Anybody been to watch Sheffield United Women's team?

[Cerberus Blade]

Just wondered if you take your loyalty to your club so far that you even go watch our BladeBirds play?

I never have, I must admit.

It's not that I don't wish them all the best - it's not that I don't think women can play football either. I just think I'd get embarrassed when the crowd starts singing...

"Oh Sheffield,
is wonderful,
Oh Sheffield is wonderful,
it's full of cock, bollocks and United,
Oh Sheffield is wonderful"

Or

"Shoreham girls,
we are here,
Shag your men
and drink your Prosecco"

 

[Houston_Blade]

Just wondered if you take your loyalty to your club so far that you even go watch our BladeBirds play?

I never have, I must admit.

It's not that I don't wish them all the best - it's not that I don't think women can play football either. I just think I'd get embarrassed when the crowd starts singing...

"Oh Sheffield,
is wonderful,
Oh Sheffield is wonderful,
it's full of cock, bollocks and United,
Oh Sheffield is wonderful"

Or

"Shoreham girls,
we are here,
Shag your men
and drink your Prosecco"

I fully support womens football as a way of avoiding FFP, apart from that I’ll give it a miss.

 

[Scooter_mcgavin]

Imagine the outrage in the media when the first Male Lino* is requested to 'get his cock our for the girls'.

* EDIT - Assistant Referee.

 

[RedandWhite]

I wish them well, I guess it nice to have a team representing in the women division.

I'd never watch them as I find the football rather slow and the goalkeepers are on another level

 

[Hillsboro Blade]

No, but coincidentally I have seen a few of the men’s Blades teams play like fannies on a number of occasions.

 

[JohnDenver]

Is this the right room for a froth?

 

[Rusty view]

I haven't but I have thought of taking my little girl up to watch, especially if they're playing at Shirecliffe as it's not far for me.

They seem to have made some good signings and pushing on well.











And some might be fit.

 

[nopigfansintown]

I've seen them play on the Swallownest Miner's Welfare pitch.Not for a while mind.

 

[Bashar Al Asaba]

I haven't been. Wouldn't totally rule it out however.

Although the outright nasty, shitty, openly hostile sentiments towards the womens team in the past have been fucking embarrassing, considering they are carrying the name 'Sheffield United'.

It's the sort of attitude that reinforces my belief that a large number of those who attach themselves to my beloved club are lowlife scum.

 

[BushBlade]

It’s unlikely I will in the near future but if I had young daughters who were showing interest in football then I’d happily take them.

 

[SouthEssexBlade]

Watching this World Cup, the histrionic free women's game has more and more appeal. It's ironic that the word hysterical has it's origins in the greek for the female sex organs, given how apt it is for Neymar et al.

 

[ElephantBlade]

I haven't been. Wouldn't totally rule it out however.

Although the outright nasty, shitty, openly hostile sentiments towards the womens team in the past have been fucking embarrassing, considering they are carrying the name 'Sheffield United'.

It's the sort of attitude that reinforces my belief that a large number of those who attach themselves to my beloved club are lowlife scum.

Well said mate. I'm going to take my Daughters to see both Men & Women's teams when they're old enough. Football is for everyone!

 

[iggle-theblade]

I have regularly been up to Shirecliffe as both my Daughters play football so showed an interest in going, its going to be a total new team next season as the level is 2 leagues higher than they played at last year but so far good signings as saw them play against Sheffield FC ladies last year the in the WSL 2.
Hopefully we can convince JOC girlfriend to come play for us now she has been released by Liverpool but not sure she'll want to risk her England career to drop to the championship lets hope she doesn't go to Brighton !!!!

 

[Cerberus Blade]

I wish them well, I guess it nice to have a team representing in the women division.

I'd never watch them as I find the football rather slow and the goalkeepers are on another level

I went out with a female goalkeeper. She was great in and around the box and went down well.

 

[SteveBlade]

I haven't, and I'd totally rule it out for the same reason I don't get up early every Sunday morning to watch Pro Socker Pumas Under 11's play 5 minutes walk away from my house.

