England Lionesses

[DonnyBazR0ver]

I'm surprised nobody's commented how good it was to watch them last night.

A welcome distraction to see how well they played both in attack and defence. Scored some good goals after some good build up play.

The standard of ladies football has gone up a notch since the last World Cup and I hope more people put their prejudices to one side and watch them into the semis and hopefully beyond.

I think Phil Neville has done a great job with them. They have all the ingredients to win it.

[MachoMadness]

Some bad mistakes at the back that better teams will punish but fantastic going forward. When we had the ball, some of the play out from the back was exceptional. I hope John Stones has been watching it on repeat since last night!

[IDM]

Attack and defence was good, a few misplaced or weak passes in midfield.

I saw the USA play in Paris and they look very strong, but England has a great chance..

Lucy Bronze should take the penalties.!

[Filo]

Millie Bright was awful last night, Steph Houghton must be sick of covering for her

[scawsby steve]

Ex-Donny Belles Millie Bright always seems to play well in the first half of matches, and then tires and drops off in the second half. In fact, our second half performances in general seem to drop down a notch.

I hope France or the USA don't exploit this.

[SouthStandFan]

Great result and the third goal was cracking. Standard of passing in midfield is worse than a pub team though. Absolutely terrible.

[Mustapha-Dump]

Call me a caveman but I just cannot get interested or invested in it what so ever. Last night I elected for love island over the women’s World Cup quarter final, would love to have my mind changed but I just feel no connection to it all, like it’s a completely different sport

[DonnyBazR0ver]

Call me a caveman but I just cannot get interested or invested in it what so ever. Last night I elected for love island over the women’s World Cup quarter final, would love to have my mind changed but I just feel no connection to it all, like it’s a completely different sport

I urge you to watch it because its certainly not a different sport.

A mate of mine last night said “It's actually quite good“ He was surprised at the standard of football and competitiveness.

I think Millie was over criticised a bit by the commentators but I agree  she does seem to tire in the second half but when fresh she's one of the better no nonsense centre half's in the world. Steph Houghton provides the brains and leadership in a very good pairing.

[MachoMadness]

Call me a caveman but I just cannot get interested or invested in it what so ever. Last night I elected for love island over the women’s World Cup quarter final, would love to have my mind changed but I just feel no connection to it all, like it’s a completely different sport

It was a genuinely good game by anyone's standard, you missed out. I'd recommend giving it a watch on the Iplayer if it's on there. End to end at times, very exciting. Yes, it's played at a slower pace than the men's game but technically the standard is very good. Also the women tend to spend a lot less time t**tting about on the floor trying to get people sent off, which is refreshing.

[WheatleyRover]

Doesn't interest me, good luck to them though

[roversdude]

TBF Millie Bright had a virus and was doubtful however Houghton was amazing and the winger who came on as a replacement late on looked good too

[sha66y]

It’s girl stuff and should be applauded for being girlie.....

And that Neville is still in the Peter Beardsley mould of a gargoylian thang...lol

[RoversAlias]

It’s girl stuff and should be applauded for being girlie.....

...what?

[drfchound]

I wasn’t too fussed about watching it before the tournament started but having watched a few games now I am really enjoying it.
Some of the skills are equal to anything in the mans game.

Agreed that some of the midfield passing was dodgy at times but to say, as that post by Southstandfan, that it is pub team standard is totally ridiculous.
The local pub team that I occasionally see when I take my dogs out struggle to put three successive passes together.

[IDM]

It’s girl stuff and should be applauded for being girlie.....

And that Neville is still in the Peter Beardsley mould of a gargoylian thang...lol

I’m not quite sure what you mean, but it sounds like b*llocks to me..

[graingrover]

As the father of a girl who was a top athlete until her career was cut short by glandular fever I have learned to have full respect for women athletes whatever the sport .They still bring out disrespectful comments from male chauvinists who are fortunately a dying breed across the world.

[GazLaz]

I don’t think they played that well. USA will beat them in the semi-final.

[arkseyrover]

I have nothing against women athletes and love watching athletics, cycling etc but just find this football thing so hyped up and  so meaningless. Can't gel with it at all. Some of my feelings may come from my dislike of the manager who I think is a complete tosser. Perhaps if they made him wear a frock it might make it more meaningful.

[Canadian Rover]

I think the women's World Cup is great and the standard is very high. Some of the comments above are ridiculous imo.

