Heroes & Villains, the Aston Villa fanzine

Heroes & Villains => Match Threads & Player Ratings => Topic started by: Legion on June 23, 2022, 02:04:39 PM

Title: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Legion on June 23, 2022, 02:04:39 PM
We go again.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 23, 2022, 02:14:39 PM
Seem to have let a few go but not signed anyone yet? Hope they get a few in, soon.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: andyh on July 02, 2022, 10:28:36 AM
Ramona Petzelberger gone
‘Declined an offer of a new contract’.


Mods….can’t we sticky this thread?
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Risso on July 02, 2022, 10:45:30 AM
Mods, please can we just leave it so it's gets bumped if anybody is interested enough.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Legion on July 02, 2022, 11:09:10 AM
Same as per last season.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 02, 2022, 11:10:59 AM
Ramona Petzelberger gone
‘Declined an offer of a new contract’.


Mods….can’t we sticky this thread?

Not very encouraged by what we've been up to so far this off season. Hopefully there are going to be a large number of incomings by the start of the season.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Footy-Vill on July 07, 2022, 07:34:00 AM
We've got Magill
Super Simone Magill....

Check out Northern Ireland's and now Aston  Villa Simone Magill Vs Norway in Euros today. Simone goals helped Northern Ireland qualifier and she is one of their better players.
Brought her in from Everton on a free and having been after her for the last year we finally land our woman.

She's a goalscorer and strengthens us in that area.
In the Euros I not sure how much goal attempt opportunity will get as Northern Ireland are one of the weakest teams. If Northern Ireland do score the probability it will be her. Nevertheless it's a great experience for her and the nation despite the likelihood of some big defeats and finishing bottom of the group.
(England , Norway and Austria)

We made a wise decision by announcing this in this time for  peak euros and interest. Magill is a player whose ability is appropriate for our level club in the WSL.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 07, 2022, 03:51:00 PM
Thanks F-V, I'll be at cricket but I had missed her signing.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Exeter 77 on July 07, 2022, 09:48:46 PM
Simone Magill showing she is a real Villa player already - going off with what looked like a fairly serious injury while playing in an international.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 08, 2022, 09:32:42 AM
FFS.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 10, 2022, 06:56:14 PM
ACL injury. ☹️
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: eamonn on July 11, 2022, 05:35:37 PM
Jesus...out for most of the season, so?

Are we gonna keep hold of Lehman?
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 11, 2022, 05:49:22 PM
She was at the Walsall game, so hopefully. Although she could just be watching Doug and planning to leave if he does...
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 11, 2022, 07:20:37 PM
We've signed Danielle "Dan" Turner from Everton. https://twitter.com/danturner11/status/1546546585923993608
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 11, 2022, 07:35:42 PM
Asante replacement, by the looks of it. Pleasing to have us signing first team players from teams in our division. Welcome, Danielle.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Footy-Vill on July 11, 2022, 09:07:56 PM
Its not fair to be only interested in our women's team if we're doing well.
In the future, the WSL will be as closely watched and supported as the men's game.
I'm glad people are at least paying attention to the international tournament, even if the Aston Villa women's thread remains unpinned for some inexplicable reason.

Let's get behind the women's game shall we.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Risso on July 11, 2022, 09:40:10 PM
Its not fair to be only interested in our women's team if we're doing well.
In the future, the WSL will be as closely watched and supported as the men's game.
I'm glad people are at least paying attention to the international tournament, even if the Aston Villa women's thread remains unpinned for some inexplicable reason.

Let's get behind the women's game shall we.


It's not inexplicable, most posters aren't remotely interested. It's a terrible standard of football, and in my opinion gets more attention than the quality deserves. They're trying to run before they can walk and pretend that they've got a competitive, fully formed league, when the disparities are far too marked.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Footy-Vill on July 11, 2022, 09:47:51 PM
Its football.
Its Aston Villa.

People will change if we win the WSL next season. Which is an unlikely event.
But I accept your point about the disparity in standards between clubs (due to resources), and until we win the league (if ever), I'll just be satisfied that at least we have a thread. I'm not pleased with how the majority of people here don't really care. But that's understandable. And I completely understand what you're saying, even if I believe it's not very supportive of women's football.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Dogtanian on July 11, 2022, 09:50:12 PM
I’ve been watching our women’s team for the past few seasons, but I’ve never posted on here. Doesn’t mean I don’t care.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 11, 2022, 09:53:34 PM
Good point. I quite often don't comment on the (men's) match threads but I still care.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Footy-Vill on July 11, 2022, 09:55:01 PM
I’ve been watching our women’s team for the past few seasons, but I’ve never posted on here. Doesn’t mean I don’t care.

Well I've been told majority of posters on here aren't interested. You're obviously not considered in that.
And good to hear. One for all and all for one.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Footy-Vill on July 11, 2022, 09:57:06 PM
Good point. I quite often don't comment on the (men's) match threads but I still care.

I know you're supportive!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Risso on July 11, 2022, 10:06:47 PM
Good point. I quite often don't comment on the (men's) match threads but I still care.

There have been women's games on here where nobody has posted.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: andyh on July 11, 2022, 10:10:16 PM
Given the reseverves and youth team have a sticky, it’s a little strange that the women who represent our club  at the top level of the womens game don’t get the same recognition.

Shame really.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Footy-Vill on July 11, 2022, 10:10:22 PM
Good point. I quite often don't comment on the (men's) match threads but I still care.

There have been women's games on here where nobody has posted.
I think that's the most fair point as it's accurate and for me on this debate I'll just be satisfied with a thread that can rise to prominence over time.
I rather it had own sticky as it were but that's how it is I guess.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Risso on July 11, 2022, 10:12:24 PM
Given the reseverves and youth team have a sticky, it’s a little strange that the women who represent our club don’t get the same recognition.

Shame really.

It's not strange at all. The youth and reserve teams feed into the men's team which is what people are far, far more interested in.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 11, 2022, 10:13:21 PM
Good point. I quite often don't comment on the (men's) match threads but I still care.

There have been women's games on here where nobody has posted.

I stopped posting about their matches because they did worse when I did and you know how I am about jinxing things. And I don't think anyone claims they generate as much interest as the men, but I think lots of Villa fans want them to do well and keep at least vaguely up to date with developments. They got over 8,000 for their last game, which is more than the reserves and youth ever get aside from cup finals, and you wouldn't say nobody cares about them.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Footy-Vill on July 11, 2022, 10:14:38 PM
Given the reseverves and youth team have a sticky, it’s a little strange that the women who represent our club don’t get the same recognition.

Shame really.

It's not strange at all. The youth and reserve teams feed into the men's team which is what people are far, far more interested in.
Risso you're a ladies man don't deny it.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: KNVillan on July 12, 2022, 09:37:41 AM
New signing

https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2022/july/12/natasha-harding-joins-villa-women-/
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 12, 2022, 09:39:46 AM
Glad we seem to be adding a few players now. Welcome, Natasha.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: JD on July 12, 2022, 09:40:03 AM
Another one signed, two in two days.
That's good they need more experience in the squad.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: KNVillan on July 12, 2022, 09:47:10 AM
Another one signed, two in two days.
That's good they need more experience in the squad.

Hope she stays injury-free longer than the last signing…
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: paul_e on July 12, 2022, 09:51:02 AM
Another one signed, two in two days.
That's good they need more experience in the squad.

4 in a week I think. Patten and Magill came towards the end of last week as well. Probably already need someone as cover for Magill though because it looks like she's out until christmas at the earliest.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: JD on July 12, 2022, 09:53:47 AM
Another one signed, two in two days.
That's good they need more experience in the squad.

Hope she stays injury-free longer than the last signing…

That was very unfortunate for Magill, probably not play most or any of next season.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: paul_e on July 12, 2022, 10:07:41 AM
Another one signed, two in two days.
That's good they need more experience in the squad.

Hope she stays injury-free longer than the last signing…

That was very unfortunate for Magill, probably not play most or any of next season.

As above the talk seems to be that's she'll possibly be back early in the new year.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: JD on July 12, 2022, 10:25:14 AM
Another one signed, two in two days.
That's good they need more experience in the squad.

Hope she stays injury-free longer than the last signing…

That was very unfortunate for Magill, probably not play most or any of next season.

As above the talk seems to be that's she'll possibly be back early in the new year.

I do hope so paul_e but those ACL injuries can be tricky.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Villa Lew on July 12, 2022, 03:12:01 PM
First league match Brighton away 10/11 Sep
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: paul_e on July 12, 2022, 03:21:45 PM
Another one signed, two in two days.
That's good they need more experience in the squad.

Hope she stays injury-free longer than the last signing…

That was very unfortunate for Magill, probably not play most or any of next season.

As above the talk seems to be that's she'll possibly be back early in the new year.

I do hope so paul_e but those ACL injuries can be tricky.

Indeed, it's just the little snippets I can find seem to lean towards "not a bad as it could've been".
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 12, 2022, 03:25:37 PM
Hope they have some Saturday home games and I will go and see them.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: KNVillan on July 12, 2022, 04:03:54 PM
Here you go cd


(https://i.ibb.co/YkC0GmY/80-BCEEE5-7926-4101-849-B-EE1833-FB601-A.jpg) (https://ibb.co/YkC0GmY)
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 12, 2022, 04:09:44 PM
Ta mate, they don't say what day they're on yet though!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: KNVillan on July 12, 2022, 04:12:46 PM
Ta mate, they don't say what day they're on yet though!

This is very true, I would imagine that it depends on which matches are being televised etc.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Dogtanian on July 13, 2022, 03:28:47 PM
Another new signing!

https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2022/july/13/anna-leat-joins-villa-women-/ (https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2022/july/13/anna-leat-joins-villa-women-/)

A young goalkeeper from Wham. A interesting signing.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 13, 2022, 07:37:57 PM
Ooh, pretty sure that's our first New Zealander. JD will be pleased.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 13, 2022, 07:39:53 PM
Also a bit scary that someone born in 2001 is in her twenties. Where have all those years gone?
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on July 13, 2022, 08:09:34 PM
Another new signing!

https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2022/july/13/anna-leat-joins-villa-women-/ (https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2022/july/13/anna-leat-joins-villa-women-/)

A young goalkeeper from Wham. A interesting signing.

So long as Hampton is staying
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: JD on July 14, 2022, 08:45:00 AM
Ooh, pretty sure that's our first New Zealander. JD will be pleased.

That's great news. A good young keeper (who's had lots of practice playing for NZ :)).
She will get better and the experience will be great for her.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 21, 2022, 04:22:40 PM
Sevilla and Reading in pre-season, plus a bunch of behind closed doors games.

https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2022/july/21/sevilla-clash-headlines-villa-women-s-pre-season-schedule/
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 22, 2022, 11:13:30 AM
Lehmann signs a new one year deal. Good news. Does this mean Doug might be signing soon, I wonder?
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 22, 2022, 11:16:39 AM
Also, for FIFA fans, the WSL is in the next game (along with the French women's league).
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: VILLA MOLE on July 22, 2022, 11:19:08 AM
Lehmann signs a new one year deal. Good news. Does this mean Doug might be signing soon, I wonder?

yes otherwise it will be awkward at the breakfast table  :D
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 22, 2022, 11:27:22 AM
Although she's only signed a one year deal so they still could both leave next summer... hope not.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: dcdavecollett on July 23, 2022, 01:42:54 AM
That's what I was thinking.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 23, 2022, 08:12:44 PM
Beat Oxford United 6-0 behind closed doors in first pre-season game.

⚽ E. Rabjohn
⚽ Boye-Hlorkah
⚽ McAteer
⚽ Pacheco
⚽ Harding
⚽ O. Rabjohn
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Brazilian Villain on August 08, 2022, 10:28:27 PM
We've signed Kenza Dali, a French international. https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2022/august/05/kenza-dali-joins-villa-women-/
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 08, 2022, 10:32:10 PM
Hurrah.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on August 08, 2022, 10:37:08 PM
Surreal
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Pete3206 on August 09, 2022, 05:04:30 PM
Rachel Daly, England left back signed today
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 09, 2022, 05:06:36 PM
Great signing, played every game in the Euros, has played in America and can play up front, too. Given that Pacheco was perhaps our best player last season I reckon Daly will play further forward than she did for England.

Feeling a lot more optimistic than I was a few weeks ago.

Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Exeter 77 on August 09, 2022, 05:07:19 PM
Rachel Daly, England left back signed today
That is good signing.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 09, 2022, 05:10:47 PM
Downside is we have a fairly horrible looking League Cup Group Stage draw.

Man U, Everton, Sheff U and Durham with only the winner qualifying (I think).
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 09, 2022, 06:06:21 PM
Sounds like Daly is going to play in attack, as I'd hoped.

Rachel Daly: Versatile England international joins Aston Villa on a three-year deal - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62485070
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Villa Lew on August 09, 2022, 06:19:11 PM
Just heard the news fantastic signing, welcome Rachel.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: paul_e on August 09, 2022, 08:03:59 PM
Daly is a massive signing, we've got to be aiming a lotvhugher up the league after the signings this summer.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Flin5tone on August 09, 2022, 08:20:50 PM
We're certainly investing in the Women's team, one of my favourite players from the Euro campaign and I like her tattoo . (I've a thing for women with tattoos,don't well Wilma)
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Dogtanian on August 09, 2022, 08:54:40 PM
Well pleased with this! Showing our ambition.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: SamTheMouse on August 09, 2022, 10:49:06 PM
Wow this is a bit of a statement. Welcome Rachel!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Footy-Vill on August 10, 2022, 12:02:50 AM
She's a great laugh a great player and good person.
I know she's dedicated professional and this was a big deal both for her to come back to UK and for Villa women and WSL.

Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Dave P on August 10, 2022, 06:35:58 AM
Wonder if Jill Scott will have another spell with us?
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: simon ward 50 on August 10, 2022, 12:17:22 PM
Wow this is a bit of a statement. Welcome Rachel!

Exactly what I said Sam
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 10, 2022, 12:32:42 PM
Wonder if Jill Scott will have another spell with us?

It's surprising she hasn't signed with anyone yet. Hopefully it'll be us.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 23, 2022, 05:58:01 PM
And she's just retired (as, more surprisingly, has Ellen White) so won't be signing for us or anyone else, unfortunately.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 24, 2022, 05:08:20 PM
Hannah Hampton not in latest England squad as :“She has some personal issues that she has to solve so for her at this moment it’s better for her to stay at her club.”

Hope all okay.

New Villa signing Rachel Daly is in.

Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 17, 2022, 02:02:34 PM
On telly tomorrow, BBC Two at 1230 (coverage starts 1215). Home to Man City.

Thought worth mentioning in case anyone waw unaware. This would be an ideal opportunity to get this thread pinned, as it should always have been, so people don't miss out. 🙂
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: spk on September 18, 2022, 10:06:44 AM
Please help ! Can you view the womens games FOC with a Mens season ticket ?
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Dave P on September 18, 2022, 11:10:59 AM
Please help ! Can you view the womens games FOC with a Mens season ticket ?

No. You used to a few years ago but they have their own season ticket sales now.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: SoccerHQ on September 18, 2022, 12:22:59 PM
Had no idea this game was actually taking place at VP until I tuned in just now, was this game advertised once on Friday?

Guess they don' want to open the Holte due to costs but would be nicer visuallly to have some fans in the lower tier at least instead of cramming everyone in Trinity.

Will do well to get a draw from this, hopefully new signings do o.k.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 18, 2022, 12:33:08 PM
Sounds like we have lots of players out. Would happily take a draw.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Brazilian Villain on September 18, 2022, 12:54:06 PM
1-0 up thanks to Ms. Lehmann. 8)
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 18, 2022, 12:54:12 PM
GOOOOAAAAALLLLL
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: dr.chekov on September 18, 2022, 12:54:15 PM
1 - 0 Villa!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: SoccerHQ on September 18, 2022, 12:54:19 PM
What a finish from Alisha!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on September 18, 2022, 01:01:51 PM
Let's go for the win. Draws are for squares
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 18, 2022, 01:04:01 PM
GOOOAAAALLL
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: dr.chekov on September 18, 2022, 01:04:05 PM
Get in!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: SoccerHQ on September 18, 2022, 01:04:29 PM
2-0! Another cracking finish.

When do City put on Haaland?
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Brazilian Villain on September 18, 2022, 01:05:18 PM
That was as good a finish as you'd see anywhere. Cracking goal.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Nunkin1965 on September 18, 2022, 01:07:06 PM
What a goal that is!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: eamonn on September 18, 2022, 01:16:34 PM
The first goal was briliantly made by that tackle from us setting traps! Deano lives on!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: dr.chekov on September 18, 2022, 01:17:38 PM
2-1
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 18, 2022, 01:17:52 PM
Bollocks. They haven't deserved that. Hampton has to do better.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Scovilla on September 18, 2022, 01:18:14 PM
Shit..
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: SoccerHQ on September 18, 2022, 01:18:34 PM
Oh Hannah should be tipping that over the bar.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Brazilian Villain on September 18, 2022, 01:19:08 PM
Have no idea what Hannah Hampton was playing at there.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: eamonn on September 18, 2022, 01:30:39 PM
Unforced goalie errors still seem pretty commonplace at this level.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 18, 2022, 01:33:35 PM
Need a third goal to have a decent chance, I'd have thought.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: dr.chekov on September 18, 2022, 01:42:07 PM
crap
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 18, 2022, 01:42:09 PM
Shite. It had been coming.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: dr.chekov on September 18, 2022, 01:43:46 PM
ffs
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: olaftab on September 18, 2022, 01:43:53 PM
Pathetic absolutely crap.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 18, 2022, 01:44:06 PM
FFS. Not just the men that can't defend a two goal lead against a Manchester club. That soft goal before half-time changed everything.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Scovilla on September 18, 2022, 01:44:22 PM
Men or women samel old ..same old and shit again ..3rd goal for city..
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on September 18, 2022, 01:44:47 PM
Girls against women
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: olaftab on September 18, 2022, 01:46:12 PM
Unforced goalie errors still seem pretty commonplace at this level.
Yes and size matters even more. Bigger taller girls have a much more obvious advantage than boy's game. .
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: eamonn on September 18, 2022, 01:46:23 PM
Jaysus...worse than the men and they're pretty bad.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 18, 2022, 01:47:02 PM
Get the fuck in.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: dr.chekov on September 18, 2022, 01:47:23 PM
come on.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: olaftab on September 18, 2022, 01:47:48 PM
3-3
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Brazilian Villain on September 18, 2022, 01:48:46 PM
Back in it again, this is even more entertaining than Friday night's game.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Scovilla on September 18, 2022, 01:49:34 PM
Come on Villa..
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: eamonn on September 18, 2022, 01:53:33 PM
Setting traps ftw/draw!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: olaftab on September 18, 2022, 01:54:08 PM
Back in it again, this is even more entertaining than Friday night's game.
Yes different sort of entertainment but still on pathetic scale.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on September 18, 2022, 01:56:25 PM
Is it obligatory to have a pony-tail in women's football?
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 18, 2022, 01:59:13 PM
Well, it probably stops it getting in your eyes.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on September 18, 2022, 02:00:26 PM
How dare you
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: dr.chekov on September 18, 2022, 02:04:58 PM
GET IN!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 18, 2022, 02:05:03 PM
YAAAAASSS
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 18, 2022, 02:05:42 PM
That makes up for the Happy Hannah fuck up.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Jane on September 18, 2022, 02:06:00 PM
Yay!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 18, 2022, 02:13:08 PM
Should have been five and all over.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 18, 2022, 02:13:57 PM
Whatever happens we look so much more exciting than last season going forward. Good to see. COYVG.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on September 18, 2022, 02:14:42 PM
COYVW
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Brazilian Villain on September 18, 2022, 02:16:19 PM
COYVL
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: olaftab on September 18, 2022, 02:16:43 PM
Fight fight fight. Don't let this go ladies.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 18, 2022, 02:19:41 PM
Seven fucking minutes added on.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on September 18, 2022, 02:19:57 PM
7 minutes??????
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Brazilian Villain on September 18, 2022, 02:20:54 PM
7 minutes??????

One for each decade of The Queen's reign.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Flamingo Lane on September 18, 2022, 02:21:07 PM
7 minutes added time?
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: olaftab on September 18, 2022, 02:23:10 PM
7 minutes??????

One for each decade of The Queen's reign.
She would have wanted that.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Flamingo Lane on September 18, 2022, 02:23:58 PM
Dali is a good player, bit of an artist in midfield.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 18, 2022, 02:25:04 PM
Some impressive time wasting here.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: olaftab on September 18, 2022, 02:25:17 PM
These girls know  how to play out injury time.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 18, 2022, 02:25:57 PM
That was a corner FFS.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 18, 2022, 02:27:10 PM
Get that fucking whistle blown.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: olaftab on September 18, 2022, 02:28:00 PM
Well don you Villa.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: dr.chekov on September 18, 2022, 02:28:05 PM
Great result.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 18, 2022, 02:28:27 PM
What a win. Well done all.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: dorsetvillian on September 18, 2022, 02:28:31 PM
Fantastic..
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Jane on September 18, 2022, 02:28:32 PM
Enjoyed that!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Scovilla on September 18, 2022, 02:28:42 PM
Well done Villa. Thank you..
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on September 18, 2022, 02:28:53 PM
Impressive. Take that you big club.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 18, 2022, 02:29:29 PM
Grealish, Grealish, what's the score.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on September 18, 2022, 02:30:21 PM
Grealish, Grealish, what's the score.
Was he wearing a pony tail?
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 18, 2022, 02:31:00 PM
No, he doesn't like to get his hair dirty when he's rolling round on the floor.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Brazilian Villain on September 18, 2022, 02:31:09 PM
Well done ladies! Good weekend of results at Villa Park. 8)
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: littleoldme on September 18, 2022, 02:31:30 PM
Well done, great result, and game.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: TopDeck113 on September 18, 2022, 02:32:11 PM
Enjoyed that!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Pete3206 on September 18, 2022, 02:33:37 PM
That is a stunning result.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: eamonn on September 18, 2022, 02:33:50 PM
Dali and Daly...so good they named them differently!

Love the post-match huddle Captain Planet thing. Wish the menfolk did the same.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: trinityoap on September 18, 2022, 02:52:00 PM
Not enough arguing with the referee.
Not enough screaming when touched.
Not enough rolling around in agony.
Not enough spitting.
Not enough shitty decisions in favour of the Manchester club.
So, not like real football then.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on September 18, 2022, 03:05:52 PM
Grealish, Grealish, what's the score.

From Potential True Legend to Ratgirl.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Ian. on September 18, 2022, 03:11:04 PM
I’ve just got back from my daughters first ever league match. She’s under 12’s and the first child of mine to actually enjoy football. I was so glad Villa signed Daly, my and daughter thought she was ace for England.

Cracking result, shame we missed it.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Karlos96 on September 18, 2022, 03:30:48 PM
On my way back from the Villa great game. UTV.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: eamonn on September 18, 2022, 03:35:13 PM
Gate was about 6,000 according to Alex Scott which isn't bad.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 18, 2022, 03:36:02 PM
6,785.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on September 18, 2022, 03:48:27 PM
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 18, 2022, 03:49:25 PM
West Ham Women playing Everton Women now... while their respective men's teams play each other on telly. In terms of attracting attendances, that doesn't seem to have been very well thought out. Who decides the fixture dates, couldn't they have played yesterday?
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: paul_e on September 18, 2022, 03:54:08 PM
Last season I'd have been happy to see Ward go, we were dull and defensive and seemed to accept that scraping 1-2 places out of the relegation zone would be enough.

Today was a completely different team, we looked like we had a plan of how to unsettle them and we followed it perfectly. We weren't intimidated and backed each other, the movement was good and we didn't let defensive errors ruin our morale or game plan.

I'd love to see the men setup to play with the same attitude.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: boozey182 on September 18, 2022, 04:18:49 PM
We took our two boys today (5 and nearly 2). It was a great day out. With the fun zone and the more relaxed atmosphere, I would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone taking young kids.

And the game was fantastic. I kept expecting Man City to go up a a gear, but we didn't let them. Pressing all over the pitch, we were aggressive without being reckless. Very disciplined, but adventurous when we got the ball. The balance was perfect, and every player seemed to know what their job was. It was the exact opposite of a the men's team - a squad becoming more than the sum of its parts. We thoroughly deserved the win, it was no fluke.

Great to see a decent crowd there too. Although I'm not sure what happened with the turnstiles before the match - huge queues to get in which meant most of the crowd missed the start.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: eamonn on September 18, 2022, 04:19:00 PM
West Ham Women playing Everton Women now... while their respective men's teams play each other on telly. In terms of attracting attendances, that doesn't seem to have been very well thought out. Who decides the fixture dates, couldn't they have played yesterday?

