Declan Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 There was loads of "winning a foul", timewasting after the last goal, professional fouls in midfield to stop the Germans breaking and the commentator was praising it as good game management. Not to mention the player booked for dissent and the goalscorer booked for removing her shirt (although that's a stupid rule anyway). I think that's part of the professional approach that probably helped them win the tournament but this pretending they're not as cynical as the men is a myth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passing Time Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 Now to top it all, there's calls for them to be in the New Year's Honours list FFS. They were kicking a back of feckin air around a pitch. They won but let's not start holding them up as hero's for heavens sake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Reason Posted August 2, 2022 Author Share Posted August 2, 2022 1 hour ago, Declan said: There was loads of "winning a foul", timewasting after the last goal, professional fouls in midfield to stop the Germans breaking and the commentator was praising it as good game management. Not to mention the player booked for dissent and the goalscorer booked for removing her shirt (although that's a stupid rule anyway). It may be a stupid rule but taking off your shirt having just scored a goal is a bit stupid in itself. Why do players do that? I understand there may be a slogan written on an undervest ( a protest against something, a declaration of love). But it’s hardly the time and the place and there is no guarantee that you are going to score so your slogan goes unnoticed. Besides, as on the occasion the other night,there isn’t usually a slogan to display. A bit more dignity might be in order, say a simple fist pump, a wave to the crowd or a simple shout of “get in”, before trudging back to the centre circle for the restart. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asitis Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 5 hours ago, thommo2010 said: Did you miss the woman England player telling a German player to fuck off and calling them a fucking prick? Come on let's not pretend it's all tea and rainbows and they hug each other wanting world peace. Seems a good game to me ! Like I say the nancy boys in the stratosphere of football could learn a thing or two. As to the commentators, hardly the ladies fault ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0bserver Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 It was great to see our national team becoming European Champions! The Lionesses do a great job of representing England, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Reason Posted August 3, 2022 Author Share Posted August 3, 2022 22 hours ago, 0bserver said: It was great to see our national team becoming European Champions! The Lionesses do a great job of representing England, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man. I’m not sure you understand the constitutional position. The Crown Dependencies are not part of England. But within these Islands are a large percentage ( from certainly the last IOM census) of many, like myself, who were born in England ( hence English) and have lived there for long periods of their life. And others who have English parentage. As such, being English we ( they) regard England as our national team and celebrate the Lionesses victory. This does not preclude the English, nor other nationalities supporting their national side residing here, from wishing every success for the Isle of Man national team and the Ravens. Hope this helps to address your confusion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 Also the Island affiliates to the English FA so any Manx born player of suitable standard would play for them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Reason Posted August 4, 2022 Author Share Posted August 4, 2022 9 hours ago, Declan said: Also the Island affiliates to the English FA so any Manx born player of suitable standard would play for them. Good point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxman1980 Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 On 8/3/2022 at 10:36 PM, Declan said: Also the Island affiliates to the English FA so any Manx born player of suitable standard would play for them. On 8/4/2022 at 7:41 AM, The Voice of Reason said: Good point Kieran Tierney plays for Scotland and he was born in Douglas. Pretty sure that any suitably skilled footballer from the Island could choose which of the home nations to represent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharonMendell Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 It was reported a few weeks ago on "Women's Hour" from interviews with fans that players were less "dramatic" when injured and were more focused on the game rather than the time-wasting nonsense when they were younger. Many viewers said that the women's game had rekindled their interest in football and that it was far more entertaining to watch than the men's. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Reason Posted December 17, 2022 Author Share Posted December 17, 2022 On 9/9/2022 at 8:44 AM, SharonMendell said: It was reported a few weeks ago on "Women's Hour" from interviews with fans that players were less "dramatic" when injured and were more focused on the game rather than the time-wasting nonsense when they were younger. Many viewers said that the women's game had rekindled their interest in football and that it was far more entertaining to watch than the men's. Well yes but unfortunately as time goes on and the appetite for womens football grows, the need to win at all costs will mean that these nonsenses ( time wasting etc) will also grow. It wasn’t always thus with the mens game. I’m afraid it’s a case of let’s enjoy the womens game before it becomes as cynical as the mens game is now. Because as sure as eggs is eggs it will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anyone Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 Women can’t play football properly - they run funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Reason Posted August 17, 2023 Author Share Posted August 17, 2023 (edited) I’m looking forward to watching the match on Sunday. To clarify, the ladies World Cup Final Edited August 17, 2023 by The Voice of Reason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTeapot Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 In case you weren't aware the final will be shown on a big screen in Castletown Square tomorrow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTeapot Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 Its really busy in the Square. Great stuff. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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