Women's Football Thread 2024/2025

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Lee the Blue said:
On Chelsea - they're a wonderful side no doubt, but Christ they've had very kind draws all season.

6 draws now - every single one at home against a kind opponent. The only time they'll leave London is for the League Cup final and they haven't come across a single fellow top 5 team in the WSL until the final itself. A remarkable leg up.

Their draws this season
League Cup
QF Durham H
SF West Ham H

FA
4th rnd Charlton H
5th rnd Everton H
QF Palace H
SF Liverpool H

At seasons end when they've likely swept the board and won the lot, the question "just how have they done it" will be partly answered by the above. Never playing away, ever - playing only 1 other top side in either Cup.
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Don't let our results fool you. We aren't playing that well. In my mind we are far, far from certain to get past you in Europe, and we certainly won't win the CL playing as we are at the moment. As for the WSL we may well end up needing a bit of help from you and Arsenal in your games against United.

And yes, we've benefitted from remarkably kind draws in the domestic cups this term but that particular worm always turns in the end. I remember when we enjoyed a run of successive home draws against you in the cups but, in more recent seasons, that's been reversed with you getting a run of home draws against us.

P.S. When we won the cup in 2021 we played you (away) and then Arsenal at Wembley. The next season we beat Arsenal (away) and then you at Wembley.
 
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Bridgejunky said:
Don't let our results fool you. We aren't playing that well. In my mind we are far, far from certain to get past you in Europe, and we certainly won't win the CL playing as we are at the moment. As for the WSL we may well end up needing a bit of help from you and Arsenal in your games against United.

And yes, we've benefitted from remarkably kind draws in the domestic cups this term but that particular worm always turns in the end. I remember when we enjoyed a run of successive home draws against you in the cups but, in more recent seasons, that's been reversed with you getting a run of home draws against us.

P.S. When we won the cup in 2021 we played you (away) and then Arsenal at Wembley. The next season we beat Arsenal (away) and then you at Wembley.
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Given your strength in depth Id be amazed if you didnt sweep the board domestically at the very least. Id give us more of a squeek on Saturday if Hemp and Greenwood were fit but sadly they arent - arguably our 2 most important and best players.
 
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Lee the Blue said:
Given your strength in depth Id be amazed if you didnt sweep the board domestically at the very least. Id give us more of a squeek on Saturday if Hemp and Greenwood were fit but sadly they arent - arguably our 2 most important and best players.
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I agree with you on the quality of those two players. I really hoped Hemp would join us when she left Bristol but she didn't. Shame for us, great for City.

I'm really looking forward to tomorrow. Ten days ago the rumour was that Hemp had a good chance to make it so, from the point of view of a spectacle, it's a shame she is missing. It's a shame about the injuries but it seems to be an escalating issue in the game. There was a time when it seemed that one club would suffer an injury crisis like you did a two or three years ago when player absences early on destroyed your season before it began. These days however it seems that every club goes into every game with multiple absentees. Something for the powers that be to think about.

Meanwhile, I'm expecting a close and exciting game at Pride Park. Can't wait.
 
City's Women's FA Cup semi-final tie with Manchester United has been selected for live broadcast coverage in the United Kingdom.Our last four showdown will get under way at 15:00 (UK) on Sunday 13 April at the Joie Stadium.
www.mancity.com

City's FA Cup semi-final to be shown live on TV

City's Women's FA Cup semi-final tie with Manchester United has been selected for live broadcast coverage in the United Kingdom.
www.mancity.com www.mancity.com
 
HowleyBlue said:
City's Women's FA Cup semi-final tie with Manchester United has been selected for live broadcast coverage in the United Kingdom.Our last four showdown will get under way at 15:00 (UK) on Sunday 13 April at the Joie Stadium.
www.mancity.com

City's FA Cup semi-final to be shown live on TV

City's Women's FA Cup semi-final tie with Manchester United has been selected for live broadcast coverage in the United Kingdom.
www.mancity.com www.mancity.com
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Both Semi's being shown live on the BBC:

Chelsea host Liverpool on Saturday, 12 April (kick-off 12:15 BST) in a match to be shown on BBC One and iPlayer.
 
HowleyBlue said:
City's Women's FA Cup semi-final tie with Manchester United has been selected for live broadcast coverage in the United Kingdom.Our last four showdown will get under way at 15:00 (UK) on Sunday 13 April at the Joie Stadium.
www.mancity.com

City's FA Cup semi-final to be shown live on TV

City's Women's FA Cup semi-final tie with Manchester United has been selected for live broadcast coverage in the United Kingdom.
www.mancity.com www.mancity.com
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Hmm, selfishly a shame it now clashes with Paris Roubaix, but I am glad they’ve kept it at the Joie. Looking forward to seeing the Cushing Bounce in full effect.
 
xgorton said:
Rags Women lost 3-1,nice.
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And we whipped the Dippers 4-0. We should batter the Ragettes 7-1!

I wasn't particularly paying attention but I think I heard Natalie PIke say that Dame Sarah Storey will be a guest at the game on Wednesday. Her Wiki mentions her surporting connection to the Rags. What's goin' on there, or did I completely mishear.
 
HowleyBlue said:
City's Women's FA Cup semi-final tie with Manchester United has been selected for live broadcast coverage in the United Kingdom.Our last four showdown will get under way at 15:00 (UK) on Sunday 13 April at the Joie Stadium.
www.mancity.com

City's FA Cup semi-final to be shown live on TV

City's Women's FA Cup semi-final tie with Manchester United has been selected for live broadcast coverage in the United Kingdom.
www.mancity.com www.mancity.com
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Any news on when tickets for the semifinal are to be on sale please?
 
Why can't we sell out the Joie Stadium (7K capacity) for every WSL game ?
The club have thrown the kitchen sink at the womens team but I'm guessing we sell 2K to 3K per WSL. What if next season every mens ST holder is given 2 freebies for one WSL game of their choosing, and an optional guest ticket for say £10. Would www.mancityw.com ie a dedicated OS help to generate more interest and ticket sales. Should the club go all out for a super star on a one year mega deal ?. How about freebie tickets for a couple of schools per game. Could some of the men's squad always turn up at the Joie and support the womens team. Pre kick off song, If they don't want to adopt Blue Moon how about a new womens anthem to give them a unique identity. That can be icky if it's a naff song so maybe go for a new recording of Blue Moon. The new WTC looks like an awesome investment and should help to develop of our own talent as well attract the best players.
 
LeonardoDaVnci said:
Why can't we sell out the Joie Stadium (7K capacity) for every WSL game ?
The club have thrown the kitchen sink at the womens team but I'm guessing we sell 2K to 3K per WSL. What if next season every mens ST holder is given 2 freebies for one WSL game of their choosing, and an optional guest ticket for say £10. Would www.mancityw.com ie a dedicated OS help to generate more interest and ticket sales. Should the club go all out for a super star on a one year mega deal ?. How about freebie tickets for a couple of schools per game. Could some of the men's squad always turn up at the Joie and support the womens team. Pre kick off song, If they don't want to adopt Blue Moon how about a new womens anthem to give them a unique identity. That can be icky if it's a naff song so maybe go for a new recording of Blue Moon. The new WTC looks like an awesome investment and should help to develop of our own talent as well attract the best players.
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They do play blue moon pre kick off. I agree the club need to do something about trying to boost attendances at the Joie. With Arsenal regularly getting high numbers at the Emirates it’s a bit disappointing seeing us regularly get 2-3k. I do see them putting a fair bit of marketing out when we play games at the Etihad but I’m sure we’d benefit from it all season long promoting games at the Joie.
 
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