I thought I had mis-read that on the BBC! Wow, both sets of teams playing each other on the same day/time.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 18, 2022, 04:22:06 PM
West Ham play at Dagenham and they were at home yesterday so that must be it. Even so, play earlier or something like that to avoid the men's game.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Steve67 on September 18, 2022, 04:44:46 PM
Cracking win the the women's team, especially after going 2-3 down, would have been easy to throw the towel in at that point.  Good start to the season.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Pete3206 on September 18, 2022, 04:52:30 PM
Last season I'd have been happy to see Ward go, we were dull and defensive and seemed to accept that scraping 1-2 places out of the relegation zone would be enough.

Today was a completely different team, we looked like we had a plan of how to unsettle them and we followed it perfectly. We weren't intimidated and backed each other, the movement was good and we didn't let defensive errors ruin our morale or game plan.

I'd love to see the men setup to play with the same attitude.

This is only the 3rd year that the team have been full time professionals and in the WSL. I think the improvement have been excellent and we're now signing better players. I think a mid table finish is a real possibility.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 18, 2022, 05:11:33 PM
Looking at going the Man U League Cup game at Bescot. It says "season ticket holders get this game free". I assume this just means women's season ticket holders and I wouldn't get in with my men's ST?
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: MalcolmP on September 18, 2022, 05:49:09 PM
Looking at going the Man U League Cup game at Bescot. It says "season ticket holders get this game free". I assume this just means women's season ticket holders and I wouldn't get in with my men's ST?
would think so. Mens ST includes first home  cup game free. Problem is we never get a home cup game. E.g. Man U away in Caraboa Cup
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 18, 2022, 05:58:55 PM
True. ☹️
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: gpbarr on September 18, 2022, 06:55:34 PM
The women showing the men how to do it
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 18, 2022, 06:56:26 PM
Liverpool beat Chelsea. Probably a bigger shock than Villa winning. We are already above two of our title rivals in the league. 🙂
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on September 18, 2022, 07:06:41 PM
The lad who was mascot for today is our son's best mate at school. The Villa tentacles reach far into these parts.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Villa Lew on September 18, 2022, 08:26:17 PM
Fantastic win ladies, Rachel Daly what a start to her Villa career.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lizz on September 18, 2022, 08:41:57 PM
Half-heartedly listening to R5, the presenters sounded impressed with the game.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: amfy on September 18, 2022, 09:06:36 PM
I had tickets but couldn’t go due to family commitments, but I did watch the first half. It was a great watch.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: eamonn on September 18, 2022, 09:22:41 PM
Liverpool beat Chelsea. Probably a bigger shock than Villa winning. We are already above two of our title rivals in the league. 🙂

I was surprised to hear Alex Scott say that Liverpool had just been promoted.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 18, 2022, 10:20:38 PM
They won the league a few years ago then went shit. Not sure why, I didn't pay much attention to the top flight when Villa weren't in it.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: eamonn on September 19, 2022, 12:06:50 AM
It seems that it's still quite a volatile player-trading phase of the growth of the game where even the big clubs are vulnerable. Citeh, despite their riches, had a few retirements after the Euros and a couple more of their top players have moved to Barca/Bayern.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Villa Lew on September 19, 2022, 12:25:59 AM
Just seen it on Women's Football Show, Rachel's first goal was class, we really have got top quality in her.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Dave P on September 19, 2022, 07:49:51 AM
My daughter went with my sister and loved it. She wants to go to Leicester away next week. Do you know if villa sell an allocation of away tickets for womens games or do you just buy them direct from the home team?
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Scratchins on September 19, 2022, 08:25:48 AM
I looked on the OS. The only away ticket is for Man U in December but 3 home games at Bescot are on sale.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Dave P on September 19, 2022, 08:42:45 AM
Yeah I only saw Man U away and that’s not until December.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: nigel on September 19, 2022, 09:46:44 AM
Rachel Daly was my favourite player when England won the Euro’s, so was over the moon when we signed her.
Playing in America has probably helped her to the level she’s at as they’re a few years ahead of us, development wise.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: amfy on September 19, 2022, 10:59:20 AM
It seems that it's still quite a volatile player-trading phase of the growth of the game where even the big clubs are vulnerable. Citeh, despite their riches, had a few retirements after the Euros and a couple more of their top players have moved to Barca/Bayern.

I think that’s something for us to value in the women’s game at present. It’s not all cut & dried like the men’s game yet
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 19, 2022, 11:02:09 AM
It's a shame there doesn't seem to be anything like a Women's Europa League. That might be a viable target for us.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: eamonn on September 19, 2022, 11:38:03 AM
It seems that it's still quite a volatile player-trading phase of the growth of the game where even the big clubs are vulnerable. Citeh, despite their riches, had a few retirements after the Euros and a couple more of their top players have moved to Barca/Bayern.

I think that’s something for us to value in the women’s game at present. It’s not all cut & dried like the men’s game yet

Absolutely, it wasn't a criticism.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: amfy on September 19, 2022, 11:47:02 AM
It seems that it's still quite a volatile player-trading phase of the growth of the game where even the big clubs are vulnerable. Citeh, despite their riches, had a few retirements after the Euros and a couple more of their top players have moved to Barca/Bayern.

I think that’s something for us to value in the women’s game at present. It’s not all cut & dried like the men’s game yet

Absolutely, it wasn't a criticism.

I know - I was agreeing!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Ian. on September 19, 2022, 01:11:00 PM
The beauty of an internet/messenger/forum conversation.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: eamonn on September 19, 2022, 01:47:12 PM
Oh, sorry!!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Ian. on September 19, 2022, 01:52:12 PM
Oh, sorry!!
Say what? ;)
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: amfy on September 19, 2022, 04:25:28 PM
🤣
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Dave P on September 20, 2022, 10:42:33 PM
My daughter went with my sister and loved it. She wants to go to Leicester away next week. Do you know if villa sell an allocation of away tickets for womens games or do you just buy them direct from the home team?

For anybody wondering, Villa haven’t got an allocation for next Sunday but you can buy them direct from Leicester. Game is at the King Power and there is no segregation but away fans tend to head to block A1. £8 adults and £4 kids.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on September 20, 2022, 10:59:53 PM
Can I get tickets without signing up to Lesta?
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Dave P on September 21, 2022, 08:45:20 AM
Can I get tickets without signing up to Lesta?

Unfortunately not but its quick, free and you'll never need it again.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: dcdavecollett on September 24, 2022, 09:00:18 PM
Shocking that Citeh haven't been able to buy up the women's league like they have with the men's -we'll just have to enjoy ourselves for a while.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 25, 2022, 03:05:30 PM
One nil up at Leicester after three minutes, Daly penalty.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: eamonn on September 25, 2022, 03:19:20 PM
Daly is a complete baller. Wish we had her on the mens team.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on September 25, 2022, 03:29:43 PM
We're a bit ragged in midfield, but the defence looks solid enough.
No noyz from the lesta boyz.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on September 25, 2022, 03:36:09 PM
Daly is a complete baller. Wish we had her on the mens team.

Early days, but getting her in is looking like a wonderful bit of business. Way better than that Iwabuchi deal, at least.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 25, 2022, 03:37:11 PM
Ivanhoe is temporary Leicester manager.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 25, 2022, 03:50:38 PM
Half-time still one nil. Finished the hald strongly after looking like we were hanging on a bit for much of the previous half an hour.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: olaftab on September 25, 2022, 03:52:40 PM
Ivanhoe is temporary Leicester manager.
So are the Leicester girls falling over every time they take a shot?
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: eamonn on September 25, 2022, 04:34:05 PM
See Emile play.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 25, 2022, 04:48:31 PM
Gielnik off the bench scores to make it two-nil.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 25, 2022, 04:52:31 PM
Five minutes added on.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 25, 2022, 04:58:20 PM
Back to back wins for the first time since winning promotion. Wasn't as exciting as last week but that'll do. Can't think of a real Leicester chance.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: eamonn on September 25, 2022, 04:59:18 PM
Are we gonna win the league?!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Ads on September 25, 2022, 05:00:58 PM
Are we good now?
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on September 25, 2022, 05:06:37 PM
Are we gonna win the league?!

No.
Are we good now?

Much better. Could be the "best of the rest" if two games is anything to go by. Onwards and upwards.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Villa Lew on September 25, 2022, 05:09:37 PM
I would say very good, well done ladies, Man United next at home in the League Cup.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: AV82EC on September 25, 2022, 05:12:40 PM
Thought we looked better once Lehman went off. Blindkilde looks a bit lightweight. The French lass Dali looks very good and Rachel Daly was class. Much better second half and Leicester didn’t look like they’d score if we played until next Sunday. Good result.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Brazilian Villain on September 25, 2022, 05:24:07 PM
Are we good now?

Much better. Could be the "best of the rest" if two games is anything to go by. Onwards and upwards.

Two games in and relegation already avoided, so definitely an improvement on the last 2 seasons.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: eamonn on September 25, 2022, 06:02:37 PM
I would say very good, well done ladies, Man United next at home in the League Cup.

FFS, we even get drawn with them in that?! Get those dirty hot balls out of the hat!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: gpbarr on September 25, 2022, 06:17:42 PM
Another great result - well done Ladies.

And well done to the club too - the investment in the Ladies team has been first rate and can only help drive interest, revenue, and fan numbers up.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on September 25, 2022, 06:44:05 PM
Are we good now?

Much better. Could be the "best of the rest" if two games is anything to go by. Onwards and upwards.

Two games in and relegation already avoided, so definitely an improvement on the last 2 seasons.


I'm not going to deny that I've quite some relief at simply putting six points on the board this early.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on September 29, 2022, 08:08:30 PM
Credit where it's due.

Quote
"Wearing white clothing while on a period is an issue that has been highlighted by women across all sports."

The Baggies have announced a permanent change from white to navy shorts for their women's teams as a means of "reducing anxiety" for players whilst playing on their period
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Dave P on September 30, 2022, 07:00:45 AM
Such a simple, yet obvious thing to do. I hope we do the same.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Drummond on September 30, 2022, 09:53:36 AM
Such a simple, yet obvious thing to do. I hope we do the same.

Nah, navy just doesn't go with our kit... 😁

It is a simple thing to do, and claret home shorts would work well.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Risso on September 30, 2022, 11:39:25 AM
Nobody ever gave Gary Lineker brown shorts did they? DID THEY?!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Brazilian Villain on September 30, 2022, 12:01:56 PM
Nobody ever gave Gary Lineker brown shorts did they? DID THEY?!

Or a pre-match shirt like this to Tommy Johnson. >:(  https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/155655730852384877/
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: amfy on October 01, 2022, 11:38:34 AM
https://faplayer.thefa.com/home/all
Can usually watch here but I can’t see today’s game……edit again ……it’s there…..& again…..no…..that’s a game from April!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on October 01, 2022, 02:04:49 PM
It's a cup game. It's on mutv. We're losing.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 01, 2022, 02:07:57 PM
Oh no we're not! 🙂

Rachel Daly with the equaliser. She is already looking some signing.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: VILLA MOLE on October 01, 2022, 02:23:04 PM
Oh no we're not! 🙂

Rachel Daly with the equaliser. She is already looking some signing.

she is great and lovely and makes me go all funny inside
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 01, 2022, 02:27:47 PM
One-all at the end of normal time, so one point each. We will now have a penalty shoot-out with the winners gaining an extra point.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 01, 2022, 02:32:45 PM
1-1 after one each, Lehmann has scored ours.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 01, 2022, 02:33:08 PM
Man U miss first!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 01, 2022, 02:33:25 PM
Rachel Corsie, 2-1 Villa.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 01, 2022, 02:35:05 PM
Daly misses, 2-2 after three each. Bugger.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 01, 2022, 02:36:40 PM
Not for the first time, Le Tissier scores against Villa. And Dali misses. 3-2 behind after 4 each. 🙁
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 01, 2022, 02:37:06 PM
Man U miss... Still alive.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 01, 2022, 02:37:39 PM
Mayling sends it to sudden death.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 01, 2022, 02:38:14 PM
Man U miss again!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 01, 2022, 02:38:35 PM
And so does Harding. On we go.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 01, 2022, 02:39:34 PM
Leat saves Man U penalty... another chance to win it.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 01, 2022, 02:40:32 PM
Pacheco scores, Villa win. That's both of the Manc bastards beaten in a matter of weeks 🙂

Sounds like our Kiwi keeper Anna Leat was the hero, JD.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: astonvilla82 on October 01, 2022, 03:00:14 PM
I think I am in love 🥰 again 🥰
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 01, 2022, 03:02:32 PM
Does the Metro actually work now? Trying to work out if it's possible to get to Walsall for next week's game in lieu of trains.

Edit: strike is next week, game is week after, ignore this.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: amfy on October 01, 2022, 05:59:34 PM
Does the Metro actually work now? Trying to work out if it's possible to get to Walsall for next week's game in lieu of trains.

Edit: strike is next week, game is wwek after, ignore this.
May well be on for this given the anti-social men’s kick off time!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 01, 2022, 06:03:55 PM
Back to back Villa games, Saturday and Sunday. What could be a more fun way to spend the weekend? 😀
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: amfy on October 01, 2022, 06:09:23 PM
Back to back Villa games, Saturday and Sunday. What could be a more fun way to spend the weekend? 😀

Drinking after the women’s game on Saturday, lie in before hungover men’s game Sunday!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: dave.woodhall on October 01, 2022, 06:15:27 PM
Does the Metro actually work now? Trying to work out if it's possible to get to Walsall for next week's game in lieu of trains.

Edit: strike is next week, game is week after, ignore this.

Do you know how far Bescot is from the nearest Metro stop?
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Nev on October 01, 2022, 08:33:53 PM
William Archer, Queens Head, Horse and Jockey, that one near Bescot.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: dave.woodhall on October 01, 2022, 08:53:43 PM
William Archer, Queens Head, Horse and Jockey, that one near Bescot.

It's closed.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 01, 2022, 09:23:36 PM
Does the Metro actually work now? Trying to work out if it's possible to get to Walsall for next week's game in lieu of trains.

Edit: strike is next week, game is week after, ignore this.

Do you know how far Bescot is from the nearest Metro stop?

All Black Country, innit? Can't be far.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on October 01, 2022, 09:29:49 PM
I reckon your closest/easiest stop is probably St. Chad's, jump on a bus from around there.

Now if they'd followed through with the Five W's loop they'd proposed at Metro's inception...
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 01, 2022, 09:35:06 PM
It's alright thanks, the trains should be running... fingers crossed.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: JD on October 01, 2022, 09:57:46 PM
Pacheco scores, Villa win. That's both of the Manc bastards beaten in a matter of weeks 🙂

Sounds like our Kiwi keeper Anna Leat was the hero, JD.

That's fantastic CD. Will have to watch the highlights.

Big news over here.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/women-in-sport/130048761/anna-leat-saves-four-penalties-in-aston-villas-shootout-win-over-manchester-united
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Somniloquism on October 01, 2022, 09:59:51 PM
Does the Metro actually work now? Trying to work out if it's possible to get to Walsall for next week's game in lieu of trains.

Edit: strike is next week, game is week after, ignore this.

Do you know how far Bescot is from the nearest Metro stop?

Did you have to mention that? Would have been a nice jaunt for him up Walsall Street.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: dave.woodhall on October 02, 2022, 08:59:54 PM
Does the Metro actually work now? Trying to work out if it's possible to get to Walsall for next week's game in lieu of trains.

Edit: strike is next week, game is week after, ignore this.

Do you know how far Bescot is from the nearest Metro stop?

All Black Country, innit? Can't be far.

The Black Country is just one big mystery to you, isn't it?
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 02, 2022, 10:15:36 PM
I've been the Black Country Museum, I know how they live.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 14, 2022, 01:05:01 PM
Can't find the thread?

Anyway, Rachel Daly has been named WSL Player of the Month. Hurrah.

In more typical Villa news, Emily Gielnik is injured again and out until at least Christmas.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Drummond on October 14, 2022, 01:06:15 PM
Just below the Cameron Archer one.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 14, 2022, 01:07:22 PM
Ah yes, sorry. I did scan this page several times.... hopefully a kindly moderator will be able to tidy up after me🙂
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 14, 2022, 11:16:00 PM
Many thanks.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: dr.chekov on October 15, 2022, 12:53:16 PM
Losing 0-2 to West Ham.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on October 15, 2022, 02:07:32 PM
Lehmann penalty saved, stays 0-2. We're mullering these, I've not seen West Ham string two passes together since I've been watching.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: dr.chekov on October 15, 2022, 02:10:28 PM
1-2
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on October 15, 2022, 02:11:48 PM
Dali scores, 1-2, 13 minutes plus stoppage left.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Brazilian Villain on October 15, 2022, 02:17:45 PM
Dali scores, 1-2, 13 minutes plus stoppage left.

It'd be surreal if we went on to win it.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Pete3206 on October 15, 2022, 02:23:10 PM
Bit of fisticuffs going on now
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on October 15, 2022, 02:32:23 PM
One Spam player and two coaches sent off. Bit of an edge. It was into the first of 7 minutes stoppage time when the shenanigans kicked off, there's been one brief passage of play that's just ended with their keeper needing treatment, and we're now into the 97th minute. Should still be another 5 minutes, really. Still 1-2
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Pete3206 on October 15, 2022, 02:34:53 PM
Defeat.

Gerrard out.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 15, 2022, 03:00:00 PM
Never deserved to lose that, battered them for most of the game. Their keeper who should have already been sent off saved a penalty.

Still, enjoyed the day out and will definitely go again.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on October 15, 2022, 03:09:35 PM
Earlier in the week I thought about going, but somehow I'd got it in my head that it was tomorrow, to the point where I actually had a little tirade about fixture scheduling. It was only when dr.chekov posted about being 2 down that I realised I'd made no small error.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: dave.woodhall on October 15, 2022, 03:41:46 PM
Never deserved to lose that, battered them for most of the game. Their keeper who should have already been sent off saved a penalty.

Still, enjoyed the day out and will definitely go again.

How did you get there and will you escape before nightfall?
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 15, 2022, 03:45:43 PM
Got the first train marked "Black Country". Back in Birmingham now, panic over.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: dave.woodhall on October 15, 2022, 03:49:17 PM
Got the first train marked "Black Country". Back in Birmingham now, panic over.

You've been watching Lye haven't you?
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Astral Weeks on October 15, 2022, 03:52:38 PM
Just got back from the game, my first women's match. Thoroughly enjoyed it. I agree that we absolutely battered them from start to finish. We gave away two sloppy early goals (sound familiar?) and missed a penalty, but definitely deserved something from the game.
Several Villa players caught the eye, especially Hanson on the left, Daley of course, Dali and Mayling at RB.
My daughter and I both noted that Lehmann wears her shorts shorter and tighter than anyone else, and plays in full makeup, including false eyelashes!
We will definitely be going again.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: eamonn on October 15, 2022, 04:02:50 PM
That bonehead Paul Konchesky got one over on us? At least he was sent-off at the end.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on October 15, 2022, 06:33:40 PM
No excuses for me now, I've booked tickets for next week. Everton. Should be a closely contested game if one goes by the season so far. Both beat Lesta, both suffered single goal defeats to wham despite bossing the games. We score more, they concede fewer.

I like the family ticket pricing. Me and the young 'un for £13, £7.50 for his cousin. I'll be surprised if I ever again get to see the men for twenty quid.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Brazilian Villain on October 15, 2022, 06:56:38 PM
My daughter and I both noted that Lehmann wears her shorts shorter and tighter than anyone else, and plays in full makeup, including false eyelashes!

Gives new meaning to 'a False No.7'.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: olaftab on October 15, 2022, 07:04:43 PM

I like the family ticket pricing. Me and the young 'un for £13, £7.50 for his cousin. I'll be surprised if I ever again get to see the men for twenty quid.

There is no good comparison. Whilst the standard of football is poor it’s nevertheless entertaining. Prices wise you will pay similar to a National League game but men’s football  player there is much higher level than WSL.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 15, 2022, 07:13:26 PM
Price wise that's 2 levels below the National League.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on October 16, 2022, 06:58:21 AM
No excuses for me now, I've booked tickets for next week. Everton. Should be a closely contested game if one goes by the season so far. Both beat Lesta, both suffered single goal defeats to wham despite bossing the games. We score more, they concede fewer.

I like the family ticket pricing. Me and the young 'un for £13, £7.50 for his cousin. I'll be surprised if I ever again get to see the men for twenty quid.

Is that in the League, or League Cup? As think Everton are in our League Cup Group.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: amfy on October 16, 2022, 09:49:05 AM
No excuses for me now, I've booked tickets for next week. Everton. Should be a closely contested game if one goes by the season so far. Both beat Lesta, both suffered single goal defeats to wham despite bossing the games. We score more, they concede fewer.

I like the family ticket pricing. Me and the young 'un for £13, £7.50 for his cousin. I'll be surprised if I ever again get to see the men for twenty quid.

They also have bar staff at The Bescott that can pour more than one pint at once, it’s like witchcraft!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: dcdavecollett on October 16, 2022, 09:00:07 PM
Why was Carla saying that the WH 'keeper should have been sent off after 30 minutes?
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: amfy on October 16, 2022, 10:21:53 PM
Why was Carla saying that the WH 'keeper should have been sent off after 30 minutes?

She tried to get to the ball first to hold onto it after we got a free kick, but our player got there first, so she grabbed her and hauled her to the floor. She got a yellow, I have no idea how it wasn’t red.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: dcdavecollett on October 18, 2022, 01:42:36 AM
Wow!

Looks like the Spammers fancy the old ultra-violence, eh?

Thanks, Amfy.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Scratchins on October 18, 2022, 08:08:44 AM
Wow!

Looks like the Spammers fancy the old ultra-violence, eh?

Thanks, Amfy.

They kicked and niggled all through the game. The keeper should have gone, I was watching her as she hit out; the player sent off was still hitting out as she went off. Credit to Mayling that she didn't go down like a sack of spuds.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: astonvilla82 on October 18, 2022, 09:58:33 AM
Wow!

Looks like the Spammers fancy the old ultra-violence, eh?

Thanks, Amfy.
the older hammer fans will love it, have it
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on October 22, 2022, 12:24:24 PM
No excuses for me now, I've booked tickets for next week. Everton. Should be a closely contested game if one goes by the season so far. Both beat Lesta, both suffered single goal defeats to wham despite bossing the games. We score more, they concede fewer.

I like the family ticket pricing. Me and the young 'un for £13, £7.50 for his cousin. I'll be surprised if I ever again get to see the men for twenty quid.

Is that in the League, or League Cup? As think Everton are in our League Cup Group.


League today, away in the Cup on Wednesday.

I clocked a pay on the gate turnstile as we were coming in today, is that a regular thing? Is there one at VP when we play there? Would I be likely to find one at, say, Everton on a Wednesday evening?
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 22, 2022, 12:42:02 PM
Absolute sitter missed by Laure Blindkilde Brown so it's still nil-nil.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 22, 2022, 12:46:32 PM
No excuses for me now, I've booked tickets for next week. Everton. Should be a closely contested game if one goes by the season so far. Both beat Lesta, both suffered single goal defeats to wham despite bossing the games. We score more, they concede fewer.

I like the family ticket pricing. Me and the young 'un for £13, £7.50 for his cousin. I'll be surprised if I ever again get to see the men for twenty quid.

Is that in the League, or League Cup? As think Everton are in our League Cup Group.


League today, away in the Cup on Wednesday.

I clocked a pay on the gate turnstile as we were coming in today, is that a regular thing? Is there one at VP when we play there? Would I be likely to find one at, say, Everton on a Wednesday evening?

It says you can buy tickets from Goodison Road ticket office although, confusingly, the match isn't at Goodison Park. I'd maybe give them a ring to double check in case the website is providing duff information.

https://www.evertonfc.com/news/2220937/ticket-bulletin-cheer-on-everton-women-at-walton-hall-park
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 22, 2022, 01:06:43 PM
Similar to last week in that we are all over them and not scoring. Might help if Gielnik could ever go four minutes without getting injured.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on October 22, 2022, 01:28:38 PM
Everton certainly aren't a small side.

