Author Topic: Re: Liverpool Women FC (away vs Bristol - 20/04 - 12:30 ko) (*) (Read 596200 times)

kellan · « **Reply #3440 on:** June 30, 2021, 03:54:12 pm »

Quote from: LeoT on June 30, 2021, 02:22:28 pm

Yes, I noticed no Babajide too, I'd hoped she'd have got some reconciliation by now, but it doesn't look that way. (...new striker please)

Also, no Furney, I guess she's still injured.

I didn't notice Campbell either, maybe she's caring a knock already???

Finally, Who's the player in the 4th photo? ...I don't recognize her.

https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/women/437088-photos-pre-season-training-under-way-for-lfc-women

Furness tweeted a few days ago about only just starting to run again. Matthews is coming back from injury also. Campbell posted from training, so she was there to some extent, same as Holland and Hodson.

The player in the fourth pic is Evie Smith from the u21s.

kellan · « **Reply #3441 on:** July 1, 2021, 03:20:26 pm »

Emma Sanders is saying Carla Humphrey is a maybe. Another one out of contract from Bristol.

https://twitter.com/em_sandy/status/1410565632551161860

Welshred · « **Reply #3442 on:** July 1, 2021, 03:32:11 pm »

We should swerve her

24/7 · « **Reply #3443 on:** July 1, 2021, 03:35:25 pm »

Quote from: Welshred on July 1, 2021, 03:32:11 pm

We should swerve her

Why, Chris?

Welshred · « **Reply #3444 on:** July 1, 2021, 03:37:27 pm »

Quote from: 24∗7 on July 1, 2021, 03:35:25 pm

Why, Chris?

Essentially she's not very good and will never be more than a Championship player in my opinion but there's a reason why Leah Williamson is going to the Olympics this summer and she isn't despite them being in the same age group when coming up through Arsenal's centre of excellence, she's more interested in her social life than football.

CraigDS · « **Reply #3445 on:** July 1, 2021, 04:01:08 pm »

Quote from: kellan on June 30, 2021, 03:54:12 pm

Furness tweeted a few days ago about only just starting to run again.

She's been walking her dog plenty though - chat to her often by us as her dog likes playing with mine!

LeoT · « **Reply #3446 on:** July 1, 2021, 06:09:20 pm »

Quote from: kellan on July 1, 2021, 03:20:26 pm

Emma Sanders is saying Carla Humphrey is a maybe. Another one out of contract from Bristol.

https://twitter.com/em_sandy/status/1410565632551161860

Interesting, what position does she play?

The only position I think we may be light in at the mo is another striker.
The new girl Kiernan apparently was injured quite a bit at West Ham, and I am not so confidant that Babajide will return to the fold.

Welshred · « **Reply #3447 on:** July 2, 2021, 03:46:06 pm »

Humphrey signing confirmed

Samie · « **Reply #3448 on:** July 2, 2021, 05:05:22 pm »

Must say that's a good looking lass. I only know this because the main account retweeted it.

24/7 · « **Reply #3449 on:** July 7, 2021, 11:01:33 am »

I did something nice for Andy Heaton's little girl cos I kept seeing pix and vidz of her by Andy of her goalkeeping antics.

I made a post on LinkedIn and then hit up most of the people on my contact list directly connected to footie. First one te reply from the tagged list? Matt Beard. Class.

https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6818148543048560640/

Dear friends in the football family ⚽ . It's been many years since I had the privilege to train a goalie - I remember the thrill of watching someone grow (literally!) into their gloves 🙌🏻 and their role. Meet Francesca Heaton, daughter of a friend, Andy Heaton - she's 8 (he's considerably older! 🤩 )

See the video - very impressive, the energy, the footwork, the reactions, the commitment.....apparently she's the smallest player in her team, yet arguably the most tenacious 🔥 . Surprised? Me neither!

I'm inviting you to take a minute to offer some encouragement, advice and, yes, some love too, for this budding young talent❣️ . Who knows where she'll be in ten years from now.....do you recognise that thought?

