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Post by ChesterStokie on Aug 2, 2022 16:08:06 GMT
More than 20,000 sold for the WCQ at the bet365 & awaiting a date for more tickets to become available. Will be the first time in a while that I’ve seen the stadium full. When they go back on sale I wouldn't be surprised to see a sell out capacity crowd. I would imagine there was originally very little corporate interest so it will be more tickets sold as a one off match at Stoke at the Bet 365. and probably more support in the ground than Stoke have ever had. Does anyone know why the FA have suddenly withdrawn these tickets from sale? It seems an bizarre thing to do just as they have started to sell like hot cakes. Presumably they weren't expecting anything like this sort of attendance and haven't currently got the required support infrastructure in place to comply with the license for the event?
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Post by skip on Aug 2, 2022 16:11:18 GMT
Writer. Football nerd. Half of mick_pod. She/her. Pods/Editorial @amandapalmer . Latest novel 'If I Were You' available now
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Post by outspaced on Aug 2, 2022 16:33:55 GMT
Possible record attendance at the 365 with there being no requirement for segregation?
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Post by Block 26 on Aug 2, 2022 16:36:48 GMT
When they go back on sale I wouldn't be surprised to see a sell out capacity crowd. I would imagine there was originally very little corporate interest so it will be more tickets sold as a one off match at Stoke at the Bet 365. and probably more support in the ground than Stoke have ever had. Does anyone know why the FA have suddenly withdrawn these tickets from sale? It seems an bizarre thing to do just as they have started to sell like hot cakes. Presumably they weren't expecting anything like this sort of attendance and haven't currently got the required support infrastructure in place to comply with the license for the event? It looks like they weren’t expecting as much interest as there has been so only opened 3 stands. If they’ve already sold over 20k I would say that’s 3 stands already sold out. It says on the fa website that more will be available soon so I’m guessing that Stoke are going to open another stand.
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Post by luciani on Aug 2, 2022 16:38:25 GMT
Possible record attendance at the 365 with there being no requirement for segregation? But it won’t count though will it because it’s not a men’s game.
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Post by str8outtahampton on Aug 2, 2022 17:34:01 GMT
I'm definitely on the bandwagon. Which:
- admires the fact that cheating simulation is nowhere near the level in the women's game as the men's. You can see it creeping in, but it's years behind
- celebrates the fact that there is near enough zero tolerance of dissent to officials, at the risk of a yellow card. I don't think I saw a single example of players squaring up to and attempting to intimidate the ref
- is thankful for refs choosing to ignore what I would call "racing incidents", allowing games to flow
- notes the absence of the toxicity much on parade at Millwall on Saturday
- laughs its testicles (or ovaries) off at the precious, defensive and sensitive response of some on here who feel that the men's game is under attack from "snide" remarks aimed at it.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Aug 2, 2022 17:36:47 GMT
I'm definitely on the bandwagon. Which: - admires the fact that cheating simulation is nowhere near the level in the women's game as the men's. You can see it creeping in, but it's years behind - celebrates the fact that there is near enough zero tolerance of dissent to officials, at the risk of a yellow card. I don't think I saw a single example of players squaring up to and attempting to intimidate the ref - is thankful for refs choosing to ignore what I would call "racing incidents", allowing games to flow - notes the absence of the toxicity much on parade at Millwall on Saturday - laughs its testicles (or ovaries) off at the precious, defensive and sensitive response of some on here who feel that the men's game is under attack from "snide" remarks aimed at it. So in other words in another 30 years time the womens game may have caught up?😉
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Post by str8outtahampton on Aug 2, 2022 17:39:55 GMT
I'm definitely on the bandwagon. Which: - admires the fact that cheating simulation is nowhere near the level in the women's game as the men's. You can see it creeping in, but it's years behind - celebrates the fact that there is near enough zero tolerance of dissent to officials, at the risk of a yellow card. I don't think I saw a single example of players squaring up to and attempting to intimidate the ref - is thankful for refs choosing to ignore what I would call "racing incidents", allowing games to flow - notes the absence of the toxicity much on parade at Millwall on Saturday - laughs its testicles (or ovaries) off at the precious, defensive and sensitive response of some on here who feel that the men's game is under attack from "snide" remarks aimed at it. So in other words in another 30 years time the womens game may have caught up?😉 Conceivable, but in the meantime, there is plenty about what we have seen in the last few weeks that is worth celebrating - without even mentioning what the team has achieved on the pitch.
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Post by sheds1862 on Aug 2, 2022 18:39:59 GMT
It says on the article, Kelly Welles. Hilarious 😂
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Aug 2, 2022 18:51:58 GMT
So in other words in another 30 years time the womens game may have caught up?😉 Conceivable, but in the meantime, there is plenty about what we have seen in the last few weeks that is worth celebrating - without even mentioning what the team has achieved on the pitch. I know, I was joshing😉 Certainly enjoyed that final after being a real grump about womens footy in the past. Not saying I’ll be an avid watcher but it’s got my attention and that can only be good when a grumpy fucker like me takes notice
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Post by Vadiation_Ribe on Aug 2, 2022 19:56:36 GMT
Jill Scott is available on a free transfer. Only she knows if such a building project would be attractive, but it's still not too late for Stoke Ladies, bet365! She lives and runs a cafe in Manchester...
