Womens World Cup 2015

[arseofacrow]

They're playing in Edmonton?

[I Hate Hleb]

Not watched any tv footage so far as have been on holiday and prefer to watch ball games on the beach but have read matches had switched channels due to popularity. Couldn't see an Arsenal lady in last line-up, which is a shame, but haven't checked the whole squad. A win over the hosts was a real feather in their hats, but guess it gets much harder in the semi-final on Thursday (0.00 BST) against the current champions and then old foes could await. I always support England in football, but football is really for the guys isn't it, you know. Ladies look too cute in their kits to go kicking each others shins and knee caps. And, I just can't take a team of lady footballers with long ponytails swishing about seriously enough, but would never doubt their commitment, valiant efforts and desire to win for their country. I wouldn't suggest any lady footballer gets back to her kitchen sink, because hopefully her husband's already bought her a dishwasher and she doesn't need to. Wishing them the very best of luck, they thoroughly deserve it. Come on England!

[I Hate Hleb]

They're playing in Edmonton?

Yeah...perhaps it is to be near the spuds?

[mcdowell42]

Wonder if u could get breakfast in bed with this supposed lie in

[northbank123]

http://www.thefa.com/news/england/women ... rk-sampson

Cant wait to hear what you all say about this!

England Women’s head coach Mark Sampson has urged bosses around the country to allow staff a lie-in so the entire nation can tune in for Wednesday night’s FIFA Women’s World Cup semi-final against holders Japan.

The crunch match in Edmonton – only the third time an England team has reached a World Cup semi-final after the men’s team progressed to this stage in 1966 and 1990 – kicks off at midnight.

It means fans with work on Thursday morning may miss out on the biggest match for English football since the men reached the last four of EURO 96 on home soil.

Japan v England

FIFA Women's World Cup
Semi-final
Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
Live on BBC One from 11.10pm, Wednesday

Sampson has drafted a cut-out-and-keep letter for fans to submit to their managers in return for some extra duvet-time.

Martin Glenn, CEO of The FA, has backed Sampson’s call and will allow all FA staff an extra hour in bed on Thursday morning where possible.

He said: “It will be great for the whole country to get behind the Lionesses and wear their colours with pride on Wednesday.

"We are certainly urging all staff to do so at Wembley Stadium and St. George’s Park.

“Where possible, we are also encouraging colleagues to stay up late and roar on the squad, even if that means starting a bit later on Thursday.

"Have a ‘lie-in for the Lionesses’ is our message. After all, moments like this are special and help bring the nation together. Come on England!”

The FA is also hoping that parents will allow their children to stay up – or get up at midnight – to watch the game live.

image: http://www.thefa.com/sitecore/shell//~/ ... _form.ashx



The FA’s ‘We Can Play’ campaign is encouraging more girls to play football so it hopes parents around the country will allow daughters – and sons – to watch the historic match and help inspire the next generation of Lionesses.

The FIFA Women’s World Cup has already enjoyed unprecedented media attention and millions of fans have watched the Lionesses progress to the semi-finals.

In all, 1.6m tuned in for the 2-1 victory over host nation Canada, which kicked off at 12.30am on Sunday and the BBC has again moved the semi-final showdown to its flagship BBC One channel.

With Sampson’s team potentially 90 minutes from a World Cup Final appearance – which would be the first time an England team has featured in a Final since Sir Alf Ramsey’s heroic side claimed the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966 – Wednesday’s match marks one of the most significant moments in the history of the game in this country.

Ha! He has always had good banter, I'll give him that

[StuartL]

http://www.thefa.com/news/england/women ... rk-sampson

Cant wait to hear what you all say about this!

England Women’s head coach Mark Sampson has urged bosses around the country to allow staff a lie-in so the entire nation can tune in for Wednesday night’s FIFA Women’s World Cup semi-final against holders Japan.

The crunch match in Edmonton – only the third time an England team has reached a World Cup semi-final after the men’s team progressed to this stage in 1966 and 1990 – kicks off at midnight.

It means fans with work on Thursday morning may miss out on the biggest match for English football since the men reached the last four of EURO 96 on home soil.

Japan v England

FIFA Women's World Cup
Semi-final
Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
Live on BBC One from 11.10pm, Wednesday

Sampson has drafted a cut-out-and-keep letter for fans to submit to their managers in return for some extra duvet-time.

Martin Glenn, CEO of The FA, has backed Sampson’s call and will allow all FA staff an extra hour in bed on Thursday morning where possible.

He said: “It will be great for the whole country to get behind the Lionesses and wear their colours with pride on Wednesday.

"We are certainly urging all staff to do so at Wembley Stadium and St. George’s Park.

“Where possible, we are also encouraging colleagues to stay up late and roar on the squad, even if that means starting a bit later on Thursday.

