Women’s World Cup

[Billy Whizz]

Turned over from the men’s Euro, to watch the start of France v Korea

Game is being played at a right old pace, and a few hefty challenges as well. France started well!

[The 90+2]

Goal France

[wpj]

Enjoying the game

[Lago]

Enjoying the game
Yip, me too 👏

[cabbageandribs1875]

2-0 zilch le francais

[Lago]

2-0 zilch le francais

Superb 2nd goal.

Big toe offside. Beginning to hate VAR!!

[hibsbollah]

Absolutely brilliant set piece move. 2-0

[cabbageandribs1875]

VAR on strike


oh oh

[hibsbollah]

Ruled out, shame

[cabbageandribs1875]

Superb 2nd goal.



VAR didn't like it

[California-Hibs]

Great 2nd goal that. Enjoying this. Genuinely very excited this weekend to be watching Scotland vs Cyprus tomorrow and Scotland vs England on Sunday

[California-Hibs]

Hmmm we thinking that was the right VAR call?? That's an interesting one

[GreenCastle]

France have some very good players.

It's going to be a fantastic tournament and Scotland v England on Sunday is a must watch.

Great to seeing the game continue to grow :aok:

[GreenCastle]

Hmmm we thinking that was the right VAR call?? That's an interesting one

Very very close!

Imagine we scored a goal like that to win the Scottish Cup for the first time in 116 years and it was not given - gutted wouldn't even come close - lucky that never happened.

[hibsbollah]

Hmmm we thinking that was the right VAR call?? That's an interesting one

They pretend these offside calls are now definitiveunder VAR but they're not. It depends at what millisecond you decide when the ball has left the boot, the camera can't always tell that 100%.

IMO that one was too close to call, so don't overturn it.

[cabbageandribs1875]

2-0 le francais




i think

[hibbyfraelibby]

If Le Sommer cut her hair and wore a false beard could we sign her? As for Wendi Renard...

[GreenCastle]

I do like VAR - and it's going to make such a difference when the replays are shown at the grounds on big screens.

It does need to be speeded up though - just copy rugby and use a TMO and give the refs microphones so fans can hear explanations.

[Lago]

That will count!!

And that. 3 hill, enjoyable game.

[hibsbollah]

As for Wendi Renard...

Fox in the box:greengrin

[Mantis Toboggan]

Bit of a mismatch here. France on a different level

[The 90+2]

Very very close!

Imagine we scored a goal like that to win the Scottish Cup for the first time in 116 years and it was not given - gutted wouldn't even come close - lucky that never happened.

Imagine we get conned as usual and there’s no escape bar the right decision?

[JeMeSouviens]

2-0 le francais




i think

Les françaises!

[stokesmessiah]

Bit of a mismatch here. France on a different level

This.

They will be having nightmares about the number 4 Torrent, she is destroying them down the right hand side.

[hibsbollah]

Les françaises!

Les Bleues :sauzee:

[JeMeSouviens]

Cascarino unrelated in case anyone else was wondering.

[stokesmessiah]

Oh dear. Way too easy.

[Crazyhorse]

Turned over from the men’s Euro, to watch the start of France v Korea

Game is being played at a right old pace, and a few hefty challenges as well. France started well!

A couple of thoughts on this:
We didn’t do a sweepstake in work for this...
How many current and ex Hibs players are in the Scotland team? I seem to recognise a lot of names in the squad and the only team I ever keep an eye on are our team.

[Pretty Boy]

What time is the Scotland v England game on Sunday?

I'm down south as of tomorrow so quite fancy watching it in a pub. If Scotland do the business I'll enjoy it a bit more given the surroundings as well.

[The 90+2]

What time is the Scotland v England game on Sunday?

I'm down south as of tomorrow so quite fancy watching it in a pub. If Scotland do the business I'll enjoy it a bit more given the surroundings as well.

4.30/5

[Mantis Toboggan]

What time is the Scotland v England game on Sunday?

I'm down south as of tomorrow so quite fancy watching it in a pub. If Scotland do the business I'll enjoy it a bit more given the surroundings as well.

5. I think we will at least make it close, maybe even shock them. Scotland first 11 is very good.

[Pretty Boy]

Cheers guys. Heading out for lunch at 1 so that works nicely.

[Brightside]

Renard was great in Ghost. What a player she has been over the last 8 years.

[Billy Whizz]

A couple of thoughts on this:
We didn’t do a sweepstake in work for this...
How many current and ex Hibs players are in the Scotland team? I seem to recognise a lot of names in the squad and the only team I ever keep an eye on are our team.

