Women's Team Thread 2023/2024

[domalino]

I'm not so sure, Utd have lost some seriously talented players over the summer, I've not been keeping abreast of their new signings, but doubt they'll be anything like as strong as last season.

They might lose a few more if they bring greenwood back.

 

[TinFoilHat]

Wonder if PiGMOL will treat the Raggettes the same as the rags this season?

I fully expect rip off price to attend the derby at the swamp as well.

 

[RiversideBlue]

Sarina Wiegman is a totally class act. I wish city would throw money at her and get her to the blues. Imagine her coaching the women with Pep coaching the men.

 

[Big Joe Corrigan]

Four lionesses nominated for the Ballon d’or, Millie Bright but not Lauren Hemp? I lost count of how many passes from Bright went astray at the WC.

 

[mattcity5]

Four lionesses nominated for the Ballon d’or, Millie Bright but not Lauren Hemp? I lost count of how many passes from Bright went astray at the WC.

This is probably where City finishing 4th and not even qualifying for Champions League has an impact.

We need to sort this out and get back above the rags at the very least this season.

 

[JRockBlues]

Four lionesses nominated for the Ballon d’or, Millie Bright but not Lauren Hemp? I lost count of how many passes from Bright went astray at the WC.

Or you could look at it that we have 3 players included on the 30 player list with Bunny Shaw, Yui Hasegawa & Jill Roord (although obviously not with us but Hayley Raso also nominated). Same number as Chelsea and 2 more than the ragettes and (being charitable) 1 more than Arsenal.

 

[Big Joe Corrigan]

Or you could look at it that we have 3 players included on the 30 player list with Bunny Shaw, Yui Hasegawa & Jill Roord (although obviously not with us but Hayley Raso also nominated). Same number as Chelsea and 2 more than the ragettes and (being charitable) 1 more than Arsenal.

As an FOC I prefer to look at it from a negative slant ; )

 

[nmc]

This is probably where City finishing 4th and not even qualifying for Champions League has an impact.

We need to sort this out and get back above the rags at the very least this season.

Taylor must be in the last chance saloon this season. We need a positive start.

 

[Mon Autre]

Taylor must be in the last chance saloon this season. We need a positive start.

Zero excuses this season. We go into this season with far less disruption as compared to the last two years and with people like Hasegawa already settled. United have lost two (possibly three if Earps goes) and it'll take some time to integrate their replacements so we have to finish above them. Really excited to see Roord playing for us and it'll be good to see how Park progresses after a strong season at Everton.

 

[mattcity5]

Zero excuses this season. We go into this season with far less disruption as compared to the last two years and with people like Hasegawa already settled. United have lost two (possibly three if Earps goes) and it'll take some time to integrate their replacements so we have to finish above them. Really excited to see Roord playing for us and it'll be good to see how Park progresses after a strong season at Everton.

I see united have signed the WC Golden Boot winner Miyazawa from Japan. She's a very good player but in terms of style she's about as far from replacing Russo as she could be. Even Taylor should be able to get us back above that lot this year. Tempted to suggest we should move for Earps just because it'd screw them up, but maybe not quite fair on our keepers. Roebuck is another with a lot to prove this season.

 

[Mon Autre]

I see united have signed the WC Golden Boot winner Miyazawa from Japan. She's a very good player but in terms of style she's about as far from replacing Russo as she could be. Even Taylor should be able to get us back above that lot this year. Tempted to suggest we should move for Earps just because it'd screw them up, but maybe not quite fair on our keepers. Roebuck is another with a lot to prove this season.

Yeah I've only been following women's football over the past couple of years and Roebuck was always rated as a top young talent (and ahead of Earps in the England pecking order). I haven't really seen her kick on though in the time I've been watching so I agree she has a bit to prove. MacIver seems highly rated but can't say I've seen much of her.

Personally I can't see that Earps would fancy joining us anyway. After a pretty understated career so far, she's in the form of her life and her stock has never been higher. But she's 30 and needs to maximise the time she has left in her career to win and earn as much as possible. Arsenal need a goalie, they have a pretty established pedigree in challenging for the title and in Europe. They've also shown a way bigger commitment than other clubs to playing at the main stadium. They're the obvious move if she wants to stay in England.

 

[blue whippet]

This is probably where City finishing 4th and not even qualifying for Champions League has an impact.

We need to sort this out and get back above the rags at the very least this season.

We really do. think it will be tough though, I know they have lost a few players but their manager, awful as he comes across, appears to have more of a clue than Taylor. that may be a bit mean but it's how I feel.

 

[Big Joe Corrigan]

We really do. think it will be tough though, I know they have lost a few players but their manager, awful as he comes across, appears to have more of a clue than Taylor. that may be a bit mean but it's how I feel.

It’s not mean, Taylor is a nice guy but tactically lacking, the rags coach is a **** but might be better tactically.

 

[blue whippet]

It’s not mean, Taylor is a nice guy but tactically lacking, the rags coach is a **** but might be better tactically.

Yes that's basically how I feel with more colourful language.

 

[Colin Bells Boots]

We really do. think it will be tough though, I know they have lost a few players but their manager, awful as he comes across, appears to have more of a clue than Taylor. that may be a bit mean but it's how I feel.

Based upon his time here and evidence of his management ability, your comment is not mean but brutally honest.

He looks out of his depth and uninspiring and it is disappointing that he hasn't already been replaced imo.

There are reported comments that purport to be supportive, but it is unlikely that players will be honest if they have grievances, and are still having to play for him.

The fact that we have lost some good players could suggest that they left for reasons other than just better money on offer.

Players being pissed off about being played in the wrong positions for example , has been quoted I believe.

Anyway he needs to shape up immediately or be replaced before we fall too far behind the better teams.

 

[blue whippet]

Based upon his time here and evidence of his management ability, your comment is not mean but brutally honest.

He looks out of his depth and uninspiring and it is disappointing that he hasn't already been replaced.

There are reported comments which purport to be supportive, but it is unlikely that players will be honest if they have grievances. The fact that we have lost some good players could suggest that they left for reasons other than just better money on offer.

Players being pissed off about being played in the wrong positions for example , has been quoted I believe.

Yes when he finally is replaced we may hear more. Maybe ex players are just being respectful of the club. I am also surprised that he is still at the helm though. I do sometimes wonder if we have actually looked for someone but been unsuccessful.

 

[Colin Bells Boots]

Yes when he finally is replaced we may hear more. Maybe ex players are just being respectful of the club. I am also surprised that he is still at the helm though. I do sometimes wonder if we have actually looked for someone but been unsuccessful.

I am sure that there are much better than Taylor somewhere in Women's football who could be persuaded to move to City.

The club have either been very patient with him or guilty of being bloody complacent regarding his management or lack of .


NB it is bloody annoying having Earps, Russo and Toone splashed all over the tv thanks to their performances for England, when up until a few years ago, the rags couldn't be arsed about a female team.

 

[Mon Autre]

We really do. think it will be tough though, I know they have lost a few players but their manager, awful as he comes across, appears to have more of a clue than Taylor. that may be a bit mean but it's how I feel.

Speaking to friends who follow United, they're v much of the impression that Skinner is a unpopular with the squad

 

[Colin Bells Boots]

Speaking to friends who follow United, they're v much of the impression that Skinner is a unpopular with the squad

Smarmy looking twat so it's entirely possible.

I am a little biased however.:)

 

[blue whippet]

Speaking to friends who follow United, they're v much of the impression that Skinner is a unpopular with the squad

Now that's interesting.