"Have a ‘lie-in for the Lionesses’ is our message. After all, moments like this are special and help bring the nation together. Come on England!”

The FA is also hoping that parents will allow their children to stay up – or get up at midnight – to watch the game live.

image: http://www.thefa.com/sitecore/shell//~/ ... _form.ashx



The FA’s ‘We Can Play’ campaign is encouraging more girls to play football so it hopes parents around the country will allow daughters – and sons – to watch the historic match and help inspire the next generation of Lionesses.

The FIFA Women’s World Cup has already enjoyed unprecedented media attention and millions of fans have watched the Lionesses progress to the semi-finals.

In all, 1.6m tuned in for the 2-1 victory over host nation Canada, which kicked off at 12.30am on Sunday and the BBC has again moved the semi-final showdown to its flagship BBC One channel.

With Sampson’s team potentially 90 minutes from a World Cup Final appearance – which would be the first time an England team has featured in a Final since Sir Alf Ramsey’s heroic side claimed the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966 – Wednesday’s match marks one of the most significant moments in the history of the game in this country.

Is that the same FA that has cut the number of girls centre of excellences that exist around the county ?

[I Hate Hleb]

Oh,oh, oh........I think I know the answer to this one............is it Yes?

[DB10GOONER]

Watched the Germany V France game on Friday..unlike most ladies games it was played with pace and a decent level of skill which made it a good game. France dominated and Germany won on penalties so some things never change.

Would you like a tampon for that, Mary Jane?

I'm well stocked up for the period of the competition.

[DB10GOONER]

Watched the Germany V France game on Friday..unlike most ladies games it was played with pace and a decent level of skill which made it a good game. France dominated and Germany won on penalties so some things never change.

Would you like a tampon for that, Mary Jane?

I'm well stocked up for the period of the competition.

Talking of that, anyone seen the video of womens premier league game where someone is fouled and they go to get on with the game and the ref calls on the physio to dispose of the tampon....... What a tackle that was to make that shoot out The physio comes on with a dog shite like bag and picks it up

What. The. Serious. Fuck.

Seriously?

Oh. My. Dear. God.

[officepest]

Talking of that, anyone seen the video of womens premier league game where someone is fouled and they go to get on with the game and the ref calls on the physio to dispose of the tampon....... What a tackle that was to make that shoot out The physio comes on with a dog shite like bag and picks it up

Yes, it's grim.

Similar to when Linekar ate too many crisps and laid a cable in his shorts when playing for England.

[DB10GOONER]

Talking of that, anyone seen the video of womens premier league game where someone is fouled and they go to get on with the game and the ref calls on the physio to dispose of the tampon....... What a tackle that was to make that shoot out The physio comes on with a dog shite like bag and picks it up

Yes, it's grim.

Similar to when Linekar ate too many crisps and laid a cable in his shorts when playing for England.

In fairness though, every time jug ears opens his mouth shit comes out.

[officepest]

Talking of that, anyone seen the video of womens premier league game where someone is fouled and they go to get on with the game and the ref calls on the physio to dispose of the tampon....... What a tackle that was to make that shoot out The physio comes on with a dog shite like bag and picks it up

Yes, it's grim.

Similar to when Linekar ate too many crisps and laid a cable in his shorts when playing for England.

In fairness though, every time jug ears opens his mouth shit comes out.

Quite.

Crisp-shilling twat.

[OneBardGooner]

Watched the Germany V France game on Friday..unlike most ladies games it was played with pace and a decent level of skill which made it a good game. France dominated and Germany won on penalties so some things never change.

Would you like a tampon for that, Mary Jane?

I'm well stocked up for the period of the competition.

Talking of that, anyone seen the video of womens premier league game where someone is fouled and they go to get on with the game and the ref calls on the physio to dispose of the tampon....... What a tackle that was to make that shoot out The physio comes on with a dog shite like bag and picks it up

What. The. Serious. Fuck.

Seriously?

Oh. My. Dear. God.

Well? what the feck do you expect her to do Push It Back in ???

[OneBardGooner]

Watched the Germany V France game on Friday..unlike most ladies games it was played with pace and a decent level of skill which made it a good game. France dominated and Germany won on penalties so some things never change.

Would you like a tampon for that, Mary Jane?

I'm well stocked up for the period of the competition.

Talking of that, anyone seen the video of womens premier league game where someone is fouled and they go to get on with the game and the ref calls on the physio to dispose of the tampon....... What a tackle that was to make that shoot out The physio comes on with a dog shite like bag and picks it up

Kinda reminds me of all those herbal Tea Bags with a string on them.

[Theoperator]

liking this thread.

Why dont they just aknowledge that women are less powerful, and so reduce the size of the pitch and increase the goal size. May make it a bit more interesting

BTW here the tampongate affair, not sure if DNA testing was available them days as surely the offender could have been traceyed

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ji2PQBonaA