England Lionesses reach the World Cup Final

[pawl]

There doesn't seem to be any of the prima donna attitude that has always put me off the men's game. Well done Lionesses, I'll definitely be watching on Sunday

I feel the same .They are there to play football not trying to get the best diver award

 

[Pale Rider]

I feel the same .They are there to play football not trying to get the best diver award

Professional fouls and diving is slowly creeping into the women's game.

It's happening at the same time as the money is increasing.

I reckon the two are linked.

 

[matticus]

"Why can't a woman, be more like a MAN?? "

 

[Stephenite]

The squad have all had matching tattoos done!

Perhaps something for the FNRttC lot, or perhaps, NACA?

 

[Time Waster]

There's a photo of a classy attempt at a tackle on the aussie captain I've seen online. It involves the aussie with the ball in front of her face with the England player attempting to kick the ball from behind the aussie. Basically a very high kick, from behind to just in front of the aussies head.

Last time I played football was at school. In those days when two footed tackles were pretty common, and worse, we'd have had a right telling off from the sports staff at school for that. Something about dangerous play.

I think the lionesses went in a bit aggressive on the aussies. Just surprised they didn't get it back in spades though. It seemed to help the I reckon. Ruthless winners perhaps?

 

[pawl]

Professional fouls and diving is slowly creeping into the women's game.
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It's happening at the same time as the money is increasing.

I reckon the two are linked.

I do hope not but you are probably right.

The more money that comes in via various sponsorship deals influences the participants hunt for more money and success at all costs becomes the name of the game.

As I understand it Leicester City of lost key players in their search for more money and guaranteed successThese are the players that were part of the teams relegation.

 

[lazybloke]

English women have quite a good record against Spain:
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Lots of fuss about prince William not going.
Not sure why Spain are sending Queen Latifah.


(A joke so unfunny i dont dare deliver it in person)

 

[cyberknight]

my tv cant get any channel thats showing football

Best wishes to them of course but i dont subscibe to the mass hysteria that surrounds kicking a bag of air about .

 

[GuyBoden]

It was interesting to watch how Japan beat Spain 4-0 in the group stages. A very well organised Japan totally dominated Spain, with the Spanish defence looking inept, Japan were very quick on the break with deadly accurate passing and shooting. Let's hope England do the same as Japan did.

 

[gbb]

Professional fouls and diving is slowly creeping into the women's game.

It's happening at the same time as the money is increasing.

I reckon the two are linked.

While i havnt noticed it in any if the World Cup matches, I havnt watched too many games either. But as the tournament progresses (and the game in general and the money that comes with it) I suspect you're probably ( unfortunately) right.
It's getting serious now, as the money and recognition pours ( quite rightly) in...inevitably the pressures on the players will increase.

 

[dicko]

Lots of fuss about prince William not going.
Not sure why Spain are sending Queen Latifah.


(A joke so unfunny i dont dare deliver it in person)

Be loads of moaning about wasted money I expect. He should go and take the kids too

 

[fossyant]

Off for a ride on quiet roads. Good luck England.

 

[Fab Foodie]

"Why can't a woman, be more like a MAN?? "

There are special interest forums for that....

 

[ClichéGuevara]

Lots of fuss about prince William not going.
Not sure why Spain are sending Queen Latifah.


(A joke so unfunny i dont dare deliver it in person)

There was no Royal representation when the males won the world cup in 2017. One of a number of world cup victories for the national team that seems to be ignored.

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

I know I am Scottish, but I am watching, partly out of curiosity, but also to try and glean some info for the BBC and Guardian Quiz threads 😆

I am also watching so I can say 'I saw it'.

As for going out to an empty place and doing something naughty?
No such luck up here - Most people don't give a sh*t! 😆

Vive España!