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Post by skip on Aug 2, 2022 20:06:41 GMT
It says on the article, Kelly Welles. Hilarious 😂 I can put her in touch with you if you wish to discuss it further.What was hilarious about the article?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2022 20:15:21 GMT
It says on the article, Kelly Welles. Hilarious 😂 I mean I construed your comment to be, who the fuck is she and why should you care about her view. Didn't feel like it garnered a particularly sincere response.
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Post by Vadiation_Ribe on Aug 2, 2022 20:25:53 GMT
The article was a good read - especially the last few paragraphs about growing up wanting to be a footballer, but not having the confidence to pursue it because she was a girl. Maybe that's why you haven't heard of her. It was also a good share because this thread is mostly men. I bet - like this forum - it doesn't seem all that welcoming to girls and women. Especially sad given the success of the England team this tournament. Men and boys should read and listen to perspectives other than their own, then maybe there would be more understanding and supportive men around. It works all ways, but there's a reason the saying "Behind every great man there's a great woman" became popular.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2022 20:45:14 GMT
I mean I construed your comment to be, who the fuck is she and why should you care about her view. Didn't feel like it garnered a particularly sincere response. The article was a good read - especially the last few paragraphs about growing up wanting to be a footballer, but not having the confidence to pursue it because she was a girl. Maybe that's why you haven't heard of her. It was also a good share because this thread is mostly men. I bet - like this forum - it doesn't seem all that welcoming to girls and women. Especially sad given the success of the England team this tournament. Men and boys should read and listen to perspectives other than their own, then maybe there would be more understanding and supportive men around. It works all ways, but there's a reason the saying "Behind every great man there's a great woman" became popular. If you re read my comment to be clear, that's the point I'm making to him. He asked who she was and why we should care, and as you point out, she's a woman who can offer a perspective men cannot empathise with.
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Post by Vadiation_Ribe on Aug 2, 2022 21:56:27 GMT
If you re read my comment to be clear, that's the point I'm making to him. He asked who she was and why we should care, and as you point out, she's a woman who can offer a perspective men cannot empathise with. Sorry about that, and thanks for pointing out my misquote. I've edited my post and hopefully got it right this time.
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Post by Vadiation_Ribe on Aug 2, 2022 22:04:25 GMT
Here's a good chat with Colin Murray and 3 members of the first ever England women's team (including the Captain) on what it was like back in 1972 (playing vs Scotland in front of 400 people) and their reaction to the Euro 2022 win 50 years later: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0019rly
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Post by sheds1862 on Aug 3, 2022 7:15:09 GMT
The article was a good read - especially the last few paragraphs about growing up wanting to be a footballer, but not having the confidence to pursue it because she was a girl. Maybe that's why you haven't heard of her. It was also a good share because this thread is mostly men. I bet - like this forum - it doesn't seem all that welcoming to girls and women. Especially sad given the success of the England team this tournament. Men and boys should read and listen to perspectives other than their own, then maybe there would be more understanding and supportive men around. It works all ways, but there's a reason the saying "Behind every great man there's a great woman" became popular. If you re read my comment to be clear, that's the point I'm making to him. He asked who she was and why we should care, and as you point out, she's a woman who can offer a perspective men cannot empathise with. A complete lie. Why we should care ? Where the fuck did I put that? I asked who she was ie, a respected journalist, an ex player etc.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2022 8:19:51 GMT
If you re read my comment to be clear, that's the point I'm making to him. He asked who she was and why we should care, and as you point out, she's a woman who can offer a perspective men cannot empathise with. A complete lie. Why we should care ? Where the fuck did I put that? I asked who she was ie, a respected journalist, an ex player etc. Implied sorry, not said explicitly that's true.
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Post by desman2 on Aug 3, 2022 9:05:10 GMT
When they go back on sale I wouldn't be surprised to see a sell out capacity crowd. I would imagine there was originally very little corporate interest so it will be more tickets sold as a one off match at Stoke at the Bet 365. and probably more support in the ground than Stoke have ever had. Does anyone know why the FA have suddenly withdrawn these tickets from sale? It seems an bizarre thing to do just as they have started to sell like hot cakes. Presumably they weren't expecting anything like this sort of attendance and haven't currently got the required support infrastructure in place to comply with the license for the event? Colleague of mine got hers for the Boothen and said there were very few available. So im assuming its the boothen, main amd either south or tile mountain with one of the latter still to be released.
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Post by biglad180 on Aug 3, 2022 9:34:16 GMT
if we can sell out for the game to show there is interest in englands games weather it be womans or mens games there might be a chance they will use the BET365 again,
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Post by apb1 on Aug 3, 2022 9:50:51 GMT
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Post by desman2 on Aug 3, 2022 10:03:44 GMT
That's the problem isn't it. Play the second string and lose your market. Look how it effects domestic cup competitions.