Agree with you, cd. We should be at least a couple of goals ahead. A few too many loose touches around the box has seen chances evaporate too often.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 22, 2022, 01:44:48 PM
Bollocks. Losing one-nil. Had plenty of chances to make a tackle and failed to do so.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 22, 2022, 01:50:23 PM
We haven't been great since the goal. Nearly two-nil.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 22, 2022, 01:54:07 PM
The ref is an absolute bellend.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on October 22, 2022, 01:56:51 PM
The ref is an absolute bellend.
Can you call a female ref that? Isn't there a gender appropriate equivalent?
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 22, 2022, 02:00:47 PM
All of the "gender appropriate" equivalents are massively inappropriate, in their own way, I'd say. That's why I avoided them. 🙂
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on October 22, 2022, 02:03:41 PM
What are they , out of interest?
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 22, 2022, 02:05:40 PM
Erm, no.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on October 22, 2022, 02:06:28 PM
Chicken.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 22, 2022, 02:07:50 PM
Chicken.

Hen, surely?
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 22, 2022, 02:15:57 PM
Haven't really looked like equalising. The Bescot Curse continues.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 22, 2022, 02:19:46 PM
And Daly off injured. FFS
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 22, 2022, 02:22:18 PM
Disappointing defeat. We don't score anywhere near enough goals, which will be even worse if Daly is crocked.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on October 22, 2022, 02:23:01 PM
The ref was a knob.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 22, 2022, 02:25:42 PM
Agreed.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Leicester_Villian on October 22, 2022, 02:40:32 PM
Why is Hannah Hampton missing last few games? Seems odd that dropped by England and now out Villa team with no news made public
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 22, 2022, 02:43:59 PM
They just said she was out of the England squad for "personal reasons" but she has played for Villa since. Not sure if recurring issue or something else. We had an Academy kid as sub today.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: eamonn on October 22, 2022, 04:31:14 PM
Our home form under Ward is disgraceful.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on October 26, 2022, 08:30:01 PM
1-1 after ninety minutes in the League Cup at Everton. It's going to penalties for the extra point
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on October 26, 2022, 08:38:15 PM
Lost the shootout 4-2.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 26, 2022, 09:54:13 PM
Still, decent chance of going through if we beat Durham and Sheffield United, the two weakest teams in the group, as Man United lost on penalties to Durham.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on October 30, 2022, 03:01:10 PM
1-1 half time v Chelsea
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on October 30, 2022, 03:16:37 PM
2-1 Chelsea
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on October 30, 2022, 03:49:33 PM
3-1
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: FatSam on October 31, 2022, 04:20:14 PM
From The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/oct/31/hannah-hampton-dropped-by-england-over-attitude-euros-winner-aston-villa)


Euros winner Hannah Hampton dropped by England over attitude

- Euros winner Hannah Hampton dropped by England over attitude
- Goalkeeper unlikely to play again under Sarina Wiegman

Exclusive by Suzanne Wrack

Hannah Hampton, a member of England’s victorious Euro 2022 squad, has been dropped by Sarina Wiegman because of her behaviour and attitude at the team’s camps, the Guardian understands.

The 21-year-old Aston Villa goalkeeper has not been called up by Wiegman since the Euros, where she deputised alongside Ellie Roebuck for Mary Earps, and is unlikely to be selected again under this England manager.

Hampton has not played for Villa since 25 September and was left out of the squad for Sunday’s defeat at Chelsea. She watched from the stands even though the manager, Carla Ward, has said Hampton was told to stay at home.

Multiple sources have told the Guardian that Hampton has caused problems with her behaviour and attitude in England age-group teams and at club level. The Football Association, Villa and Hampton’s representatives declined to comment.

Before England’s World Cup qualifiers against Austria and Luxembourg in September, Wiegman said Hampton was absent because “she has some personal issues that she has to solve so for her at this moment it’s better for her to stay at her club”. Hampton was also omitted for October’s friendlies against the USA and the Czech Republic and will not be included in the squad Wiegman names on Tuesday for games in November against Japan and Norway in Spain.

Hampton started the first two games of this season for Villa, the club she joined from Birmingham in July 2021, and then had a spell out because of an unspecified injury. Ward said Hampton was fit to play against Chelsea and that she omitted her “in the best interests of the team”.

Hampton travelled to Kingsmeadow and posted a photo from the stands with the caption “let’s go team” and “utv” (Up the Villa). Ward said after the match: “Hannah was available. Something happened yesterday, and we decided it was in the best interests of the team for her to stay at home so I did exactly that. That’s all I really want to say on the matter.

“I made the decision in the best interests of the team to leave her home and I left her home. I would probably prefer to talk about the 11 who were here.”

Hampton received a first senior international call in February 2020 for the SheBelieves Cup, when Phil Neville was the manager. She made her senior England debut on 20 February this year, starting a 0-0 draw with Spain in the Arnold Clark Cup, the friendly tournament organised to help prepare the Lionesses for the Euros.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 31, 2022, 04:29:40 PM
That doesn't sound good.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: BC54 VFC on October 31, 2022, 07:21:31 PM
I wouldn't believe a word that I read in the Guardian.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Risso on October 31, 2022, 07:22:57 PM
I wouldn't believe a word that I read in the Guardian.

It's in every other media outlet as well, take your pick. Apparently she was told not to go to the game and went anyway. To be sidelined by both Villa and England sounds like something's seriously wrong.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: BC54 VFC on October 31, 2022, 08:38:48 PM
I wouldn't believe a word that I read in the Guardian.

It's in every other media outlet as well, take your pick. Apparently she was told not to go to the game and went anyway. To be sidelined by both Villa and England sounds like something's seriously wrong.
...but Suzy Wrack of The Guardian led with the story early this morning, Martin, and other media have simply picked up on the story (with no additional information) and, in some cases such as the Daily Mail (no surprise!), have printed erroneous headlines, although I notice that newspaper has since partially corrected the headline. Effectively, Hannah was 'dropped' when the squad was announced for the final two World Cup qualifying games against Austria and Luxembourg and did not feature in the squad for the subsequent friendlies against USA and Czechia. The squad for the November friendlies against Japan and Norway has not yet been announced so the timing of headlines, this morning, screaming that she had been 'DROPPED' (by England) is very suspect.

I believe that the words of Carla Ward have been twisted to suit an (MSM) agenda. Hannah travelled to Chelsea on her own and sat unobtrusively in the Chelsea section, although she was recognised in the crowd by fans of both teams. She posted an Instagram photograph/message that was supportive of her team but, interestingly, this has subsequently been deleted.

I hope that she is given time and space to resolve any issues which she has; clearly there is no smoke without fire but I do worry for her well-being after the intensive speculation over the past few weeks, which has come to a head today.

 
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 31, 2022, 08:40:22 PM
I doubt the MSM are sufficiently arsed about Villa Women to invent a conspiracy theory about them.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Gerrin on November 01, 2022, 07:43:12 AM
I wouldn't believe a word that I read in the Guardian.

It's in every other media outlet as well, take your pick. Apparently she was told not to go to the game and went anyway. To be sidelined by both Villa and England sounds like something's seriously wrong.
...but Suzy Wrack of The Guardian led with the story early this morning, Martin, and other media have simply picked up on the story (with no additional information) and, in some cases such as the Daily Mail (no surprise!), have printed erroneous headlines, although I notice that newspaper has since partially corrected the headline. Effectively, Hannah was 'dropped' when the squad was announced for the final two World Cup qualifying games against Austria and Luxembourg and did not feature in the squad for the subsequent friendlies against USA and Czechia. The squad for the November friendlies against Japan and Norway has not yet been announced so the timing of headlines, this morning, screaming that she had been 'DROPPED' (by England) is very suspect.

I believe that the words of Carla Ward have been twisted to suit an (MSM) agenda. Hannah travelled to Chelsea on her own and sat unobtrusively in the Chelsea section, although she was recognised in the crowd by fans of both teams. She posted an Instagram photograph/message that was supportive of her team but, interestingly, this has subsequently been deleted.

I hope that she is given time and space to resolve any issues which she has; clearly there is no smoke without fire but I do worry for her well-being after the intensive speculation over the past few weeks, which has come to a head today.

Really strange for Guardian to be running with this story, to be dropped by both Villa and England is most unusual. Obviously fuels ridiculous speculation about what she has done.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: LeeB on November 01, 2022, 08:04:36 AM
The use of the anacronym 'MSM' is a major red flag for me, and makes me more likely to believe the view of those labelled by it
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: dave.woodhall on November 01, 2022, 12:19:42 PM
The use of the anacronym 'MSM' is a major red flag for me, and makes me more likely to believe the view of those labelled by it

I thought the term now was #scummedia ?
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: aj2k77 on November 01, 2022, 12:32:57 PM
MSM? Is Donald Trump posting on here? For fucks sake, can't you read a football gossip story without trying to equate it to some larger media conspiracy?
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on November 01, 2022, 05:35:24 PM
BBC News - Sarina Wiegman 'will not comment' on Hannah Hampton's absence from England squad
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63475311
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: usav on November 01, 2022, 06:28:55 PM
She's having a small "medical procedure (https://twitter.com/hannahhampton_/status/1587504992163958784)".
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: eamonn on November 02, 2022, 01:48:51 AM
If that's the case, then it's a private matter and nobody's business but the England coach (and Villa's) seem to be implying something more worrying in terms of character.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on November 02, 2022, 08:13:13 AM
Maybe it's a bit of both? Hope she's better soon anyway.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: BC54 VFC on November 02, 2022, 11:24:57 PM
I doubt the MSM are sufficiently arsed about Villa Women to invent a conspiracy theory about them.
No-one said they were, Chris!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: simon ward 50 on November 03, 2022, 12:18:12 PM
Hannah Hampton apparently fit for selection this weekend!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on November 03, 2022, 01:07:32 PM
Hurrah 🙂
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: eamonn on November 03, 2022, 01:10:01 PM
So was it much ado about nowt?
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Risso on November 03, 2022, 01:21:55 PM
Must have been a very minor procedure, was she having a filling?!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Footy-Vill on November 06, 2022, 03:27:50 PM
On actual football matters Villa 1-0 up at Liverpool looking to get back to winning ways.
Rachel Daly our saviour. Penalty.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on November 06, 2022, 08:36:38 PM
Well done Villa Women. Overshadowed today, but good to be back to winning ways and Daly is fantastic.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on November 11, 2022, 11:07:43 PM
Daly scored the opener for England in a four-nil win against Japan. Dali played in France's win in Norway.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on November 19, 2022, 11:26:31 AM
What's the parking like at VP for women's games? Only been to Bescot before.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Tayls_7 on November 19, 2022, 11:35:16 AM
What's the parking like at VP for women's games? Only been to Bescot before.

Cars parked 6ft from the kerb. Zero reverse parking and vehicles completely across marked bays.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Pete3206 on November 19, 2022, 11:48:00 AM
The 1970's called and wants it's comments back.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Risso on November 19, 2022, 02:12:31 PM
The 1970's called and wants it's comments back.

A grocer called, he wants his apostrophe back.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on November 19, 2022, 03:57:17 PM
None of this is helping. Don't make me have to expect less.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: dave.woodhall on November 19, 2022, 04:06:57 PM
None of this is helping. Don't make me have to expect less.

It's first come first served on the club car parks, after that I guess it's street parking. There's no matchday restrictions.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on November 20, 2022, 01:23:53 PM
Hampton and Gielnik back on bench for Reading home match.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: dave.woodhall on November 20, 2022, 01:51:44 PM
It's bloody cold here. Teams are coming out now.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on November 20, 2022, 02:03:34 PM
Dali had to get that on target.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: dave.woodhall on November 20, 2022, 02:07:10 PM
We're losing.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on November 20, 2022, 02:07:32 PM
It's bloody cold here. Teams are coming out now.

We've made a last-minute disappointing decision to skip the game. The nipper seems to be struggling to shake a cold, and the missus has had her week of gall and kidney stones troubles capped off with shingles! We have it on the telly.

Bollocks.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: dave.woodhall on November 20, 2022, 02:37:32 PM
Equalised.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on November 20, 2022, 02:40:30 PM
Superb cross, one of those ones you knew was in before it reached its target. No less than we've deserved, despite some sloppy play.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: dave.woodhall on November 20, 2022, 02:47:32 PM
2-1.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on November 20, 2022, 02:48:42 PM
Two one to the goodies. Might have been Daly again, might have been an own goal. Right on half time.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Villa Lew on November 20, 2022, 03:02:12 PM
BBC have given it to Rachel.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: dave.woodhall on November 20, 2022, 03:26:20 PM
Their keeper sent off.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on November 20, 2022, 03:26:30 PM
Animal. Bastard.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on November 20, 2022, 03:35:49 PM
Villa pen.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: dave.woodhall on November 20, 2022, 03:36:41 PM
And a hat-trick.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on November 20, 2022, 03:36:55 PM
Daly hat-trick, she's joint top scorer now. What a signing.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on November 20, 2022, 03:59:25 PM
Full time, 3-1. Fifth place after seven games, not bad at all.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: dave.woodhall on November 20, 2022, 04:01:41 PM
Food was nice as well. </corporate sellout>
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Villa Lew on November 20, 2022, 04:04:04 PM
Well done ladies and particularly Rachel, what a player.

Will there be a Press Dave?
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Dogtanian on November 20, 2022, 04:08:22 PM
That’s a big win and hopefully puts the poor run behind them. They now have just over half the points haul from last season having played only a third of the games, a great start to the season!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: robleflaneur on November 20, 2022, 05:09:37 PM
3 of my granddaughetrs,6,4 and 3 months,taken by their mom  for their first visit to VP.
The religious battle  for our other granddaughter living in London continues as the partner is a Liverpool fan.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Godfrey Brian on November 20, 2022, 08:06:19 PM
3 of my granddaughetrs,6,4 and 3 months,taken by their mom  for their first visit to VP.
The religious battle  for our other granddaughter living in London continues as the partner is a Liverpool fan.
We took our grandaughter and grandson (eight and four) It's a great introduction to match day at Villa Park for them.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Legion on November 20, 2022, 08:34:48 PM
Aston Villa 3-1 Reading: Rachel Daly scores hat-trick as Villa beat Reading - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63612800
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on November 27, 2022, 05:19:46 PM
Appy Annah back in goal for a pretty strong lineup against Durham in the League Cup.  Could do with a win after Everton won yesterday to go top of the group.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Dogtanian on November 27, 2022, 06:48:25 PM
Should be one up.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Legion on November 27, 2022, 07:36:42 PM
1-0 Daly
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: KNVillan on November 27, 2022, 07:42:02 PM
Here is the goal

https://twitter.com/avwfcofficial/status/1596951607140569088?s=61&t=RCWG2FD4ycB3V0rKldyCVg
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Steve67 on November 27, 2022, 07:54:46 PM
Lovely goal.  Great ball in to the box.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Dogtanian on November 27, 2022, 07:55:31 PM
 ;D
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Villa Lew on November 27, 2022, 07:58:19 PM
Well done Ladies, Rachel Daly is class.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on November 27, 2022, 07:59:16 PM
10 in 9 in all competitions for Daly for us this season. Not bad for a fullback!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: nigel on November 27, 2022, 09:52:26 PM
10 in 9 in all competitions for Daly for us this season. Not bad for a fullback!

Isn’t she normally a forward, but only plays FB for England?
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Pete3206 on November 27, 2022, 11:49:12 PM
Yes
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: dcdavecollett on November 29, 2022, 01:50:44 AM
She played up front for England last week and got another goal.

She's some player.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: AV82EC on November 29, 2022, 08:42:28 AM
I think Daly has galvanised the women’s team into being better but I’d also add the French lady, Dali as having had a huge impact as well. That’s 2 international class players added to a mid to lower table squad. The recruitment this summer was very good and will have us hopefully 5-7th in the table.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Dogtanian on November 29, 2022, 08:58:16 AM
Some big challenges coming up though, if we can get some points from the next four league games, we will be in a really strong position. Man U, Arsenal, Spuds, and Man City The Return.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: simon ward 50 on November 29, 2022, 01:37:19 PM
Some big challenges coming up though, if we can get some points from the next four league games, we will be in a really strong position. Man U, Arsenal, Spuds, and Man City The Return.

Oof!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on November 29, 2022, 01:42:51 PM
I think Daly has galvanised the women’s team into being better but I’d also add the French lady, Dali as having had a huge impact as well. That’s 2 international class players added to a mid to lower table squad. The recruitment this summer was very good and will have us hopefully 5-7th in the table.

Yep, I'm a big fan of Dali.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Villa Lew on November 29, 2022, 01:58:48 PM
Rachel Daly is our female football version of Erling Haaland.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: VILLA MOLE on November 29, 2022, 02:01:06 PM
Rachel Daly is our female football version of Erling Haaland.


I have a proper schoolboy crush
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: LeeB on November 29, 2022, 04:13:57 PM
I think Daly has galvanised the women’s team into being better but I’d also add the French lady, Dali as having had a huge impact as well. That’s 2 international class players added to a mid to lower table squad. The recruitment this summer was very good and will have us hopefully 5-7th in the table.

Yep, I'm a big fan of Dali.

Am I going mad, or was there a cartoon strip in an early issue of the fanzine called 'Savetheball Dali - the surrealist goalkeeper'

Same guy who did 'Young Doug' and 'Shaun Teale - Man of Steel'
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: nigel on November 29, 2022, 05:57:29 PM
She played up front for England last week and got another goal.

She's some player.

She was my favourite player at the Euro’s, so was brilliant when we signed her.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: dave.woodhall on November 29, 2022, 06:09:21 PM
I think Daly has galvanised the women’s team into being better but I’d also add the French lady, Dali as having had a huge impact as well. That’s 2 international class players added to a mid to lower table squad. The recruitment this summer was very good and will have us hopefully 5-7th in the table.

Yep, I'm a big fan of Dali.

Am I going mad, or was there a cartoon strip in an early issue of the fanzine called 'Savetheball Dali - the surrealist goalkeeper'

Same guy who did 'Young Doug' and 'Shaun Teale - Man of Steel'

You're not going mad.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: LeeB on November 30, 2022, 04:36:42 PM
I think Daly has galvanised the women’s team into being better but I’d also add the French lady, Dali as having had a huge impact as well. That’s 2 international class players added to a mid to lower table squad. The recruitment this summer was very good and will have us hopefully 5-7th in the table.

Yep, I'm a big fan of Dali.

Am I going mad, or was there a cartoon strip in an early issue of the fanzine called 'Savetheball Dali - the surrealist goalkeeper'

Same guy who did 'Young Doug' and 'Shaun Teale - Man of Steel'

You're not going mad.

Cheers Dave, I used to love those strips
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Drummond on November 30, 2022, 09:15:51 PM
Noticed were away at Sheffield Utd in the cup and thought I'd wander down... Then saw that they are playing cup games in bloody scunthorpe!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: dcdavecollett on December 01, 2022, 01:02:59 AM
I got the same shock!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Dogtanian on December 02, 2022, 07:53:38 PM
https://twitter.com/ManUtdWomen/status/1598626430887555072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1598626430887555072%7Ctwgr%5E7efdc3a1f6a9b3dffc9416176469f004b5676e94%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2F63807724 (https://twitter.com/ManUtdWomen/status/1598626430887555072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1598626430887555072%7Ctwgr%5E7efdc3a1f6a9b3dffc9416176469f004b5676e94%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2F63807724)

36k tickets sold for tomorrow apparently.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 02, 2022, 08:08:51 PM
Wrong thread
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 02, 2022, 08:09:21 PM
Shocking we had to wait 3 minutes for a goal this half!

Ward out!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: KNVillan on December 03, 2022, 11:34:43 AM
Here’s how the girls line up today


(https://i.ibb.co/JHmB28G/DEBAB29-A-9-E2-F-409-D-AC12-3-BC8-F5085-DDE.jpg) (https://ibb.co/JHmB28G)
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on December 03, 2022, 11:44:12 AM
Live on Sky, 12.30 kickoff for them what fancy a gander. COYVG!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 03, 2022, 11:45:05 AM
Be nice to beat these bastards for the third time this season. That's more than we usually manage in twenty years. Mon Villa!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 03, 2022, 12:29:36 PM
Only three outfield subs due to injury crisis. ☹️
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 03, 2022, 12:32:39 PM
And Daly down injured after a minute. FFS.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 03, 2022, 12:34:03 PM
Seems like she's okay.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 03, 2022, 12:43:23 PM
Losing. Had a couple of chances to clear it and failed to do so. That's their first real chance, too.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 03, 2022, 12:44:23 PM
Arguably a foul on Pacheco, IMO.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 03, 2022, 12:58:38 PM
Two chances two goals. Was worried about missing the end because I'm heading to the pub at two. I'm not worried, now.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Villa Lew on December 03, 2022, 01:03:33 PM
We've got Rachel Daly CD, quite capable of getting a hat trick!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Villa Lew on December 03, 2022, 01:05:28 PM
Much better Villa
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Dogtanian on December 03, 2022, 01:07:45 PM
Can someone tell the one commentator that she’s not on MUTV today?
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 03, 2022, 01:07:55 PM
We've got Rachel Daly CD, quite capable of getting a hat trick!

It might need a double hat-trick given that we concede every time they have a shot...
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 03, 2022, 01:14:02 PM
Goal disallowed for offside. Very close. Home decision.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Villa Lew on December 03, 2022, 01:14:26 PM
About 1/2 inch off.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Dogtanian on December 03, 2022, 01:54:03 PM
That was a cracking shot from Lehmann.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 03, 2022, 02:05:20 PM
I think going to the pub and missing the end is a wise decision.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: eamonn on December 03, 2022, 02:36:41 PM
Still can't work out if Carla Ward is a decent manager or not.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Legion on December 03, 2022, 02:36:58 PM
Manchester United 5-0 Aston Villa: Hosts earn dominant win at Old Trafford - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63765143
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: FatSam on December 03, 2022, 06:17:43 PM
I watched part of the first half. I thought we played some decent stuff at times, and made some reasonable chances. Unfortunately, they seemed to be able to score at will. The first goal was a scramble that should have been dealt with by the keeper I thought. The second was a good through ball, and finish. It might have been a different game if one of our chances at 2-0 had gone in.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on December 03, 2022, 06:36:30 PM
We are terrible.  I’m sure I’m about five years time we will be decent. 
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Dogtanian on December 03, 2022, 07:21:39 PM
We are terrible.  I’m sure I’m about five years time we will be decent.

Hardly fair. They have improved season after season and currently have an injury crisis.

They’re achieving what the men’s team have failed to do so far in the top flight. They still have a way to go, but you cant argue with year on year progress.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: AV82EC on December 03, 2022, 11:38:25 PM
We are terrible.  I’m sure I’m about five years time we will be decent.

Hardly fair. They have improved season after season and currently have an injury crisis.

They’re achieving what the men’s team have failed to do so far in the top flight. They still have a way to go, but you cant argue with year on year progress.

I'd agree with this we still can't compete with Arse/Chels/ManU but we're competitive with the teams from 4th down to 8th now which we weren't even last season. 
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Scratchins on December 04, 2022, 08:11:50 AM
Can someone tell the one commentator that she’s not on MUTV today?

The commentary sounded like the Man Ure fan club.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: astonvilla82 on December 04, 2022, 06:33:40 PM
Can someone tell the one commentator that she’s not on MUTV today?

The commentary sounded like the Man Ure fan club.
that's what I thought, shouting at the telly telling her to do one
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Dave P on December 05, 2022, 12:49:26 PM
We are terrible.  I’m sure I’m about five years time we will be decent. 

Very harsh when you think where we were as a women's team in 2018.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: simon ward 50 on December 05, 2022, 01:35:06 PM
We are terrible.  I’m sure I’m about five years time we will be decent. 

Very harsh when you think where we were as a women's team in 2018.

Indeed Dave P
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Dogtanian on December 05, 2022, 02:17:56 PM
On Sky Sports Main Event again this weekend.  :P
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 07, 2022, 07:29:40 PM
Away to Sheffield United in League Cup Group Stage in one minute. If we win and Man U do us a favour by beating Everton, we win the group and make the Quarter-Finals.

Good news is Man U kicked off at 7 and are already 4-1 up so looking like it's just down to us to do our bit... COYVG.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 07, 2022, 07:52:56 PM
Villa two up! Hanson and Dali.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 07, 2022, 07:59:37 PM
Also, our Women's Academy side beat Small Heath 4-2 earlier.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 07, 2022, 08:27:33 PM
Half time, still two-nil. Man U still 4-1 up with just over twenty minutes left.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 07, 2022, 08:55:57 PM
Man U win 4-2. We are still two-nil up, just need to win to top the group.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 07, 2022, 09:10:33 PM
Sheffield United pull one back. Need to hold on or we will need favours from other teams to go through.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on December 07, 2022, 09:23:35 PM
Think we are through
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 07, 2022, 09:23:56 PM
Won two-one. Through as Group Winners. Hurrah.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Legion on December 07, 2022, 11:10:16 PM
Sheffield United Women v Aston Villa Women - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63895602
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 08, 2022, 11:24:10 AM
Rachel Daly wins November Player of the Month. What a signing she has been.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: simon ward 50 on December 09, 2022, 12:52:27 PM
Rachel Daly wins November Player of the Month. What a signing she has been.

