Dman

Interesting thread and a debate I was having with a friend not all that long ago. Ive had a couple of relatives who’ve spend a fairly lengthy period of time in the hospital recently, 1 in the general and another private. If I’m honest, the NHS is on its knees especially when compared to the private hospital. Everything was better from the food to the ‘customer’ service from the nurses. Not all of course, but for some reason those that work for the NHS seemingly think they’re better than everyone else and don’t get me started on the increased pay argument. Long and short, NHS is a great idea but it’s not moved with the times or demand. Massive change is needed. How we get there, I don’t know.

We don’t compare the men’s and women’s game in this thread, no sir. Take your destabilising posts to the lounge. but in a serious note, that stinks of match fixing

I have to say, it was brilliant athleticism by the keeper to get down low to save the penalty as it was really struck with venom. Im surprised the BBC haven’t made more of it, if I’m honest. A “Rooney esque” penalty saved by a “Gordon banks esque” save. Upon reflection I was pretty harsh on the girl last night. Everyone knows, those that bounce back to you in your stride, with the goal gaping and 3,000 people watching, are one of the hardest in the game. A tricky XG of 2.5 for that one I believe. After such a display; one can only assume France will be the team to beat. Brimming with confidence. Knocking the ball about like 1970’s Brazil, a joy to watch! The Belgians looked good, but I do find myself questioning if there is enough diversity in the squad to handle the pressure of The later rounds.

Possibly one of the worst misses I’ve ever seen…

Keep the badge please… all new modern ones look shit.

Coming from the geezer who earlier today dug up a year old thread to try and do a funny…. Which failed spectacularly.

And those who use the saints web ignore feature…

Given the elite professionals aren’t setting the world alight, god forbid what they’re dishing up at Sue’s park level.

Oh Sue, please offer us your spare. I’m absolutely gutted to be missing out on such a prestigious, once in a lifetime, event.

Right, so they got shown up and then all of a sudden ‘weren’t trying’… LOOL I guess none of these were trying either…

I disagree, the USA lady’s lost to an U15’s team ffs. Any competent grassroots side would run rings around any women’s team. Especially if given full time training and a carpet to play on.

😂😂 are you still going on in your pursuit or trying to convince people. Give it up pal.

Did we try and keep him? I.e match the offer at all? If he’s gone for c.7k, that’s not much for a first team player (if we rated him that highly).

1 out of a thousand… Chelsea, in recent years, have produced loads of players playing at the top level. All across Europe.

I’m sure people thought the same of Jamal Musiala when he left us for Chelsea….

Those saying we shouldn’t compare women’s football with the men’s professional game are absolutely right. We shouldn’t. We should be comparing it to grassroots, such is the standard. Rather than waste your money watching that rubbish, go spend a fiver to watch your local non-league team. They could do with the funding and you never know, might produce a player for saints one day!

Difference being, 99% of people on this forum are interested in the euros/World Cup. less than 10% are interested in this crap. We’ve already distinguished men’s and women’s football shouldn’t be compared against each other… Feel free to create a new forum. Saints women web or something, I’m sure that’ll be a raving success.

Or a panini sticker book, or tweets from the BBC comparing them to one of England’s greatest players, for a shot that was pathetic…

Nice argument, however, this isn’t a women’s football forum. In fact, if anything, this part of the forum is supposed to be about Saints. So you women’s football fanatics, take your discussions elsewhere if you don’t want it criticised.

Your over aggressive defence of this makes me think you’re either lying to yourself to appear inclusive, or just a pervert enjoying watching all the lady’s in short shorts.…

Informed about what, exactly? Ive played and coached at a very decent, non-league standard. I’ve watched hundreds of games from the premier league to tyro league. These are professionals who train every day and have the best facilities around to help them better themselves. Some of which struggle to put in a cross off the ground. Give that to any male who’s playing in the Hampshire premier league or higher and they’d be the best player at this tournament. There is clearly a huge push from certain media outlets to improve the popularity of the women’s game. That will not come until the standard improves. at the minute it’s miles off.

Interesting, but sensible approach.

A shame, I like him. Trouble is, he couldn’t play with JWP and was never going to be played ahead of him. A move best for all parties.

True, they did. At one stage they thought they had him. Not sure what changed, probably PSG interest, but they had talks with him 100%.

So unless your opinion mirrors that of yours, don’t form an opinion or post about it. Right, got ya.