[Football] Women’s WC Final - who is watching?

[Brok]

Calling anyone stupid is unacceptable. People can and do stupid things, but that doesn’t make them stupid. Anyone calling someone stupid is not acceptable in Parliament.

No, but in Parliament they do tend to not like telling the truth.

 

[Deportivo Seagull]

The shouty women commentators and pundits annoy me too by constantly stating the bleeding obvious.

Instead of the inane bollocks that we have for the men’s games?

 

[BN41Albion]

Simple suggestion, mute the sound. You don't need commentary to enjoy watching football.

@Icy Gull kick off is 11.00 BST.


*sits back and waits for inane misogynistic posts from Nsc

I love reading/listening to misogynistic comments by men who will have very likely never played football anywhere the skill and standard the women in the England squad play at

 

[Klaas]

Shouty women commentators? Johnathan Pearce anyone?

 

[pocketseagull]

related I saw an ESPN facebook post that touted Weigman as a future England mens couch and the misogyny was off the scale. Truly shocking.

 

[Boroseagull]

When you watch games on DAZN with Spanish commentary it makes the females sound quite refined!

 

[jcdenton08]

Calling anyone stupid is unacceptable. People can and do stupid things, but that doesn’t make them stupid. Anyone calling someone stupid is not acceptable in Parliament.

Absolutely. Parliament is at its worst when it becomes slanging matches from both sides, nothing gets done

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

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[DavidinSouthampton]

related I saw an ESPN facebook post that touted Weigman as a future England mens couch and the misogyny was off the scale. Truly shocking.

Men’s couch? Is that misogynistic?

but back to the point, yes, I will be watching. Anything I’ve seen of them so far has Been very good and very entertaining, much more so than the men’s side!

 

[Chicken Run]

related I saw an ESPN facebook post that touted Weigman as a future England mens couch and the misogyny was off the scale. Truly shocking.

Couch you say, terrible to imply she will provide seating solutions for the men’s team!

 

[Icy Gull]

I love reading/listening to misogynistic comments by men who will have very likely never played football anywhere the skill and standard the women in the England squad play at

How about comments about the commentators? They are also quite possibly at a higher standard than we could manage, I like to think I’d be more of a John Motson. Is that misogynistic?

 

[pocketseagull]

Men’s couch? Is that misogynistic?

oh god, what a misspelling

 

[maltaseagull]

Instead of the inane bollocks that we have for the men’s games?

Much the same really.

 

[Mustafa II]

Can't wait tbh.

If we win it will be truly historic and talked about for a century or more.

 

[BBassic]

Definitely watching. World Cup finals don't happen often for England.

 

[Bodian]

Last year's Euro final against Germany was one of the best England games I have watched for a long time. So, yes, I shall be watching tomorrow.

 

[HeaviestTed]

Do they? The majority of people watch finals at home on tv.

People can’t drink at home? I’m having a pint watching the match right now??

 

[hart's shirt]

As for the women’s football commentators, there is one who’s particularly annoying but not sure of her name.

There's every chance that might be Robyn "SENSATIONAL STRIKE! WOW!" Cowen.

Now for balance, The Guardian have published a piece supporting her style.
Here's the link: https://www.theguardian.com/comment...and-women-football-commentary-bbc-robyn-cowen

I enjoy the fact that she commentates on the game itself. She's clearly very competent at putting memorable phrases together. And tomorrow may well provide her Kenneth Wolstenholme moment of commentary immortality.

However, the biggest issue with her particular style of commentary is that not every save is world class, not every shot is unstoppable, not every pass is played to perfection, and so on. It might come from a defensive reaction of wanting to protect and talk up the women's game rather than criticize, especially if there are co-commentators like Rachel Finnis Brown alongside who have played with many of the players playing. It was much more noticeable last year at the Euros. There were times when I wondered whether I was watching a different match.

But there's probably a degree of horses for courses too here. I appreciate that I'm not of the soundbite generation and prefer a more nuanced style with both praise and criticism where it's merited. Hyperbole doesn't do the women's game any favours, so it's fair to call it out regardless of whether it fits the narrative.

I'm looking forward to the game tomorrow and I hope England win. Certainly it'll be their biggest challenge so far.

 

[Hamilton]

Have just put the champagne in the fridge.

Will be hoping to toast the European and World Champions.

I have a horrible feeling in my stomach. It’s called optimism. Trying to do all I can to suppress any confidence!

 

[pocketseagull]

fuuuccckkk