Different class!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: eamonn on December 09, 2022, 06:38:30 PM
Her gap-tooth is a throwback, didn't think they made footballers like that anymore.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 09, 2022, 07:04:58 PM
The fact that she hasn't had it done is endearing, IMO.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: eamonn on December 09, 2022, 07:34:19 PM
Absolutely
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: VILLA MOLE on December 09, 2022, 08:30:56 PM
she is lovely ❤️
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Brazilian Villain on December 10, 2022, 04:40:35 PM
Wrong thread.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Villa Lew on December 11, 2022, 04:12:11 PM
We've got 12 players out today, only goalie and 3 outfield players on the bench. Leah Williamson on the bench for Arsenal.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Dogtanian on December 11, 2022, 04:14:47 PM
Big game today.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Dogtanian on December 11, 2022, 04:22:03 PM
1-0  8)
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: BC54 VFC on December 11, 2022, 04:22:49 PM
Stunning goal from Hanson!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 11, 2022, 04:23:27 PM
Decent start.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Villa Lew on December 11, 2022, 04:23:34 PM
Cracking goal Kirsty Hanson.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 11, 2022, 04:31:17 PM
Playing against twelve here.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 11, 2022, 04:41:15 PM
Own goal. One all. Jammy bastards.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 11, 2022, 04:45:11 PM
Bollocks. 1-2.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Villa Lew on December 11, 2022, 05:35:00 PM
England skipper coming on.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 11, 2022, 05:37:31 PM
3-1, all over. We had been on top, too.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Villa Lew on December 11, 2022, 05:38:44 PM
Goalie at fault.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 11, 2022, 05:49:49 PM
Not much luck today with the own goal and the rebound falling perfectly for the third goal. By contrast we just had a shot saved by their keeper fall straight to an Arsenal defender.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 11, 2022, 06:02:02 PM
Very harsh scoreline IMO. Bet Iwabuchi scores just to rub it in.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: BC54 VFC on December 11, 2022, 06:14:08 PM
Very harsh scoreline IMO. Bet Iwabuchi scores just to rub it in.
Agreed, for the second successive week. The team has improved markedly over the past twelve months or so, Daly, Dali and Hanson all making a big difference.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: eamonn on December 11, 2022, 06:36:19 PM
Blimey, we don't do draws, do we? Although, looking at the league table, not many teams do! Not sure what that shows...too many uncompetitive games?
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: AV82EC on December 11, 2022, 08:09:41 PM
Blimey, we don't do draws, do we? Although, looking at the league table, not many teams do! Not sure what that shows...too many uncompetitive games?

Yep,
Most teams lose to the top 4 then manage to beat each other and generally beat the bottom 2 or 3.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: FailsworthVillan on December 12, 2022, 07:36:38 PM
Drawn at home to Solihull Moors or AFC Fylde in FA Cup.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 12, 2022, 07:47:31 PM
Bloody Hell, both the men and the women get decent cup draws. Apocalypse imminent.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 20, 2022, 05:20:12 PM
It didn't last. Drawn away to Arsenal in the League Cup Quarter-Finals. That's probably the end of that, then.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Exeter 77 on December 20, 2022, 05:27:35 PM
It didn't last. Drawn away to Arsenal in the League Cup Quarter-Finals. That's probably the end of that, then.
They have lost Mead and Miedema to ACL injuries though.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: BC54 VFC on December 20, 2022, 10:40:45 PM
It didn't last. Drawn away to Arsenal in the League Cup Quarter-Finals. That's probably the end of that, then.
They have lost Mead and Miedema to ACL injuries though.
Good point; all is not lost.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: paul_e on January 05, 2023, 04:14:56 PM
We've signed Jordan Nobbs from Arsenal. Not quite as big a coup as Daly but another very experienced England international in the squad. You can't say we haven't put the money into the squad now, hopefully it'll be reflected with a much better league position.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Olof's Beard on January 05, 2023, 04:56:27 PM
Massive signing for the ladies again, she's very experienced and was a regular England international til a couple of years ago (think injuries have held her back a bit). Classy midfielder though and shows we mean business.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Dogtanian on January 05, 2023, 09:43:36 PM
Really pleased with this. When we get some players back from injury we will have a decent squad.

Still, we’re in a tough run so it would be great if she hits the ground running.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: AV82EC on January 06, 2023, 03:19:21 PM
Another good step forward for the women’s squad.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Dogtanian on January 06, 2023, 07:52:01 PM
The Telegraph reporting we are set to sign Lucy Staniforth from Man U.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: eamonn on January 07, 2023, 12:53:22 PM
Don't the women have a transfer window or can they buy and sell any damn time they choose?
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on January 07, 2023, 01:20:56 PM
Don't the women have a transfer window or can they buy and sell any damn time they choose?

Same as the men's, afaik. So it's open now.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: olaftab on January 07, 2023, 02:10:59 PM
Don't the women have a transfer window or can they buy and sell any damn time they choose?
I will refrain from making any comments about shopping habits.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: astonvilla82 on January 07, 2023, 04:16:40 PM
Don't the women have a transfer window or can they buy and sell any damn time they choose?
I will refrain from making any comments about shopping habits.
understandable, you mean where someone like my wife who buys something and take it back to the shop because they don't like it, sort of thing we should have for men's football
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Dogtanian on January 09, 2023, 12:02:08 PM
Lucy Staniforth over the line!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on January 11, 2023, 04:05:20 PM
I'm trying to cajole the family into going on Saturday. I'm looking at available tickets, and I can't help thinking that one of our players might have more than a little influence on which tickets sell first. Or maybe it's the hotdogs, I dunno.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: KNVillan on January 14, 2023, 12:22:35 PM
Team for the game against Tottingham today at 12.30.

The two new signings are in the team.


(https://i.ibb.co/djPzRy8/1-E401531-039-C-47-BD-8-ED3-08082-E58-FF34.jpg) (https://ibb.co/djPzRy8)
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on January 14, 2023, 12:32:46 PM
Great start, beat the press and get a shot off on target.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on January 14, 2023, 01:01:08 PM
Sake. Spurs first real attack and they score. I still reckon we're still going to win this, just need to find a bit more composure in the final third. There's been a few too many overhit through balls.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on January 14, 2023, 01:05:43 PM
1 each, Dali beats the keeper's right hand.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: dave shelley on January 14, 2023, 01:05:52 PM
1-1 Now.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on January 14, 2023, 01:10:04 PM
2-1. Hunted the ball down, moved forward quickly, and a simple finish for a player of Daly's quality.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on January 14, 2023, 02:18:18 PM
We're definitely second-best this half. Nobbs off, not had the biggest of impacts. Lehmann on in place of Hanson. However, we're not being carved open despite their domination of the ball, and if I was to bet on there being another goal in the game, I'd put it on Daly getting it.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on January 14, 2023, 02:23:37 PM
Beth England over the bar there thankfully saving me from having to eat my own words.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on January 14, 2023, 02:35:26 PM
Once again, spurs come out losers against the Villa. We're up to 6th in the table.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: johnny from donny on January 14, 2023, 02:52:00 PM
One more win and we will equal the amount of wins from last season, 6 points to equal that tally. Not even halfway through the season, this team is making huge progress.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: pablo_picasso on January 14, 2023, 02:54:49 PM
Always nice to beat Spuds. The womens team has improved ten fold since I started paying attention a few years ago.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Villa Lew on January 14, 2023, 02:58:20 PM
Great win Ladies
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on January 14, 2023, 03:22:41 PM
Always nice to beat Spuds. The womens team has improved ten fold since I started paying attention a few years ago.

Look at the transfer policy. We're now a home for players from clubs currently ahead of us that have been nudged down the team sheet by bigger buys, yet still want to stay in International reckoning in a World Cup year.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: eamonn on January 14, 2023, 03:25:47 PM
The mens and ladies teams just don't do draws. Finally, we're never being boring.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Louzie0 on January 14, 2023, 03:49:50 PM
Superbly done, hardly any acknowledgment on Sky Sports 😃👍

Keep upsetting everyone, we like it!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on January 18, 2023, 09:45:39 PM
I see Iwabuchi is on her travels again. Off out on loan to spuds for the rest of the season.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: dcdavecollett on January 19, 2023, 01:50:03 AM
She can't have played much football since she left us.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Dave P on January 19, 2023, 08:55:03 AM
About 8 games I think
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Somniloquism on January 19, 2023, 09:10:28 AM
About 8 games I think

14 matches involved in but only 5 starts. This season she appeared for three matches as sub for a grand total of 29minutes.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: KNVillan on January 19, 2023, 10:24:45 AM
Carla Ward extends her contract

https://twitter.com/avwfcofficial/status/1616004922335428608?s=61&t=YFhjAcopkWYtdpnubNgkUA
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Pete3206 on January 19, 2023, 01:46:16 PM
FA cup game at Bescot on the 29th is free to ST holders.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on January 19, 2023, 01:49:19 PM
FA cup game at Bescot on the 29th is free to ST holders.

Does it apply to half ST holders?
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Pete3206 on January 19, 2023, 05:15:35 PM
FA cup game at Bescot on the 29th is free to ST holders.

Does it apply to half ST holders?

Doesn't specify on the OS
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on January 19, 2023, 08:41:15 PM
FA cup game at Bescot on the 29th is free to ST holders.

Does it apply to half ST holders?

Doesn't specify on the OS

Ah ok, cheers, I'll tell my brother if he doesn't know already. I know the kids got them for Christmas.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: KNVillan on January 21, 2023, 10:56:21 AM
Team for the game against Manchester City today - live on SkySports 402 - unchanged from last week.


(https://i.ibb.co/jTx6YyK/CF551-E3-E-3-F5-D-402-F-B123-DC79168-BEC6-A.jpg) (https://ibb.co/jTx6YyK)



Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: KNVillan on January 21, 2023, 12:01:41 PM
Half hour gone and it’s 1-1
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: KNVillan on January 21, 2023, 12:24:30 PM
Half time 1-1…pretty even game with Villa just beginning to edge it.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on January 21, 2023, 12:38:50 PM
We do look threatening every time we go forward.

Two subs at half time, Lehmann and Corsie on for Turner and Blindkilde
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on January 21, 2023, 12:43:22 PM
We're all over them. Hanson hits the post.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on January 21, 2023, 01:05:19 PM
A teasing cross from Daly evades Lehmann's outstretched boot by inches.

Strike from Dali pushed away.

COYVG!!!!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on January 21, 2023, 01:23:25 PM
Late sub, Nobbs off. She's ran herself into the ground today.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 21, 2023, 01:25:36 PM
If Lehman is still on I might flick it.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 21, 2023, 01:25:47 PM
Over.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on January 21, 2023, 01:28:21 PM
A minute to go, and Leat makes a good save.

All over, 1 each. A hard earned but fully deserved point. We move into 5th for now.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Villa Lew on January 21, 2023, 01:30:26 PM
Well played ladies very good result.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: gpbarr on January 21, 2023, 01:45:57 PM
Its great the ladies team are helping build the fanbase, revenues, and appeal of the club - not sure if this is right but was told Lehmann's shirt is the 5th best selling at the club.

Well done to the ladies and all concerned.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on January 21, 2023, 02:02:17 PM
Watched most of the second half and we looked about as likely to score as Man City. Dali is a cracking player.

Thought our LB (Pacheco?) struggled a bit defensively.

Nobbs has always been an excellent player, glad to have her playing for us.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: eamonn on January 21, 2023, 02:46:29 PM
Its great the ladies team are helping build the fanbase, revenues, and appeal of the club - not sure if this is right but was told Lehmann's shirt is the 5th best selling at the club.

Well done to the ladies and all concerned.

She can't get a start though, is she worth more to us off the pitch?
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on January 21, 2023, 03:03:25 PM
It's only the last couple of games that she's fallen victim to our squad progression, and she's still been a half-time substitute in those. She's still a very good player for the level we're at.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: not3bad on January 26, 2023, 03:47:08 PM
Have to be a subscriber to read all of this unfortunately but things sound good.

https://equalizersoccer.com/2023/01/26/how-aston-villa-became-one-of-wsls-most-entertaining-teams/
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on January 26, 2023, 08:58:59 PM
We've just gone 2 down early in the second half away at arsenal in the League Cup.

We've a way to go before we match the likes of these, but we're heading in the right direction.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: dorsetvillian on January 26, 2023, 09:03:20 PM
Very weakened team tonight though..
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on January 26, 2023, 09:06:24 PM
Carved open, 3-0
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on January 26, 2023, 09:47:57 PM
Finished 3-0. We never really looked like scoring, which is strange.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: eamonn on January 27, 2023, 12:42:29 AM
Very weakened team tonight though..

Ward do an Emery on it and play the stiffs? Ffs, we're in midtable, nothing else to play for etc  etc....
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: FailsworthVillan on January 27, 2023, 10:24:34 AM
Very weakened team tonight though..

Ward do an Emery on it and play the stiffs? Ffs, we're in midtable, nothing else to play for etc  etc....
Not really. There were 4 changes from the game v Man City. Anna Patten is on loan from Arsenal so couldn’t play against them, Dani Turner came off injured in the last game and Lucy Staniforth is cup tied. The other change was in goal but we replaced our no.2 keeper with our no.1. Losing both centre halves was the major blow. We had to play Rachel Daly in defence and missed her up front.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Exeter 77 on January 29, 2023, 06:48:56 PM
Currently showing how to beat a much lower league side in the cup. 6-0 up inside 26 minutes.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Dave P on January 29, 2023, 07:38:55 PM
We are well into typing the amount of goals we have score territory

Aston Villa 10 (ten) AFC Fylde 0
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Legion on January 29, 2023, 07:40:14 PM
Aston Villa Women v AFC Fylde Women - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64444898
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Exeter 77 on January 29, 2023, 07:41:18 PM
Now 10-0. Rachel Daly got 4 and missed a penalty before going off.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: nigel on January 29, 2023, 07:42:07 PM
We are well into typing the amount of goals we have score territory

Aston Villa 10 (ten) AFC Fylde 0

Even though still playing, will this be a record win?
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Steve67 on January 29, 2023, 07:50:04 PM
Blimey, 21 shots on target so far.  11-0 now.  Good stuff Villa.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Exeter 77 on January 29, 2023, 07:51:38 PM
Finished 11-0
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Dave P on January 29, 2023, 07:57:31 PM
Brilliant win. Sets us up for the inevitable draw of Chelsea away in the next round.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: BC54 VFC on January 29, 2023, 08:04:22 PM
We are well into typing the amount of goals we have score territory

Aston Villa 10 (ten) AFC Fylde 0

Even though still playing, will this be a record win?
Unsure, but the 11-0 win equals the Super League scoring record set by Arsenal v Bristol City on 1st December, 2019, but that score was 11-1, and Vivianne Miedema scored 5, with our top scorer today being Rachel Daly (unsurprisingly!) with 4.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Exeter 77 on January 29, 2023, 08:17:28 PM
AFC Fylde Women are in the Women's National League North which is effectively the third division and the same division as West Brom and, strangely, Boldmere St. Michaels.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: DeKuip on January 29, 2023, 08:55:05 PM
2 short of our (mens) record score and Daly one short of equalling the mens five goals in a game record - pity she missed a penalty.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Villa Lew on January 29, 2023, 10:32:08 PM
Well done ladies, perhaps this is our year for The FA Cup after all.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: The Edge on January 29, 2023, 11:32:42 PM
2 short of our (mens) record score and Daly one short of equalling the mens five goals in a game record - pity she missed a penalty.
I thought our record score was 11-0 against Charlton?
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on January 29, 2023, 11:44:05 PM
Men put 13 past Wednesbury (Old Athletic I think).
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: BC54 VFC on January 30, 2023, 02:12:02 AM
2 short of our (mens) record score and Daly one short of equalling the mens five goals in a game record - pity she missed a penalty.
I thought our record score was 11-0 against Charlton?
11-1; 14th November, 1959, with Gerry Hitchens scoring 5.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: BC54 VFC on January 30, 2023, 02:16:17 AM
Men put 13 past Wednesbury (Old Athletic I think).
Correct, 13-0, FA Cup Round 1, 30th October, 1886. Can you tell I've got insomnia?  ;) 
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: The Edge on January 30, 2023, 09:02:06 AM
{alt}
Men put 13 past Wednesbury (Old Athletic I think).
Correct, 13-0, FA Cup Round 1, 30th October, 1886. Can you tell I've got insomnia?  ;)
Well I've never heard that one. Nice one.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: The Edge on January 30, 2023, 09:04:57 AM
2 short of our (mens) record score and Daly one short of equalling the mens five goals in a game record - pity she missed a penalty.
I thought our record score was 11-0 against Charlton?
11-1; 14th November, 1959, with Gerry Hitchens scoring 5.
Ahh yes that's the one. I must must've left before Charlton scored 😁
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Risso on January 30, 2023, 10:30:01 AM
It's absolute nonsense comparing scoring records in the men's and women's game. You don't see people in tennis comparing the number of grand slams Serena Williams won to Nadal for example. Even the BBC were at it a while ago, saying a women's player had broken Jimmy Greaves' scoring record for England. Completely ignoring the fact that the England Women's team have scored 80 goals with none conceded in their World Cup qualifying group, including beating Latvia by a combined 30-0 home and away.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Hookeysmith on January 30, 2023, 01:45:25 PM
It's absolute nonsense comparing scoring records in the men's and women's game. You don't see people in tennis comparing the number of grand slams Serena Williams won to Nadal for example. Even the BBC were at it a while ago, saying a women's player had broken Jimmy Greaves' scoring record for England. Completely ignoring the fact that the England Women's team have scored 80 goals with none conceded in their World Cup qualifying group, including beating Latvia by a combined 30-0 home and away.

At last some common sense. I really like watching the top level womens game as it has improved in quality immeasurably over recent years, but it is not comparable with the mens game and to think other wise is lunacy and is insulting to the womans game. They should be judged on their own merit
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: KNVillan on January 30, 2023, 01:53:23 PM
The goals from yesterday evening

https://twitter.com/avwfcofficial/status/1620011942793338883?s=61&t=HCmzpP9LLZViE9lTKr2eZQ
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: paul_e on January 30, 2023, 01:56:17 PM
It's absolute nonsense comparing scoring records in the men's and women's game. You don't see people in tennis comparing the number of grand slams Serena Williams won to Nadal for example. Even the BBC were at it a while ago, saying a women's player had broken Jimmy Greaves' scoring record for England. Completely ignoring the fact that the England Women's team have scored 80 goals with none conceded in their World Cup qualifying group, including beating Latvia by a combined 30-0 home and away.

I agree, but then I also think it's nonsense comparing scoring records for countries like Australia or Japan to those in Europe or South America. Teams in Europe and SA rarely play agianst sides where scoring double figures is expected.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lescottstweets on January 30, 2023, 03:55:29 PM
Its great the ladies team are helping build the fanbase, revenues, and appeal of the club - not sure if this is right but was told Lehmann's shirt is the 5th best selling at the club.

Well done to the ladies and all concerned.

That will be the worn shirt I take it?
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Villa Lew on January 31, 2023, 10:09:09 AM
Just hoping no club comes in with a late bid for Rachel Daly.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Villa Lew on January 31, 2023, 05:27:03 PM
Away to West Ham in the 5th round.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Villa Lew on February 02, 2023, 12:22:33 PM
Carla Ward wins WSL Manager of the Month, fully deserved well done Carla.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: DeKuip on February 02, 2023, 01:06:34 PM
It's absolute nonsense comparing scoring records in the men's and women's game. You don't see people in tennis comparing the number of grand slams Serena Williams won to Nadal for example. Even the BBC were at it a while ago, saying a women's player had broken Jimmy Greaves' scoring record for England. Completely ignoring the fact that the England Women's team have scored 80 goals with none conceded in their World Cup qualifying group, including beating Latvia by a combined 30-0 home and away.

At last some common sense. I really like watching the top level womens game as it has improved in quality immeasurably over recent years, but it is not comparable with the mens game and to think other wise is lunacy and is insulting to the womans game. They should be judged on their own merit

I agree, despite my earlier post pointing out how close the women came to equalling the club records of the men, but then records themselves are nonsense really when comparing across different eras because the game is incomparable in so many ways now to how it was years ago.
When I was growing up the media would talk in terms of post-war records, which you don’t hear anymore but was a fairer comparison during the 60s & 70s. It wouldn’t be now though.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Footy-Vill on February 02, 2023, 05:34:22 PM
Carla Ward wins WSL Manager of the Month, fully deserved well done Carla.
Very well done.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Drummond on February 02, 2023, 05:39:59 PM
She's doing OK.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on February 02, 2023, 10:54:32 PM
I really want to get to both senior games on Saturday. They don't make it easy with 1230 & 3 kickoffs. And when I factor in the aftermath of Friday's train strike it might prove undoable. I'll be putting a lot of reliance on the existence of the one train scheduled to run from Bescot to Witton between the women finishing and the men starting.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 03, 2023, 12:13:28 AM
Not a good look for Villa and particularly the FA. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11706813/Aston-Villa-coach-accused-sending-inappropriate-messages-young-female-players.html
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: eamonn on February 03, 2023, 01:18:04 AM
She's doing OK.

Begrudging cos of the Blose thing? Understandable. Her home record still needs a big improvement.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: paul_e on February 03, 2023, 06:29:55 AM
Not a good look for Villa and particularly the FA. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11706813/Aston-Villa-coach-accused-sending-inappropriate-messages-young-female-players.html

I disagree, the club have done everything right over this. As soon as they were informed he was suspended, the FA were informed and his previous club were alerted. What else can they do?
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: JD on February 03, 2023, 08:38:28 PM
Not a good look for Villa and particularly the FA. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11706813/Aston-Villa-coach-accused-sending-inappropriate-messages-young-female-players.html

I disagree, the club have done everything right over this. As soon as they were informed he was suspended, the FA were informed and his previous club were alerted. What else can they do?

Agree Paul, think the Club did everything that would be expected of them.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on February 04, 2023, 11:38:03 AM
Today's game is live on the FA Player (web or app), if anybody fancies watching the old Manager Of The Month curse being lifted.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on February 04, 2023, 02:38:40 PM
Finished 1-1, and we didn't even score ours!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Villa Lew on February 07, 2023, 05:24:26 PM
Rachel Daly picked, as usual, as a defender in the England squad, does Wiegman not know, we've turned her into a scoring machine?
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: VILLA MOLE on February 07, 2023, 07:08:51 PM
she can play anywhere 😍
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Legion on February 12, 2023, 01:20:29 PM
Brighton & Hove Albion Women v Aston Villa Women - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62784257
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on February 12, 2023, 01:58:47 PM
Live on the FA Player again.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Percy McCarthy on February 12, 2023, 02:09:43 PM
Bloody hell, losing already.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Holte132 on February 12, 2023, 02:41:12 PM
We're leading 4-1 after 36 minutes. Well done, ladies!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on February 12, 2023, 02:42:37 PM
I can't believe we let these leave with a point last week.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Percy McCarthy on February 12, 2023, 02:44:39 PM
Bloody hell, losing already.

That aged well.

Well done ladies!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on February 12, 2023, 02:45:59 PM
5.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: nigel on February 12, 2023, 02:50:23 PM
Hat trick of assists and a goal for Hanson
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on February 12, 2023, 02:52:02 PM
Half time. 5-1. Not joking, I think if we score very early in the second half Brighton will fall to pieces, and we could be scoring double figures.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on February 12, 2023, 03:29:35 PM
Hat-trick for Nobbs. 6-2, still 20 minutes to go
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: nigel on February 12, 2023, 03:48:26 PM
Would be nice to get a 7th so we haven’t got a negative goal difference
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on February 12, 2023, 03:57:25 PM
Not to be. All over, 6-2. Another imperious performance from Nobbs, what a piece of business it was getting her.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: eamonn on February 12, 2023, 04:07:30 PM
Hat-trick for Nobbs, you'll bever sing that.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Steve67 on February 12, 2023, 04:18:00 PM
Great win, up to 5th and looking a decent side.  Well done ladies.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on February 12, 2023, 04:38:00 PM
Great win, up to 5th and looking a decent side.  Well done ladies.