 

[McGrath]

I think women's football is a novelty that might wear off

 

[raimond]

Just wondered if you take your loyalty to your club so far that you even go watch our BladeBirds play?

I never have, I must admit.

It's not that I don't wish them all the best - it's not that I don't think women can play football either. I just think I'd get embarrassed when the crowd starts singing...

"Oh Sheffield,
is wonderful,
Oh Sheffield is wonderful,
it's full of cock, bollocks and United,
Oh Sheffield is wonderful"

Or

"Shoreham girls,
we are here,
Shag your men
and drink your Prosecco"

Bored mate?

 

[Magic Hat]

Before Wilder when we played absolutely shite i always said it was still better than going to meadowhell with ar lass. If i had a choice between womens football and meadowhell it would be meadowhell all day long.

 

[Bashar Al Asaba]

Anybody who has daughters or nieces or even younger sisters: Don't be put off by the misogynistic shite eminating from the pondlife attaching themselves to the club.

Sheffield United is an entire entity, male, female or child. Let's hope all succeed under our banner.

 

[stringer]

I have regularly been up to Shirecliffe as both my Daughters play football so showed an interest in going, its going to be a total new team next season as the level is 2 leagues higher than they played at last year but so far good signings as saw them play against Sheffield FC ladies last year the in the WSL 2.
Hopefully we can convince JOC girlfriend to come play for us now she has been released by Liverpool but not sure she'll want to risk her England career to drop to the championship lets hope she doesn't go to Brighton !!!!

Manchester United

 

[Bruce Wayne]

I haven't, and I'd totally rule it out for the same reason I don't get up early every Sunday morning to watch Pro Socker Pumas Under 11's play 5 minutes walk away from my house.

hat's harsh, Pumas u 11's would give them a good game, ur missing out.

 

[robbiez666]

The sad state of many of our mysoginist fans who appear to be stuck in the '70s.

10 years ago, women's football was pretty rubbish. It's come a long way in a short space of time.

 

[Berkshire Blade]

Its possible to wish them the best while having no interest in it without being sexist.

Personally I don't understand why we are adding another thing that will lose money or divert funds no matter how relatively small. Even the most well supported of women's sides are non league level crowds.

 

[pommpey]

The sad state of many of our mysoginist fans who appear to be stuck in the '70s.

10 years ago, women's football was pretty rubbish. It's come a long way in a short space of time.

Agreed. I love this 'the goalies are shit', 'it's too slow', 'it's a fad' bullshit. Anyone who compares men's and women's games alongside themselves like-for-like either don't understand football, don't understand human physiology in sport or are misogynistic twats.

I'd also like to see some of these heroic examples of male pride go ninety minutes in midfield with some women footballers (yeah, go ahead with the shit puns, etc) and not end up breathing out of their arses as they get outpassed or skinned inside-out. Anyone fancy playing up front against Steph Houghton? Fancy facing Jordan Nobbs or Karen Carney or Toni Duggan and trying to take the ball off them?

Women's football is here to stay. Dry your eyes, get used to it, chaps.



pommpey

 

[TJB.]

I think women's football is a novelty that might wear off

"Preston was the stronghold of women’s football in its early days, the famous Dick Kerr’s Ladies being formed there in 1894 and earning a lot of money for charity.

Their match with St Helen’s Ladies on Boxing Day 1920 had 53,000 inside Goodison Park and thousands locked outside." (http://www.thefa.com/womens-girls-football/history)

Yeah you're right. It won't be around for long.

 

[McGrath]

"Preston was the stronghold of women’s football in its early days, the famous Dick Kerr’s Ladies being formed there in 1894 and earning a lot of money for charity.

Their match with St Helen’s Ladies on Boxing Day 1920 had 53,000 inside Goodison Park and thousands locked outside." (http://www.thefa.com/womens-girls-football/history)

Yeah you're right. It won't be around for long.