Sorry not my area of expertise, hopefully someone can help you

[BILLYHIBS]

What time is the Scotland v England game on Sunday?

I'm down south as of tomorrow so quite fancy watching it in a pub. If Scotland do the business I'll enjoy it a bit more given the surroundings as well.

Kick Off 1700 hrs

BBC1

[JeMeSouviens]

A couple of thoughts on this:
We didn’t do a sweepstake in work for this...
How many current and ex Hibs players are in the Scotland team? I seem to recognise a lot of names in the squad and the only team I ever keep an eye on are our team.

Joelle Murray and Jenna Fife are current. Kim Little is ex Hibs, might be others?

I got Germany in the work sweep.

[The 90+2]

Isn’t a bit sexist they have Dion Dublin in the studio?

[Mantis Toboggan]

Isn’t a bit sexist they have Dion Dublin in the studio?

Feels like a bit more of an insult to our intelligence than to women. He did invent The Dube though.

[JeMeSouviens]

Isn’t a bit sexist they have Dion Dublin in the studio?

They’ve started routinely having female pundits at men’s games. Must be a beeb diversity thing.

[The 90+2]

They’ve started routinely having female pundits at men’s games. Must be a beeb diversity thing.

Yes, but the man who presents homes under the hammer? 😂

[The 90+2]

Feels like a bit more of an insult to our intelligence than to women. He did invent The Dube though.

Scenes at the Samarat 😁

[wpj]

Fantastic atmosphere. Hope Sunday is like this.

[JimBHibees]

Joelle Murray and Jenna Fife are current. Kim Little is ex Hibs, might be others?

I got Germany in the work sweep.

Kirsty smith and Lizzie arnott. Think a few others. Jo love?

[malcolm]

Isn’t a bit sexist they have Dion Dublin in the studio?

Not watching but unless he is eye candy, as he will have limited experience of playing in the female game, will he not be an obligatory token male in the same way as football coverage of the men’s game now seems to have an obligatory female. :greengrin

Tbh appearance, experience and gender don’t matter as long as there is a worthwhile contribution and if we are ever to progress, it is that ability to contribute not quota filling that should fill positions. :wink:

[JeMeSouviens]

Kirsty smith and Lizzie arnott. Think a few others. Jo love?

From een article:


Hibs Ladies duo Jenna Fife and Joelle Murray are in the squad while ex-Hibees Lizzie Arnot, Chloe Arthur, Leanne Crichton, Claire Emslie, Kim Little, Shannon Lynn, Kirsty Smith and Caroline Weir are also involved.

[Brightside]

Sorry not my area of expertise, hopefully someone can help you

8 i think.

[The 90+2]

Not watching but unless he is eye candy, as he will have limited experience of playing in the female game, will he not be an obligatory token male in the same way as football coverage of the men’s game now seems to have an obligatory female. :greengrin

Tbh appearance, experience and gender don’t matter as long as there is a worthwhile contribution and if we are ever to progress, it is that ability to contribute not quota filling that should fill positions. :wink:

I meant in the way the old my guy they have presenting just now also does homes under the hammer. Part joke that went wrong haha :)

[The 90+2]

Some goal by the girl!!

[JeMeSouviens]

Yes, but the man who presents homes under the hammer? 😂

Does he really????

[BILLYHIBS]

A couple of thoughts on this:
We didn’t do a sweepstake in work for this...
How many current and ex Hibs players are in the Scotland team? I seem to recognise a lot of names in the squad and the only team I ever keep an eye on are our team.
10 current and former hibbies in the Scottish Women’s World Cup Squad
You would not think it watching the BBC Documentary it was like Glasgow City invented the women’s game 😁

[stokesmessiah]

Does he really????

Has done for years!

[BILLYHIBS]

Dion Dublin is sound
HIBS v Coventry Gordon Hunters Testimonial nothing was too much trouble for him being an ex Man Utd player he would speak to all the kids before and after the match signing autographs
A perfect gentleman

[JeMeSouviens]

Has done for years!

I thought it was some clever gag I wasn’t getting.

[The 90+2]

I thought it was some clever gag I wasn’t getting.

Like I’m smart enough for that 😂😂😂😩😩😩😩

I was trying to be clever/smart that the male football Ex Pro (top player btw) now hosts daytime telly. In all, a joke that went shocking 😌

[blackpoolhibs]

Yes, but the man who presents homes under the hammer? 😂

He's just there to remind them where the kitchen is.

