Women's World Cup 2023

[roverandout]

13 hours ago, Darrenbot said:

I see the Americans are sniffing round Weigman looking for a new manager,they can fuck off she's going nowhere

Why would weigmann take the USA job when England is lightyears ahead of them and also a proper football country 

[Mattyblue]

For something different for her career, her coaching and CV, for lifestyle, for money (oh and it is a proper football country in the women’s game, and it has been for far longer than it has over here).

Edited August 19, 2023 by Mattyblue

[K-Hod]

1 hour ago, roverandout said:

Why would weigmann take the USA job when England is lightyears ahead of them and also a proper football country 

USA is massive on women’s football, it’s probably more popular than it is over here.

[Silas]

Well, Rovers had a man sent off and got beaten.

England Rugby had a man sent off and were absolutely pummelled. 

I'm pretty worried about a hattrick of misery here. 

Fingers crossed the women buck the trend. 

[Mike E]

Three ‘made at’ Rovers in the starting line-up! Make history ladies! Come on England!

[chaddyrovers]

58 minutes ago, Mike E said:

Three ‘made at’ Rovers in the starting line-up!

who are the 3 Mike as I don't follow Women football and haven't follow the Women world cup one bit apart from work colleague talking about it? 

[Mike E]

6 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

who are the 3 Mike as I don't follow Women football and haven't follow the Women world cup one bit apart from work colleague talking about it? 

Keira Walsh (now Barcelona), Georgia Stanway (now Bayern Munich), Ella Toone (now Man Utd).

Edited August 20, 2023 by Mike E

[chaddyrovers]

15 minutes ago, Mike E said:

Keira Walsh (now Barcelona), Georgia Stanway (now Bayern Munich), Ella Toone (now Man Utd).

thanks Mike

[jim mk2]

Spain very skilful this is going to be tough 

[Mike E]

4 minutes ago, jim mk2 said:

Spain very skilful this is going to be tough 

Plus they’re motivated as much by payback for their QF knockout last year by us. Really trying to draw us out of position (and doing it well).

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

Bronze running out of position into heavy traffic. Spain open the scoring.

[jim mk2]

Brilliantly worked by Spain made the most of gap left by Bronze 

Much the better team at the moments 

[Silas]

1 minute ago, Tyrone Shoelaces said:

Bronze running out of position into heavy traffic. Spain open the scoring.

That wasn't so much a hole more a giant crater left at RB.

Take some coming back from this with their dominance on the ball. 

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

6 minutes ago, Silas said:

That wasn't so much a hole more a giant crater left at RB.

Take some coming back from this with their dominance on the ball. 

Shouldn’t have been with three centre backs. Right sided centre back should have filled the space.

[jim mk2]

Spain could be 3 up 

You can see Barcelona philosophy in the way they play, mastery of the ball,  strong in possession, pressing high and the 7 second rule of trying to get the ball back when they lose it 

[Darrenbot]

James has to come on at HT,she can make something out of nothing.

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

3 minutes ago, jim mk2 said:

Spain could be 3 up 

You can see Barcelona philosophy in the way they play, mastery of the ball,  strong in possession, pressing high and the 7 second rule of trying to get the ball back when they lose it 

We’re chasing shadows Jim. Too many of ours aren’t at the races.

[Mike E]

1 minute ago, Darrenbot said:

James has to come on at HT,she can make something out of nothing.

Was just about to say this, she has that bit of power and skill we’re missing atmo.

We’ve been playing nervous all game, and Spain have used it to their advantage to pull us from pillar to post.

Need someone who can settle our nerves, get their foot on the ball and take advantage of any runs Hemp and Russo can make.

Otherwise we’re relying on set pieces and there aren’t many options n the women’s game.

[chaddyrovers]

has this performance been any worse or better than previous performances? 

What options do we have the bench to change it? 

[Sweaty Gussets]

England have been poor so far but they've still been able to get at Spain. It's not over yet.

Hemp reminds me of Duff! What a player she is. 

[philipl]

Spain have looked good getting to the Final and have proven so in the Final. 

England now a very remote shot to win.

PS Spain has some gorgeous looking women in that side.

[Mattyblue]

Think I missed that bit of half time punditry, Phil 

[Silas]

Bronze having a bit of a mare. 

[Mike E]

That save from Earps was 🤌

[Exiled_Rover]

Watching this Spanish team it's a shame diving has crept into the game - the honesty was one of the few charms it had as a spectator sport.