Women's football 2024-25

[SouthStandUpperTier]

Reeks of a rage-quit because she's been told she wasn't going to start.

[EastAnglianFox]

Ego can’t take not being in the spotlight so quits out of nowhere to have the limelight one last time 

 

 

[Dr Marco]

MAZZA !

[Bert]

Proper stinks doesn’t it. Retired because she’s not gonna start. Says it all about her, unfortunately. It’s always been about Mary Earps. 

[stripeyfox]

Seems a shame for Earps to quit at this point. Even if she isn't playing her experience would surely be hugely benefiical in the squad . And if Hampton gets injured then what?

 

I'm sure she has her reasons. I've been a big fan of hers since she broke into the side, but I would have thought it much better if she'd stayed on for the Euros

 

[Leicesterpool]

Another thing is maybe she wanted to retire at her peak rather than at a later stage when like so many past England keepers in both men and women they become error prone. Thinking lines of Seaman, Shilton, James... all over stayed welcome.

[Super_horns]

Very fast start by England.

2 up inside 6 minutes!

[spacemunky]

26 minutes ago, Super_horns said:

Very fast start by England.

2 up inside 6 minutes!

5 up 30 mins in.

[Super_horns]

2 minutes ago, spacemunky said:

5 up 30 mins in.

Great half indeed .

Very good for confidence

[spacemunky]

No TV coverage for the Spain/England match today is disappointing.

[Dr Marco]

47 minutes ago, spacemunky said:

No TV coverage for the Spain/England match today is disappointing.

[spacemunky]

Just now, Dr Marco said:

Thanks, but I should have specified that here in Canada we don't get the match.

[Dr Marco]

Just now, spacemunky said:

Thanks, but I should have specified that here in Canada we don't get the match.

I'm in France, Eurosport has it

[Leicesterpool]

One or two things on social media suggesting this could be Sarina Wiegman final tournament with the lionesses. Saying that she's expected to step down as manager, hope it's not true! how long left on her contract. 

[Dr Marco]

1 minute ago, Leicesterpool said:

One or two things on social media suggesting this could be Sarina Wiegman final tournament with the lionesses. Saying that she's expected to step down as manager, hope it's not true! how long left on her contract. 

SOUTHGATE IN!

[Super_horns]

Spain too good in the end .

 

A class apart technically.

 

Fran Kirtby retires now.

Sounds like got  told she wasn’t going to be picked for the Euros 

Edited 3 June 2025 by Super_horns

[Leicesterpool]

Kirby retires now... so that's Earps gone... Bright out on mental health... something isn't right. Retirements before a major tournament can't be helping the teams morale. 

 

Performance tonight was terrible, strange gone from Friday night on a high after crushing Portugal to suddenly be back to down to reality. 

Edited 3 June 2025 by Leicesterpool

[Dr Marco]

Millie Bright won't play at the euros

 

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cr7z1g08d73o?fbclid=IwY2xjawKtdXNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFjaHc4NXZXOTVFUDlIVEdwAR7DqIxBnl1plercn9_b1UlmnGYY5xLvc1sdT3hXvELaj-UQqVwDA05MWktMBg_aem_Uw6SpBK5F36-2-ZDsc1ZQw

 

Edited 4 June 2025 by Dr Marco

[Super_horns]

47 minutes ago, Dr Marco said:

Millie Bright won't play at the euros

 

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cr7z1g08d73o?fbclid=IwY2xjawKtdXNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFjaHc4NXZXOTVFUDlIVEdwAR7DqIxBnl1plercn9_b1UlmnGYY5xLvc1sdT3hXvELaj-UQqVwDA05MWktMBg_aem_Uw6SpBK5F36-2-ZDsc1ZQw

 

Obviously got a few personal issues so wish her well .

[purpleronnie]

Attendances down 10%

 

WSL attendances: What's going on with falling numbers in 2024-25? - BBC Sport

[Super_horns]

WSL increasing to 14 teams in 26/27.

[lcfcrinaldi]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c4grnrg8dy8o

 

 

 

Expansion to the league is all but confirmed then. Its probably the best case scenario to be fair.

 

In summary, next season;

 

- Top 2 of WSL2 get automatic promotion

 

- Bottom of WSL gets a playoff with 3rd place from WSL2

 

 

 

Then the season after the permanent structure will be that:

 

- WSL2 winner gets promotion

 

- Bottom of WSL gets relegated

 

- WSL2 runner up and 2nd Bottom side of WSL have a play-off

 

 

 

Im happy with that, gives a bit more jeopardy than just 1 team facing relegation

[Leicesterpool]

Should make things a little more interesting, problem been last few seasons the team bottom tend to be miles behind everyone else. Least this way there will be more of a relegation scrap.