[Forza Fred]

Matildas v Italy on Sunday.

Matildas were highly fancied to make the semis at least, but a crazy decision by Football Federation Australia to sack the coach a few months before the tournament has unsettled the whole camp, and who knows how they will now go.

[Crazyhorse]

10 current and former hibbies in the Scottish Women’s World Cup Squad
You would not think it watching the BBC Documentary it was like Glasgow City invented the women’s game 😁

Yeah!
Must be about half the squad came through the Hibs team. I’m sure the Bulls hit Broadcasting Corporation won’t be interested in that.

[Andy Bee]

Shelley also played for Hibs ladies I'm sure

[BILLYHIBS]

Shelley also played for Hibs ladies I'm sure

She did!

Shelley Kerr MBE if you don’t mind! :greengrin

Big jambo I believe

[hibsbollah]

Yeah!
Must be about half the squad came through the Hibs team. I’m sure the Bulls hit Broadcasting Corporation won’t be interested in that.

It was really peculiar that Glasgow Ladies got such a high profile in the BBC doc, you'd think that no other team of consequence existed. Actually Hibs have produced the same amount of women talent as Glasgow.

[Keith_M]

Are Scotland out yet?

[Frazerbob]

Are Scotland out yet?

Diamond bantz

[Keith_M]

Diamond bantz


Look, we're trying to evoke a spirit of equality here!

So the same nasty digs to the women as we would get to the men... surely?





p.s. I'll wave to you on my way past the Clockwork today. Hope you're not too pissed after 6 hours drinking time :wink:

[Since452]

Diamond bantz

Just showing sexual equality

[Frazerbob]

Look, we're trying to evoke a spirit of equality here!

So the same nasty digs to the women as we would get to the men... surely?





p.s. I'll wave to you on my way past the Clockwork today. Hope you're not too pissed after 6 hours drinking time :wink:

😂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🍺

[Eyrie]

She did!

Shelley Kerr MBE if you don’t mind! :greengrin

Big jambo I believe

Now I'm confused.

Obviously I'll be supporting our team tomorrow, but when it comes to shots of the bench do I cheer our ex-player or boo the Jambo?

[BILLYHIBS]

Now I'm confused.

Obviously I'll be supporting our team tomorrow, but when it comes to shots of the bench do I cheer our ex-player or boo the Jambo?

Cheer for Scotland of course!


:saltireflag

[Andy Bee]

She did!

Shelley Kerr MBE if you don’t mind! :greengrin

Big jambo I believe


:greengrin Nope, or atleast, used to be a Rangers fan, certainly not an up to her knees in ****** blood type though.

[overdrive]

I’m usually not shy in absolutely hammering women’s football as being of a pathetic standard but some of the play from the French team was of a really good standard from the little I saw of it (last half hour or so). I was impressed by their #10 and their #6.

[Glory Lurker]

I've not been as wound up for a Scotland England game since the Euro plays off in 99. Getting some butterflies already and can see me pacing about tomorrow waiting for the game to start.

We're a completely different proposition to the team England turned over in the Euros in 2017. They're obviously comfortable favourites but I think we could get a result. At the very least we'll land a few blows.

Totally made up for it. Mon Scotland!

[Saturday Boy]

There’s a good number of Scotland fans here in Nice. Lots of familiar faces from watching Hibs Ladies. Women’s football is a bit of a village, though. Everybody knows everybody else 😄. According to the local World Cup volunteers, both Scotland and England have sold about the same number of tickets, around 3000. Locals and tourists will make up the rest.

Great fun in the Fan Zone last night; lots of freebies and a young girl who plays for East Fife Girls did 117 in the keepie-uppie competition 👍and removed 4 English players from the leaderboard 😄

Great atmosphere and no need to keep looking over your shoulder for flying plastic seats.

Did I mention that it’s 23 degrees and sunny?

What’s not to like 👍

[cabbageandribs1875]

my predictions

v englund=L
v japan= L
v Argentina= D..or W


we are a few years away yet from challenging the big girls

[Pretty Boy]

Germany v China has been quite a decent game so far. Germans look neat and tidy on the ball but the Chinese have had a few half chances and one glorious chance on the break.

[Pretty Boy]

Can we sign the Germany number 10 to take our corners? Every delivery has been whipped in brilliantly.

[Future17]

Germany v China has been quite a decent game so far. Germans look neat and tidy on the ball but the Chinese have had a few half chances and one glorious chance on the break.

The Chinese are not shy of a tackle!

[Pretty Boy]

Another great chance for China, she has to score there.

