therealhantsram Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 Really looking forward to this. Became a convert to watching women's football last Summer. Unlike say tennis, where I find the women's matches less enjoyable, I don't find that with football. The game is played differently but for me it doesnt detract from the entertainment. RoyMac5, IslandExile, TimRam and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaspode Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 Erm, shouldn't this be in the 'Other Sport' forum?...... FindernRam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 Women's football is not for everyone, which means this topic won't be for everyone either which is fine. Would be nice to let those that wish to watch and discuss it have this space to do so, without it being dragging into any debate over where it stands v the men's game. Tamworthram, Comrade 86, 1967Ram and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucker1884 Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 I've bought a new top to show my support... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSD Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 VAR decisions being announced to the stadium by the ref on the field. Definitely a step in the right decision. Hopefully the next decision is broadcasting the conversation between VAR ref and on field ref. Carl Sagan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkFruitsRam7 Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 7 hours ago, David said: Women's football is not for everyone, which means this topic won't be for everyone either which is fine. Would be nice to let those that wish to watch and discuss it have this space to do so, without it being dragging into any debate over where it stands v the men's game. Started off like that female referee thread all over again. Predictable and depressing. Jubbs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Vegas Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 Are people genuinely passionate about the women’s game, or are they there just because it’s an event and to be supportive? I mean, the Aussies packed out their 75,000 seater stadium. But were the fans there genuinely passionate fans who would pay top dollar to follow the women’s side? Or were they there because tickets were dirt cheap and it was just an event to be at with friends? I mean, you know when Derby play, 95% of those in attendance are passionate Derby fans. Like when the women play, do you think 95% of the crowd could recognize and name all the players? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 I’ll definitely try and catch the England games. I’m not quite there with watching every game like I am the men’s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Vegas Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 Do you think there would be a turnout of 75,000 in a stadium for the men’s U17 World Cup? I highly doubt it. But that quality is better than the women’s game. The huge popularity for the women’s game is assume then is being pushed by women, and then their spouses jump along, which is great. I can’t see why men outright would favor the women’s game over U17 men’s football. I think it’s great young girls have proper role models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 2 hours ago, Bris Vegas said: Do you think there would be a turnout of 75,000 in a stadium for the men’s U17 World Cup? I highly doubt it. But that quality is better than the women’s game. The huge popularity for the women’s game is assume then is being pushed by women, and then their spouses jump along, which is great. I can’t see why men outright would favor the women’s game over U17 men’s football. I think it’s great young girls have proper role models. Look at the crowds - it's much more families. Great to have an event whole families with daughters want to go and see. TimRam, archram, IslandExile and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 A great result for the home team underdog (New Zealand) and a gallant effort by Ireland. Reasonable start. Hoping England can sort their attack out. Good chance against Haiti who've done remarkably well to get there. therealhantsram and IslandExile 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oomarkwright Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 Yes, we should score a Haiti full of goals tomorrow. 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maydrakin Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 Apologies for being “that guy”, but if Kiki van Zanten is starting for Jamaica, I’ll be watching! TimRam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexxxxx Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 I've been to a few women's games... completely different atmosphere to men's games. Way more families. If I had kids I know where I'd be taking them first... women's football is good too. Got a few mates who go regularly. I'm going to England's game tomorrow not sure what the turnout will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 9 hours ago, oomarkwright said: Yes, we should score a Haiti full of goals tomorrow. 😁 Thankfully for the Haiti girls, old "Papa Doc" Duvalier isn't around to "welcome" them home like he did to the men in 1974..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkFruitsRam7 Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 7 hours ago, alexxxxx said: I've been to a few women's games... completely different atmosphere to men's games. Way more families. If I had kids I know where I'd be taking them first... women's football is good too. Got a few mates who go regularly. I'm going to England's game tomorrow not sure what the turnout will be. What day and time are most of the women's league games? Might be something to take my niece to when she's older, but there's no way I'm missing a Derby men's game for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oomarkwright Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 Mostly between 3am and midday so your fine for pre-season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1of4 Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 On 20/07/2023 at 18:13, Bris Vegas said: Are people genuinely passionate about the women’s game, or are they there just because it’s an event and to be supportive? I mean, the Aussies packed out their 75,000 seater stadium. But were the fans there genuinely passionate fans who would pay top dollar to follow the women’s side? Or were they there because tickets were dirt cheap and it was just an event to be at with friends? I mean, you know when Derby play, 95% of those in attendance are passionate Derby fans. Like when the women play, do you think 95% of the crowd could recognize and name all the players? At Chesterfield on Wednesday night l was lucky if I recognised 40% of the 22 players on the pitch. By the end of the game that was probably down to less than 10%. Should I stop thinking of myself as a passionate Rams fan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Vegas Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 48 minutes ago, 1of4 said: At Chesterfield on Wednesday night l was lucky if I recognised 40% of the 22 players on the pitch. By the end of the game that was probably down to less than 10%. Should I stop thinking of myself as a passionate Rams fan? Did you recognize the Derby players? I’m not talking about the opposition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexxxxx Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 13 hours ago, DarkFruitsRam7 said: What day and time are most of the women's league games? Might be something to take my niece to when she's older, but there's no way I'm missing a Derby men's game for it! Various KO times in my experience for wsl games DarkFruitsRam7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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