The Football Thread

[Pedrito]

I'd say Cavani couldn't believe the piss taking when he walked into the place. I'd say they work hard enough but nowhere near the levels of Utd of old or the likes of the top clubs in Europe. I'm sure they needed a more seasoned figure in there in fairness to them..maybe you just need a kick in the hole sometimes. They got rid of Jesse Lingard..about time too. Loads of talent but a spoofer. They're definitely going in the right direction.

Evra here on what it was like going to Juve. Hardcore.

https://youtu.be/Z426qbhDlXY

[astfgyl]

I see Chelsea Ladies' manager Emma Hayes is under consideration for the Wimbledon job. She has done well enough with the Chelsea team so I'd be curious to see how it would translate. Hopefully we will get to find out.

How far do we all reckon we are away from a mixed league? It will surely happen sooner or later the way the world is going and will in a lot of ways ruin the game as we know it but leaving that argument out, how far away?

[Emphyrio]

How far do we all reckon we are away from a mixed league? It will surely happen sooner or later the way the world is going and will in a lot of ways ruin the game as we know it but leaving that argument out, how far away?

About 500 years.

[astfgyl]

Do you reckon? What would be the non-sexist argument against it?

[Emphyrio]

As in 5 or 6 women out of 11 players on the field?

You may as well have 5 people in a wheelchair playing. If it's inclusivity you're looking at,  at least that'd be better entertainment.

[astfgyl]

Imagine it, Liverpool v United top of the table clash with 4 or 5 women and at least one of the trans goalies in a wheelchair. Lad Person with 2 fake legs up front and they/them are fuckin unreal. Sure the real life version happened lately and was less exciting than that sounds.

I agree with what you are saying but I still see it happening as the logical conclusion

[Emphyrio]

The way PC-ness has gone, I can see where you're coming from. Gender quotas and all that nonsense. But football is a product, a very lucrative one due to it being largely regarded as arguably the most entertaining sport in the world (that's up for debate of course). It would be impossible for the quality not to be diminished by adding women to a men's team. Elite footballers would never be on board with it. They want to play with and against the best.

[Pedrito]

As in 5 or 6 women out of 11 players on the field?

You may as well have 5 people in a wheelchair playing. If it's inclusivity you're looking at,  at least that'd be better entertainment.

Would be the equivalent of Coca Cola substituting dogshite for sugar in their soft drinks.

[Pedrito]

Imagine it, Liverpool v United top of the table clash with 4 or 5 women and at least one of the trans goalies in a wheelchair. Lad Person with 2 fake legs up front and they/them are fuckin unreal. Sure the real life version happened lately and was less exciting than that sounds.

I agree with what you are saying but I still see it happening as the logical conclusion

They only talk all that bollox when money isn't on the line. The dollar will win out in the end and thank fuck for that. It means we have to endure uppity arsehole US female players spoofing on about equality every 4 years but nobody, in all reality, is listening. I've seen better 5 a sides than the lastwomen's world cup games and so have all of you even though you mightn't want to admit it.

[astfgyl]

I watched a good few games and it was chronic

[Emphyrio]

Imagine it, Liverpool v United top of the table clash with 4 or 5 women and at least one of the trans goalies in a wheelchair. Lad Person with 2 fake legs up front and they/them are fuckin unreal. Sure the real life version happened lately and was less exciting than that sounds.

I agree with what you are saying but I still see it happening as the logical conclusion

They only talk all that bollox when money isn't on the line. The dollar will win out in the end and thank fuck for that. It means we have to endure uppity arsehole US female players spoofing on about equality every 4 years but nobody, in all reality, is listening. I've seen better 5 a sides than the lastwomen's world cup games and so have all of you even though you mightn't want to admit it.

Women are roughly 2 or 3 divisions behind their male compatriots. That's just the reality. You're quite correct, the financial aspects will win out.

[Pedrito]

I watched a good few games and it was chronic

Muck, pure and simple and them fucking yanks..nobody wants to see that. It gets hyped beyond belief but I'd seriously question the numbers of supposed viewers. And hey, in fairness I'm all for women's sports. Love the 100 metres, the long jump, watch the women in MMA but mixing it up is only making a nonsense of it.

[Emphyrio]

They have fuck all viewers, surely. 

[Caomhaoin]

Women's soccer taken in direct comparison with its male counterpart is unwatchable, pathetic shite and it's only visible as a product because of the current times we are living in.

[Kurt Cocaine]

I dunno if I ever mentioned this here before but if you are ever betting on women's football then bet on the team with the most lesbians in it.