[Future17]

Another great chance for China, she has to score there.

Thought she was unlucky - had the right idea.

No idea how that's a booking...ball was there to be won.

[Pretty Boy]

Thought she was unlucky - had the right idea.

No idea how that's a booking...ball was there to be won.

Done everything right but has to hit the target. Agree re the booking, ball is there and it was half a second late rather than malicious.

[Future17]

Done everything right but has to hit the target. Agree re the booking, ball is there and it was half a second late rather than malicious.

Yeah, agree. Good half though...just missing a goal or two.

[Pretty Boy]

1-0 Germany. Cracking strike.

[Greentinted]

Am no really that well versed in the women’s international game, I know USA are decent as are England but who are the other ‘top’ teams to look out for?

[wpj]

Great goal from Germany, have been getting hacked to bits

[cabbageandribs1875]

Am no really that well versed in the women’s international game, I know USA are decent as are England but who are the other ‘top’ teams to look out for?



French,Dutch,Germans, japanese are pretty decent as well, tis a pity we have both england and japan..both in the fancied top six

[Greentinted]

French,Dutch,Germans, japanese are pretty decent as well, tis a pity we have both england and japan..both in the fancied top six

Cheers for that. The Chinese have certainly given Germany a game here...cracking goal that separates them so far.
I think I’m going to enjoy this tourney. Really looking forward to tomorrow’s game.

[Since452]

Gave it a go. It's hard to watch. Not being sexist being honest.

[Hibrandenburg]

my predictions

v englund=L
v japan= L
v Argentina= D..or W


we are a few years away yet from challenging the big girls

Got a wee bet on a win for our lasses against England. 12/1 and wishful thinking made me do it. :greengrin

[Here’s Lucy!]

Are Scotland out yet?


Diamond bantz

Tbf, he's got a point.

If it was the men, nobody would criticise the comment.

As long as we beat England the morn, that'll be good enough for me.

[Glory Lurker]

1-0 South Africa - Spain at half time. Spain women not the power in the ladies game that their male counterparts are in theirs but still makings of a shock. SA counter attacking well. If they had a decent end product they might have been clear by now.

[Onceinawhile]

Tbf, he's got a point.

If it was the men, nobody would criticise the comment.

As long as we beat England the morn, that'll be good enough for me.

The men wouldn't get far enough to qualify though.

[BILLYHIBS]

:greengrin Nope, or atleast, used to be a Rangers fan, certainly not an up to her knees in ****** blood type though.

Must have been of the diet variety:

”My first jersey was a Hearts top that my uncle bought me.There was no Livingston FC back then,so Hearts were my local team.It was old acrylic,maroon, big badge, big collar. Brilliant.”

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46458854

[St Pauli Hibee]

Norway 3-0 Nigeria after 35mins, Norway the best side I have seen so far 🇳🇴💪

[overdrive]

Must have been of the diet variety:

”My first jersey was a Hearts top that my uncle bought me.There was no Livingston FC back then,so Hearts were my local team.It was old acrylic,maroon, big badge, big collar. Brilliant.”

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46458854

Definitely a yam. She couldn’t contain herself when she was a BBC pundit for the Hearts vs Inverness semi final. She obviously missed the memo that a pundit shouldn’t refer to one of the teams as “us” and “we”.

[BILLYHIBS]

Australia v Italy

On now

BBC1 red button

[BILLYHIBS]

1-0 Italy

[BILLYHIBS]

Var

0-0

[BILLYHIBS]

1-0 Australia

[BILLYHIBS]

1-1

[Sylar]

Just like their male counterparts, the Italians aren't half a team of cheating gits.

[BILLYHIBS]

2-1 Italy

[BILLYHIBS]

Var

1-1

[Sylar]

Correct call - she was just off.

[The 90+2]

Can see the I-tyes sneaking this.

[BILLYHIBS]

2-1 Italy

[The 90+2]

Can see the I-tyes sneaking this.

Ooft.

[Sylar]

Can see the I-tyes sneaking this.

When did that become acceptable terminology for Italians again? :rolleyes:

[Future17]

Another really enjoyable game. Kerr underwhelming considering her reputation.

[SJNB Hibby]

Can see the I-tyes sneaking this.

Fancy predicting a Scotland win:aok:

[SJNB Hibby]

When did that become acceptable terminology for Italians again? :rolleyes:

I'm sure they call us Jocks---I wouldnt take offence

[The 90+2]

Fancy predicting a Scotland win:aok:

Fancy a draw tbh late equaliser from them.