Drop a comment or a video clip here - Andy will ensure she sees it - she's had a few high profile shoutouts already from the likes of Steph Houghton - tag your footie friends - let's make her summer extra special now that she's back in training and lockdown's lifted! 🙏🏽

Francesca - remember it's 80% positioning, 15% skill and 5% luck - and you're already better than your dad ever was!!! 🤣

#liverpoolfc #lfc #ynwa #twal #goalkeeper #goalkeepertraining #allgoaliesaremadascats

Matt Beard Vicky Jepson Joe Potts Bruce Grobbelaar John Achterberg Paul Dalglish Jarmo Matikainen Rebecca (Bex) Smith Tiffeny Milbrett Rick Parry Antti Niemi Bianca Rech Andy Williams sander westerveld James Carroll Mark Morris Stéphanie Öhrström Inger Arnesson Hanna Marklund Rolf Rundström Keith Hackett Mark Clattenburg

Welshred · « **Reply #3450 on:** July 7, 2021, 11:03:39 am »

Ah nice one Jim! Top man!

"He's considerably older"

not sure Andy would like that haha

24/7 · « **Reply #3451 on:** July 7, 2021, 11:05:46 am »

Quote from: Welshred on July 7, 2021, 11:03:39 am

Ah nice one Jim! Top man!

"He's considerably older" not sure Andy would like that haha

He had copy approval before posting it

LeoT · « **Reply #3452 on:** July 8, 2021, 06:04:56 pm »

Inside training...

https://video.liverpoolfc.com/player/0_ektmuuoi/

Got to say, the club seems to have stepped up in terms of content of the Womens team over the last few months.

kellan · « **Reply #3453 on:** July 9, 2021, 11:03:56 am »

Quote from: Welshred on May 25, 2021, 12:53:39 pm

Spurs have released Rianna Dean and Anna Filbey, if they're willing to drop down to the Championship for another season we should be all over them...

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Liverpool FC Women seal Rianna Dean signing

The 22-year-old joins the club after three years at Tottenham Hotspur, having emerged from the academy at Arsenal and spent a season with Millwall Lionesses.

Dean’s goals helped Spurs secure promotion from the Championship to the Women’s Super League in 2018-19 and establish themselves in the top flight.

The forward, who concluded her Spurs career with 21 strikes in 63 appearances, has also represented England up to U21 level.

LFC Women manager Matt Beard said: “It was important we signed a proven goalscorer and Rianna has done that consistently in two seasons in the Championship.

“She had a great first WSL season before being in and out of the team last year. So she’s hungry and we’re getting a talented young player as well as adding depth to the squad and competition for places.”

Dean spoke of her excitement as she joined the Reds for pre-season training this week.

“I’m buzzing, the club is massive, I’m really looking forward to it and I’m really happy to be here,” she said.

“My job is to score goals and hopefully that is what the fans will see from me. I like to work hard and do my best for the team.”

Dean is the sixth new recruit for LFC Women this summer and she believes a strong squad can only be good for all the players involved.

“When you have healthy competition it only pushes individuals in the team to do better,” the No.19 added. “I’ve come here to get promotion and help the team push on.”

https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/women/437544-liverpool-fc-women-seal-rianna-dean-signing

Welshred · « **Reply #3454 on:** July 9, 2021, 11:10:38 am »

Quote from: kellan on July 9, 2021, 11:03:56 am

Had a feeling this was happening after she retweeted an LFC fan account a few weeks ago. I know Rianna from Arsenal, think she was a little unlucky at Spurs last season but goals were a problem for us last season and she should sort that out.

kellan · « **Reply #3455 on:** July 9, 2021, 11:18:12 am »

Quote from: Welshred on July 9, 2021, 11:10:38 am

Had a feeling this was happening after she retweeted an LFC fan account a few weeks ago. I know Rianna from Arsenal, think she was a little unlucky at Spurs last season but goals were a problem for us last season and she should sort that out.

... famous last words. Pretty sure I've said them myself for the last few transfer windows

I'm only just rereading the posts about her here and I'm not sure how I managed to forget all about her being a possible.

I count six in with five going out, plus Babajide whenever it's announced. I'd say we're probably done now, but I'll not complain if there's more.

