Rudy T Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 England currently lead 19-0. I think they might need to look at the format for qualification. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenor Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 20-0! 😲 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Craig Gordon Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 20 - 0 11 - 0 8 - 0 7 - 0 5 - 0 Some real competitive games on tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy T Posted November 30, 2021 Author Share Posted November 30, 2021 1 minute ago, Tenor said: 20-0! 😲 Which beats Belgium’s 19-0 last week, Northern Ireland hit 12, the Dutch 11, Spain got 12. I suppose if you want to see goals 🤷♂️ Not sure it’s doing much for promoting it in these lesser football nations however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy T Posted November 30, 2021 Author Share Posted November 30, 2021 And Scotland are 3-0 down so we might be on the end of a tanking also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinnybob72 Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 It’s bad enough when you get some turkey shoots in the men’s game but the scores are even more farcical in the women’s game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 8 minutes ago, Sir Craig Gordon said: 20 - 0 11 - 0 8 - 0 7 - 0 5 - 0 Some real competitive games on tonight. I think they need to reduce the size of the goals. The goalkeeper’s all seem to be midgets. I saw the nomination for the women’s goal of the year on Sky Sports news last night. Keeper on the line chipped from 18 yards. Nice chip but awful goalkeeping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubby1973 Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 64 shots at goal, 31 on target😱 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingantti1874 Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 What a joke it is, sorry I know it’s not cool these days but womens football is so different it’s basically a different sport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambostuart Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 2 minutes ago, kingantti1874 said: What a joke it is, sorry I know it’s not cool these days but womens football is so different it’s basically a different sport Until tonight I hugely defended women's football but seeing some of those scores listed above. It's crazy. Definitely need to look at that. Seeing the BBC commentators wax lyrical is cringey too. Smaller goals doesn't change that both sides played with the same size and one had a clean sheet though, so not sure what you can do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockwell Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 With a few exceptions the goalkeeping is farcical to most of them the crossbar is a long white thing in the sky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InternationalJambo Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 I've often wondered why they don't shorten the size of the pitch and the goals for women's football? In theory it would make it a lot more competitive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinnybob72 Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Maybe they could replace the keepers with a life size Subbuteo keeper with someone behind the goals operating it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingantti1874 Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 1 minute ago, jambostuart said: Until tonight I hugely defended women's football but seeing some of those scores listed above. It's crazy. Definitely need to look at that. Seeing the BBC commentators wax lyrical is cringey too. Smaller goals doesn't change that both sides played with the same size and one had a clean sheet though, so not sure what you can do Fair play to the ladies but the dynamic is just so different.. I find it unwatchable. No amount of promotion will change it, pure fantasy to think it will ever compete with the mens game.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Saw some of Scotland game. Hit the bar with a sitter after a couple of minutes, then gave away all three goals with horrendous defending. Not sure the manager working out. Other than Caroline Weir & Cuthbert, he seems to have lost the big players. Kim Little stopped playing, the Man Utd players pulled out before first game and now another couple in Emslie and Beattie missing. Squad full of home based players which means they aren't as fit or as good. We still have same keeper who played v Argentina in last world cup in Alexander. She's too small and tonight, the second goal went in middle of net and she couldn't reach it. Mrs Boyle also playing and she, unlike her husband, is slow. Can't see Weir and Cuthbert sticking around playing with these part timers who simply aren't good enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 8 minutes ago, skinnybob72 said: Maybe they could replace the keepers with a life size Subbuteo keeper with someone behind the goals operating it? 🤣couldn’t do much worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steak Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 An away goal may have changed the tie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Scarlett Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Losing 5-0 now. The women’s football is complete and utter rubbish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinnybob72 Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 A game of I-spy with Stevie Wonder would be more competitive than most of the games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Australia's men's team beat American Samoa 31-0 in World Cup Qualifying in 2001. It led to preliminary rounds being introduced, maybe something similar will happen here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah O Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 3 minutes ago, Captain Scarlett said: Losing 5-0 now. The women’s football is complete and utter rubbish It isn't. It's just the gulf between nations that are growing it and those that aren't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 12 minutes ago, kingantti1874 said: Fair play to the ladies but the dynamic is just so different.. I find it unwatchable. No amount of promotion will change it, pure fantasy to think it will ever compete with the mens game.. It doesn't need to. The Scottish Championship doesn't compete with La Liga. It still has value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy T Posted November 30, 2021 Author Share Posted November 30, 2021 11 minutes ago, Captain Scarlett said: Losing 5-0 now. The women’s football is complete and utter rubbish 7-0 now absolute pumping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyCant Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 7 minutes ago, Sarah O said: It isn't. It's just the gulf between nations that are growing it and those that aren't. Correct. It’s a comparatively new sport in professional terms and everyone is developing at a different rate. We’ll find our place eventually but some countries Chuck a bit more money at it and they are miles ahead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steak Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 8 😳 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Sarah O said: It isn't. It's just the gulf between nations that are growing it and those that aren't. Yep. We had chance when Scotland qualified for Euros and then World Cup. The SFA did absolutely nothing, I know, to develop the game, allowed manager to go on pish and slag off players, and watch as our best talent retire from representing country. Hopefully Hearts will push on, but it will be tough as any talent developed will head down South for full time football and a decent salary. You can't blame them. Scotland national team regressing at a frightening rate. We beat Spain last time