BonesJones Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miercoles Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 Ahhh that's awesome. Hopefully more coverage to come. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OpenC Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 Think I might head down and watch on Sunday, should be about as good a representation as you can get of that level. Top of the league clash the day before at Alnwick as well. Two six pointers for £8.50 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
O Neill Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 17 hours ago, OpenC said: Think I might head down and watch on Sunday, should be about as good a representation as you can get of that level. Top of the league clash the day before at Alnwick as well. Two six pointers for £8.50 A handful of the current squad have played up here in the Scottish Women's Premier League for the top couple of sides during the times that they were here. The standard of the top teams here is in line with the bottom half of the Women's Championship in England, however the steady improvement in the standard down South is quickly changing that. Having only seen NUFC once last season, and in a pre-season friendly against Hibs, I'd say looking at the squad that it's not far off being at the Championship level and should be in with a shout of attaining that this season. I would guess with the changes being made that the wider club will be pushing to get into the WSL within the next 3-5 years, possibly even sooner. A lot of chat right now about the WSL expanding again to anywhere between 16-20 teams, so now is a good time to make a move if your aim is to be there. I suspect if the team doesn't get promoted this season, then there will be a swift change of management. Furthermore, I also suspect that I know who they might try to bring in should that be the case. Whatever happens, the changes that the club have made recently in terms of full time contracts, playing at Kingston Park etc have laid down very good foundations for future growth. Despite being a division below Sunderland and Durham, it's hard not to think that NUFC women won't become the elite women's club in the North-East within a couple of years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 43 minutes ago, O Neill said: Furthermore, I also suspect that I know who they might try to bring in should that be the case. Bev Priestman? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
O Neill Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 2 hours ago, Stifler said: Bev Priestman? Still with Canada isn't she? I'd reckon that Fran Alonso, currently at Celtic women, would be a strong possibility. It's been suggested he's keen for new challenges, and has been hinted that he's not happy with his current contract at Celtic. Has won the Scottish Cup twice and the league cup since coming up here. The only thing he hasn't won is the league, but they are the front-runners this season. Previously was the first team assistant to Ronald Koeman at Everton and worked with Pochettino at Southampton as well. After that he managed in the Women's Championship with Lewes for a bit. What would make him a particularly attractive choice, is that he seems to be able to rebuild a team almost every year, given the challenging circumstances he operates under with a very limited budget at Celtic. He appears to have very good connections in the women's game that allow him to bring in very good players on loan from Spanish clubs. He's also shown himself to be very good at getting the most out of what is a fairly average squad. It's probably about the right fit for both parties as well. The infrastructure NUFC have put into place is already a step up from what Celtic have done over the last few years. I'd suspect the financial package NUFC will offer to a manager will be bigger than anything up here, while he'll be backed to build a squad. It feels like a right person, at the right time type of gig if NUFC find themselves looking for someone with a strong CV. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 Yeah she is, but if the right offer came along, could she turn it down? It would also be a chance for her to come home. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
O Neill Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 I've no idea what the going rate at international level is to be honest. I won't be long though until it is eclipsed by salaries on offer at tier 2 and ambitious clubs further down the divisions. I would think logically that the Canada job is going to become less attractive over time. Their Olympic win was an undoubted highlight, but are they going to go on to win a World Cup? It feels unlikely now, with so many more nations starting to improve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 (edited) 8 hours ago, Stifler said: Yeah she is, but if the right offer came along, could she turn it down? It would also be a chance for her to come home. Probably more likely Herdman *leaves TFC and comes home before Priestman but you never know! Edited October 13, 2023 by toontownman *too harsh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paullow Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOu6HlEdf54 It's available on the club website, but doesn't look like it's going to be on YouTube, which is a shame. Can't get it full screen on my phone, so can't really mirror it to my TV. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OpenC Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 Really good start, surprised at the quality of it. Should be ahead after the pressure they've put on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paullow Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 Ah, finally got it on my TV now, didn't realise I didn't have the rotate button on my phone highlighted. It's been the same with the men's first team for friendlies, so not just the women, but they shouldn't advertise it being on YouTube if they aren't going to have it on that platform. Would be much more convenient if it was on YouTube. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OpenC Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 Bit scrappy now but we've got some quality in the team like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 3 minutes ago, OpenC said: Bit scrappy now but we've got some quality in the team like Pitch is awful like. Everything is bouncing and slowing down. Not a chance we can share with the Rugby team in the long run. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OpenC Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 Aye, it's not great. That said most of the football I watch these days is Northern Alliance so it's canny by comparison. Some of these lasses deserve better though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OpenC Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 Blame that penalty miss on the pitch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizza Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 Awful penalty Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybe_next_year Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 Been decent entertainment, should be ahead but just missed a pen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 That’s the worst penalty miss I’ve ever seen, and I’ve missed some fucking shockers myself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 What a terrible penalty Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OpenC Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 She's been banging them in as well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 (edited) 2 minutes ago, OpenC said: Blame that penalty miss on the pitch Can’t blame that on the pitch, the corner flag was in more danger of being hit than it is following a Matt Ritchie goal. Edited October 15, 2023 by Stifler Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paullow Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 Poor finishing generally. Creating a lot of chances. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OpenC Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 7 minutes ago, Stifler said: Can’t blame that on the pitch, the corner flag was in more danger of being hit than it is following a Matt Ritchie goal. I was not being entirely serious was stood right behind it, no idea what she was going for Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 This is scrappier than a fight outside social club on a Friday night. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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