Welshred · « **Reply #3456 on:** July 9, 2021, 01:01:41 pm »

https://twitter.com/Rinsolab11_/status/1413447325368807425?s=20

Well it seems she's announced it herself with this

LeoT · « **Reply #3457 on:** July 10, 2021, 01:57:20 am »

Quote from: kellan on July 9, 2021, 11:18:12 am

... famous last words. Pretty sure I've said them myself for the last few transfer windows

I'm only just rereading the posts about her here and I'm not sure how I managed to forget all about her being a possible.

I count six in with five going out, plus Babajide whenever it's announced. I'd say we're probably done now, but I'll not complain if there's more.

That was just the kind of final signing I was looking for, a striker who has been proven to be able to score goals at this level. Her goal scoring record over the last few seasons is apparently 1 goal every 3 games, that's between the Championship and WSL.
Compare that record to Thestrop's who scored about 4 all season, (...and I'm sure 1 of those was an own goal by the defender).

Our defense was strong last season, but now its got more cover, and more options.
Our mid-field looks better than it did last season.
Our attack looks more likely to create and more likely to score.

I'm the usually most pessimistic person on this planet, however at this point I'm actually feeling quite positive.

kellan · « **Reply #3458 on:** July 10, 2021, 07:50:39 am »

Quote from: LeoT on July 10, 2021, 01:57:20 am

That was just the kind of final signing I was looking for, a striker who has been proven to be able to score goals at this level. Her goal scoring record over the last few seasons is apparently 1 goal every 3 games, that's between the Championship and WSL.
Compare that record to Thestrop's who scored about 4 all season, (...and I'm sure 1 of those was an own goal by the defender).

Our defense was strong last season, but now its got more cover, and more options.
Our mid-field looks better than it did last season.
Our attack looks more likely to create and more likely to score.

I'm the usually most pessimistic person on this planet, however at this point I'm actually feeling quite positive.

I still believe our goal scoring issue was entirely mental.

We struggled in 19/20 for being bottom end of the table - we just didn't handle the added pressure of having to finish chances to score when they're so few. It's not a coincidence that goals started once Furness joined and that she was the one scoring them, because she hadn't yet had the confidence knocked out of her like everyone else had suffered.

We struggled in 20/21 because the season before did such a number on us, that as soon as we slipped down the table a bit and the pressure to score returned, we played like we didn't think we could score ever again.

We probably didn't shake things up enough for 20/21 to make it feel like a fresh start. If Beard had kept the forwards we had, I think there would have been improvement in goals just for the refreshing of all it, because there's no reason players of their level couldn't have banged them in against Championship defences. That he has changed the forwards as well should really mean this monkey is finally off our backs now.

24/7 · « **Reply #3459 on:** July 11, 2021, 10:09:14 am »

Not seen this mentioned anywhere else here, apologies if missed.......but I just noticed that Joe Potts is back as keeper coach

Matt and Joe reunited. A coaching partnership that oversaw two consecutive league title wins. This can only be good news.

LeoT · « **Reply #3460 on:** July 12, 2021, 12:29:18 pm »

Quote from: kellan on July 10, 2021, 07:50:39 am

I still believe our goal scoring issue was entirely mental.

We struggled in 19/20 for being bottom end of the table - we just didn't handle the added pressure of having to finish chances to score when they're so few. It's not a coincidence that goals started once Furness joined and that she was the one scoring them, because she hadn't yet had the confidence knocked out of her like everyone else had suffered.

We struggled in 20/21 because the season before did such a number on us, that as soon as we slipped down the table a bit and the pressure to score returned, we played like we didn't think we could score ever again.

We probably didn't shake things up enough for 20/21 to make it feel like a fresh start. If Beard had kept the forwards we had, I think there would have been improvement in goals just for the refreshing of all it, because there's no reason players of their level couldn't have banged them in against Championship defences. That he has changed the forwards as well should really mean this monkey is finally off our backs now.

My view on our central strikers last season is more negative unfortunately.
I honestly think that if we had started last season with a better central striker we would have won promotion.

CENTRAL STRIKERS:
Thestrop: was poor all season when played as a central striker. Hate to say it but she lacks the quality required to score goals even at Championship level.