Being better than spuds and liverpool, what's not to enjoy?!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Legion on February 12, 2023, 09:43:49 PM
Brighton 2-6 Aston Villa: Jordan Nobbs hat-trick helps visitors to thumping win - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62784257
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Villa Lew on February 13, 2023, 12:11:33 AM
Just watched thehighlights, very impressive, Jordan Nobbs goal to complete her hat trick was a superb strike.

Up The Villa
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: SoccerHQ on February 13, 2023, 12:15:54 AM
Made some very good signings over last 12 months and Ward is clearly a decent manager.

Not going to challenge the top 4 anytime soon (sounds familiar) but certainly in good place to be best of the rest which is good going considering it's only third season in the WSL.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 13, 2023, 12:23:13 AM
Man Utd Women have only existed for 5 years and are top. We're already settling for second rate in the Women's football.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Somniloquism on February 13, 2023, 09:40:36 AM
Get the defence sorted and we might be top 3 at a push. We are 5th with the 5th best scoring record but joint 4th worst defence out of 12.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: nigel on February 19, 2023, 05:48:46 PM
Rachael Daly two for England
What a player
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: spartacuss on February 20, 2023, 04:29:43 PM
Rachael Daly two for England
What a player
Surprised this has not been mentioned on the official AVFC site?
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: olaftab on February 20, 2023, 04:34:26 PM
Man Utd Women have only existed for 5 years and are top. We're already settling for second rate in the Women's football.
We know our place and what's good for our men is good for our women....jesus weeps for us.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Villa Lew on February 23, 2023, 06:16:08 PM
Well done Jordan Nobbs named WSL Player of the Month for February.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Steve67 on February 23, 2023, 07:04:33 PM
Man Utd Women have only existed for 5 years and are top. We're already settling for second rate in the Women's football.
We know our place and what's good for our men is good for our women....jesus weeps for us.

He doesn’t, he laughs at us for being sugarbags.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: eamonn on February 23, 2023, 08:54:00 PM
I thought that were Dolly O'Dreary
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on February 23, 2023, 09:05:32 PM
Man Utd Women have only existed for 5 years and are top. We're already settling for second rate in the Women's football.


They were formed and elected to the Championship in 2018. In their first ever league game they beat us 12-0. I think that die was already cast.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Dave P on February 24, 2023, 08:54:02 AM
Man Utd Women have only existed for 5 years and are top. We're already settling for second rate in the Women's football.


They were formed and elected to the Championship in 2018. In their first ever league game they beat us 12-0. I think that die was already cast.

I was at that game at Boldmere.  Casey Stoney was their manager.  Many of the squad went on very quickly to become Lionesses.  This was no fluke or underdog story.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: paul_e on February 24, 2023, 04:03:38 PM
It's also worth noting that the Man Utd Womens team that formed was based around a lot of players who had come through their academy system and moved away when they got to senior level, combined with/including them taking an entire defence from liverpool.

The road was always goig to be longer and harder for Villa and our progress this season in particular has been incredible.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on February 26, 2023, 02:34:17 PM
It seems I'll have to follow our FA Cup exploits at West Ham this afternoon on ceefax, from the look of things.

Still be better than watching this spurs game, though.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on February 26, 2023, 04:14:54 PM
SCORRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRCHIOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Five minutes in to the second half we take the lead. Daly with her 405th goal of the season.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: VILLA MOLE on February 26, 2023, 04:24:00 PM
SCORRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRCHIOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Five minutes in to the second half we take the lead. Daly with her 405th goal of the season.


😃. love you Rachael
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on February 26, 2023, 04:48:36 PM
Spurs ruined my acca with their ineptitude, so it brings me some little delight to report that they've subsequently lost on penalties.

We're still winning with a couple plus stoppage to go. Bossed it, from what I can tell.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on February 26, 2023, 04:53:03 PM
Sake. 90+2, kit stealers equalise.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on February 26, 2023, 04:56:12 PM
Extra time.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on February 26, 2023, 05:18:42 PM
At half time in extra time it remains 1-1
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on February 26, 2023, 05:36:08 PM
Two minutes of injury time to try and find a winner
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on February 26, 2023, 05:39:06 PM
So, to penalties.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on February 26, 2023, 05:44:07 PM
We go first

And score!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on February 26, 2023, 05:44:38 PM
BOOOO

1-1
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on February 26, 2023, 05:44:56 PM
2-1
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: amfy on February 26, 2023, 05:45:55 PM
Keep going this is the best we’ve got!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on February 26, 2023, 05:46:01 PM
Get in! Or rather, don't!! Wham miss!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on February 26, 2023, 05:46:34 PM
We do not.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on February 26, 2023, 05:47:09 PM
They score. 3-2 after 3 each
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on February 26, 2023, 05:47:36 PM
Shit. Missed.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on February 26, 2023, 05:48:26 PM
They net. Last round...
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on February 26, 2023, 05:48:58 PM
We score...
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: amfy on February 26, 2023, 05:49:37 PM
Tense!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on February 26, 2023, 05:49:57 PM
...as do they. On to sudden death it is.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on February 26, 2023, 05:50:30 PM
Both score
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: andyh on February 26, 2023, 05:51:01 PM
Keep the commentary going please
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on February 26, 2023, 05:51:14 PM
We score
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on February 26, 2023, 05:52:09 PM
They do too
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: amfy on February 26, 2023, 05:53:06 PM
I think we’ve got it!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Karlos96 on February 26, 2023, 05:53:22 PM
We've won
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: andyh on February 26, 2023, 05:53:53 PM
Yes !!!!
Well done the women
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on February 26, 2023, 05:54:12 PM
YAYYYYYY! HAVE THAT! We score, they miss. Quarter finals, here we come!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: amfy on February 26, 2023, 05:54:47 PM
Thank you! Yay!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on February 26, 2023, 05:58:56 PM
It was the respective 'keepers that took what proved to be the final penalties. Hannah Hampton, hammer-hammerer.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Exeter 77 on February 26, 2023, 05:59:37 PM
What's the furthest we have progressed in the Women's FA Cup? Is this the best we have ever done?
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on February 26, 2023, 06:41:47 PM
What's the furthest we have progressed in the Women's FA Cup? Is this the best we have ever done?

I don't know, and there's a huge dearth of info to enable one to find out. I came across one vague stat that intimated we'd played three games in it in a season once when we were a lower league side, so I'm going to hazard a guess that we've never been beyond the last eight.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Villa Lew on February 26, 2023, 07:02:37 PM
Well done ladies, does anybody know when the draw is?
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on February 26, 2023, 07:11:06 PM
Well done ladies, does anybody know when the draw is?

Can't seem to find out when the draw is.

Think it was done on the Tuesday following the weekend's games last year, so maybe Tuesday?
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on February 26, 2023, 08:08:55 PM
The last 8
Us
Blues
Brighton
Chelsea
Lewes
Manchester City
Manchester United
Reading
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on February 26, 2023, 09:16:49 PM
There's a clip of Hampton's penalty on the AVWFC Instagram page. I do not blame the west ham 'keeper for choosing life!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: exigo on February 26, 2023, 10:05:40 PM
Having been at Goodison yesterday, it all looked set to be a perfect double with 92 mins gone at Daggers today.

We were a bit lax towards the end, but scored a perfectly good goal right at the death that was ruled out massively incorrectly by the ref, who got dog's abuse from all and sundry for her troubles. Their keeper lost her bearings slightly under the crossbar, catching a cross; promptly dropped it at the feet of a Villa player to prod it home.

Nice to know that reffing is just as bad in both leagues (shout out to a poor ref yesterday at Everton).

Cracking shoot-out. Special mention to Hampton's shithousing – she did the Emi trick of chucking the ball past their kick taker to put her off, successfully. Then when the away end told her where the Hammers keeper was hiding her water bottle with the peno instructions, she promptly threw it into the away end. Just a shame that a steward went and fetched it back.

Quality pen from Hampton at the death. And the Hammers keeper put every goal kick wayward to the right all game, so no surprise she did the same into the away end.

Delightful stuff, and thoroughly deserved.

(https://i.ibb.co/S3DD6yH/Fp6-ZFwm-Xg-AIEUUA.jpg) (https://ibb.co/S3DD6yH)
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on February 27, 2023, 03:04:19 PM
The draw is tonight, live on The One Show from 7pm.

Ties are provisionally scheduled for Sunday the 19th of March.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: simon ward 50 on February 27, 2023, 03:55:08 PM
The draw is tonight, live on The One Show from 7pm.


I'll catch it on Twitter rather than watch The One Show!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on February 27, 2023, 05:57:39 PM
Is the final at Wembley?
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on February 27, 2023, 06:24:11 PM
Is the final at Wembley?


It is, 14th of May.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on February 27, 2023, 07:32:08 PM
At home against Manchester City.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on February 27, 2023, 08:35:06 PM

We were a bit lax towards the end, but scored a perfectly good goal right at the death that was ruled out massively incorrectly by the ref, who got dog's abuse from all and sundry for her troubles. Their keeper lost her bearings slightly under the crossbar, catching a cross; promptly dropped it at the feet of a Villa player to prod it home.

Nice to know that reffing is just as bad in both leagues (shout out to a poor ref yesterday at Everton).


I've just seen that on the highlights. Proper 'wtf??' From the reaction of the players at the final whistle, I'm assuming a satisfactory explanation from the ref was not forthcoming.

Once again Dali looked very good from what was shown, silky player. And Daly should score even more than she does.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Somniloquism on February 28, 2023, 09:26:44 AM

We were a bit lax towards the end, but scored a perfectly good goal right at the death that was ruled out massively incorrectly by the ref, who got dog's abuse from all and sundry for her troubles. Their keeper lost her bearings slightly under the crossbar, catching a cross; promptly dropped it at the feet of a Villa player to prod it home.

Nice to know that reffing is just as bad in both leagues (shout out to a poor ref yesterday at Everton).


I've just seen that on the highlights. Proper 'wtf??' From the reaction of the players at the final whistle, I'm assuming a satisfactory explanation from the ref was not forthcoming.

From the highlights, the ref is staring at the area in front of the goal constantly so I'm guessing a perceived foul in the bunch before the keeper dropped it.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Legion on March 05, 2023, 01:12:37 PM
Everton Women v Aston Villa Women - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64775017
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on March 05, 2023, 01:14:01 PM
In our quest to cement fifth place, we're away at Everton today. A win would mean Everton's game in hand wouldn't be enough to overhaul us. It's live on the FA Player, but for some reason there's no commentary.

We've taken the lead in the fifth minute, Dali with a shot far scruffier than the move that led to it.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on March 05, 2023, 01:20:13 PM
Commentary's on. Might've been me telly.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on March 05, 2023, 02:33:07 PM
Midway through the second half and we go 2-up. Pacheco raids forward from fullback, and slides a telling ball across the six yard box that's turned into her own net by the retreating opposition defender. Sounds familiar...
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Villa Lew on March 05, 2023, 02:59:48 PM
Good away win, well done ladies.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on March 05, 2023, 03:09:53 PM
Finishes 2-0. We'd have to have a massive drop-off in form to finish lower than fifth now. We're tantalisingly close to the top 4, but with our eight remaining games to play including man u, Chelsea and Arsenal I think the final gap to the three European places might be a few more than the six points it was a few minutes ago.

Still, we're improving year on year, hopefully make another two or three good signings in the summer, and if we can get another good year out of the core of this group I think we can properly trouble them next year. Onwards and upwards.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: eamonn on March 05, 2023, 04:39:26 PM
Locked in midtable now, a bit like the men's. Hopefully they don't all switch-off for the season now, go off on holiday to some Love Island, and make Villa babies together.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: nigel on March 05, 2023, 06:00:41 PM
Locked in midtable now, a bit like the men's. Hopefully they don't all switch-off for the season now, go off on holiday to some Love Island, and make Villa babies together.

Think they’re a bit above that, mate.
Clear in 5th now.
Man U, Man C, Chelsea and Arsenal above us, those 4 are well in front of everyone else, so we’re literally best of the rest
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on March 11, 2023, 05:21:38 PM
Well, I've sorted the missus' Mother's Day pressie. She's off to The Poundland to enjoy the glory of the Cup.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on March 12, 2023, 02:14:10 PM
Your Villa side to take on West Ham today at 3 o'clock. It's live on the FA Player, if the thrills and spills of the men's game is too much for you.

(https://i.ibb.co/T0LHLRN/get.jpg) (https://ibb.co/T0LHLRN)
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on March 12, 2023, 05:01:32 PM
2-1 the Villa, Nobbs and Daly with ours. That's our first win over West Ham in the WSL, and puts us ten points clear of them.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: eamonn on March 12, 2023, 05:04:45 PM
It's a bit crap that the mens and womens games clashed with identical opponents playing and the same club being at home for both.
Why not have it as double-header at West Ham's stadium?
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on March 12, 2023, 05:31:48 PM
Not double-headers, I think we're a long way off that being viable, but I would like to see some coordination with consideration towards those supporters that would like to be able to support both of their club's men's and women's senior sides. I tried to do it the other week with 12.30 and 3 kickoffs, and I couldn't manage it. Their was one train scheduled between Bescot and Witton between the games, but that opened the can of worms of using public transport to get to Walsall beforehand. I could've driven, but I think the closest parking I'd get to VP after leaving the Poundland at 2.20 or whatever time I escaped there would likely be closer to Walsall than Aston.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: dave.woodhall on March 12, 2023, 07:41:00 PM
It's a bit crap that the mens and womens games clashed with identical opponents playing and the same club being at home for both.
Why not have it as double-header at West Ham's stadium?

The pitch, for a start.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on March 19, 2023, 05:35:27 PM
FA Cup QF kicks off at 6. The other three played at 2, manyoo seeing off the mighty Lewes, Brighton matching their men's achievement through
 beating blose, and Chelsea beating Reading. All we've got to do is make it a hat-trick of unbeaten games against Citeh this season to join them.

It's live on the FA Player app & website.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 19, 2023, 06:22:38 PM
1-0 up Corsie.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: amfy on March 19, 2023, 06:29:05 PM
Started 100mph ! Settled down a bit but this is a good game!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on March 19, 2023, 06:43:58 PM
The chants of "Manchester,la,la,la" are getting on my baps
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on March 19, 2023, 07:05:15 PM
I hope I see as little of the second half action as the column afforded me towards the end of the first. Bright start, tremendous top corner effort from Daly to win the corner that led to our goal. Anybody that gets nervous watching our men playing it across the back would have kittens with the women! We've definitely got the pace to get in behind a very high Citeh line, but we're having trouble getting those valuable extra split seconds in midfield that make all the difference in getting the perfect pass off.

Still in this. Glory awaits!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on March 19, 2023, 07:29:38 PM
Fuck,this is a hard watch
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: stevo_st on March 19, 2023, 07:30:29 PM
Is it on the telly box?
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on March 19, 2023, 07:35:12 PM
Fa player
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: amfy on March 19, 2023, 07:54:37 PM
Very stressful!
It was bad enough the men’s team stressing me out and now they’ve added this!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: amfy on March 19, 2023, 07:56:56 PM
Extra Time!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Percy McCarthy on March 19, 2023, 08:05:40 PM
My picture has gone!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: amfy on March 19, 2023, 08:06:07 PM
Daly!!!!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Percy McCarthy on March 19, 2023, 08:06:07 PM
2-1!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Mouse Potato on March 19, 2023, 08:06:26 PM
Daly scores!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Somniloquism on March 19, 2023, 08:16:23 PM
https://twitter.com/VitalityWFACup/status/1637548116047187969
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Pete3206 on March 19, 2023, 08:41:30 PM
Fantastic result!!!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 19, 2023, 08:41:44 PM
Well done ladies!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Russ aka Big Nose on March 19, 2023, 08:41:49 PM
Won 2-1. Get in! UTV
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Mouse Potato on March 19, 2023, 08:41:59 PM
Thought the ref was never going to blow. 7 minutes of injury time for one half of extra time! Well done ladies.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Flamingo Lane on March 19, 2023, 08:44:06 PM
Great stuff!  Well done to them (sorry, us)!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on March 19, 2023, 08:45:36 PM
WEMBERLEY, WEMBERLEYYYYY!


(hopefully)
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on March 19, 2023, 08:48:20 PM
Dali and Nobbs can barely walk. Left nothing on the pitch.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Villa Lew on March 19, 2023, 08:50:36 PM
Well done Villa great win, Rachel Daly is a superstar.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Percy McCarthy on March 19, 2023, 08:50:43 PM
Enjoyed that much more than the Lionesses. Makes a difference really wanting one team to win obvs, but unless my mind is playing tricks I think the football was much better than the Euro final.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Somniloquism on March 19, 2023, 08:51:57 PM
A shock upset according to the BBC.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: amfy on March 19, 2023, 08:57:34 PM
A shock upset according to the BBC.
Despite us being unbeaten against them this season!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Flamingo Lane on March 19, 2023, 09:06:25 PM
Dali and Nobbs can barely walk. Left nothing on the pitch.

Didn't watch the game tonight, but I've been really impressed by Dali whenever I've seen her play.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on March 19, 2023, 09:28:49 PM
I think what tonight highlighted was how stretched we are. We've a core of 12 or 13 that have to play every week. Citeh made wholesale changes during the game, we make our O'Neill-esque swap of Blindkilde and Lehmann and then we've pretty much used up our game-changing resources, ending up with most of the 30-something brigade of Stanisforth, Nobbs, Dali, Daly and Hanson having to play two hours of football to see us through. We need a good summer window, otherwise we could end up going backwards rather than forwards.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Matt C on March 19, 2023, 11:20:19 PM
Stupid question but I don’t suppose the semi finals are played at Wembley are they?
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 19, 2023, 11:34:48 PM
Seems as though the semi final draw means something as semi finals are played at the home side's ground. No idea if that has changed for this season but that's how it's been the last few years that I looked at. Last year West Ham lost at home (in Dagenham) to Man City, att 1,565. And in the other semi Arsenal lost at home to Chelsea (in Borehamwood), att 3,458.

Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Dave P on March 20, 2023, 06:43:02 AM
A shock upset according to the BBC.
Despite us being unbeaten against them this season!

I saw a stat that in the past 10 years, Man City have either won the cup or lost to Chelsea. I’m that respect, it is a bit of a shock
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Dave P on March 20, 2023, 07:57:46 AM
The draw is on Tuesday morning around 9:45am btw
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Villafirst on March 20, 2023, 07:59:23 AM
Hopefully if Man City are found guilty of FFP breaches their women's team is stripped of their titles and relegated along with the men's team! A Great win for our women yesterday! One newspaper highlighted that this win has breathed new life into the competition.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on March 20, 2023, 08:20:59 AM
The draw is on Tuesday morning around 9:45am btw

Brighton at home, please, while the memories of putting six past them are still fresh. Worry about the final once we're in it.

Without wishing to jinx it, I'm not sure what happens about ticket allocation for the final. I'm assuming there's plenty held back for the two competing clubs, but there was an announcement at the game last night about "get yours now" and that 40,000 have already been sold.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: LeeB on March 20, 2023, 09:06:34 AM
A word for the Manc mouthpiece The Guardian here, who have been pushing the women's game for years now. They'd have live feeds for women's matches above Championship matches when we were down there, and fair enough, the game needed that kind of promotion.

So we dump one of their teams out and there's not a mention of it anywhere, despite a full write up on Utd beating Lewes. Wankers.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: rougegorge on March 20, 2023, 09:07:55 AM
Hopefully if Man City are found guilty of FFP breaches their women's team is stripped of their titles and relegated along with the men's team! A Great win for our women yesterday! One newspaper highlighted that this win has breathed new life into the competition.
Yes a great win! Man City bought or influenced their way, rather than played their way into the WSL in the first place, similar to what Arsenal men did to get into the top tier after the the First World War.   
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Nev on March 20, 2023, 09:16:52 AM
A word for the Manc mouthpiece The Guardian here, who have been pushing the women's game for years now. They'd have live feeds for women's matches above Championship matches when we were down there, and fair enough, the game needed that kind of promotion.

So we dump one of their teams out and there's not a mention of it anywhere, despite a full write up on Utd beating Lewes. Wankers.

Same on BBCBreakfast, where they showed the goals and gave a cursory mention to the other semi finalists.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Footy-Vill on March 20, 2023, 11:42:40 AM
The draw is on Tuesday morning around 9:45am btw
Chelsea
Man Utd
Brighton

Hope avoid Chelsea Women as they are superior by far.
They won it last 2 years and 3 times in 5. I can't see Villa Women beating them.
Man Utd would be difficult but a great match and a chance but not favourite for the tie.
Brighton would be the draw would be most favorable to reach the FA Cup Women's Final.

It would be the first time Villa Women reach an FA Cup Final and it's been a good progression from last year and this year to the semi.

Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Flamingo Lane on March 20, 2023, 03:53:37 PM
A conspiracy theorist where the FA Cup draw is concerned, it will obviously be Chelsea v Villa and Man Utd v Brighton.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on March 21, 2023, 09:53:27 AM
Chelsea at home. Even this draw they made out we're the plucky underdogs who will make the numbers up as the media darling Chelsea march on to another victory.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Dave P on March 21, 2023, 09:57:57 AM
Weekend of 15th / 16th April.  Villa are at home on the 15th but Walsall are away so I bet the game will be at Bescot.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Footy-Vill on March 21, 2023, 10:03:58 AM
Chelsea at home. Even this draw they made out we're the plucky underdogs who will make the numbers up as the media darling Chelsea march on to another victory.
Unfortunately that's the case. Most difficult team to play of those left.
Chelsea along with Arsenal Women are one of the best in not just English but women's football.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on March 21, 2023, 10:07:19 AM
A conspiracy theorist where the FA Cup draw is concerned, it will obviously be Chelsea v Villa and Man Utd v Brighton.


A conspiracy theorist would have their beliefs bolstered by the cameras cutting away from the all-important velvet bag after each ball. Take it fucking seriously, you disrespectful ******.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: amfy on March 21, 2023, 10:08:09 AM
I hope they will set a kick off time that doesn’t clash with the men’s fixture. I’d really like to take in both games if possible.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Villa Lew on March 21, 2023, 10:10:26 AM
Villa ladies have got Chelsea at home in the league on 2nd April, so with the men, I'm going for an April treble for us over The Pensioners!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: exigo on March 21, 2023, 12:17:55 PM
I hope they will set a kick off time that doesn’t clash with the men’s fixture. I’d really like to take in both games if possible.

Same here. Early kick-off at VP for the men's game, so would be great to head over to Bescot for a 4.30ish kick off on the Saturday.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on March 21, 2023, 01:27:30 PM
According to the BBC (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65025012), who I assume will be broadcasting them, both games will be played on the Sunday.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: amfy on March 21, 2023, 01:27:56 PM
It would be madness - loads of us heading from VP to The Bescott after the men’s game? I know it’s a 2 hour gap & the capacity at The Bescott isn’t massive, but it just feels quite a hassle.
It’s bad enough with just people going home in that direction!
Also - watching 2 games in a row doesn’t really appeal to me if I’m honest.
Sunday for me.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Pat Mustard on March 21, 2023, 01:52:27 PM
It's definitely on the Sunday, just the question of where.  You'd hope that it can be held at Villa Park and we can get a record crowd in for it, but I wonder whether the FA and or Chelsea wouldn't agree to that with us already having the advantage of playing the game at home.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: amfy on March 21, 2023, 02:15:11 PM
If it’s Sunday, the Bescott market apparently puts it right back to 6pm, so I hope it is Villa Park. I don’t really see how they can object, we have already used it for home games this season and other women’s teams have had big crowds at their traditional (men’s) grounds too.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 21, 2023, 02:29:53 PM
Last year the semis were played on different days. The BBC seem to show them live. I reckon we'll play it at Bescott as unless the club an amazing job pushing the game I doubt there'll be much over 5k watch it wherever it is.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on March 21, 2023, 02:36:05 PM
What might sway opinions is whether we can sell out for the game at VP this weekend against Leicester. There's bugger-all left pitchside in C, but still plenty of availability, over 700, in B.

I'm pencilled in for not going, as I'm meant to be working in London. But if circumstances allow, I'll be doing my utmost to sneak back for it. I've not yet watched the women at VP.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Pat Mustard on March 21, 2023, 02:45:39 PM
When they've played at Villa Park in the last 12 months the crowds have been in the 8-9k range, so if they push this properly (which they should given it is effectively the biggest match in the women's team history) then I don't see why they couldn't get 15k in for this one.  This is also one to maybe give a bit back to the community and have free tickets for school parties etc - it's how the likes of Arsenal and Spurs have managed to get crowds approaching 50k in for some of their games.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Dave P on March 21, 2023, 05:15:32 PM
We should have it at Villa Park with women's season tickets holders free and men's season ticket holders half price.  Lets get 30k+ there.  Away end tickets £45 no concessions.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Dave P on March 21, 2023, 05:16:28 PM
Plus we can extend our record of FA Cup semi finals being held at VP (wink)
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on March 21, 2023, 05:21:42 PM
Half price? It's only a tenner anyway, fiver for kids.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Dave P on March 21, 2023, 06:13:26 PM
And we still only get 8k ish. I was thinking of ways to really fill it
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: amfy on March 21, 2023, 07:27:18 PM
It’s a shame it’s on a weekend that the men are also at home. If the men’s team were away, or it was during the international break I reckon more would be up for it.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: exigo on March 22, 2023, 09:39:10 PM
It's showing as 2pm Sunday at Walsall on the official site. But I haven't seen that announced anywhere.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: algy on March 23, 2023, 08:26:25 AM
Planning on making the trip down for the semi final ... My little girl is properly excited about seeing the Villa lasses for the first time :)
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Footy-Vill on March 23, 2023, 08:58:51 AM
Planning on making the trip down for the semi final ... My little girl is properly excited about seeing the Villa lasses for the first time :)

Enjoy the occasion! It will be a very tough match to get through, and hopefully, we make a match of it and not too one sided.
Chelsea beat Lyon in Lyon yesterday Champions League Quarter final.
But there are some quality players at Villa Women at the moment who can certainly make us competitive.

It's a great progression, whatever happens, as it's all about improvement and becoming consistently competitive.

And for the love of football itself it's fantastic to have our club in the semi finals and it helps gain further interest and excitement for women in sport and inspires those watching.


Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Footy-Vill on March 23, 2023, 09:05:06 AM
Will it take an FA Cup win for Aston Villa Women to get their own pinned thread?

And there's going to come the time when Villa Women players will be having their own threads on here so lets embrace. I think there is going to be much as interest in women's and men's football as years go on and it's here to stay.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Somniloquism on March 23, 2023, 10:30:00 AM
The site have unpinned other threads which had been pinned for years because they hang around at the top. Although as we do have the reserves and others pinned, I don't see why we shouldn't.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Risso on March 23, 2023, 11:03:51 AM
I say create a separate section on H&V for the women's team. Then people interested in it can have all the threads they want. Although going by a lot of the match threads, it'll be fairly quiet.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on March 25, 2023, 07:42:26 PM
Just bought three tickets for tomorrow. I noticed they've opened the Holte for this. Only my old championship protest home of L9 it may be, but still, more encouraging signs on the sales front.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Grocer on March 25, 2023, 10:26:05 PM
Might be a stupid question, but are there many (any) villa fans in the Bartons before the women's games? Going with my teenage daughter and my wife tomorrow. First visit to Villa Park for my daughter and first since about 2004 for the wife. Would like to pop to the Barton's pre-match to show them my normal routine (I.e. I'd like a decent beer before the game), plus my wife loved the Barton's when we went there years ago.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: amfy on March 26, 2023, 12:17:06 AM
I’ve received notification that 50,000 tickets are already sold for the women’s FA Cup final. They say they are selling fast and to get one now before it’s too late.
Any ideas on ticketing for this because it’s seems a bit weird frankly?
I think there obviously won’t be as much interest as there might be for a men’s final, but still that a fair few would want to go if we made it. With selling tickets to all and sundry before we even know who will be playing, what’s the allocation like for the teams who make it?
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 26, 2023, 02:04:31 AM
A quick Google and for last year Man City said they had 5,187. Chelsea didn't say how many but had this image showing when they had sold out, which i'm guessing is the same amount.

https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/women-s-fa-cup-final-ticket-details

https://www.mancity.com/news/womens/women-s-fa-cup-final-manchester-city-v-chelsea-ticket-information-63786669

(https://img.chelseafc.com//image/upload/f_auto,w_1000,q_90/editorial/news/2022/04/22/women-fa-cup-final-ticket-graphic.png)
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Axl Rose on March 26, 2023, 07:52:27 AM
I say create a separate section on H&V for the women's team. Then people interested in it can have all the threads they want. Although going by a lot of the match threads, it'll be fairly quiet.

Agreed
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: andyh on March 26, 2023, 08:52:01 AM
The site have unpinned other threads which had been pinned for years because they hang around at the top. Although as we do have the reserves and others pinned, I don't see why we shouldn't.
Of course , it’s no big deal about whether a thread is stickied or not. It’s an internet message board for gods sake.
But I don’t understand why anyone is opposed by the women’s team thread being stickied?
The youth team thread is…..there are 25 pages of posts since June 2022.
The women’s thread, started the same the same time has 47 pages of posts.
Seems to me there is more interest in the women’s game than the youth and reserves.

It can’t possibly be that women’s football is somehow less important…..can it?
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Risso on March 26, 2023, 10:13:54 AM
It can’t possibly be that women’s football is somehow less important…..can it?

For most people it is less important.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: algy on March 26, 2023, 01:30:43 PM
It's not a hill I'd die on, but I'd think either both the women's & reserves threads should be pinned, or neither. They seem to garner around the same level of interest whichever way you look at it, and be in a similar sort of area (single thread for discussing an entire team, other than the senior men's side).
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 26, 2023, 01:36:01 PM
It's not a hill I'd die on, but I'd think either both the women's & reserves threads should be pinned, or neither. They seem to garner around the same level of interest whichever way you look at it, and be in a similar sort of area (single thread for discussing an entire team, other than the senior men's side).

Agree with this, plus I'd say there are more people watching/checking the results of the women's games than the academy's.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on March 26, 2023, 02:11:00 PM
1-0, Dali with the run and goal fired in from the edge of the box. Coming after a brilliant save from Hampton.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 26, 2023, 02:20:36 PM
Dali's goal. https://twitter.com/BarclaysWSL/status/1639979202379382784
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: eamonn on March 26, 2023, 02:28:22 PM
Where's your Salvador-based puns when it comes to Dali headlines, BV? Come on, I'm vouching for you when you go for a side hustle as captions writer for the Leitrim or Longford Leader.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: FatSam on March 26, 2023, 02:30:02 PM
Surely the reason to pin a thread isn’t because it’s more or less popular than other threads, but rather that it is an ongoing thread that people will continue to return to over time. It seems entirely appropriate that the Women’s thread is pinned. The matchday traffic might not be massive at the moment, but it will definitely continue over the course of the season.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: AV82EC on March 26, 2023, 02:46:46 PM
2-0 Lehmann
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Pete3206 on March 26, 2023, 02:48:50 PM
3-0 before half time. Impressive performance.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Villa Lew on March 26, 2023, 03:07:07 PM
Rachel Daly once again gets on the scoresheet.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on March 26, 2023, 03:17:14 PM
Daly again, lovely break and an unmissable ball fed in from Lehmann.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Pete3206 on March 26, 2023, 03:22:02 PM
4-0 to Arsenal according to the commentator.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: KNVillan on March 26, 2023, 03:34:16 PM
5-0, Lehmann with her 2nd
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Gerrin on March 26, 2023, 03:35:44 PM
4-0 to Arsenal according to the commentator.

So glad you said that. The idiot definitely said Arsenal, but I thought I was imagining it.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: KNVillan on March 26, 2023, 03:59:55 PM
5-0 final score….
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Villa Lew on March 26, 2023, 04:19:39 PM
Well done Villa, 4th straight win, our longest winning run in the WSL, might also be the largest margin of victory, in this league.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: luke95 on March 26, 2023, 04:58:31 PM
What was the attendance?
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 26, 2023, 05:02:27 PM
What was the attendance?

6,489 according to the Beeb
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on March 26, 2023, 05:54:38 PM
The semi is now listed on the fixtures on the website, saying it'll be played at Walsall. No tickets on sale yet.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on March 26, 2023, 06:05:01 PM
What was the attendance?

6,489 according to the Beeb


Close to our best for a home game. 5,222 watched man city beat chelsea today.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on March 26, 2023, 06:10:19 PM
Sake. Just gone on to see about tickets for Chelsea in a week's time. There's only 25 seats left.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Small Rodent on March 26, 2023, 06:48:01 PM
I bought two tickets for the final regardless.

I hate that Wembley don’t allow you to choose your seats. Some of us need to be on the steps. Let’s us stretch our legs a bit!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on March 26, 2023, 06:57:26 PM
Highlights from today
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 26, 2023, 08:11:35 PM
Claret shorts at home. What’s all that about?
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: amfy on March 26, 2023, 08:13:46 PM
Claret shorts at home. What’s all that about?

Do keep up
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: trinityoap on March 26, 2023, 08:15:34 PM
Did the commentator  twice refer to us as Arsenal?
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: trinityoap on March 26, 2023, 08:18:38 PM
Sorry. Had missed the last page.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: dave shelley on March 26, 2023, 08:21:52 PM
Sorry. Had missed the last page.

Twice, at least.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 26, 2023, 09:24:55 PM
Claret shorts at home. What’s all that about?

Do keep up

Keep up with what? I asked a question I didn’t know the answer to.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: dave shelley on March 26, 2023, 09:28:45 PM
Claret shorts at home. What’s all that about?

Do keep up

Keep up with what? I asked a question I didn’t know the answer to.

I believe there is a movement within womens sport to move away from white shorts to avoid embarrassment to them should mother nature visit them during their chosen sport, darker coloured shorts are seen as an aid to this.  Villa are following the trend, rightly so.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 26, 2023, 09:45:24 PM
Ok thanks. I know Arsenal play in white shorts. Or have. I didn’t want to assume anything and make what might have been construed a sexist or insensitive statement. But it makes sense to do that. I’m glad we have already moved in that direction.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Footy-Vill on March 26, 2023, 09:54:58 PM
I believe the club should have given away free tickets for today's game in order to increase the number of people who attend for the experience and atmosphere, as well as to recognise the costs of living for those who may have wished to bring families or friends. I'm not clear why, despite the manager's and club's assertions, we aren't allowing more access when the game is at Villa Park.
People are paying to watch, but look at all the other clubs that give free tickets.
It seems a little cruel to me.
And getting the manager Ward to put a spin on it that people only pay to watch us well we can see right through that and in some ways despite the idea of long term and growing game is losing out on people coming along.


BBC article:

There were some big attendances during Women's Football Weekend, with Manchester United and Everton both attracting 20,000-plus crowds to Old Trafford and Goodison Park respectively.
The crowd at Villa Park was a more modest 6,489 but Ward was keen to emphasise that they were all paying spectators.
Villa actually count their official record attendance as 6,875 against Manchester City earlier this season - they do not acknowledge the 8,367 mark against Birmingham last year because some tickets were issued free

Carla Ward:
"Week in, week out, every team is giving away tickets. What we are doing is building a brand of football that people want to pay to come and watch,"
"I think that is really important - if we are looking long-term, if you give tickets away too often, in a couple of years' time those people potentially don't come back because they are not getting free tickets any more.
"Every single person in this building today [Sunday] paid money to be
 that's a credit to Aston Villa. I think the football club has got a very, very good strategy in place of building a fanbase, creating a buzz and people want to pay to watch us.
"I think we are an exciting team to watch - I'm quite big on playing an exciting brand and I think we've achieved that."


Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: amfy on March 26, 2023, 10:33:26 PM
It’s £10 Footy, & I think they’ve explained it pretty well there.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Louzie0 on March 27, 2023, 12:25:50 AM
They look fantastic!
What a great result, we’re on a bit of a run.
Carla Ward is an excellent manager.

Great stuff, UTV!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Percy McCarthy on March 27, 2023, 07:02:24 AM
Some great goals there, well done girls!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: algy on March 27, 2023, 07:49:39 AM
I think I agree with Carla Ward there Footy, I'm not sure giving away tickets will do anyone any good in the long run - it effectively devalues the game, particularly when people are willing to pay £5/£10 to watch anyway.

Incidentally, the tickets were dead cheap but there was 9,500-ish at the Wrexham Women Vs Connahs Quay Women game yesterday. It'd been heavily marketed & was a bit of a one-off game as they were presented with the Adran North league title/trophy (Welsh 2nd tier), but still shows I think you can get big attendances without giving tickets away.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Drummond on March 27, 2023, 08:23:09 AM
Better quality and better results are what will drive attendances. Free tickets are for the likes of Man City trying to fill their bowl.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Scratchins on March 27, 2023, 08:38:00 AM
I think I agree with Carla Ward there Footy, I'm not sure giving away tickets will do anyone any good in the long run - it effectively devalues the game, particularly when people are willing to pay £5/£10 to watch anyway.

Incidentally, the tickets were dead cheap but there was 9,500-ish at the Wrexham Women Vs Connahs Quay Women game yesterday. It'd been heavily marketed & was a bit of a one-off game as they were presented with the Adran North league title/trophy (Welsh 2nd tier), but still shows I think you can get big attendances without giving tickets away.

I agree, Villa are building a sustainable model of Villa fans. The atmosphere is different without the usual fans leading the chanting but it was great to see so many youngsters, some of them quite tiny, so excited to be at Villa Park and see the Villa. To score 5 goals was great as well.   
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on March 27, 2023, 09:26:09 AM
It's now down to just 4(four) seats available for next weekend. I've messaged the club to see if there's a possibility of more being made available. Perhaps in the Tile Choice end, where folks have seemed to migrate to anyway? Not too roomy, those Community Stand seats.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Footy-Vill on March 27, 2023, 09:28:28 AM
It’s £10 Footy, & I think they’ve explained it pretty well there.

I just think the principle in these economic times rather thanbthe cost and that other clubs are doing free tickets. Could have had many from the surrounding area go along.
I understand the strategy, and obviously have a bigger wage bill now Villa have better quality of players.
Anyway just find it disappointing myself as under 7,000 attended and other games have 20,000.

All in all playing wise the women squad are going in the right direction and that's what's most satisfying to be looking to progress.
I'm very much looking forward to the matches versus Chelsea in league and cup.

UTVW!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on March 27, 2023, 09:29:04 AM
Should've checked a post I started typing before the school run was still valid by the time I got back! They've opened another block for Saturday, corner one behind the goal. Marvellous.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on March 27, 2023, 09:57:44 AM
It’s £10 Footy, & I think they’ve explained it pretty well there.

I just think the principle in these economic times rather thanbthe cost and that other clubs are doing free tickets. Could have had many from the surrounding area go along.
I understand the strategy, and obviously have a bigger wage bill now Villa have better quality of players.
Anyway just find it disappointing myself as under 7,000 attended and other games have 20,000.

All in all playing wise the women squad are going in the right direction and that's what's most satisfying to be looking to progress.
I'm very much looking forward to the matches versus Chelsea in league and cup.

UTVW!


We had over 1200 more at a game between two sides that are likely to finish the season in exactly the same relatively inglorious positions they were before kick-off than the table-topping clash between man city and chelsea. If you look at attendances in the WSL, ours are very good. Arsenal's look fantastic, an "average" of 19k. But that's bolstered by three games, vs spurs, man utd & chelsea, each in front of over 40k. Their typical home attendance is under 4k. And that's for a team which you yourself described as one of the very best. I'm with Carla and Emma Hayes in believing that giving away free tickets is not the way to go if you're trying to build a solid fan base.

A competitive local rival would help, too. Snigger as much as we like at events in B9, but the dismantling of their very successful women's & girls' set-up was & is undeserved. They remain the last club that weren't named Manchester City, Chelsea or Arsenal to win the FA Cup.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on March 27, 2023, 10:15:31 AM
I think I agree with Carla Ward there Footy, I'm not sure giving away tickets will do anyone any good in the long run - it effectively devalues the game, particularly when people are willing to pay £5/£10 to watch anyway.

Incidentally, the tickets were dead cheap but there was 9,500-ish at the Wrexham Women Vs Connahs Quay Women game yesterday. It'd been heavily marketed & was a bit of a one-off game as they were presented with the Adran North league title/trophy (Welsh 2nd tier), but still shows I think you can get big attendances without giving tickets away.

I agree, Villa are building a sustainable model of Villa fans. The atmosphere is different without the usual fans leading the chanting but it was great to see so many youngsters, some of them quite tiny, so excited to be at Villa Park and see the Villa. To score 5 goals was great as well.


This is what it's all about, that thing about how if you can't see it, how can you hope to become it. Near as damn it every one of us on here will have dreamed as a youngster of growing up and playing on that pitch in claret and blue, but many were denied that dream irrespective of how talented or dedicated they were, but solely on what they hadn't got stashed in their slacks. The more I contemplate that position, the more f***ing ridiculous it seems.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Footy-Vill on March 27, 2023, 10:28:31 AM
It’s £10 Footy, & I think they’ve explained it pretty well there.

I just think the principle in these economic times rather thanbthe cost and that other clubs are doing free tickets. Could have had many from the surrounding area go along.
I understand the strategy, and obviously have a bigger wage bill now Villa have better quality of players.
Anyway just find it disappointing myself as under 7,000 attended and other games have 20,000.

All in all playing wise the women squad are going in the right direction and that's what's most satisfying to be looking to progress.
I'm very much looking forward to the matches versus Chelsea in league and cup.

UTVW!


We had over 1200 more at a game between two sides that are likely to finish the season in exactly the same relatively inglorious positions they were before kick-off than the table-topping clash between man city and chelsea. If you look at attendances in the WSL, ours are very good. Arsenal's look fantastic, an "average" of 19k. But that's bolstered by three games, vs spurs, man utd & chelsea, each in front of over 40k. Their typical home attendance is under 4k. And that's for a team which you yourself described as one of the very best. I'm with Carla and Emma Hayes in believing that giving away free tickets is not the way to go if you're trying to build a solid fan base.

A competitive local rival would help, too. Snigger as much as we like at events in B9, but the dismantling of their very successful women's & girls' set-up was & is undeserved. They remain the last club that weren't named Manchester City, Chelsea or Arsenal to win the FA Cup.
However, with the demise of Birmingham as a competitive local rival, Aston Villa football club will be the place for all talent in the area, and rightfully so. Ward is aware of the situation and has come here. The Inter City Academy will also help us, so being the primary women's football club in the Midlands will essentially strengthen us.

To compete for the top spots, we'll eventually bring in a more experienced high-end coach.
Can only see a continued rise to fame.

It's even more exciting than the men's, but the entire Club is on the rise, and we can all relax as it were with little worry and enjoy the football and the hope for the remainder of this season and be super optimistic next season for the continued progress.



Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: amfy on March 27, 2023, 01:06:58 PM
I think I agree with Carla Ward there Footy, I'm not sure giving away tickets will do anyone any good in the long run - it effectively devalues the game, particularly when people are willing to pay £5/£10 to watch anyway.

Incidentally, the tickets were dead cheap but there was 9,500-ish at the Wrexham Women Vs Connahs Quay Women game yesterday. It'd been heavily marketed & was a bit of a one-off game as they were presented with the Adran North league title/trophy (Welsh 2nd tier), but still shows I think you can get big attendances without giving tickets away.

I agree, Villa are building a sustainable model of Villa fans. The atmosphere is different without the usual fans leading the chanting but it was great to see so many youngsters, some of them quite tiny, so excited to be at Villa Park and see the Villa. To score 5 goals was great as well.


This is what it's all about, that thing about how if you can't see it, how can you hope to become it. Near as damn it every one of us on here will have dreamed as a youngster of growing up and playing on that pitch in claret and blue, but many were denied that dream irrespective of how talented or dedicated they were, but solely on what they hadn't got stashed in their slacks. The more I contemplate that position, the more f***ing ridiculous it seems.

To be fair, I did still dream, & it wasn’t any more unrealistic than most of the lads who dreamt it really. It would play out in my head about how many barriers there’d be to overcome, and that all the fans would be up in arms about it, but change their mind when they saw how incredibly skilful fast and brave I was!
Apart from being a girl, I was also shit at football, but a dreams a dream!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: dave.woodhall on March 27, 2023, 01:16:21 PM
We used to say Villa should give tickets away for matches. Now it's for women's matches. That's progress.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on March 27, 2023, 01:20:37 PM
I know, amfy, there's always that!

But I'll never forget, and I bet I'm not alone in witnessing the suchlike, I once gave a mate a lift to pick his son up from football (I'm loathe to use the word 'training', he was only about 5) where there was one kid head and shoulders above all the others in terms of ability and desire to play. I hope she managed to keep playing.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: amfy on March 27, 2023, 01:32:47 PM
I know, amfy, there's always that!

But I'll never forget, and I bet I'm not alone in witnessing the suchlike, I once gave a mate a lift to pick his son up from football (I'm loathe to use the word 'training', he was only about 5) where there was one kid head and shoulders above all the others in terms of ability and desire to play. I hope she managed to keep playing.

It was incredible last year to see the journey of Ellen White from a 10 year old girl who wasn’t allowed to play with her team anymore to an England international Euros winner! In front of a full Wembley. What a journey!
There are one or two girls in all the kids teams now. One in my 9 year old grandsons team is often player of the match & is as good as any of them. One in my 5 year old grandsons team is tiny and scared of the ball, so I reckon that’s a dad who’s now decided that not having a son is now no barrier to his offspring fulfilling his dreams!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Dave on March 27, 2023, 01:44:33 PM
Surely the reason to pin a thread isn’t because it’s more or less popular than other threads, but rather that it is an ongoing thread that people will continue to return to over time. It seems entirely appropriate that the Women’s thread is pinned. The matchday traffic might not be massive at the moment, but it will definitely continue over the course of the season.

The purpose of pinning a thread is if it's something important that doesn't generate traffic. So the pin is to keep it in place and stop it sliding off the front page.

So the more interest something generates, the less need there is for it to be pinned because the discussion organically keeps it in place. 
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Risso on March 27, 2023, 02:54:50 PM
It was incredible last year to see the journey of Ellen White from a 10 year old girl who wasn’t allowed to play with her team anymore to an England international Euros winner! In front of a full Wembley. What a journey!


Blimey, if she's a Euros winner aged 10, imagine how good she'll be as a teenager! ;)
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: simon ward 50 on March 28, 2023, 12:08:05 PM
Hannah Hampton back in the latest England squad!

Rachel Daly also in obviously.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on March 28, 2023, 12:12:52 PM
We've three players in the England squad for the last two pre-WC games, Daly (of course), Nobbs keeps her place, and there's a recall for Hannah Hampton, who I have just discovered is only 22. They play Brazil at Wembley on the 6th in the Finalissima, then Australia five days later at Brentford.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: simon ward 50 on March 28, 2023, 04:08:33 PM
Women's FA Cup semi-final details
https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2023/march/28/women-s-fa-cup-semi-final-details/
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Villa Lew on March 28, 2023, 05:15:50 PM
Rachel Corsie is having, what she calls a small surgery on her knee, hopefully this week and is a doubt for the semi.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on March 28, 2023, 05:36:57 PM
Rachel Corsie is having, what she calls a small surgery on her knee, hopefully this week and is a doubt for the semi.

Any idea what it is? I thought I saw said that it was something she picked up in the QF, but she finished the game.

Tbh, though, there's only one way we'll win the semi. Attack, attack, attackattackattack.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Ian. on March 28, 2023, 06:56:13 PM
We've three players in the England squad for the last two pre-WC games, Daly (of course), Nobbs keeps her place, and there's a recall for Hannah Hampton, who I have just discovered is only 22. They play Brazil at Wembley on the 6th in the Finalissima, then Australia five days later at Brentford.

Me my wife and two of my girls have tickets for this, looking forward to it.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: dcdavecollett on March 30, 2023, 01:40:10 AM
Does anyone know what the minute's silence before Sunday's game was for?

There was no announcement over the PA.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on March 30, 2023, 02:10:48 PM
Does anyone know what the minute's silence before Sunday's game was for?

There was no announcement over the PA.


I was wondering this, too. And no end of internet searching has provided an answer. Still stumped.

In other news, ticket sales for this Sunday's game continue to ramp up apace. We've had to go from 1 additional to 2 and now 3 blocks available in the stand behind the goal. Fantastic stuff.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: amfy on March 30, 2023, 07:55:11 PM
Does anyone know what the minute's silence before Sunday's game was for?

There was no announcement over the PA.


I was wondering this, too. And no end of internet searching has provided an answer. Still stumped.

In other news, ticket sales for this Sunday's game continue to ramp up apace. We've had to go from 1 additional to 2 and now 3 blocks available in the stand behind the goal. Fantastic stuff.

Yet they are only currently on sale to Women’s ST holders and Women’s claret members so it’s hard to see how sales can be exceptional yet! They go straight from that, to general sale online, at 5pm tomorrow with no priority to men’s team ST holders in between. General sale on the phones on Monday morning.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on March 30, 2023, 08:51:22 PM
That's the criteria for the SF, amfy. I'm on about this Sunday's league game.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: amfy on March 30, 2023, 10:01:23 PM
That's the criteria for the SF, amfy. I'm on about this Sunday's league game.

Ah I see. That’s surprising given that it’s the same game a week later in the cup with a better kick off time.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on March 30, 2023, 10:08:37 PM
...two weeks later
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: amfy on March 30, 2023, 10:42:36 PM
...two weeks later
Oh FFS
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Percy McCarthy on March 31, 2023, 04:53:17 AM
...two weeks later
Oh FFS

Genuine lol there!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: manhatton45 on April 01, 2023, 04:53:50 PM
Does anyone know what the minute's silence before Sunday's game was for?

There was no announcement over the PA.
I Believe it was a player from Leicester, who lost a parent
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on April 02, 2023, 09:36:48 AM
Big crowd (record for us at Bescot, afaik) today for what will hopefully be a nice weekend double over Chelsea, but in all reality the men had the easier task. We have opened 4 of the 6 blocks behind the goal to meet demand (somewhere around 1600 additional seats, I guess?), and at a last check moments before composing the post, there were precisely 100 left.

We've 6 left to play in the league, 3 we should win, 3 we probably shouldn't expect to get anything from. It'd be good if we can wring at least one point out of those 3, it'd keep the points gap to the top four a little more respectable.

And if anybody is thinking of dipping their toe into this pond, tickets for our 4 remaining home games are on sale (3 in the league including today, 1 in The Cup), with our final home game, vs Liverpool on the 21st of May, being played at VP.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on April 02, 2023, 11:37:12 AM
Oh, and you can pay on the gate on the day at Bescot. There's an adult & Under-14 matchday ticket package for £14.50.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Villa Lew on April 02, 2023, 07:34:59 PM
2 down at HT
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on April 02, 2023, 07:44:40 PM
Both fullbacks have stayed at home, we've trebled up behind an isolated Daly, and both wide players have no options. I think we've set up negatively and it's costing us. And I've never seen Dali give the ball away as much.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 02, 2023, 08:49:28 PM
Lost 0-3. Attendance 3,835 which I believe is around double our previous best at the Bescot.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: amfy on April 02, 2023, 08:56:16 PM
I think our plan was to lull them into a false sense of security ahead of the Cup semi final.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: algy on April 03, 2023, 12:00:54 AM
I think our plan was to lull them into a false sense of security ahead of the Cup semi final.
Hope so, going with my little girl & all she's been talking about is how many goals Villa are going to score and up which end!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Dave P on April 03, 2023, 09:52:59 AM
Both fullbacks have stayed at home, we've trebled up behind an isolated Daly, and both wide players have no options. I think we've set up negatively and it's costing us. And I've never seen Dali give the ball away as much.

I went last night and I agree with all of that apart from maybe the full back comment.  Staniforth and Pacheco did very well against an excellent and lively front line of Chelsea.  Dali was not her usual self and Lehmann was disappointing.  Gregory looked good when she come on.  That Blindkilde-Brown will play for England as well, I'm sure.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Somniloquism on April 09, 2023, 05:40:48 PM
Short interview with Hanson on playing for Scotland and Villa.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/65214368
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on April 11, 2023, 09:30:42 AM
Just to point out to any that might have tickets for the manyoo game, it's been moved to the Friday night for telly (BBC), now 7.15pm kick-off on the 28th. Refunds are available if you can't make it.

You're right about Blindkilde-Brown, Dave P. She's a star in the making, and it's not going to be long in coming. Although any "Laura Blindkilde-Brown, she's one of our own" chant might need a bit of reworking.
And fwiw, my comment about the fullbacks was in reference to them barely crossing the halfway line in the first half, which I think made it all too easy for chelsea to deal with our wingers. I was in no way implying they'd not turned up for the game.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: algy on April 11, 2023, 03:07:57 PM
Just to point out to any that might have tickets for the manyoo game, it's been moved to the Friday night for telly (BBC), now 7.15pm kick-off on the 28th. Refunds are available if you can't make it.

You're right about Blindkilde-Brown, Dave P. She's a star in the making, and it's not going to be long in coming. Although any "Laura Blindkilde-Brown, she's one of our own" chant might need a bit of reworking.
And fwiw, my comment about the fullbacks was in reference to them barely crossing the halfway line in the first half, which I think made it all too easy for chelsea to deal with our wingers. I was in no way implying they'd not turned up for the game.
Every time, just like the last
On her ship, tied to the mast
To distant lands, take both my hands
Never a frown, Blindekilde-Brown


(Stranglers - Golden Brown)
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on April 15, 2023, 06:53:27 PM
Bottom-of-the-league Brighton refusing to lie down in the other semi. Led then fell behind to manyoo, back level with 15 minutes of normal time to go.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: algy on April 16, 2023, 11:43:19 AM
Anyone happen to know if the kids zone thing at the Bescot Stadium is open for womens' games (specifically the one today...)?

Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 16, 2023, 02:52:04 PM
For anyone interested, the semi final is live here, currently 0-0 approaching half time

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/football/65193587

Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: dorsetvillian on April 16, 2023, 03:04:52 PM
BBC commentary is so biased..
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Gareth on April 16, 2023, 03:07:02 PM
Played well considering this Chelsea side are supposed to be the best….commentators are desperate for Chelsea to score…hopefully they’ll be disappointed
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: eamonn on April 16, 2023, 03:15:59 PM
Chris Purslow, our boss, interviewed at half-time. Slick as fcuk, as ever. Nice tie and shirt claret-blue combo too.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: NorthYvillan on April 16, 2023, 03:18:48 PM
BBC commentary is so biased..

Farah Williams is the worst of them
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 16, 2023, 03:19:50 PM
Blaming Daly over the incident with their keeper, when it was their keeper chasing after our ball.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 16, 2023, 03:20:14 PM
Chelsea hit the post
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 16, 2023, 03:21:13 PM
Chris Purslow, our boss, interviewed at half-time. Slick as fcuk, as ever. Nice tie and shirt claret-blue combo too.

Yes, came across very well and nice of him to give props to Walsall at the end.

Anita Asante also looking very smart, the cream jumper and car coat combo suits her.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: olaftab on April 16, 2023, 03:23:11 PM
BBC commentary is so biased..
Yes, she just said Chelsea can still go up a couple of gears. Totally condescending.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Pete3206 on April 16, 2023, 03:34:13 PM
1-0 down
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: boutrosboutrosgnarly on April 16, 2023, 03:38:00 PM
BBC commentary is so biased..

Farah Williams is the worst of them
Yep the commentators are both hilariously biased, but she is a fucking idiot
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: NorthYvillan on April 16, 2023, 03:41:43 PM
They've responded well to going 1-0 down
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 16, 2023, 03:43:22 PM
I pretty much thought game over once they scored, but fair play we've responded very well. Still think it will very difficult for us to pull this back against them.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Gareth on April 16, 2023, 03:44:32 PM
Farah Williams is the Michael Owen of womens football, obviously a great player in day but truly terrible pundit
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: dorsetvillian on April 16, 2023, 04:11:07 PM
Very impressive by Villa. Chelsea struggled with our intensity second half. Just couldn't get that clear opening.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Villa Lew on April 16, 2023, 04:12:25 PM
Well done Villa that was a great effort, against one of the best teams in the league.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: NorthYvillan on April 16, 2023, 04:12:53 PM
Well done Villa that was a great effort, against one of the best teams in the league.

This
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Monty on April 16, 2023, 04:13:33 PM
A mark of the progress we've made that we feel robbed after a Cup semifinal defeat by Chelsea.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: BC54 VFC on April 16, 2023, 04:14:56 PM
Good game, spoilt by a totally biased commentary team. Sarah Mayling the standout on our team, she has improved so much as this season has progressed.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Proposition Joe on April 16, 2023, 04:16:06 PM
BBC commentary is so biased..
Yes, she just said Chelsea can still go up a couple of gears. Totally condescending.

Agree, it seemed like I'd tuned into Chelsea Fan TV.

As for the match, bloody Sam Kerr again. Second half we were very good, just lacking that finishing touch, Lehmann maybe should have equalised from one of her chances. And Ollie would love some of those crosses Hanson put in!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: eamonn on April 16, 2023, 04:18:01 PM
Was disappointed with Knobbs, seemed quite wasteful for someone with decent pedigree.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: BC54 VFC on April 16, 2023, 04:20:33 PM
Was disappointed with Knobbs, seemed quite wasteful for someone with decent pedigree.
Couldn't agree more. I think Nobbs has been poor since she joined us, and her presence in the team is hampering the development of Laura Blindkilde-Brown.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Olof's Beard on April 16, 2023, 04:21:31 PM
My first time going to a Ladies game, good turnout but Chelsea's travelling contingent made most of the noise. Like others, I expected them to coast to victory once they scored but it just spurred us into life. We just lacked a bit of a composure in the box. Hanson was superb and a constant threat, Dali grew into the game. The back four did well too. Shame we couldn't force extra time, we'd have won it.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on April 16, 2023, 04:23:02 PM
Was a great effort. Not watched the women much, but Hanson impressed me, caused Chelsea all sorts of problems.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: boutrosboutrosgnarly on April 16, 2023, 04:33:57 PM
Thought we started slowly, then grew into the game especially after half-time, thought they all played well especially Hanson & Mayling.Didn't deserve to lose imo.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: NorthYvillan on April 16, 2023, 04:36:22 PM
How Farah Williams gave Player of the Match to Kerr .......... Apart from being so one-eyed that is :(
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on April 16, 2023, 04:53:05 PM
Useless.  Ward Out.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 16, 2023, 04:58:46 PM
Not our year
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on April 16, 2023, 05:29:17 PM
I thought we were good out wide on both sides, chelsea were nowhere near as comfortable there as in the league game. We just couldn't convert it into decent chances. That said, I was behind the goal (crossbar was obstructing my view) so didn't have the best perspective in the second half, but it did look like we had maybe a handful of opportunities we could have executed a bit better.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: algy on April 16, 2023, 05:29:44 PM
First womens game for me. Good fun, my little girl absolutely loved it. As others have said, real sign of progress that we've come away a bit disappointed.

Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Olof's Beard on April 16, 2023, 11:46:45 PM
I thought we were good out wide on both sides, chelsea were nowhere near as comfortable there as in the league game. We just couldn't convert it into decent chances. That said, I was behind the goal (crossbar was obstructing my view) so didn't have the best perspective in the second half, but it did look like we had maybe a handful of opportunities we could have executed a bit better.

We entered their box loads of times in the second half and Hanson put in some great crosses but we lacked a bit of composure when it mattered. And none of the big chances fell to Daly. We did threaten down the right when Nobbs linked up out there but Lehmann struggled to get much change out of Carter, who was really good. I presume Lehmann is the most at threat of losing her place next season of the current XI. But hopefully she sticks around because we need more depth (no subs used today) and her leaving would make our social media department as mad as a lorry.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on April 17, 2023, 12:32:47 AM
I thought we were good out wide on both sides, chelsea were nowhere near as comfortable there as in the league game. We just couldn't convert it into decent chances. That said, I was behind the goal (crossbar was obstructing my view) so didn't have the best perspective in the second half, but it did look like we had maybe a handful of opportunities we could have executed a bit better.

We entered their box loads of times in the second half and Hanson put in some great crosses but we lacked a bit of composure when it mattered. And none of the big chances fell to Daly. We did threaten down the right when Nobbs linked up out there but Lehmann struggled to get much change out of Carter, who was really good. I presume Lehmann is the most at threat of losing her place next season of the current XI. But hopefully she sticks around because we need more depth (no subs used today) and her leaving would give our social media department as mad as a lorry.

I've been to quite a few women's games now, I sit a bit right of centre so see Lehmann a lot up close for 45 minutes and her touch drives me mental. It can be so poor sometimes. Hanson was mullering her full back, hoping we can somehow keep her.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Dave P on April 17, 2023, 01:10:55 PM
We had Magill and Allen on the bench yesterday who are both excellent players but coming back from serious injuries.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 17, 2023, 09:07:09 PM
Was disappointed with Knobbs, seemed quite wasteful for someone with decent pedigree.

Couldn't agree more. I think Nobbs has been poor since she joined us, and her presence in the team is hampering the development of Laura Blindkilde-Brown.

It's a funny old game, if you'd compared the two players you'd have expected Laura's to be the first of their names to be misspelt.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on April 23, 2023, 02:11:39 PM
1 up at spurs inside 9 minutes. A wonderful move working the ball across the face of the box from the right, finished with aplomb by Hanson.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Pete3206 on April 23, 2023, 02:18:49 PM
Cracking goal
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Pete3206 on April 23, 2023, 02:20:42 PM
Now 2-0
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on April 23, 2023, 02:22:24 PM
2-0, 20 minutes, Daly after a well-worked free kick. And it sounds like there's a decent contingent of Villa at Brisbane Road.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 23, 2023, 02:28:05 PM
2-1 now.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on April 23, 2023, 02:44:36 PM
2-1 now.

Missed it, the app decided to stop casting.
Lovely ball through just from Nobbs for Hanson, should've scored.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 23, 2023, 03:26:56 PM
3-2 what's gone on?
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 23, 2023, 03:50:34 PM
3-3
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on April 23, 2023, 04:04:04 PM
3-2 what's gone on?

I nipped out to buy a paintbrush. Soz about that.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on April 28, 2023, 07:15:12 PM
No Hanson tonight, loan-tied, bit of a blow. Still, come on, The Villa. Let's batter these twice in a weekend.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on April 28, 2023, 07:24:48 PM
Daly! 1-0!! What a header!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: dr.chekov on April 28, 2023, 07:31:00 PM
1-1. booo
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 28, 2023, 07:37:32 PM
Seems like a good crowd. Is this Utd women's normal away following?
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: dr.chekov on April 28, 2023, 07:52:25 PM
2-1 Villa!!!!!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on April 28, 2023, 07:52:45 PM
2-1, Daly again.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 28, 2023, 07:52:52 PM
Deserved
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: dorsetvillian on April 28, 2023, 08:05:33 PM
Bloody commentators are driving me mad. So one sided. It's worse than the men's game. Villa Women playing well.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Exeter 77 on April 28, 2023, 08:07:55 PM
I've just seen Rachel Daly's first goal. That is some header from a driven corner.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: stubbsyandy on April 28, 2023, 08:08:38 PM
Too right, it’s like Man U are the English side and we are some sad foreign side…grrrr
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on April 28, 2023, 08:09:25 PM
I'm loving this! We've set up positively, unlike the chelsea league game. Admittedly both fullbacks are in constant danger of getting skinned, but you can't say it's not paying dividends. We need more corners, we've looked like scoring from every one so far.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: ian c. on April 28, 2023, 08:22:31 PM
Bloody commentators are driving me mad. So one sided. It's worse than the men's game. Villa Women playing well.

The commentators are dreadful.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 28, 2023, 08:37:53 PM
2-2, just after Daly hit the bar.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on April 28, 2023, 08:38:39 PM
Daly slams one off the bar, minutes later they equalise. Bollocks, but not over yet.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: VILLA MOLE on April 28, 2023, 08:46:46 PM
i see the Man U ladies are cynical wankers like their male counterparts
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: VILLA MOLE on April 28, 2023, 09:02:15 PM
We are the better team
, that girl  Brown has great feet

End to end now
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: dr.chekov on April 28, 2023, 09:08:12 PM
FUCK OFF
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: VILLA MOLE on April 28, 2023, 09:09:02 PM
you just knew it
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: dr.chekov on April 28, 2023, 09:10:41 PM
ft 2-3.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: dorsetvillian on April 28, 2023, 09:10:50 PM
Never a foul for the free kick. Just Fuck off Man Utd..
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: VILLA MOLE on April 28, 2023, 09:10:57 PM
Gosh they are arseholes no matter what team .  I would like to see what the free kick was given for again
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: trinityoap on April 28, 2023, 09:11:45 PM
Right in front of the lino who sees nothing wrong.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: VILLA MOLE on April 28, 2023, 09:12:48 PM
Never a foul for the free kick. Just Fuck off Man Utd..

Looks like play acting which would be a shame
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on April 28, 2023, 09:12:58 PM
Gosh they are arseholes no matter what team .  I would like to see what the free kick was given for again

Yeah, I wouldn't mind knowing. Looked like fuck all to me.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: VILLA MOLE on April 28, 2023, 09:15:24 PM
Great game and we played some great stuff
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on April 28, 2023, 09:19:52 PM
Their crossbar had a blinder.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on April 28, 2023, 10:35:10 PM
Bullshit foul which the lino a metre away from it was right not to give.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on April 29, 2023, 08:06:06 AM
Just in case anybody wonders whether their women's team attracts a perhaps 'better' supporter, no, no it does not. If you miss that warm glow you used to feel upon discovering there was one of the cuddly scamps sat near you whenever we played them in the before times at VP, get yerself down the unsegregated women's game. A club of ******, for ******.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on April 29, 2023, 01:50:22 PM
So the women lose leads against that lot as well.  By the way their ungracious over the top in your face celebrations at the end.  The Apple never falls far from the tree.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 29, 2023, 01:53:20 PM
I only watched intermittently and saw several dubious decisions, not least two offside calls from the lino on the opposite side which were as onside as you can get
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on April 29, 2023, 04:24:49 PM
I only watched intermittently and saw several dubious decisions, not least two offside calls from the lino on the opposite side which were as onside as you can get

I went to the Chelsea FA Cup game and the lino in front of us put in one of the worst displays of officiating I've ever seen. Joke level stuff, I've seen her before and she's consistently terrible. She stopped at one point to give a clear offside then didn't give it and then was yards behind the play.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on May 07, 2023, 01:18:39 PM
Away at Reading today, kick-off at 2, live on the FA Player. We're looking stretched again, no Nobbs, only 5 named on the bench. Still, we should have too much for the bottom team. Hopeful we'll see Blindkilde-Brown bossing the midfield.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on May 07, 2023, 02:20:18 PM
14 gone, 1-0 Villa. Daly stretches to get a toe to a Hanson cross and steer it into the bottom corner for her 18th of the campaign.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on May 07, 2023, 02:47:22 PM
41 gone and we make it 2-0. Dali nicks it in midfield and on to Daly, who slides a ball behind a chaotic Reading defence and puts it on a plate for Lehmann to side foot home.

Now 3-0, Daly hounds the fullback and squares to the back post again for Hanson to finish.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on May 07, 2023, 03:17:01 PM
Dali and Lehmann combine to set up Daly for her second of the afternoon. 4-0, still 35 to play.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on May 07, 2023, 03:25:56 PM
The golden girl gets her hat-trick. And, we've actually made a triple substitution.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Somniloquism on May 07, 2023, 03:30:01 PM
Currently top scorer in the league as well.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on May 07, 2023, 03:44:59 PM
Yep, out on her own now. 20 in the league. We've not had anybody score more than 3 in any of our previous WSL seasons.

And we've now emptied out bench of outfield options with the introduction of Simone Magill for her first taste of action since doing her ACL at the Euros last year.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: nigel on May 07, 2023, 03:52:15 PM
Yep, out on her own now. 20 in the league. We've not had anybody score more than 3 in any of our previous WSL seasons.

And we've now emptied out bench of outfield options with the introduction of Simone Magill for her first taste of action since doing her ACL at the Euros last year.

I think she’s clear by 2, stand corrected if not.
Carla Ward has said that she’s been keeping her on longer to give her a chance.
Would be brilliant if she could bring an award away from this great season for the ladies.

It would be an interesting combined player of the year (men and ladies) I think Rachael would have a great chance of scooping that.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on May 07, 2023, 04:03:01 PM
Finishes 5-0, now unbeaten in 6 away games.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on May 07, 2023, 04:06:22 PM
Clear by 2. Shaw's failed to score for man city as they lose to liverpool and pretty much hand the title to their neighbours.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Villa Lew on May 07, 2023, 04:11:41 PM
Well done Villa, Rachel Daly is a superstar.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Baldy on May 07, 2023, 04:25:42 PM
Clear by 2. Shaw's failed to score for man city as they lose to liverpool and pretty much hand the title to their neighbours.

Chelsea might still pip it. Should be a right Grand Finale to season.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on May 07, 2023, 05:01:55 PM
Clear by 2. Shaw's failed to score for man city as they lose to liverpool and pretty much hand the title to their neighbours.

Chelsea might still pip it. Should be a right Grand Finale to season.


I don't know why I'd discounted them! I know they've a lot of games to play, but the only one you'd think they might perhaps drop points is against arsenal on the penultimate weekend.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on May 07, 2023, 08:07:08 PM
This morning, everton theoretically could have gone above us today. They're now looking at being six points behind with a ten-worse GD. Some clinical finishing from chelsea.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Somniloquism on May 08, 2023, 02:56:00 PM
Daly's goals.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/65524274
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: eamonn on May 08, 2023, 05:05:11 PM
What sort of transfer fees do the top women players attract? Can see some of the big clubs sniffing around Daly.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Gareth on May 08, 2023, 05:08:40 PM
Spurs broke the record paying £250k for Beth England earlier this year
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on May 09, 2023, 12:41:33 AM
The world record is the £400,000 Barca paid for Keira Walsh. Beth England is the WSL record. Not sure what their wages are like though.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: simon ward 50 on May 09, 2023, 11:17:04 AM
Well done Villa, Rachel Daly is a superstar.

yes
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Colhint on May 09, 2023, 06:36:06 PM
Arsenal bid £500k for Russo but Man Utd detected it.

Back to Racheal if she gets 3 in the next 2 games she will be the highest scorer for goals in a season ever.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Percy McCarthy on May 09, 2023, 06:41:20 PM
Arsenal bid £500k for Russo but Man Utd detected it.


How? Was it in gold coins?
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 09, 2023, 07:21:04 PM
Clear by 2. Shaw's failed to score for man city as they lose to liverpool and pretty much hand the title to their neighbours.

What caught my eye on the Women's Football Show graphic ws how far ahead Daly (20) and Shaw (18) were of the 3rd placed players with 10 goals. It seems there's like there's a 5 or 6 goal game most weekends so was surprised there weren't more higher scorers.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Dogtanian on May 16, 2023, 08:40:15 AM
I read today that Daly is now the highest scoring Englishwoman in a single season of the WSL.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Somniloquism on May 16, 2023, 08:58:01 AM
I read today that Daly is now the highest scoring Englishwoman in a single season of the WSL.

Better stop reading that place then as they are wrong. Sam Kerr got 21 and 20 goals the last two seasons and Vivian Miedema got 22 several years ago. The article might be Daly "could" become the highest scoring if she gets another three goals, OR it might be she has had a hand in the most goals scored with more assists?
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on May 16, 2023, 09:10:49 AM
Englishwoman.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Somniloquism on May 16, 2023, 09:24:19 AM
Good spot, my mistake and the article is correct.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on May 16, 2023, 06:21:26 PM
Over 7,000 tickets sold for our final home game at VP on Sunday against Liverpool. They've opened the Upper Trinity to meet demand.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on May 19, 2023, 06:05:02 PM
We've two players nominated for Player Of The Season, Daly & Hanson. Ward is also amongst the nominees for Manager Of The Season. There's links to the voting on the Villa website.

Not bad, we make up 25% of the nominations.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 19, 2023, 07:11:26 PM
We've two players nominated for Player Of The Season, Daly & Hanson. Ward is also amongst the nominees for Manager Of The Season. There's links to the voting on the Villa website.

Not bad, we make up 25% of the nominations.

It was the same for Ireland in this year's Oscar nominations for acting. We didn't win any.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Villa Lew on May 19, 2023, 07:49:29 PM
We've two players nominated for Player Of The Season, Daly & Hanson. Ward is also amongst the nominees for Manager Of The Season. There's links to the voting on the Villa website.

Not bad, we make up 25% of the nominations.

Fully deserved
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on May 19, 2023, 08:07:57 PM
We've two players nominated for Player Of The Season, Daly & Hanson. Ward is also amongst the nominees for Manager Of The Season. There's links to the voting on the Villa website.

Not bad, we make up 25% of the nominations.

It was the same for Ireland in this year's Oscar nominations for acting. We didn't win any.


But were you able to influence the outcome by directing people to where they might cast a vote for their favourite?
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 19, 2023, 08:14:48 PM
We've two players nominated for Player Of The Season, Daly & Hanson. Ward is also amongst the nominees for Manager Of The Season. There's links to the voting on the Villa website.

Not bad, we make up 25% of the nominations.

It was the same for Ireland in this year's Oscar nominations for acting. We didn't win any.


But were you able to influence the outcome by directing people to where they might cast a vote for their favourite?

I repeatedly praised Barry Keoghan on Twitter and liked his tweets, in the hope that someone from the Academy would see it. It didn't influence the outcome as much as I would have liked.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on May 20, 2023, 12:41:25 AM
We've two players nominated for Player Of The Season, Daly & Hanson. Ward is also amongst the nominees for Manager Of The Season. There's links to the voting on the Villa website.

Not bad, we make up 25% of the nominations.

We could do with keeping hold of Hanson, she's quality.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: AV82EC on May 20, 2023, 10:09:33 AM
We've two players nominated for Player Of The Season, Daly & Hanson. Ward is also amongst the nominees for Manager Of The Season. There's links to the voting on the Villa website.

Not bad, we make up 25% of the nominations.

We could do with keeping hold of Hanson, she's quality.

Is she on loan from Man Yew?
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on May 20, 2023, 10:41:49 AM
She is. I've no idea of our prospects for keeping her, that's assuming we're looking to. We'd have beaten them if she'd played against them the other week, the form she's been in.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on May 20, 2023, 10:46:55 AM
We've released Remi Allen. We must have some substantial plans for the summer.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on May 21, 2023, 02:11:48 PM
1-0, Hanson
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: BC54 VFC on May 21, 2023, 02:29:34 PM
She made that goal out of nothing.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: AV82EC on May 21, 2023, 02:48:12 PM
Now 2-1 down.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on May 21, 2023, 02:49:01 PM
21!


To make it 2-2 on the stroke of halftime.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: BC54 VFC on May 21, 2023, 03:34:40 PM
What would we do without Daly and Hanson; both are a class above our other outfield players.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: andyh on May 21, 2023, 09:21:03 PM
What would we do without Daly and Hanson; both are a class above our other outfield players.
Kenza Dali says hi.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: BC54 VFC on May 21, 2023, 09:55:45 PM
What would we do without Daly and Hanson; both are a class above our other outfield players.
Kenza Dali says hi.
Fully get what you're intimating, and she's, IMHO, definitely no. 3, but I just feel she has not been quite so good in the second half of the season as the first.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on May 21, 2023, 10:11:38 PM
Given how threadbare our squad is, we did well to get as far as the penultimate weekend before players started dropping on the pitch. Dali has been a bit off it for a few weeks now, and she's not alone in that, but it's hardly surprising given that she's been having to play all game, every game.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on May 22, 2023, 12:20:09 AM
What would we do without Daly and Hanson; both are a class above our other outfield players.
Kenza Dali says hi.
Fully get what you're intimating, and she's, IMHO, definitely no. 3, but I just feel she has not been quite so good in the second half of the season as the first.

Yeah, Dali has been off the boil. We need to keep hold of Hanson, lock her up somewhere until next season starts.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 23, 2023, 08:15:43 PM
Rachel Daly voted as the Players' Player of the Year for the women's team.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on May 24, 2023, 09:03:26 PM
Another one gone as Ruesha Littlejohn announces she won't be an Aston Villa player next season. She sounds a bit sad about it. https://twitter.com/gravestcnes/status/1661420513858600960?s=20
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Somniloquism on May 25, 2023, 08:11:01 AM
Another one gone as Ruesha Littlejohn announces she won't be an Aston Villa player next season. She sounds a bit sad about it. https://twitter.com/gravestcnes/status/1661420513858600960?s=20

Probably her last big shot. She has seemed to bounce around the last few years and hasn't been getting playing time.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: KNVillan on May 26, 2023, 08:43:37 AM
Another one gone as Ruesha Littlejohn announces she won't be an Aston Villa player next season. She sounds a bit sad about it. https://twitter.com/gravestcnes/status/1661420513858600960?s=20

Three other players along with Ruesha being released too

https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2023/may/26/villa-women-confirm-quartet-of-departures/
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Dogtanian on May 26, 2023, 09:06:20 AM
Looks like they're gearing up for another summer of investment. A 5th placed finish and semi-final should help attract some good players.

I think next season is going to be a big one. The next step of fighting for a top 4 place is a big leap forward. Another 5th place finish but getting closer to those top 4 and taking more points off them would be a fantastic.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: dave.woodhall on May 26, 2023, 09:11:58 AM
There might be a bit of good news later today.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: jwarry on May 26, 2023, 10:01:19 AM
There might be a bit of good news later today.

Intruiging
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: dave.woodhall on May 26, 2023, 12:03:25 PM
https://twitter.com/WFTalks/status/1662051285028225025
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: simon ward 50 on May 26, 2023, 12:22:31 PM
Rachel Daly Barclays WSL player of the year?
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Villa Lew on May 26, 2023, 12:23:05 PM
https://twitter.com/WFTalks/status/1662051285028225025
That's great news, well done Rachel.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on May 26, 2023, 12:39:45 PM
A richly deserved award for one of the most fearless players I've ever seen. Reminds me of Sid in that respect, socks rolled down, four stone wet through, but never intimidated by any opponent.

Now go and put an enormous cherry on it and bag yourself a couple at the weekend. Love her.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Steve67 on May 26, 2023, 03:14:31 PM
There seems to be a few leaving, including Rachel Daly? I hope we have a few, even better players coming in. It would be great to have both men and women challenging for the top places.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: ian c. on May 26, 2023, 03:19:02 PM
There seems to be a few leaving, including Rachel Daly? I hope we have a few, even better players coming in. It would be great to have both men and women challenging for the top places.

Daly signed a 3 year contract when she joined, so it's unlikely she would be leaving now (I hope).
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Somniloquism on May 26, 2023, 03:21:56 PM
Where have you seen Daly leaving? The ones mentioned are all squad members who unfortunately haven't played much over their time at the club and I suspect being marked for upgrades. Maybe we can get Hanson in full time.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: AV82EC on May 26, 2023, 03:22:41 PM
Hanson would be a massive get for us this summer.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: nigel on May 26, 2023, 03:44:45 PM
https://twitter.com/WFTalks/status/1662051285028225025
That's great news, well done Rachel.

A fantastic season.
She was my favourite of the Lionesses, so was thrilled when she joined us.

Next award: Golden Boot? I think she’s two or three up on the next player
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on May 26, 2023, 09:17:41 PM
https://twitter.com/WFTalks/status/1662051285028225025
That's great news, well done Rachel.

A fantastic season.
She was my favourite of the Lionesses, so was thrilled when she joined us.

Next award: Golden Boot? I think she’s two or three up on the next player


Three ahead of Shaw. She needs one to equal the WSL record.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Steve67 on May 26, 2023, 10:42:59 PM
There seems to be a few leaving, including Rachel Daly? I hope we have a few, even better players coming in. It would be great to have both men and women challenging for the top places.

Daly signed a 3 year contract when she joined, so it's unlikely she would be leaving now (I hope).

Thanks for correcting me Ian.  Thank goodness she's staying.  A couple are leaving Chelsea, hope we are in for them.  Good players.  Been a great season for Carla and the women's team and I hope she is backed in the summer.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on May 27, 2023, 11:22:05 AM
Well, at least the manager's survived the cull. Carla Ward has put pen-to-paper on a new deal until the end of the 2024/25 season, with an option to extend for a further year. (https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2023/may/27/carla-ward-signs-contract-extension-/)
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: nigel on May 27, 2023, 12:45:40 PM
Well, at least the manager's survived the cull. Carla Ward has put pen-to-paper on a new deal until the end of the 2024/25 season, with an option to extend for a further year. (https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2023/may/27/carla-ward-signs-contract-extension-/)

I don’t know if it’s been done, but she has to be in with a shout for Manager of the Season, too.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on May 27, 2023, 02:31:48 PM
If anybody thinks the men's squad is stretched, it's nothing compared to the women's. In our game today, arsenal can name 9 substitutes. We have 3, one of which is a goalkeeper.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on May 27, 2023, 03:18:14 PM
DALYYYYYYYYYY!!! 1-0 in added time at the end of the first half. Needs one for a new WSL record. Come on, Rach
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on May 27, 2023, 03:40:07 PM
Lehmann doubles the lead 4 minutes in to the second half. We've never beaten arsenal in the WSL...
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on May 27, 2023, 03:42:43 PM
Hanson fights free and tries a lob from twenty yards. I hope we can keep her, she's quality.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Steve67 on May 27, 2023, 03:43:00 PM
Go Villa ladies!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on May 27, 2023, 03:45:31 PM
So close. We hunt down the ball again, breaks to a free Daly on the edge of the box, defender dives in and deflects a goal-bound effort over the bar.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on May 27, 2023, 04:00:34 PM
We use half of our outfield substitutes as McGill replaces Staniforth. Quarter of the game to go, still two to the good. And McGill gets booked before I finish this!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on May 27, 2023, 04:04:02 PM
Hanson skins the fullback and her pullback finds McGill, but she can't keep the shot under the bar.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on May 27, 2023, 04:22:31 PM
9 minutes of stoppage time, McGrath knows why. Still, bit more time for Daly to get this goal.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Baldy on May 27, 2023, 04:26:41 PM
Keep it going ladies and thanks for the updates Lastfootstamper.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on May 27, 2023, 04:29:35 PM
It's been a pleasure.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on May 27, 2023, 04:42:02 PM
And it's all over, 2-0. A season that started with a win over man city, quarter final in the Conti Cup, semi final of the FA Cup, winning half of our league games, spearheaded by the first Englishwoman to score over twenty league goals and equalling the all-time WSL record, and finishing with a first ever win over arsenal, all completed by a small group of players who've left nothing on the pitch since that opening game, watched by ever increasing crowds, 6k+ at Walsall, 7k+ at VP (for context, arsenal are the most successful ever English club, yet there was only 4k there today, with what sounded like a fair few Villa).

I will be getting a season ticket.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Steve67 on May 27, 2023, 05:00:46 PM
Great summary of the season Lastfootstamper.  Hopefully, even bigger and even better next season with Carla Ward signing a contract extension today.  Push that top four next season if Carla can bring the right players in.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Dogtanian on May 27, 2023, 05:19:57 PM
Really enjoyed that game, despite the idiot commentator doing his best to ruin it. The highlight for me was him using injuries as an excuse for Arsenal before remembering Villa only had two outfielders on the bench.

Fantastic result to cap a great season. Definite progress and some great football being played.

Proud of them.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: nigel on May 27, 2023, 05:44:36 PM
And it's all over, 2-0. A season that started with a win over man city, quarter final in the Conti Cup, semi final of the FA Cup, winning half of our league games, spearheaded by the first Englishwoman to score over twenty league goals and equalling the all-time WSL record, and finishing with a first ever win over arsenal, all completed by a small group of players who've left nothing on the pitch since that opening game, watched by ever increasing crowds, 6k+ at Walsall, 7k+ at VP (for context, arsenal are the most successful ever English club, yet there was only 4k there today, with what sounded like a fair few Villa).

I will be getting a season ticket.

Great summary, and why Carla Ward deserves to win manager of the season

Rachel Daly, Golden Boot winner, I believe
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: AV82EC on May 27, 2023, 05:46:33 PM
I really hope the club back her in the summer and get a squad worthy of the name together.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Villa Lew on May 27, 2023, 07:13:05 PM
Well done Villa great result, great season and Rachel Daly is a superstar.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Somniloquism on May 27, 2023, 08:38:32 PM
BBC Article on Daly.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65714714
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: nigel on May 28, 2023, 11:01:46 AM
BBC Article on Daly.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65714714

Great read.
I think she certainly benefited from playing in the USA, as women’s football is/was probably a better level than Europe, although the gap is definitely closer now.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Dogtanian on May 31, 2023, 02:11:15 PM
Three in the England World Cup squad!

https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2023/may/31/villa-trio-named-in-lionesses-world-cup-squad-/ (https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2023/may/31/villa-trio-named-in-lionesses-world-cup-squad-/)

Rachel Daly, Hannah Hampton, and Jordan Nobbs.

Congrats!  ;D
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: PeterWithe on May 31, 2023, 02:17:04 PM
Read that Hannah is likely off as her contract is up and we are looking for a replacement.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: olaftab on May 31, 2023, 03:33:25 PM
Well done to Rachel, Hannah and Jordan.
The story of Jordan is a good example for all footballers. She was sitting on the bench at Arsenal going nowhere but decided to opt for regular football by joining us and now she has made it into the WC squad. Some male footballers need to take heed.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Dogtanian on May 31, 2023, 03:40:30 PM
Well done to Rachel, Hannah and Jordan.
The story of Jordan is a good example for all footballers. She was sitting on the bench at Arsenal going nowhere but decided to opt for regular football by joining us and now she has made it into the WC squad. Some male footballers need to take heed.

Except the men's team don't have an experienced and successful international manager picking the squad!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Russ aka Big Nose on May 31, 2023, 04:09:26 PM
Well done to Rachel, Hannah and Jordan.
The story of Jordan is a good example for all footballers. She was sitting on the bench at Arsenal going nowhere but decided to opt for regular football by joining us and now she has made it into the WC squad. Some male footballers need to take heed.
True, though only to an extent as (sadly) with the men's team the England Head Coach keeps picking players who do have splinters in their arse.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: amfy on May 31, 2023, 04:32:29 PM
Well done to Rachel, Hannah and Jordan.
The story of Jordan is a good example for all footballers. She was sitting on the bench at Arsenal going nowhere but decided to opt for regular football by joining us and now she has made it into the WC squad. Some male footballers need to take heed.

The female Emi!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Villa Lew on May 31, 2023, 04:53:46 PM
Well done to the 3 ladies, the big question is where is Rachel gonna play, her usual left back role with England or as a striker. Carla Ward has said it should be as a striker, hopefully Sarina Wiegman will agree with her.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: nigel on May 31, 2023, 05:37:42 PM
Read that Hannah is likely off as her contract is up and we are looking for a replacement.

That’s a shame, she’s actually a good keeper
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on May 31, 2023, 05:52:10 PM
Read that Hannah is likely off as her contract is up and we are looking for a replacement.

That’s a shame, she’s actually a good keeper


And she's only 22. I can't see her being let go easily.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: dave shelley on May 31, 2023, 07:12:14 PM
Looking at the team squad selection, Rachel Daly is listed as chosen as a forward.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: PeterWithe on May 31, 2023, 07:37:47 PM
Read that Hannah is likely off as her contract is up and we are looking for a replacement.

That’s a shame, she’s actually a good keeper


And she's only 22. I can't see her being let go easily.

Her contract is up in a month and she hasn't signed a new one, not much we can do as she holds the cards.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on May 31, 2023, 07:41:47 PM
I realise that, I'm hoping we're not out of the discussion.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on June 01, 2023, 08:36:29 PM
Two more leaving as their contracts expire. Elisha N'Dow and Sian Rogers, respectively captain and goalkeeper in the promotion-winning side and who played their part in us avoiding slipping straight back down are being let go after both spending the season on loan at Charlton.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: PeterWithe on June 02, 2023, 08:44:22 AM
I liked Elisha, when I used to take my daughter she was her favourite player and I told her when I met her through one of the coaches, she always made a fuss of my kid with pics and words of encouragement.

Good luck gal.

Oh and re Hannah Hampton, the article Id read suggested we had pretty much resigned ourselves that she’d be moving on.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Dogtanian on June 02, 2023, 11:02:38 AM
Kenza Dali signed a new contract. Great news, that is.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Garyth on June 03, 2023, 04:30:25 AM
Kenza Dali signed a new contract. Great news, that is.

Really good news.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Dogtanian on June 15, 2023, 12:03:59 PM
Hanna Hampton confirmed gone;

https://twitter.com/AVWFCOfficial/status/1669298564902576130?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet (https://twitter.com/AVWFCOfficial/status/1669298564902576130?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet)

Apparently joining Chelsea.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Leicester_Villian on June 15, 2023, 12:05:31 PM
It would seem that the club are happy to see her go ...... there are obviously problems behind the scenes with her
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Drummond on June 15, 2023, 01:48:21 PM
It would seem that the club are happy to see her go ...... there are obviously problems behind the scenes with her

There were all those shenanigans when she was dropped by England and the Villa with that undisclosed condition /issue last season. I wonder what happened there?
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Dogtanian on June 15, 2023, 01:58:21 PM
It would seem that the club are happy to see her go ...... there are obviously problems behind the scenes with her

There were all those shenanigans when she was dropped by England and the Villa with that undisclosed condition /issue last season. I wonder what happened there?

I don't know, didn't Carla Ward have to backtrack as to why she wasn't in a squad? And when she wasn't picked for an England squad the media suggested that was it for her under Wiegman, but she's now got back in there too.

Very strange.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: PeterWithe on June 16, 2023, 10:21:25 AM
It would seem that the club are happy to see her go ...... there are obviously problems behind the scenes with her

Not sure thats the case, she seemed to have been made a contract offer but turned it down.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on June 16, 2023, 10:34:38 AM
Players get left out of squads and dropped for myriad reasons. Just because she wasn't spotted hobbling around on crutches doesn't "obviously" mean she's a wrong 'un. She's going to be very difficult to replace, I'd be very surprised if I learnt anybody at the club was happy to see her going.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Somniloquism on June 16, 2023, 11:07:31 AM
There was lots of strange comments from both Ward and Wiegman at the time though.

Wiegman on why she wasn't in the squad at the time.
Quote
she has some personal issues that she has to solve so for her at this moment it’s better for her to stay at her club

Ward leaving her at home when the rest of the team travelled to Chelsea. Hampton travelling to Chelsea under her home steam, then posting on social media from the stands to publicly show she was there. After that match Ward stated.

Quote
Hannah was available. Something happened yesterday, and we decided it was in the best interests of the team for her to stay at home so I did exactly that. That’s all I really want to say on the matter.
I made the decision in the best interests of the team to leave her home and I left her home. I would probably prefer to talk about the 11 who were here.

Then she was pictured having her unspecified operation.

Since then she has been called up by both managers obviously so whatever had been going on was cleared up. Although has she gone to Chelsea to replace 32yo Berger or just be an understudy.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: paul_e on June 16, 2023, 02:16:02 PM
Replacement is already in the house, Daphne van Domselaar from Twente.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: KNVillan on June 16, 2023, 02:17:17 PM
New signing, Daphne van Domselaar from FC Twente, a 23 year old goalkeeper

https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2023/june/16/van-domselaar-to-join-villa-women-/
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Leicester_Villian on June 16, 2023, 02:45:13 PM
Players get left out of squads and dropped for myriad reasons. Just because she wasn't spotted hobbling around on crutches doesn't "obviously" mean she's a wrong 'un. She's going to be very difficult to replace, I'd be very surprised if I learnt anybody at the club was happy to see her going.

The speed with with a replacement has been brought in makes me think the club were not bothered if she stayed or went
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: PeterWithe on June 16, 2023, 02:46:14 PM
Or it was made clear she wasn't signing, as appeared to be the case in previous articles I read.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Drummond on June 16, 2023, 03:11:05 PM
I like her name.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Dogtanian on June 16, 2023, 06:34:29 PM
Sounds good. I’ll have to keep an eye put for her in the world cup.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: ldavfc4eva on June 16, 2023, 06:46:01 PM
My eldest is gutted Hannah Hampton has left, hopefully this ditch girl settles and has a good season.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on June 16, 2023, 07:13:22 PM
I like her name.

Great name. Hampton isn't irreplaceable so it's no biggy.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Garyth on June 17, 2023, 06:29:50 AM
Given how far the team has progressed in the last couple of seasons, it’ll be interesting to see the ins/outs this summer.

Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on June 17, 2023, 02:56:29 PM
I've seen a usually level-headed commenter on things AVW state that they believe a deal for van Domselaar was struck in December.

I don't really know how good she is, we'll get to judge that at the World Cup, but maybe Hampton knew her time as our Number 1 was coming to an end, her contract was up, and she's looked to get something better for herself elsewhere while her stock is undeniably high. Better now than in 12 months' time with a year's worth of splinters in her arse.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: ldavfc4eva on June 17, 2023, 09:43:14 PM
Been sat in the garden with the wife and my eldest (fresh from a double drama performance) having a few beers and a chill listening to music. I told her about Hannah Hampton leaving yesterday and we started talking about it tonight, said we had got a new GK in who sounds good, Dutch international etc etc, well the eldest disappeared for a while so my wife went to see where she was…… on her bed crying her eyes out that HH has left.

To say she is distraught is an understatement, I went up to console her with my similar tales of woe regarding Villa players leaving (started with God, Yorke, Bozzie and a few more) but that didn’t work.

She is asleep now, but this is what football does to you, she is 10 in a couple of weeks, about 2 years younger than I was when Yorke left and I was similarly inconsolable.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on June 19, 2023, 12:54:54 PM
No word on season tickets yet, possibly linkable to rumours there'll be at least 7 games at VP next season.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Ducksworthy on June 19, 2023, 03:24:56 PM
Is it just me or does the women’s game seem to have a high turnover? I don’t follow closely but I notice quite a few players at different clubs moving about on frees. Not sure if just my mistaken perception or it’s more normal.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on June 19, 2023, 03:26:55 PM
Is it just me or does the women’s game seem to have a high turnover? I don’t follow closely but I notice quite a few players at different clubs moving about on frees. Not sure if just my mistaken perception or it’s more normal.

No you're right, contract lengths tend to be much shorter.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Lastfootstamper on June 19, 2023, 04:00:04 PM
Two-year contracts seem quite standard in the game. Perhaps this will change as we look to progress and are able to make lower-risk buys. Like we've just done, Hampton left after her two years were up, her replacement is signed up for three.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Somniloquism on June 20, 2023, 01:14:05 PM
Meaghan Sargeant retired from playing at the age of 29. It would be interesting what her new role is.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65960158
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: dave.woodhall on June 30, 2023, 11:52:45 PM
Jeez but this woman was and is poison.

https://twitter.com/StrideSteve/status/1674326949668192256

'I had communication with clubs about the level they were going to bid anyway on these players and that helped me then go back and say "right now we need to decide what we're going to do". So those clubs were going to bid anyway...'

Jordan interrupts, saying: 'But that makes no sense, Eni, in the commercial reality of the hard world. If you're a competitor, the last thing I'm going to do is give you any indication of what I'm prepared to do to get a deal done.'

Aluko continued: 'That's not my experience. In my experience, I communicated with my rivals. In men's football that might be very different, but with hundreds of millions of pounds being spent, I think it's naïve to think clubs don't communicate.'

Jordan was keen to identify the difference between men's and women's football, insisting that the 'scale' of her dealings with Aston Villa were considerably smaller than Rice's high-profile move away from the London Stadium.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: PeterWithesShin on July 01, 2023, 12:48:57 AM
She called some people racist and then deactivated her account. She's an absolute car crash.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Somniloquism on July 01, 2023, 01:06:06 AM
She is a car crash, however although she supposedly stated Citeh bid to help Arteta out, when she describes what she was supposedly doing when at Villa, it sounds more like she was finding out what other clubs were supposedly going to bid and then telling the club so they knew what to "beat".  It still seems dodgy, but doesn't seem to be telling other clubs to bid to help her out.

And there is a lot to criticise her for, but no need to refer to her skin colour or sex when calling her saft (if that did happen).
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Dogtanian on July 06, 2023, 11:58:31 AM
Lucy Parker signed;

https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2023/july/06/lucy-parker-joins-villa-women-/ (https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2023/july/06/lucy-parker-joins-villa-women-/)
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Dave P on July 06, 2023, 12:33:01 PM
Good to see its not just the men that hold the shirt like its a dog they've just pulled from a sewer.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Somniloquism on July 06, 2023, 01:01:00 PM
Good to see its not just the men that hold the shirt like its a dog they've just pulled from a sewer.

She probably forgot it was the original and no longer a kit-stealer shirt.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: KNVillan on July 11, 2023, 12:49:15 PM
Anna Patten has signed a permanent deal for 3years

https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2023/july/11/anna-patten-signs-permanent-deal-with-villa-women-/
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Dogtanian on July 11, 2023, 05:15:06 PM
That’s great news.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Footy-Vill on August 07, 2023, 11:54:33 AM
I think it could be amazing if Van Domselaar wins the World Cup then that would be pretty iconic to basically have the two best goal keepers who are the world cup winners as Villa keepers.
Literally everyone who plays in nets will be inspired by her and Martinez!
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: KNVillan on August 07, 2023, 01:32:16 PM
Edit: wrong season.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Legion on August 07, 2023, 01:48:08 PM
2023/24 is better for updates.
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: Legion on August 07, 2023, 01:49:08 PM
https://www.heroesandvillains.info/forumv3/index.php?topic=64062.0
Title: Re: Aston Villa Women 2022/23
Post by: KNVillan on August 07, 2023, 04:45:49 PM
2023/24 is better for updates.

Thanks Lee…I’m an idiot for not noticing!
SimplePortal 2.3.6 © 2008-2014, SimplePortal