[IDM]

I have nothing against women athletes and love watching athletics, cycling etc but just find this football thing so hyped up and  so meaningless. Can't gel with it at all. Some of my feelings may come from my dislike of the manager who I think is a complete tosser. Perhaps if they made him wear a frock it might make it more meaningful.

Hyped up.??

It’s the World Cup, of course it’s going to be hyped up.!

Especially with England in the semi finals..

Yes the game is different, to a degree, simply due to power and speed compared to men’s football..

However that doesn’t mean that the women’s game can’t be skillful and technically very good.

Take England’s 3rd goal, that wouldn’t have looked out of place in top class men’s football.

Watch this in the context of what it is and try not to relate it to the men’s game, and you’ll soon find yourself getting into it.

I saw the USA play live, and believe me, they are very very good..

[phllvslc]

I suppose we can finally tell the Norwegians that they took a hell of a beating.

[sha66y]

It’s girl stuff and should be applauded for being girlie.....

...what?

Chauvinist alert !!!!!
Don’t rate female athletes and not inclined to promote them...just my opinion, ...but I’m sure someone will make an “ ist or an ism “ out of it.....

[Pancho Regan]

To my surprise I’m enjoying watching England’s matches in this tournament.
So much so that I’m now watching tonight’s game between France and USA and there’s some good football on display.
The best two teams I’ve seen so far in this World Cup.

As for the comment that Phil Neville should wear a frock..... you need to grow up.

[sha66y]

It’s girl stuff and should be applauded for being girlie.....

And that Neville is still in the Peter Beardsley mould of a gargoylian thang...lol

I’m not quite sure what you mean, but it sounds like b*llocks to me..

Which verse are ya struggling with?

[sha66y]

I have nothing against women athletes and love watching athletics, cycling etc but just find this football thing so hyped up and  so meaningless. Can't gel with it at all. Some of my feelings may come from my dislike of the manager who I think is a complete tosser. Perhaps if they made him wear a frock it might make it more meaningful.

Hyped up.??

It’s the World Cup, of course it’s going to be hyped up.!

Especially with England in the semi finals..

Yes the game is different, to a degree, simply due to power and speed compared to men’s football..

However that doesn’t mean that the women’s game can’t be skillful and technically very good.

Take England’s 3rd goal, that wouldn’t have looked out of place in top class men’s football.

Watch this in the context of what it is and try not to relate it to the men’s game, and you’ll soon find yourself getting into it.

I saw the USA play live, and believe me, they are very very good..

Completely subjective ..... I like keeping tropical fish but find fishermen boring.... some things click......and somethings go clack.... ya can’t sell bananas to a budgerigar ...lol

[sha66y]

I think the women's World Cup is great and the standard is very high. Some of the comments above are ridiculous imo.

You think! ....or are you sure?

[Pancho Regan]

It’s girl stuff and should be applauded for being girlie.....

...what?

Chauvinist alert !!!!!
Don’t rate female athletes and not inclined to promote them...just my opinion

Possibly one of the most sweeping statements I’ve seen on here for a long time.

You don’t rate female athletes? Really? None of them, ever?

[sha66y]

As the father of a girl who was a top athlete until her career was cut short by glandular fever I have learned to have full respect for women athletes whatever the sport .They still bring out disrespectful comments from male chauvinists who are fortunately a dying breed across the world.

That has statistically to be proven ...not caring about female sports is not sexist or chauvinistic...it’s just a choice....

[sha66y]

It’s girl stuff and should be applauded for being girlie.....

...what?

Chauvinist alert !!!!!
Don’t rate female athletes and not inclined to promote them...just my opinion

Possibly one of the most sweeping statements I’ve seen on here for a long time.

You don’t rate female athletes? Really? None of them, ever?

Hardly sweeping! ... it’s a very nailed down bonafide fact...
I know female sport exists, I can probably name a few females that have competed in certain things....but I get a big enough buzz from watching Donny ......
I probably am a bit of a chauvinist on reflection...infact I insist on opening doors for my wife....( not because I think she isn’t capable)
.and shock horror, she actually likes being treat has a lady....

[BessieBlue]

I've never really watched women's football before but having seen the England games in this tournament I'm thoroughly enjoying it.

Biggest drawback is a bloke - Jonathan Pearce - I think he's an awful commentator.