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- Nov 18, 2004
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Brighton full-back Katie Robinson.Is that 'we' like Bobby Zamora was always 'our' Bobby even when he played for other clubs?
Brighton full-back Katie Robinson.Is that 'we' like Bobby Zamora was always 'our' Bobby even when he played for other clubs?
I have to be pissed to talk shit like thatOf course. That is nature.
If I spent two years actually going to the gym, I could beat the shit out of some world class female boxers.
Question is though if that makes me a superior boxer, or if nature just makes the comparison and battle utterly unfair.
The women were getting battered by the U18’s, so they now play one of the university teams and get battered by them…..Having watched my fair share or Non-League, League One and League Two games in my time, you'd have to go a long way to convince me that the WSL is an inferior standard.
Totally agree. I absolutely loved the Euro's and it's a thousand pities from the Albion's point of view that we couldn't cash in on the feelgood factor because our team is so unappealingly shit (relatively speaking) and has actually gone massively backwards.I think an unfortunate turn of phrase has yet again given rise to a few comments about whether a women's team could beat a men's team. The answer is simple - it's very unlikely.
We all know now, it's the same game played in a different way. Is it better? Probably not. Is it as enjoyable? Probably, yes. Of course, there will always be people who disagree and disagreeing is fine. After all, I enjoy all types of football, but I really disliked watching Stoke play when they were in the top flight. I'm sure some people loved their style of play. I hated it. Is it still football and entertainment? Yes.
To the point on the 'product' being sustainable that's a thorny one. The sport is growing. Who would have thought that a couple of thousand would be turning out to watch a Brighton women's team just ten years ago? The rise in interest is there, and we are effectively putting right a wrong i.e. the banning of professional football for women by our FA. It's going to take time, therefore it should be a loss maker for clubs that can afford to put things right.
On the Albion's plight right now, I simply think that Hope has not been able to move at the same pace as the game. I do think that she's lost some vital players and perhaps the recruitment set up is not as well connected as the men's side. But, she had the investment and admitted as much at the start of the season, even if she didn't sound that positive: https://www.skysports.com/watch/vid...ghton-have-invested-ahead-of-tough-wsl-season
Some of the summer signings haven't even played for the first team yet. You have to wonder whether Powell thought they were astute signings. Perhaps there has been a bit of a breakdown behind the scenes. And losing Maya Le Tissier was probably a bit of a confidence blow. I'm not really close enough to it all, but it's a shame. Again, it feels like a few monied clubs are going to control this league again and strangle competition.
But that's not the point I was making... A League Two side would most likely beat a WSL side on account of being physically stronger and being build differently. My point was that WSL football is better to watch than your average Stockport v Wrexham match.The women were getting battered by the U18’s, so they now play one of the university teams and get battered by them…..
As for hope she’s actually very lovely in my experience.
Huge opportunity missed sadly. Lewes have more than doubled their gates so far this season.Totally agree. I absolutely loved the Euro's and it's a thousand pities from the Albion's point of view that we couldn't cash in on the feelgood factor because our team is so unappealingly shit (relatively speaking) and has actually gone massively backwards.
It’s the way TB does it. Invest in the infrastructure first.Off course WF not the same standard as men and that is irrelevant. Nor is Tennis etc . It is whether it is as entertaining which in my opinion it is no where near and that is after watching a few Albion games. I know have to start somewhere but find it hard to understand how a side of this standard is full time. Big occasions like internationals help to add to atmosphere and of course standard is at its highest.
Perhaps hardest to understand is how the club spent millions on training facilities and very little on replacing leavers with at least equal quality. Unless club thought replacements were just as good.
The gate attendances at Crawley have so far shown an increase after the Euros.Huge opportunity missed sadly. Lewes have more than doubles their gates so far this season.
The gate attendances at Crawley have shown an increase after the Euros.
Home attendances in 2022 before the Euros:
1,743 Brighton v Chelsea
1,345 Brighton v Man City
1,159 Brighton v Reading
2,535 Brighton v Arsenal
1,206 Brighton v Birmingham
1,371 Brighton v Everton
Home attendances in 2022 after the Euros
5,220 Brighton v Reading (Amex game)
3,626 Brighton v Chelsea
2,514 Brighton v Tottenham
Playing at Crawley is still a major factor in crowd size, but there's still the question of underlying interest levels.
There's clearly more than before as seen in the numbers. But it was never likely to be as explosive as the BBC's hype.
Even the first home game v Reading after the Euros didn't break the 2019 Amex attendance record for a WSL game.
I'm not sure it's a missed opportunity as much as reassuring growth on the back of a successful international tournament.
Not strenthening the squad (and worse, allowing it to be massively weakened) is the missed opportunity. Those crowds won’t stick around to watch 8-0 drubbings.The gate attendances at Crawley have shown an increase after the Euros.
Home attendances in 2022 before the Euros:
1,743 Brighton v Chelsea
1,345 Brighton v Man City
1,159 Brighton v Reading
2,535 Brighton v Arsenal
1,206 Brighton v Birmingham
1,371 Brighton v Everton
Home attendances in 2022 after the Euros
5,220 Brighton v Reading (Amex game)
3,626 Brighton v Chelsea
2,514 Brighton v Tottenham
Playing at Crawley is still a major factor in crowd size, but there's still the question of underlying interest levels.
There's clearly more than before as seen in the numbers. But it was never likely to be as explosive as the BBC's hype.
Even the first home game v Reading after the Euros didn't break the 2019 Amex attendance record for a WSL game.
I'm not sure it's a missed opportunity as much as reassuring growth on the back of a successful international tournament.
Yes, I was coming at it from a different angle of attendances rather than quality of squad.Not strenthening the squad (and worse, allowing it to be massively weakened) is the missed opportunity. Those crowds won’t stick around to watch 8-0 drubbings.
There must be a suitable capacity ground far nearer than Crawley shirley? I mean Crawley isn't even in the same county as the Albion men's team FFSHave to remember there’s a minimum ground capacity hence why the training ground isn’t suitable
Believe it’s 6000 in WSUThere must be a suitable capacity ground far nearer than Crawley shirley? I mean Crawley isn't even in the same county as the Albion men's team FFS
Apologies. I wasn't even aware that Burnley had a womens team. I only watch WSL and follow WSL & Championship sides.Guess again. Burnley have Vincent Kompany and Jonathan Morgan currently in charge of the men and women respectively.
Thanks for those stats. Arsenal and Chelsea are currently the best sides in the league and therefore the most attractive. Both of those teams also have a healthy (by WSL standards) away following. Playing those games at Crawley probably made it an easier trip for the away fans than many BHAFC supporters.The gate attendances at Crawley have so far shown an increase after the Euros.
Home attendances in 2022 before the Euros:
1,743 Brighton v Chelsea
1,345 Brighton v Man City
1,159 Brighton v Reading
2,535 Brighton v Arsenal
1,206 Brighton v Birmingham
1,371 Brighton v Everton
Home attendances in 2022 after the Euros
5,220 Brighton v Reading (Amex game)
3,626 Brighton v Chelsea
2,514 Brighton v Tottenham
(All attendances as reported on BBC Sport.)
Playing at Crawley is still a major factor in crowd size, but there's still the question of underlying interest levels.
There's clearly more than before as seen in the numbers. But it was never likely to be as explosive as the BBC's hype.
Even the first home game v Reading after the Euros didn't break the 2019 Amex attendance record for a WSL game.
I'm not sure it's a missed opportunity as much as reassuring much-needed growth on the back of a successful tournament.