Linnett: A decent No 10, buy not a central striker, she would shy away if faced with a physical battle with opposition defenders.

Babajide: Was good the few times she was give the central role, but was was in general played in her natural position out wide, then was missing for the last half of the season.

WIDE FORWARDS:
Lawley: Played well all season, but the ball just wouldn't go in the net (probably for the mental reasons you mentioned previously)

Hodgson: Played well, could assist but not score. Often injured or just coming back from injury.

Beckie Jane: did surprisingly well when played further forward (I'm surprised & disappointed she wasn't offered another contract).

It is unlikely that a team will win the league if their central striker scores only 4 goals in 17 games.

LeoT · « **Reply #3461 on:** July 15, 2021, 06:11:35 pm »

Sunday's pre-season friendly is off. :-(

https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/women/437956-lfc-women-v-afc-fylde-women-friendly-postponed

kellan · « **Reply #3462 on:** July 15, 2021, 06:28:06 pm »

I came in to post about that friendly happening at the same time I was going to post the Joe Potts announcement. Then I saw Jim had posted the Potts news himself, but I never ended up posting the friendly.

Must have been having one of them days

Shame it's off, was looking forward to it.

kellan · « **Reply #3463 on:** July 23, 2021, 11:22:26 am »

LeoT · « **Reply #3464 on:** July 24, 2021, 05:59:40 pm »

Quote from: kellan on July 23, 2021, 11:22:26 am

Great to see the dates, I usually try to attend all of our Away matches in/around London.

Does anyone know if there are more pre-season friendlies planned?

LeoT · « **Reply #3465 on:** July 26, 2021, 02:22:41 pm »

The latest article on the LFC official site mentions a preseason match against Leicester.
Anyone know when that will be? will it be on LFC TV?

https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/women/438887-liverpool-fc-women-continue-pre-season-with-internal-training-match

kellan · « **Reply #3466 on:** July 26, 2021, 07:44:32 pm »

Expected news but also not expected? Babajide has finally gone - to Brighton - but it's on loan

Emma Sanders @em_sandy
It’s been a long saga for Rinsola Babajide and Brighton! I reported back in January she handed in a transfer request and that was when Brighton’s interest started. She has trained with LFC’s under-21s since & hasn’t featured for the first team. A fresh start for her now on loan.

Should also add, there is no option to buy for Brighton in this loan agreement yet. There remains a year's option on Babajide's current contract with Liverpool (she signed a two-year deal in June 2020).
https://twitter.com/em_sandy/status/1419662460907401218

kellan · « **Reply #3467 on:** July 30, 2021, 04:31:47 pm »

The Conti Cup was drawn today. It's had another reformat, and it's... something. Fixture conflict with the Champions League means some are/will be getting byes to the quarter-finals. As of right now, that's only Chelsea. But if Arsenal and Man City qualify for the CL group stage themselves, then they too get a bye to the Conti knockout rounds.

Northern Section

GROUP A : Liverpool, Sheffield United, Aston Villa, Blackburn Rovers, Sunderland

GROUP B : Leicester City, Durham, Manchester United, Everton

Southern Section

GROUP C : Charlton Athletic, Tottenham Hotspur, Coventry United, Watford

GROUP D : Lewes, Crystal Palace, Bristol City, Reading

GROUP E : London City Lionesses, Birmingham City, Brighton & Hove Albion, West Ham United

Teams play each other once between October 13-14 to December 15-16

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Arsenal and Manchester City’s entry will be determined by their performance in the first two rounds of the UEFA Women’s Champions League. If they progress to the group stages and join Chelsea, they too will enter the FA Women’s Continental Tyres League Cup at the quarter-final stage.

If they are knocked out inside the first two rounds, however, they will enter the [Conti Cup] group stage and will be drawn into an existing group of four clubs in the appropriate geographical grouping in accordance with Cup Rule 15.3.

