Iwantcurlyhair2 Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 I really hope Amanda's tenure ending doesn't have a negative effect on the lasses. The relationship, with both the men's and especially the lasses, was unique in football. She is very tactile and has personal relationships with the staff and players and was very open and loved a hug and kiss when the game was over, win lose or draw. With the Kingston park crowd she regularly held impromptu meet and greets and it created something no other clubs can match. This can't be replicated as it's real, personality based and natural. It's what makes us different and as many have said, she just got us. I'm sure the lasses will continue to be backed and Becky and Sue will still drive us forward but a part of what made us so special is no longer going to be there. I'm sure we are going to be competitive yet again and I wouldn't be surprised if we continue as we have and win the league again but it's going to be difficult to maintain the personal investment from the board without Amanda's involvement. A professional corporate management appear to be the wish of the majority but for me the close, hands on approach is what made supporting the lasses so special. Roll on the next signing and winning the championship Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iklgizmo Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 10 hours ago, Dr. TC said: I think we'll be just fine... I really really hope so, and im sure we'll all enjoy the ride! But realistically not one of our players would slot into a WSL team, including the new signings! Demi stokes is a high profile signing but she's barely played in the last couple of years! Would love it if we could get a few in with great potential, but I'm sure that will come eventually! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted July 15 Share Posted July 15 https://www.newcastleunited.com/en/news/toon-in-training-pre-season-kicks-off-for-newcastle-united-women Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 AC Milan confirmed for the lasses on the Saturday of the Sela Cup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 Rachel Furness signed too, wow what a coup Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 She any good? Just Googled her and seen she's 36. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonBez comesock Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 Furness - 😎 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 Fixtures for next season out at 2PM on Monday Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iklgizmo Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 53 minutes ago, Decky said: She any good? Just Googled her and seen she's 36. Probably her last season, so I'm delighted for her that she's got the chance to come home and play for us, she's a huge newcastle fan!! I've seen her play live quite a lot, and at times she's looked brilliant, often head and shoulders above her teammates!! Obviously at 36 she's not going to be revolutionary as her best years are behind her, but her experience will be amazing!! And she's an absolutely mint person too!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 Really solid experienced addition this. Love it. Hopefully we should have enough to consolidate, avoid relegation and continue building. Another promotion seems unlikely given the competition at this level but we are on a roll. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonBez comesock Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 11 minutes ago, toontownman said: Really solid experienced addition this. Love it. Hopefully we should have enough to consolidate, avoid relegation and continue building. Another promotion seems unlikely given the competition at this level but we are on a roll. Sunderland could have won the Championship last season right up until the penultimate game when the blew it. They were Top for half of the season Newcastle current squad on par with Sunderland / maybe slightly better. Newcastle will be up near the top. Might not win it but nowhere near relegation and will do much better than ‘consolidate’ in my opinion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
et tu brute Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 14 minutes ago, JonBez comesock said: Sunderland could have won the Championship last season right up until the penultimate game when the blew it. They were Top for half of the season Newcastle current squad on par with Sunderland / maybe slightly better. Newcastle will be up near the top. Might not win it but nowhere near relegation and will do much better than ‘consolidate’ in my opinion. I would imagine there are still a couple to come in also with the amount of players released? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonesJones Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 Used to play for us from 2006 - 2010. I didn't even know the women's team existed in any form until Amanda started treating it like her baby. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cclay Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 (edited) 1 hour ago, BonesJones said: Used to play for us from 2006 - 2010. I didn't even know the women's team existed in any form until Amanda started treating it like her baby. I've written this before, but a while ago. They used to be totally independent of NUFC and once wanted to play in the black & white strip, so had approached the club. This was not unreasonable as woman's football was beginning to develop in other areas of the country. I coached in Manchester and Manchester United would hold competitions so they could scout the best girls / women. They did a lot of community stuff, which was only screwed by the Glazers takeover, when they shuttered all the comunity stuff to save money (Remind you of someone?) That's why City became big (by poaching all the area's tallent) and Manchester United women had to beg to be let in the WSL. Anyway, NUFC put one of the Feddies (my memory tells me it was Fletcher) on Metro Radio to reply. He basically spent the whole time laughing at the idea of women playing football. The fat bastard was just as bad. That's why you didn't know they existed prior to Amanda. Edited July 19 by Cclay Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
et tu brute Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 2 minutes ago, Cclay said: I've written this before, but a while ago. They used to be totally independent of NUFC and once wanted to play in the black & white strip, so had approached the club. This was not unreasonable as woman's football was beginning to develop in other areas of the country. I coached in Manchester and Manchester United would hold competitions so they could scout the best girls / women. They did a lot of community stuff, which was only screwed by the Glazers takeover, when they shuttered all the comunity stuff to save money (Remind you of someone?) That's why City became big (by poaching all the areas tallent) and Manchester United women had to beg to be let in the WSL. Anyway, NUFC put one of the Feddies (my memory tells me it was Fletcher) on Metro Radio to reply. He basically spent the whole time laughing at the idea of women playing football. The fat bastard was just as bad. That's why you didn't know they existed prior to Amanda.. Used to have to buy their own strips did they not? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cclay Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 Just now, et tu brute said: Used to have to buy their own strips did they not? and more Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 On 10/07/2024 at 17:10, Stifler said: Trying to place a bet on them to win the league, but Ladbrokes don’t have a market for it. Still trying to put this bet on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloydianMag Posted July 22 Share Posted July 22 11 minutes ago, Magpie said: Sad news for his family and all those who knew him. RIP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwantcurlyhair2 Posted July 22 Share Posted July 22 Fixtures released. Unbelievable not one clashes with my shift pattern! Roll on season tickets Kick off away to London Lionesses. First game at home against Sheffield United Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 22 Share Posted July 22 Tough start Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
O Neill Posted July 22 Share Posted July 22 1 hour ago, Magpie said: Devastated to hear of this news. Colin had a lot of time, and advice, to share with me at a time when I was a much less experienced photographer. Have shared the pitchside with him several times over the years. Someone who has given more back to the game, than he took. Will be sadly missed by all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted July 22 Share Posted July 22 Looks like live matches will take place here: https://www.youtube.com/@BarclaysWC This season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magpie Posted July 22 Share Posted July 22 Both Sunderland games are played during international breaks in the men's game 👍🏻 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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