So you're saying that stadiums have been packed and the press full of stories about women's football for at least the last 100 odd years. Because I can't remember any one being remotely arsed about it even 10 years ago.

Top level women's football is the equivalent of decent standard Sunday league. They'll always be a womens game, but I think interest in it will wane over time as the quality isn't there

 

[pommpey]

So you're saying that stadiums have been packed and the press full of stories about women's football for at least the last 100 odd years. Because I can't remember any one being remotely arsed about it even 10 years ago.

Because of attitudes like yours.

Top level women's football is the equivalent of decent standard Sunday league.

Is that 'In mah opinion, laike' or do you have evidence to back that up? Which Sunday League? And even if it is (as you say) what is the point you're trying to make, here?

They'll always be a womens game, but I think interest in it will wane over time as the quality isn't there

Do you mean 'there'll', rather than 'they'll'? And again, what evidence do you have that 'interest will wane over time'? Got any figures on that, or is it 'I don't like it 'cos it's chicks doing stuff blokes do'? I mean, have you actually had any interaction with the women's game at any level, or are you just some internet, chauvinistic blowhard trying to diss an underfunded, underinvested sport, and one that's 'a bloke's domain'? Who says?

What's your opinion on pitching Joanna Konta versus Andy Murray? Thinks she'd match up? What about Anthony Joshua versus Nicola Adams or Jayne Couch? They're fucking shit, aren't they, eh? Sunday League*. I mean, interest will soon fade out …

*I challenge you to take Nicola Adams on in one thee minute round. You'd think you were surrounded by ten of her.

pommpey

 

[BushBlade]

So you're saying that stadiums have been packed and the press full of stories about women's football for at least the last 100 odd years. Because I can't remember any one being remotely arsed about it even 10 years ago.

Top level women's football is the equivalent of decent standard Sunday league. They'll always be a womens game, but I think interest in it will wane over time as the quality isn't there

I was watching the England team ten years ago, I remember Karen Carney making her debut.

If I remember correctly, women’s football became so popular a campaign was started to ban it because they were scared it would overshadow the men’s game and they came out with all kind of pseudo-medical nonsense to support their claims.

I’d say it’s closer to non-league standard and plenty of people watch that. I can only see it getting more popular as more girls get into football. Why wouldn’t they, it’s a good sport, my favourite.

 

[pommpey]

I was watching the England team ten years ago, I remember Karen Carney making her debut.

If I remember correctly, women’s football became so popular a campaign was started to ban it because they were scared it would overshadow the men’s game and they came out with all kind of pseudo-medical nonsense to support their claims.

I’d say it’s closer to non-league standard and plenty of people watch that. I can only see it getting more popular as more girls get into football. Why wouldn’t they, it’s a good sport, my favourite.

True. And once more investment goes in, the standards come up too. Many women footballers are semi-pro anyway and have other employments. They don't just turn up for training four times a week, play one game and do some PA stuff in the meantime. Many of them struggle to get sponsorship (if at all) and many have no agents as such to manage their careers. Some have to have career breaks to have kids.

All this 'backlash' is thinly veiled fear of blokes having their sandwiches stolen. It's like when women started to become match officials. All sorts of bollocks coming out about them 'not being able to do their jobs properly' and 'not being able to handle the pressure'. What a load of cack. Now we don't even notice who is blowing the whistle or raising the flag.

I can't wait for the day when one of these 'Sunday Leaguers' becomes technically gifted and recognised enough to challenge the notion of playing for a bloke's senior team. Imagine the dick waving and excuse-mongers then?

pommpey

 

[TJB.]

So you're saying that stadiums have been packed and the press full of stories about women's football for at least the last 100 odd years. Because I can't remember any one being remotely arsed about it even 10 years ago.

Top level women's football is the equivalent of decent standard Sunday league. They'll always be a womens game, but I think interest in it will wane over time as the quality isn't there

I'm saying it's not some fad or new trend that'll die down. It's been here a very long time.

Quality comes from a mix of natural ability and good coaching. More girls getting into the game from a young age coupled with more coaches will push the levels up over time.