[Albion] Albion Women

[Stato]

The 'Europe is a higher level' argument is based on the premise that the only way into Europe is to join a side already in it. It's not a closed shop and if a tranche of good players stay at a club, they would make it together. Yves Bissouma said that he was leaving us to play in European competition. After a small taste in his first year, this season he presumably spent Thursday nights playing darts round at Ange' s local, whilst trying to ignore what was on the telly in the saloon.

 

[halbpro]

The 'Europe is a higher level' argument is based on the premise that the only way into Europe is to join a side already in it.

While not absolutely true, this is more true than not in the WSL. In the last ten seasons (including this season) we’ve seen these teams qualify for Europe

2014: Liverpool, Chelsea
2015: Chelsea, Man City
2016: Man City, Chelsea
2017-18: Chelsea, Man City
2018-19: Arsenal, Man City
2019-20: Chelsea, Man City

Extra Champion’s League spot added from 2020-21

2020-21: Chelsea, Man City, Arsenal
2021-22: Chelsea, Arsenal, Man City
2022-23: Chelsea, Man United, Arsenal
2023-24: Chelsea, Man City, Arsenal

It’s very hard to break into that top group, even if you’re Man United.

 

[Cheeky Monkey]

1 down

 

[zeetha]

Watching the 2nd half, and this commentator is so inaccurate. Apparently Amelie Symonds has come on (its Maisie by the way), and an Arsenal penalty has apparently hit the bar when it blatantly hit the bottom of the post! *sigh*

We are losing 2-0 but its not all one way traffic at the moment.

 

[halbpro]

Chips were a bit rubbish and got absolutely cooked. Men’s team announcement coming mid game also felt poor IMO and understandably flattened the atmosphere

 

[CroydonSeagull]

Chips were a bit rubbish and got absolutely cooked. Men’s team announcement coming mid game also felt poor IMO and understandably flattened the atmosphere

I couldn't even be bothered to queue
We all thought the de Zerbi announcement timing was a bit off too, but I suspect there was a leak imminent and that was the best that could be done.
Still had a fun day out despite the result. (by the way I had a 4-0 or 4-1 prediction based on previous Arsenal results)

 

[halbpro]

I couldn't even be bothered to queue
We all thought the de Zerbi announcement timing was a bit off too, but I suspect there was a leak imminent and that was the best that could be done.
Still had a fun day out despite the result. (by the way I had a 4-0 or 4-1 prediction based on previous Arsenal results)

I really hope it was a threatened leak, otherwise just horrible timing from the club. Much rather their hand was forced.
Knew we were gonna lose which softens the blow a bit in the WSL, but wasn't expecting it to be such a poor showing. Also didn't help that I got absolutely cooked in unexpected sunshine

 

[Hamilton]

And while a few clubs 'buy' the women's game, this is the sad reality for some of the clubs that were in the vanguard of putting the women's game back on the map.

Club to close girls’ pathway for season 24/25 – Lewes Community Football Club

Lewes Football Club is an English football club based in Lewes, East Sussex, who play at The Dripping Pan. Women’s team play in the FA Women’s Championship; Men’s team play in the Isthmian Premier League. Both get EQUAL resources (of course).

lewesfc.com

 

[CroydonSeagull]

I really hope it was a threatened leak, otherwise just horrible timing from the club. Much rather their hand was forced.
Knew we were gonna lose which softens the blow a bit in the WSL, but wasn't expecting it to be such a poor showing. Also didn't help that I got absolutely cooked in unexpected sunshine

Oh I was totally expecting to become a beetroot in that sun! I was happy to have packed a hat otherwise it would have been a very uncomfortable Sunday. Oh it was such a shame the season ended on that showing/result. Hope we hang on to some of our best players like Terland, Symonds and Ziggotti, I always fear the summer break with the way the women's transfer market works at the moment (as in a lot of movement). Anyway I look forward to the new season with some hope.

 

[CroydonSeagull]

And while a few clubs 'buy' the women's game, this is the sad reality for some of the clubs that were in the vanguard of putting the women's game back on the map.

Club to close girls’ pathway for season 24/25 – Lewes Community Football Club

Lewes Football Club is an English football club based in Lewes, East Sussex, who play at The Dripping Pan. Women’s team play in the FA Women’s Championship; Men’s team play in the Isthmian Premier League. Both get EQUAL resources (of course).

lewesfc.com

Yeah that sucks for the likes of Lewes and some of the other clubs that have been pushed aside. I popped along to the Lewes Watford game and the win really gave them a little bit of hope. I just hope that the relegation is not the beginning of the end for the Lewes women.
Hopefully Brighton's strategy works out long term. I feel they need to be upping the investment, but we shall see I guess?!

 

[Terry Butcher Tribute Act]

When is the release list out?

 

[halbpro]

And while a few clubs 'buy' the women's game, this is the sad reality for some of the clubs that were in the vanguard of putting the women's game back on the map.

Club to close girls’ pathway for season 24/25 – Lewes Community Football Club

Lewes Football Club is an English football club based in Lewes, East Sussex, who play at The Dripping Pan. Women’s team play in the FA Women’s Championship; Men’s team play in the Isthmian Premier League. Both get EQUAL resources (of course).

lewesfc.com

Awful for Lewes, do really feel for them. I know they were seeking a cash injection with new investors last year that was turned down by their members, so I suppose pausing the girl's pathway makes sense. But still a huge shame.

 

[Terry Butcher Tribute Act]

Emma Sanders (BBC) reporting Man U are in for Terland. Not good.