[The 90+2]

When did that become acceptable terminology for Italians again? :rolleyes:

Sorry I didn’t realise it was unacceptable. Apologies to anyone offended 👍

[hfc rd]

Fancy a draw tbh late equaliser from them.


Considering the odds, a draw would be a very good result.

[The 90+2]

Considering the odds, a draw would be a very good result.

Definitely but loads of shocks happen in the first games of World Cups. We score they panic and we have plenty of offensive options.

[Sylar]

Sorry I didn’t realise it was unacceptable. Apologies to anyone offended 👍

Quite sure the BBC were recently done for someone in a show (Eastenders?) using it.

It’s always been a slur to my knowledge.

[The 90+2]

Quite sure the BBC were recently done for someone in a show (Eastenders?) using it.

It’s always been a slur to my knowledge.

I’ve no idea sorry. Something I heard from years back and it was never used as offensive or derogatory in the manner I heard it and that was from the least offensive person ever with (believe it or not) half Italian children. Could be old war terminology come to think of it but way off topic so we’ll done Italy 🇮🇹 👍

[cabbageandribs1875]

i suspect it's only a matter of time before the brazilians score

[Sylar]

I’ve no idea sorry. Something I heard from years back and it was never used as offensive or derogatory in the manner I heard it and that was from the least offensive person ever with (believe it or not) half Italian children. Could be old war terminology come to think of it but way off topic so we’ll done Italy 🇮🇹 👍

Absolutely no dramas :aok:

Brazil look dangerous but Jamaica are also getting forward well here. Could be a good contest.

[cabbageandribs1875]

1-0 brazil 15 mins

[The 90+2]

Absolutely no dramas :aok:

Brazil look dangerous but Jamaica are also getting forward well here. Could be a good contest.

Have Brazil - 2 based on Jamaica v Scotland and the early goal should settle now (hopefully 😂)

[Sylar]

Have Brazil - 2 based on Jamaica v Scotland and the early goal should settle now (hopefully 😂)

I don't think Jamaica have gotten out of their half since I typed that they were playing well :greengrin

[twiceinathens]

Mcnulty note how to head a goal!

[Malthibby]

Brazil v Jamaica turning into a cracking game of football & some very good goalkeeping - Brazilian keeper's save around 30 mins an absolute stunner from a Mallan-type screamer - and now the Jamaican has saved a penalty.
Well worth a watch.

[Greenbeard]

Renard was great in Ghost. What a player she has been over the last 8 years.
:dunno:
Are you suggesting she looks like Whoopie? Or have I missed something.
Two great headers from the lassie. If indeed she is 100% and not another Semenya type.
Reporter: "Are you inter-sex?"
Player: "Yes, but not with you thanks."

[The 90+2]

3-0 Brazil. Give me this any day ahead of the nations league bore fest

[bingo70]

Any of the Hibs ladies starting for Scotland today?

[hibsbollah]

Scotland fans outnumbering England 3/1 according to Pat Nevin. Off we go.

[Brightside]

:dunno:
Are you suggesting she looks like Whoopie? Or have I missed something.
Two great headers from the lassie. If indeed she is 100% and not another Semenya type.
Reporter: "Are you inter-sex?"
Player: "Yes, but not with you thanks."

No she looks nothing like whoopie. She does look like the guy who was the hired killer in same film though. 👍

[Brightside]

Wouldn’t have picked Howard at RB. Kirsty smith will be rightly pissed off.

[HibbyAndy]

Emslie and Little good Penicuik lassies :aok:

[Scorrie]

Wouldn’t have picked Howard at RB. Kirsty smith will be rightly pissed off.

Aye strange choice that

[Brightside]

Emslie and Little good Penicuik lassies :aok:

Little is from Aberdeen. Or do you mean she played for Penicuik.

[lord bunberry]

Scotland have started well.

[Pretty Boy]

Decent game so far. Both teams trying to get it down. England having the bulk of possession after a fast start from Scotland but we look dangerous on the break.

[HibbyAndy]

Little is from Aberdeen. Or do you mean she played for Penicuik.

My mistake i thought Little was from Penicuik , Or maybe she stayed here for a bit .

[Pretty Boy]

Huge VAR decision.

Probably the right one though.

[Pretty Boy]

1-0 England. Big ask now.

[BILLYHIBS]

Huge VAR decision.

Probably the right one though.

Harsh!

[bingo70]

Huge VAR decision.

Probably the right one though.

Not for me, think it was harsh.

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

Well taken penalty. VAR getting it completely wrong imo.

