Stifler Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 1 hour ago, Dr. TC said: Agreed. First ten minutes they were all over us and I feared a hammering, but after our goal they looked even, and then second half we were on top. Very impressive for a championship side. I was disappointed with the amount of passing backwards and sideways we did. They were there for the taking really, we got in behind either on an overlap or just runs behind when we ventured forward. I think the lasses may have thought it would be tougher than it was. I still fancy a flutter on them to win the league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cclay Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonesJones Posted Saturday at 23:02 Share Posted Saturday at 23:02 I love the equaliser for us. So well taken. One or two more signings to come in according to Becky. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted Sunday at 14:22 Share Posted Sunday at 14:22 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieDazzler Posted Sunday at 14:28 Share Posted Sunday at 14:28 That would be some coup wouldn’t it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted Sunday at 14:28 Share Posted Sunday at 14:28 Surely not Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted Sunday at 15:12 Share Posted Sunday at 15:12 Weird to see a rumoured signing! Novel. So used to just seeing the signing announcements and no hype before! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack27 Posted Sunday at 15:17 Share Posted Sunday at 15:17 What a signing that would be Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iklgizmo Posted Sunday at 16:11 Share Posted Sunday at 16:11 I'm fairly sure she turned down a 1 million pound contract earlier in the year so she could try and win the FA Cup with Man U (which she did win). So I would imagine it would take some wage offer to entice her, but the source is a good one in women's football! I just wish we were targeting some younger players so we could see some sort of plan for the future, rather than throwing everything at this season, then having to start all over again next summer! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
et tu brute Posted Sunday at 19:23 Share Posted Sunday at 19:23 (edited) It was mentioned yesterday that we beat Glasgow City 2 - 1 in a pre season friendly. Must have been behind closed doors as there is no official reporting of the score Edited Sunday at 22:09 by et tu brute Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted Sunday at 20:16 Share Posted Sunday at 20:16 5 hours ago, The Prophet said: no chance Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted Sunday at 21:26 Share Posted Sunday at 21:26 5 hours ago, iklgizmo said: I'm fairly sure she turned down a 1 million pound contract earlier in the year so she could try and win the FA Cup with Man U (which she did win). So I would imagine it would take some wage offer to entice her, but the source is a good one in women's football! I just wish we were targeting some younger players so we could see some sort of plan for the future, rather than throwing everything at this season, then having to start all over again next summer! Yeah, I think they just want to be in the WSL as soon as possible though. They are constantly changing how you get in. A few years ago Man Utd were nowhere near it and got offered a place in it (so did we, but Ashley turned it down). Other teams like Doncaster Belles were kicked out and booted further down the pyramid. They’ll end up buying younger players who can break through at a later date. Right now though there is no limit on women’s football, so they are in a position where they can buy their way to the top, which they can’t do with the means team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paullow Posted Sunday at 23:06 Share Posted Sunday at 23:06 Just having a quick look at where some of the released players have ended up. I don't think there were any more than the below 11 and more than half have found new clubs. You'd think Paige would be able to find a 3rd tier club, and I guess some of the others may go into other directions, like football camps, or completely out of the game. While Newcastle still have a few weeks until their first match, it looks like the 3rd and 4th tiers get underway this coming Sunday. Bridget Galloway - Nottingham Forest (they've gone professional) Naomi Bedeau - Nottingham Forest Sharna Wilkinson - Middlesborough (4th tier) Keira Skelton - Middlesbrough Grace Boyes - Middlesbrough Anna Soulsby - Durham Cestria (4th tier) Paige Bailey-Gayle - can't find anything Lillie Woods - can't find anything Cara Milne-Redhead - can't find anything Erin Nelson - can't find anything Tyler Dodds - can't find anything Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cclay Posted Monday at 11:58 Share Posted Monday at 11:58 (edited) 19 hours ago, iklgizmo said: I just wish we were targeting some younger players so we could see some sort of plan for the future, rather than throwing everything at this season, then having to start all over again next summer! I agree with Stiffler's comment. Also, we do have a smattering of young, potential tallent. The development squad is large and smashed their way to league champions. It seems to have good local links in terms of spotting potential. Of course, very few make it from 'development' squads to the first team (especially at Newcastle - men's team I am thinking of) so it depends on the quality of the 'academy'. McQuade is an example of when it can work, though. Her running, when she came on, clearly unsettled the oposition and she nicked a good number of balls off unaware players (including for the second). What we really lack, that a lot of the WSL teams have, is foreign players that have, often, been bought at their peak (rather than developed). In my opinion, we will buy those type of players when we are in a position that they will want to come / when we get into the WSL. Edited Monday at 12:02 by Cclay Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwantcurlyhair2 Posted 13 hours ago Share Posted 13 hours ago Season tickets purchased. Lovely to have the whole family in for less than the price of my L7 ticket. Here's to another promotion. Hope to see plenty of you there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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