the US and thier set up. If persons started that narrative in this country I'd be pretty hacked off.

[purpleronnie]

Just now, UHDrive said:

That's my point. However our men's leugue is a different ball game than the US and thier set up. If persons started that narrative in this country I'd be pretty hacked off.

I don't see how its forced when it's already happened.  Seems odd that equal pay would make you angry.

[UHDrive]

Just now, purpleronnie said:

I don't see how its forced when it's already happened.  Seems odd that equal pay would make you angry.

On merit. On sponsorship money. On crowds. On using men's infrastructure instead of building their own. 

 

Yes it's very early days in our ladies club. But do our ladies forwards warrant £140k per week? And if so where is that money coming from? 

 

That's the point 

[sacreblueits442]

1 hour ago, purpleronnie said:

The US women do get paid the same.

...he means it is a ruling that should never have happened as they're not equal in the value they supply!!!

Edited 29 May 2022 by sacreblueits442

[Jobyfox]

Ok. I can see both sides of the argument here. 

 

I think it’s great that the opportunity and exposure is now there for women’s football. The rate of progress in the skill and ability in the women’s game is advancing rapidly since I started watching it. The important thing is equality of opportunity and that the women’s game is reported and continues to advance.

 

Women’s football is now big enough to stand and progress on its own merits. It doesn’t need the narrative of the men’s game as a continual reference point. Comparison with the men’s game will only ever end unfavourably - the men are literally a few hundred years ahead. 
 

So why do we have to change all the language that has existed for decades when reporting on the men’s game: “player of the match”, “men’s FA Cup” and “man marking” etc.? You can’t rewrite history. Why do we have to have continual comparisons of the women’s game to the men’s: e.g. we see mixed lists of most goals in a World Cup, most capped players and respective achievement of the national sides. Currently at International level there are a few good teams in women’s football and then many more who are catastrophically poor. Comparing what the England women have done to the men is about as relevant as comparing what they’ve achieved against the England 20/20 Mens Cricket team. 
 

Stop comparing!! Equality doesn’t mean sameness. Men and women are different. The important thing is equality of opportunity.

 

Let the women’s game progress separately and independently. Let the rapid progress it’s making continue. Keep the exposure high and keep supporting it and investing in it. But please just stop using the men’s game as a reference point because it’s literally miles ahead in every respect. The women’s game will progress on its own merits without embarrassing comparisons with the mens. 

[purpleronnie]

17 hours ago, UHDrive said:

On merit. On sponsorship money. On crowds. On using men's infrastructure instead of building their own. 

 

Yes it's very early days in our ladies club. But do our ladies forwards warrant £140k per week? And if so where is that money coming from? 

 

That's the point 

But the women aren't paid £140,000 a week.  It's about the national team.  There simply does not seem to be any good reason to think that the women’s team generates less revenue than the men’s. After winning the World Cup in 2015, the US women’s football team generated a $6.6 million profit compared to the men’s team’s $2 million. In the three years following, more total revenue has been generated from the women’s team’s matches than from those of the men’s team.

 

I understand that's not the case with every national team but i wasnt talking about any others.

[Jimmy]

On 29/05/2022 at 18:39, UHDrive said:

That's my point. However our men's leugue is a different ball game than the US and thier set up. If persons started that narrative in this country I'd be pretty hacked off.

they get paid the same for the national team, wages in MLS still dwarf those in NWSL

[UHDrive]

1 hour ago, Jimmy said:

they get paid the same for the national team, wages in MLS still dwarf those in NWSL

It's over my head the difference between the US and UK. Still, I always liken this to supply and demand and the men's game far outstrips the women's game.

[Chrysalis]

Does the WSL have FFP?

[Oldblueyes]

I don't  mind watching women's football, it can be entertaining at times. I do however think the standard of goalkeeping is poor. I hate to see female keepers doing somersaults and twists in the air trying to look good with long range shots and not be within 5 metres of the ball as the ball hits the back of the net. It looks pathetic and cumbersome. Need smaller goals.

[sacreblueits442]

5 hours ago, Oldblueyes said:

I don't  mind watching women's football, it can be entertaining at times. I do however think the standard of goalkeeping is poor. I hate to see female keepers doing somersaults and twists in the air trying to look good with long range shots and not be within 5 metres of the ball as the ball hits the back of the net. It looks pathetic and cumbersome. Need smaller goals.

...I would think that the game will evolve where taller keepers with better footwork will resolve this!!!

  We (in the men's game)now look for keepers of a certain height and are now seeking keepers who are good with the ball at their feet to become the norm.

  The Women's game will evolve to deal with these issues and having watched the men's game, you would think they could see how to advance their game,  instead of doing what the men have done since the game began.

[davieG]

https://www.lcfc.com/news/2654464/leicester-city-women-assistant-manager?fbclid=IwAR3kR9oMZiuRjM9OOITEK9hZgmV62rpafOH2coDI80T9mg1VG7tMQslxxos

 

LCFC Women First Team Assistant Manager
JOB ADVERT
Published 24 Jun 2022
1 MinuteReading time
We’re looking for a proven leader who can demonstrate their track record in creating the optimum learning environment for players in the senior Women’s game.
LCFC Women is going through significant growth and investment and is excited to be recruiting an Assistant Manager, supporting our First Team Manager in all day-to-day football operations and pitch matters.

It is an extremely exciting time to join LCFC Women, with a real opportunity to directly contribute to the culture, ethos and performance of the whole Club as we solidify our position in the Women’s Super League and seek to progress towards major trophies. Backed by King Power, this role offers the successful applicant a game-changing opportunity for Women’s football in Leicester.

We’re looking for a proven leader who can demonstrate their track record in creating the optimum learning environment for players in the senior Women’s game.  As a UEFA A qualified Coach, the successful applicant will coach and mentor players, coaches and staff alike, working collaboratively with Coaching, Medical and Sports Science staff whilst leading on the continued development of our Analysis Team.

If your passion is to support players and staff around you to maximise their talent to build a successful winning team, we’re keen to hear from you. A full role profile can be viewed here. To apply, candidates should send the following to [email protected].

- Letter of application highlighting your motivation for the post and relevant experience.

- Up to date curriculum vitae.

- Details of current remuneration.

- Names and contact details for two referees (referees will not be contacted until final interview stage).

Applications will close Friday 8 July, 2022; however the advert may close earlier if a suitable candidate is identified.

[davieG]

Southampton complete their pre-season programme with arguably their biggest test. The Saints travel to the East Midlands to take on top tier side Leicester City. The Foxes are expected to have a stronger line-up this year after avoiding an immediate relegation back to the Barclays Women’s Championship last term.

 

https://fawslfulltime.co.uk/2022/07/02/celtic-and-leicester-city-top-challenging-pre-season-schedule-for-southampton/