[bawheid]

More VAR ridiculousness. The handball rule is now absurd. How is that an unnatural position?

[JohnM1875]

Going to see so many penalties given with this new rule. Though, not in Scotland cause we don't have VAR so the Old Firm are still safe.

[lord bunberry]

There’s going to be a lot of penalties next season.

[Hibs1972]

Harsh!
Football is done,if that’s a penalty.

[Baldy Foghorn]

If that was a penalty the games a bogey

[Since90+2]

This new rule is ridiculous. Where are defenders supposed to put their arms when trying to defend? Behind their back?

It should have been kept as it's a penalty if it's intentional and not a penalty if not.

[DaveF]

There’s going to be a lot of penalties next season.

You would think so but I'm sure our refrees will manage to miss those kind of handballs by Rantic.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

There’s going to be a lot of penalties next season.

If a team is short of numbers when attacking you're going to see players deliberately playing the ball into opponents bodies in the hope it strikes an arm/hand.

[lord bunberry]

You would think so but I'm sure our refrees will manage to miss those kind of handballs by Rantic.

They’ve managed to avoid applying the rules to them for over a century, they’re unlikely to start now.

[JohnM1875]

You would think so but I'm sure our refrees will manage to miss those kind of handballs by Rantic.

Totally. But 9 times out of 10 those decisions are given after a VAR review. And we won't have that in Scotland for ages

[Col2]

Is this new rule coming into domestic football next season?

Without VAR it will be even more carnage.

Imagine Ibrox and 1-0 up with 5 mins to go - every cross ball will be appealed if it goes anywhere near a Hibs player.

[lord bunberry]

If a team is short of numbers when attacking you're going to see players deliberately playing the ball into opponents bodies in the hope it strikes an arm/hand.

Yep it will become a tactic for sure.

[CMac1988]

That's more a penalty than the 'hand ball'.

[MWHIBBIES]

VAR doesn't make the decision, its the referee after reviewing it. VAR is a brilliant thing for the game, don't see how that can be disputed.

Pretty reasonable decision this, clearly hits her hand and stops the cross.

[leither17]

Totally. But 9 times out of 10 those decisions are given after a VAR review. And we won't have that in Scotland for ages

We can’t afford VAR but they have managed to get it in Malta

[cabbageandribs1875]

22138

[J-C]

VAR doesn't make the decision, its the referee after reviewing it. VAR is a brilliant thing for the game, don't see how that can be disputed.

Pretty reasonable decision this, clearly hits her hand and stops the cross.


But as Booth said her arm is there because of balance, if you don't use your arms for balance you'd fall over half the time, this new ruling is beginning to spoil some games.

[Hibby70]

Looking pretty ominous for Scotland now.

[SouthMoroccoStu]

Bbc commentators struggling to remember that they’re broadcasting for the Scottish fans too

[Hibby70]

At least our managers don't wear ****ing waistcoats !!

[Since90+2]

But as Booth said her arm is there because of balance, if you don't use your arms for balance you'd fall over half the time, this new ruling is beginning to spoil some games.

Correct.

Defenders need to be able to anticipate the forward going down the line and correctly balance themselves for the attack.

[Pretty Boy]

I agree it's a bit ridiculous that's a penalty but under the 'improved' rules it probably is.

[Brightside]

Under the new rule it’s a pen. And as someone else said defenders will now have to keep their hands by their sides.

[weecounty hibby]

I agree it's a bit ridiculous that's a penalty but under the 'improved' rules it probably is.
If it is then there will be penalties galore in leagues where VAR is used. Be very afraid when it comes to Scotland as the OF and hun in particular penalty count will rocket

[Billy Whizz]

I agree it's a bit ridiculous that's a penalty but under the 'improved' rules it probably is.

Winning football matches should be about skill, this new rule doesn’t do that for me
It means you can win a game via a really dodgy penalty, which is a real shame for the game of Football

[CMac1988]

Bbc commentators struggling to remember that they’re broadcasting for the Scottish fans too

Not a lot good too say since the first 10 minutes or so.

[CorrieHibs]

Bbc commentators struggling to remember that they’re broadcasting for the Scottish fans too

That’s why I’m listening to Alba. Some of its in English, but most the time I don’t have a clue what they’re saying. Better than listening to BBC England biasty though.

[J-C]

Under the new rule it’s a pen. And as someone else said defenders will now have to keep their hands by their sides.


I think we all know the new rule but there should be situations where it's seen as a natural position and not making yourself bigger deliberately, there seems to be no leeway.