The first place team in each group will qualify for the quarter-finals, joining those clubs competing in the UEFA Women’s Champions League. If Arsenal and/or Manchester City enter the group stage of the FA Women’s Continental Tyres League Cup, the best runner-up/two best runners-up will progress with the five group winners.

https://womenscompetitions.thefa.com/Article/20210727-fa-womens-continental-league-cup-group-stage-draw-and-format-for-2021-22-season-explained

afc tukrish · « **Reply #3468 on:** July 30, 2021, 05:32:33 pm »

Quote from: kellan on July 30, 2021, 04:31:47 pm

The Conti Cup was drawn today. It's had another reformat, and it's... something.

LeoT · « **Reply #3469 on:** July 30, 2021, 09:59:41 pm »

Not a bad draw, ....makes a change.

Quote from: kellan on July 30, 2021, 04:31:47 pm

The Conti Cup was drawn today. It's had another reformat, and it's... something. Fixture conflict with the Champions League means some are/will be getting byes to the quarter-finals. As of right now, that's only Chelsea. But if Arsenal and Man City qualify for the CL group stage themselves, then they too get a bye to the Conti knockout rounds.

Northern Section

GROUP A : Liverpool, Sheffield United, Aston Villa, Blackburn Rovers, Sunderland

GROUP B : Leicester City, Durham, Manchester United, Everton

Southern Section

GROUP C : Charlton Athletic, Tottenham Hotspur, Coventry United, Watford

GROUP D : Lewes, Crystal Palace, Bristol City, Reading

GROUP E : London City Lionesses, Birmingham City, Brighton & Hove Albion, West Ham United

Teams play each other once between October 13-14 to December 15-16

LeoT · « **Reply #3470 on:** July 30, 2021, 10:01:32 pm »

Anyone know if this Sunday's pre-season friendly against Leicester will be shown anywhere online?

...desperate to see how the new signings fit into the team.

kellan · « **Reply #3471 on:** July 31, 2021, 07:26:11 am »

Quote from: LeoT on July 30, 2021, 10:01:32 pm

Anyone know if this Sunday's pre-season friendly against Leicester will be shown anywhere online?

...desperate to see how the new signings fit into the team.

The one which got cancelled was supposed to be streamed on the club's socials, but that was at home. I can't even find where the Leicester one is being played. If the club haven't already said it's available to watch, I'm going to assume it isn't.

LeoT · « **Reply #3472 on:** August 2, 2021, 12:41:21 am »

Apparently we got battered Leicester 6:1 Liverpool.

https://www.facebook.com/LFCWSC

Not a great result, but it's still pre-season so no panic yet.

kellan · « **Reply #3473 on:** August 7, 2021, 04:05:22 pm »

Playing another friendly away at United tomorrow. Midday KO. They're streaming it, we've got highlights on Monday.

Whiteley taking charge because Beard is isolating. Seems like it's just him though and the full squad is available.

kellan · « **Reply #3474 on:** August 8, 2021, 11:29:58 am »

It's not a proper pre-season friendly unless there's a Trialist on the team sheet.

kellan · « **Reply #3475 on:** August 8, 2021, 12:07:59 pm »

Stream here: https://tgo-tv.co/live-sports/mutv-live-stream.php

Bit temperamental, but it's working.

LeoT · « **Reply #3476 on:** August 8, 2021, 02:01:58 pm »

Quote from: kellan on August 8, 2021, 12:07:59 pm

Stream here: https://tgo-tv.co/live-sports/mutv-live-stream.php

Bit temperamental, but it's working.

How did it go?
Anyone play really well/badly.

I couldn't get the stream to work, (just loads of pop-ups).

Welshred · « **Reply #3477 on:** August 8, 2021, 02:21:24 pm »

2-2 draw was the result but I don't know how they played.

kellan · « **Reply #3478 on:** August 8, 2021, 03:04:00 pm »

Wasn't really able to watch properly, busy with other things. Was 2-1 to them when I was finally able to sit down and then the stream which had probably been running perfectly in my absence gave out a minute later

https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/women/440195-match-report-lfc-women-manchester-united-friendly

4pool · « **Reply #3479 on:** August 8, 2021, 03:24:03 pm »

Kellan, kellan..give us the score.

Kellan, kellan..give us the score.

Kellan, kellan..give us the score.

😁