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Post by sheds1862 on Aug 3, 2022 10:08:21 GMT
If play the first team it's possible they will beat the 20-0 against Latvia As with men's game I see no benefits for the likes of San Marino, Liechtenstein etc when they get absolutely mullered. I'd imagine the pool Luxembourg women can choose from is minute. Won't be a competitive spectacle but be up off seats cheering a goal every 10 minutes
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Post by apb1 on Aug 3, 2022 10:17:41 GMT
If play the first team it's possible they will beat the 20-0 against Latvia As with men's game I see no benefits for the likes of San Marino, Liechtenstein etc when they get absolutely mullered. I'd imagine the pool Luxembourg women can choose from is minute. Won't be a competitive spectacle but be up off seats cheering a goal every 10 minutes It's a shame but equally I don't think we can deny Luxembourg a place just because they're shit. We only beat them 10-0 away, and they've actually got a few wins under their belt. I think they owe it to the fans to have at least about half the players from the final there. It is also actually the game where we will clinch qualification with a win. So that's nice too!
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Post by sheds1862 on Aug 3, 2022 10:23:07 GMT
If play the first team it's possible they will beat the 20-0 against Latvia As with men's game I see no benefits for the likes of San Marino, Liechtenstein etc when they get absolutely mullered. I'd imagine the pool Luxembourg women can choose from is minute. Won't be a competitive spectacle but be up off seats cheering a goal every 10 minutes It's a shame but equally I don't think we can deny Luxembourg a place just because they're shit. We only beat them 10-0 away, and they've actually got a few wins under their belt. I think they owe it to the fans to have at least about half the players from the final there. It is also actually the game where we will clinch qualification with a win. So that's nice too! Only the 10 eh ! No I think like the Nations league the lesser nations should be pooled together.Then the group winner goes into WC or Euro qualifying. More competition against equal ( ish ) opponents. I know it's the WORLD Cup but my own opinion is in the case of men, what is the point of San Marino who haven't won since 2004 ? The same will apply with women's teams, they will just get smashed out of sight
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Post by apb1 on Aug 3, 2022 10:27:51 GMT
It's a shame but equally I don't think we can deny Luxembourg a place just because they're shit. We only beat them 10-0 away, and they've actually got a few wins under their belt. I think they owe it to the fans to have at least about half the players from the final there. It is also actually the game where we will clinch qualification with a win. So that's nice too! Only the 10 eh ! No I think like the Nations league the lesser nations should be pooled together.Then the group winner goes into WC or Euro qualifying. More competition against equal ( ish ) opponents. I know it's the WORLD Cup but my own opinion is in the case of men, what is the point of San Marino who haven't won since 2004 ? The same will apply with women's teams, they will just get smashed out of sight I wouldn't be against that providing they could 'qualify' for the proper qualifiers. Then we could have less meaningless games all round. However, as with the Champions League, fixture overload, boredom, never seems a concern for the UEFAs and FIFAs...
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Post by Vadiation_Ribe on Aug 3, 2022 15:48:37 GMT
I'd imagine Alex Russo will get a start, being the brilliant fringe player that she is! There are less games on the WSL compared to the EPL, so perhaps a stronger side is likely, especially as the Boss likes her unchanged lineups. Is there a precedent for international tournament winners taking the trophy to the next match?
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Post by mickmillslovechild on Aug 3, 2022 16:16:33 GMT
If play the first team it's possible they will beat the 20-0 against Latvia As with men's game I see no benefits for the likes of San Marino, Liechtenstein etc when they get absolutely mullered. I'd imagine the pool Luxembourg women can choose from is minute. Won't be a competitive spectacle but be up off seats cheering a goal every 10 minutes It's a shame but equally I don't think we can deny Luxembourg a place just because they're shit. We only beat them 10-0 away, and they've actually got a few wins under their belt. I think they owe it to the fans to have at least about half the players from the final there. It is also actually the game where we will clinch qualification with a win. So that's nice too! We'll qualify as long as we don't lose to Austria a few days before the Luxembourg game but it'll be their first home game since the final, so that'll be enough to get the crowd going. I can't see a second string being played. Doesn't tend to happen as much as the WSL has nowhere near as many league games to have to worry about fatigue etc. plus Weigman is quite happy demolishing teams and sending out a message to the likes of the US (who we're also playing in Oct) but even so, i think most who saw the Euros would have heard of a fair few of the standard Euros subs by now even if they do get shoved in to start; Greenwood, Russo, Toone, Scott and even Steph Houghton may be back to some kind of fitness by then
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Post by apb1 on Aug 3, 2022 16:18:26 GMT
I'd imagine Alex Russo will get a start, being the brilliant fringe player that she is! There are less games on the WSL compared to the EPL, so perhaps a stronger side is likely, especially as the Boss likes her unchanged lineups. Is there a precedent for international tournament winners taking the trophy to the next match? No but there will be after my brilliant idea.
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