Women’s Euro 2022 - Hosted in England

[Unabomber]

Do they use the same size goals? As surely the women are a lot smaller so that’s not exactly fair is it 

[foxes_rule1978]

8 minutes ago, Unabomber said:

I’m watching it with my mrs as she watches mens football with me so least I can do 

Well some people act as if it is going to replace the mens game and it will be the only football they can watch  it will co-exist and the standard is improving. England have been brilliant in that first half 

Edited 11 July 2022 by foxes_rule1978

[ALC Fox]

7 minutes ago, LCWFCJ said:

They are alright that’s insane thing, Hegerberg is arguably the best in the world or near enough, Hansen & Engen are from the great Barcelona team, Reiten, Mjelde, Thorisdottir, Blakstad from top WSL clubs…we’re just ripping them apart, it’s mad!

It's entertaining even with the one-sided scoreline, though. There was a point when we were 2-0 up that Norway threatened to come back into it but since then we've just blown them away. Incredible stuff.

[Sol thewall Bamba]

37 minutes ago, Unabomber said:

Do they use the same size goals? As surely the women are a lot smaller so that’s not exactly fair is it 

Remember when Nige got the officials to measure the goalposts at Swansea away that one time

[purpleronnie]

25000 at Brighton are making more noise than 90000 at Wembley.

[Unabomber]

6 minutes ago, Sol thewall Bamba said:

Remember when Nige got the officials to measure the goalposts at Swansea away that one time

Lmao no but sounds class 

[Lineker's Lugs]

Northern Ireland might want to think about sneaking home before Friday.

[Sol thewall Bamba]

Man I hate clappers so much

[foxes_rule1978]

6 minutes ago, Bert said:

I’m not trying to back-peddle one bit.

Having had sky sports news on a hell of a lot today, I can say that comfortably it’s been fed to us, yes I get it’s a major tournament but it’s seemed so desperate.
 

So because I said this is an awful standard of football that’s being derogatory? Come on, have a day off. That’s just ridiculous. Would you say the same if I said about the mens game? A question I’ve asked you three times now, which you’ve failed to answer. People bang on about wanting equality, yet these same people (read the thread) are saying you can’t compare the mens and womens game? 
 

See you at the England woman’s cricket next week at Grace Road  

It is a big tournament being played in England, with an England team capable of winning, so I wouldn’t expect less to be honest. 

[Bert]

Just now, foxes_rule1978 said:

It is a big tournament being played in England, with an England team capable of winning, so I wouldn’t expect less to be honest. 

Let’s hope they can 

[StanSP]

11 minutes ago, Bert said:

Having had sky sports news on a hell of a lot today, I can say that comfortably it’s been fed to us, yes I get it’s a major tournament but it’s seemed so desperate.

Considering how England's chances could be quite high of winning it, what else would you expect in the lead up to the tournament? 

[fuchsntf]

Comparing men- womens sports...aint bothered...!

 

Well done girls, you Entertained us today....

If men suppose to be Stronger ,fitter, better to watch.Not on my 70yr- shift...These last few years the Women ( all nations) have been entertaining,und Show

they Enjoy their sport,instead of bitching every 10 minutes..Moody...yes..!!

 

[Super_horns]

Only 2 goals in the 2nd half...

 

Rubbish!

 

What an impressive performance though - early goals helped but Norway were totally outclassed and shell shocked and we kept on going too.

[Leicesterpool]

Wow, Wow, Wow! now that's what I'm talking about, hunger, desire, passion that's what I want from my national side. Even at 8-0! they wanted more. Hope the England men are taking note. Our tournament has finally began. 

[Leicesterpool]

What I like about the England womens side there all hard working, family orientated, good speakers and professional. The more I watch womens football the more I feel we're mugged off by the men's game. These gals would do anything to put a three lions shirt on, while the men it's all about buying fast cars, bragging about their wealth, misbehaving, nightclubbing and demanding higher wages and transfers when not getting their own way.  

[foxes_rule1978]

3 minutes ago, Leicesterpool said:

What I like about the England womens side there all hard working, family orientated, good speakers and professional. The more I watch womens football the more I feel we're mugged off by the men's game. These gals would do anything to put a three lions shirt on, while the men it's all about buying fast cars, bragging about their wealth, misbehaving, nightclubbing and demanding higher wages and transfers when not getting their own way.  

The men still made a semi final and final in the last two major tournaments… should we bring doling more maybe, but I feel that is a harsh assessment none-the-less 

[Leicesterpool]

2 minutes ago, foxes_rule1978 said:

The men still made a semi final and final in the last two major tournaments… should we bring doling more maybe, but I feel that is a harsh assessment none-the-less 

We did very well in both, but didn't show up in the nations league. For me the attitude and hunger still needs to be worked on. 

[foxes_rule1978]

1 hour ago, Leicesterpool said:

We did very well in both, but didn't show up in the nations league. For me the attitude and hunger still needs to be worked on. 

Nations league is for trying things out, I’m not too worried yet, we didn’t do well in the nationals league before taking the final to penalties. However I doubt Southgate is a tournament winning manager, he deserves this World Cup though and let’s see what we do. 

Edited 11 July 2022 by foxes_rule1978

[Guest worth_the_wait]

Re comparisons being made ...

 

I suppose a problem will always occur, where you nominally have a situation that lends itself for comparison ... whether this was intentional or not.
 
So you might say "I prefer women's football, because it doesn't have all the play-acting and cheating of the men's game".  Many people would agree with that sentiment.
 
But if you were to say "I think women's football is total dross to watch", then you'll probably be accused of sexist stereotyping.  Which might be a bit harsh, as the previous statement is effectively doing the same ... albeit the other way round.

 

btw: I think England's penalty yesterday was pretty "soft".   Under different circumstances, I would've called it a dive!

[Dr Marco]

some fit girls in the england squad

CUM ON ENGLAND ! 

[Nalis]

Think the media are far worse at comparing mens and womens football than the fans, particularly when they are so selective with the comparisons.

 

Whats wrong with appreciating both for what they both are?

[CosbehFox]

1 minute ago, Nalis said:

Think the media are far worse at comparing mens and womens football than the fans, particularly when they are so selective with the comparisons.

 

Whats wrong with appreciating both for what they both are?

Agreed - said elsewhere here women's football has a real opportunity to avoid the downfalls of the mens side of the game. Sadly the WSL and CL suggests they are happy for arms race to be led by the richest clubs. They should look to make themselves unique as best they can and standalone as best they can; introduce the fairness of salary caps (Ala the best female football league in the world), avoid going down the path of over tribalism and keep the respect from players/coaches to officials high. 

[Sol thewall Bamba]

Unpopular opinion but I prefer stadium MK to our ground.

[PhillippaT]

6 hours ago, Dr Marco said:

some fit girls in the england squad

CUM ON ENGLAND ! 

I don't think they'd all approve of that  

[purpleronnie]

3 minutes ago, Sol thewall Bamba said:

Unpopular opinion but I prefer stadium MK to our ground.

I think most would agree that we have a really boring looking ground.