[Jonnyboy]

VAR will make football worse off, not better IMO.

[J-C]

VAR will make football worse off, not better IMO.


I don't think VAR will JC, it's this new ruling concerning position of the arms, even a natural arm position will be given as a penalty, you ever tried running around with your arms taped to your sides, bloody hard I can assure you.

[CMac1988]

VAR will make football worse off, not better IMO.

Too much money in game not to use it. Do it like Rugby and it adds to the atmosphere. Do it like they do now and it's a slog.

[Pretty Boy]

Time to just see it out to HT at 1-0 and then regroup. As long as we are in touch there's always a chance.

[weecounty hibby]

I don't think VAR will JC, it's this new ruling concerning position of the arms, even a natural arm position will be given as a penalty, you ever tried running around with your arms taped to your sides, bloody hard I can assure you.
Yip, how are you meant to run, stretch, jump etc and keep your arms by your side?

[hibsbollah]

That’s why I’m listening to Alba. Some of its in English, but most the time I don’t have a clue what they’re saying. Better than listening to BBC England biasty though.

The red button takes you onto 5 live commentary, Pat Nevin and decent female commentator. I cannot stand Jonathan Pearce, the man is clearly a total prick.

Aw no. 2-0.

[Sir David Gray]

2-0

[Pretty Boy]

Oh dear. Game over.

The defence looks a real weak link for Scotland. All over the shop there.

[Brightside]

Awful defending.

[SJNB Hibby]

Gonna be hard pressed to keep this better than 6-0 i'm afraid

[weecounty hibby]

****, game over i think. Hope it doesn't turn into rout, the girls don't deserve that

[Brightside]

Oh dear. Game over.

The defence looks a real weak link for Scotland. All over the shop there.

Only one of the 4 are international class. Hopefully an area we can address in future years.

[stokesmessiah]

Oh dear. Game over.

The defence looks a real weak link for Scotland. All over the shop there.

Agreed, all over the place at the back and when they do get the ball they hand it straight back.

[hibsbollah]

Gonna be hard pressed to keep this better than 6-0 i'm afraid

Cuthbert just past the post.

[MWHIBBIES]

VAR will make football worse off, not better IMO.

I don't get how the referee having the option to review a decision makes the game worse? The handball rule possibly does but thats nothing to do with VAR

[brianmc]

If a team is short of numbers when attacking you're going to see players deliberately playing the ball into opponents bodies in the hope it strikes an arm/hand.

I was under the impression, under the new laws, that if the ball hits another part of the players' body then deflects onto the arm then it's not a penalty???

[CMac1988]

Sneaked in and poked a shot wide. Big gulf in class unfortunately.

[Brightside]

Another example. Jen Beattie is a poor player. Just a unit. Mis times tackles and passes every week.

[sambajustice]

England just took a goal kick and the keeper gave to the centre half who was still in the box. Why did the ref not pull that up?

[J-C]

Oh dear. Game over.

The defence looks a real weak link for Scotland. All over the shop there.


It was mentioned before the game that Scotland do leak goals but can also score a few as well, the England women look s lot stronger on the ball and in the challenge though.

On a side note, why do England have God Save the Queen as their anthem, I always thought that was the British national anthem, the English rugby team used to use Land of Hope and Glory but they also now use GSOQ.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

I was under the impression, under the new laws, that if the ball hits another part of the players' body then deflects onto the arm then it's not a penalty???

I've no idea if that's the case or not, I hope so.

[AugustaHibs]

Don’t understand why they are so happy to take the ball and just stand and Shield it? Try moving the ball quicker and see what happens

[stokesmessiah]

Constant screaming for handball!

[Brightside]

England just took a goal kick and the keeper gave to the centre half who was still in the box. Why did the ref not pull that up?

Rules have changed.

[SJNB Hibby]

England just took a goal kick and the keeper gave to the centre half who was still in the box. Why did the ref not pull that up?

It's one of the new rule changes

[J-C]

I don't get how the referee having the option to review a decision makes the game worse? The handball rule possibly does but thats nothing to do with VAR


That's the way I see it, the rules not the VAR

[stoneyburn hibs]

Another example. Jen Beattie is a poor player. Just a unit. Mis times tackles and passes every week.

Agree, there must be a few players that could take her place.

[weecounty hibby]

It was mentioned before the game that Scotland do leak goals but can also score a few as well, the England women look s lot stronger on the ball and in the challenge though.

