Golfmmad
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May you hang your head in shame Stu, I thought you were better than that. ?
The women's game has vastly improved to what it used to be.
I've said before - women's football is the future. ?
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The women's game has vastly improved to what it used to be.
I've said before - women's football is the future. ?
Oddsocks
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I’d say it was faster flowing than most of the male games.
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They did very well but let’s not run before walking - they need to get the league more financially stable and secure without having to rely on FA money
If they can’t get the crowds and sponsership when it comes to the clubs and leagues then the legacy won’t last long which would be a shame
Need people to support the grass roots and ladies league and not just the bandwagon of the England Ladies team
Swango1980
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First time I've ever sat down and watched a few games in womens football (watched the England ones). I won't start following the game avidly, since I am deeply rooted in watching Man Utd, and also the Premier League generally. Just in same way I personally have little interest in watching lower league teams or other European leagues.
However, I was pleasantly surprised by the quality in the women's game at that level. Tonnes of brilliant moves, and the women were way more exciting than thousands of bore fests I've sat through over the years (especially as I've watched Man Utd frequently, who have been abysmal last few years).
England's 1st goal in the final was brilliant. DeBruyne plays that ball, Haaland scores it, fans are salivating over the quality. Sadly, there seem to be a lot of guys who continually want to slate it (judging by social media comments), and remind us all that men are better than women. Probably the same types who have been slating the mens England side for years, and the shambles of their own club at various times.
I doubt many older football fans will suddenly support the women's game with the same enthusiasm. That's fine. But, I'm sure this tournament will generate a lot of interest amongst young fans just coming into the game. It'll send out the message to kids and schools that it is OK for girls to play football. Many more will probably get into the game. Therefore, it should be in a good position to grow over the generations.
hairball_89
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You say you won't watch women's football as you are deeply rooted in watching Man Utd...
Well, the goal you mentioned, Ella Toone's. She plays for Man Utd. As does Alessia Russo - the scorer of the tournament's most audacious goal, if not the best - for me that's Mead's run and finish against Norway. Mary Earps, England's 'keeper and IMO POTM in the final, again - Man Utd. Brighton have sadly lost their absolutely brilliant young centre half/right back, Maya le Tissier (no. No relation) to Man Utd - she is the future of the England defence, a superb young defender.
I don't know how often you get to Old Trafford, but the first game of the season at Leigh Sports Village is £6 an adult, a season ticket is £39. Give it a go. For me one of the best things about the WSL is that it's accessible in a way the PL just isn't anymore. I defy anyone who loves football to not get involved and invested when they're at the match. No matter what "the match" is...
Swango1980
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I follow the main team. I live 3 hours away from Manchester, it isn't practical for me to go. Some do, I know. I'm not entering a competition to see who is the most committed Man Utd or football fan. Simply expressing my own personal interest in football. With tens of millions of Man Utd fans, Liverpool fans, etc, I'm assuming they don't all get to the games.
I also don't follow the Man United youth squad. Again, I am sure some do. So, it is not about not wishing to support the ladies team. It is simply that I have grown up and built a longstanding interest in following the Man Utd first team. Of course, it'll be nice to hear the Juniors do well, and if I want and ladies team to do well, it'll be Man Utd.
My weekends are taken up playing golf, a other passion of mine. I don't get to play midweek, so I play most Saturday and Sunday's. So, being a telly Clapper suits me nicely. Golf in mornings, and just back for football in afternoons/evenings
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Professional Womens footy isn't sustainable if a season ticket is £39. Will be interesting to see how WSL crowds look after Christmas... and beyond.
But this is a massive opportunity to grow the game for women.
But this is a massive opportunity to grow the game for women.
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It certainly could be sustainable if they cut their cloth accordingly and pay sensible wages.