we played them in competitive march. Edited November 30, 2021 by Malinga the Swinga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coatbridgejambo Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 27 minutes ago, InternationalJambo said: I've often wondered why they don't shorten the size of the pitch and the goals for women's football? In theory it would make it a lot more competitive. Probably because it would cause uproar these days. After all we are equal. Rapino would be all over it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Merge my thread please mods. I never noticed this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 50 minutes ago, chubby1973 said: 64 shots at goal, 31 on target😱 64 shots on goal eh. Craig Wighton would have bagged a hat trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 32 minutes ago, Captain Scarlett said: Losing 5-0 now. The women’s football is complete and utter rubbish Some of the england ladies earn up to 500k per year with endorsements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InternationalJambo Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 2 minutes ago, i8hibsh said: 64 shots on goal eh. Craig Wighton would have bagged a hat trick. Easy now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 44 minutes ago, InternationalJambo said: I've often wondered why they don't shorten the size of the pitch and the goals for women's football? In theory it would make it a lot more competitive. To what? A subbuteo pitch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salad Fingers Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 England with a goal difference of 53 after six games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 1 minute ago, Salad Fingers said: England with a goal difference of 53 after six games It is like Martin O'Neil's Celtic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 5 minutes ago, Salad Fingers said: England with a goal difference of 53 after six games I've seen lower scoring in snooker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever Hearts Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Womens football is utter pish. The amount of publicity and media attention it gets is laughable, and so are a lot of the scorelines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 It’s brutal in my opinion, and to beat anyone 20-0 is not on. Have a bit of respect . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 11 minutes ago, Salad Fingers said: England with a goal difference of 53 after six games sums it up 🤣🤣🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 England, Austria and Northern Ireland are in the same group. After 6 games the 3 of them have scored a combined 112 goals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otterjohn Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 1 hour ago, kingantti1874 said: What a joke it is, sorry I know it’s not cool these days but womens football is so different it’s basically a different sport Its crap and I'm fed up with the time used on it Even with free tickets there's little interest but there might be something in the idea of adapting the game a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever Hearts Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 VID-20211130-WA0015.mp4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 1 minute ago, otterjohn said: Its crap and I'm fed up with the time used on it Even with free tickets there's little interest but there might be something in the idea of adapting the game a bit Some of these 'stars' get more than most Hearts players. The BBC headlines them everyday. Enough is enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Section Q Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Watched Australia v USA. The commentator was more annoying than anything. Ball went out of play, and he called it....... "A Corner Ball".. 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 2 minutes ago, Section Q said: "A Corner Ball".. Did the goalie take a by kick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salad Fingers Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 5 minutes ago, Forever Hearts said: VID-20211130-WA0015.mp4 I actually feel sorry for the lass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingantti1874 Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 I’d say it’s worse than junior football, but that’s actually doing junior football a disservice.. I’d bet a boys u15 team would win the womens World Cup. Easilt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull's-eye Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Been to a fair few Woman's games, really enjoyable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Just now, kingantti1874 said: I’d say it’s worse than junior football, but that’s actually doing junior football a disservice.. I’d bet a boys u15 team would win the womens World Cup. Easilt Without doubt. I have no problem with women playing football. Infact I love women liking and playing it. I have a problem with it being centre stage and any female earning big bucks from it. At the end of the day women get mega bucks from it not for their ability but just because they are women and that is wrong to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 55 minutes ago, Sarah O said: It isn't. It's just the gulf between nations that are growing it and those that aren't. I watched the Ireland-Georgia game tonight, which Ireland won in a record 11-0 scoreline. Ireland are an improving side, and Vera Pauw seems to suit the team as a coach. Georgia were pretty poor - but having said that the other teams in the group scored 4, 3 and 2 against them. It was clear that the Irish team were a lot fitter, but also that the Georgians' heads went down early on. So, there are some countries that are capable, some improving, and others have a long way to go. At this stage in the development of the women's game that's to be expected, and it's not that long since then men's game had its fair share of easy targets around the world. The qualification system needs to be made more competitive, though. A national team getting hammered 11 and 12 (or 20) is not good for the development of the game in that country. As to the size of the goals and the goalkeepers? If a team is getting dozens of shots on goal against you in a game, it says a lot more about your midfield and defenders than it does about your keeper. All the same, I reckon a goal size of 7 yds x 7 ft rather than 8 x 8 might make some sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingantti1874 Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 1 minute ago, Ulysses said: I watched the Ireland-Georgia game tonight, which Ireland won in a record 11-0 scoreline. Ireland are an improving side, and Vera Pauw seems to suit the team as a coach. Georgia were pretty poor - but having said that the other teams in the group scored 4, 3 and 2 against them. It was clear that the Irish team were a lot fitter, but also that the Georgians' heads went down early on. So, there are some countries that are capable, some improving, and others have a long way to go. At this stage in the development of the women's game that's to be expected, and it's not that long since then men's game had its fair share of easy targets around the world. The qualification system needs to be made more competitive, though. A national team getting hammered 11 and 12 (or 20) is not good for the development of the game in that country. As to the size of the goals and the goalkeepers? If a team is getting dozens of shots on goal against you in a game, it says a lot more about your midfield and defenders than it does about your keeper. All the same, I reckon a goal size of 7 yds x 7 ft rather than 8 x 8 might make some sense. the ladies wont want that.. equality and that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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