On a side note, why do England have God Save the Queen as their anthem, I always thought that was the British national anthem, the English rugby team used to use Land of Hope and Glory but they also now use GSOQ.
I've been going to rugby internationals since the early 80s and have never seen Land of Hope and Glory being used by England. When did this happen?

[Lago]

Oh dear. Game over.

The defence looks a real weak link for Scotland. All over the shop there.

Not the best there, bit more composure needed.

[brianmc]

England just took a goal kick and the keeper gave to the centre half who was still in the box. Why did the ref not pull that up?

As previous posters have said the law has changed. The ball is now considered 'in play' as soon as the goal kick is taken.
The opposition players still have to be outside the penalty area though.

[Hibby Bairn]

Disappointed there isn’t a male pundit as part of the pitchside studio crew.

[cabbageandribs1875]

It was mentioned before the game that Scotland do leak goals but can also score a few as well, the England women look s lot stronger on the ball and in the challenge though.

On a side note, why do England have God Save the Queen as their anthem, I always thought that was the British national anthem, the English rugby team used to use Land of Hope and Glory but they also now use GSOQ.


i'm sure the english have used jerusalem in a game against us in the past but i simply cannot remember what game or even sport it was, as for the game...the defence were very poor in the friendly against jamaica and i'm not surprised they are once again very poor, unfortunately we're not getting enough numbers going forward either, comfy afternoon for the english defence

[sambajustice]

As previous posters have said the law has changed. The ball is now considered 'in play' as soon as the goal kick is taken.
The opposition players still have to be outside the penalty area though.

Really? Thanks for clearing up!

When did that rule kick in then?

[hibsbollah]

Agree, there must be a few players that could take her place.

I'd imagine she is useful against weaker nations with that scary physique but against this speed and quality she looks like a rugby player lost on the wrong pitch, ironically.

[Sylar]

Already turned it off. We’re clearly not allowed to win. If those handball decisions become commonplace next season, im done with football.

[Brightside]

Really? Thanks for clearing up!

When did that rule kick in then?

This tournie. Next season for men.

[BILLYHIBS]

Disappointed there isn’t a male pundit as part of the pitchside studio crew.

Probably because Dion Dublin has got Homes Under the Hammer in the morning :greengrin

[stoneyburn hibs]

I'd imagine she is useful against weaker nations with that scary physique but against this speed and quality she looks like a rugby player lost on the wrong pitch, ironically.

Yep, I wouldn't be telling her father that she's been poor 😁

[GreenCastle]

I don’t get these new rules ?

Looked like 2 other handballs by Scotland and nothing given ?

The back 4 for Scotland are dodgy - full backs are struggling and centre backs being dragged all over.

Scotland are decent going forward but haven’t had enough ball.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Yep, I wouldn't be telling her father that she's been poor 😁



i would












on here :)

[J-C]

I've been going to rugby internationals since the early 80s and have never seen Land of Hope and Glory being used by England. When did this happen?


It's the unofficial anthem and gets played prior to every game, even the crowd sing it during the game, I always thought GSTQ was the British anthem and not purely England's, she is the Queen of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

[Lago]

Yep, I wouldn't be telling her father that she's been poor 😁
Or her brother :agree:

[stoneyburn hibs]

i would












on here :)

😁

[J-C]

I don’t get these new rules ?

Looked like 2 other handballs by Scotland and nothing given ?

The back 4 for Scotland are dodgy - full backs are struggling and centre backs being dragged all over.

Scotland are decent going forward but haven’t had enough ball.


The other 2 were deflected onto the hand which makes it accidental.

[jeffers]

The new penalty rule is a joke. Watching the replay you can see a number of players with their arms in the exact same position as the Scottish player the decision was given against, it’s a natural position to be in. Some of the recent rule changes make sense, but not this one imo.

[weecounty hibby]

It's the unofficial anthem and gets played prior to every game, even the crowd sing it during the game, I always thought GSTQ was the British anthem and not purely England's, she is the Queen of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

So not really the anthem then? Scotland play Loch Lomond before games but that doesn't make it the anthem.

[weecounty hibby]

The other 2 were deflected onto the hand which makes it accidental.
It's should but unfortunately we will still get wrong decisions using VAR. There was one in last year's world cup, might have been against Croatia that was a horrific decision

[judas]

Who is the female pundit in the studio - on the far right hand side? Smoking hot.

[Jones28]

Who is the female pundit in the studio - on the far right hand side? Smoking hot.

Hope Solo, daaaayum she fine

[Brightside]

Who is the female pundit in the studio - on the far right hand side? Smoking hot.

Hope Solo ex USA keeper. