Aston Villa Women 2022/23

[Footy-Vill]

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.

[Risso]

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.

[Footy-Vill]

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.

[Dogtanian]

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.

[cdbearsfan]

Good point. I quite often don't comment on the (men's) match threads but I still care.

[Footy-Vill]

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.

[Footy-Vill]

Good point. I quite often don't comment on the (men's) match threads but I still care.

I know you're supportive!

[Risso]

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.

[andyh]

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.

[Footy-Vill]

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.

[Risso]

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.

[cdbearsfan]

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.

[Footy-Vill]

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.

[KNVillan]

New signing

https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2022/july/12/natasha-harding-joins-villa-women-/

[cdbearsfan]

Glad we seem to be adding a few players now. Welcome, Natasha.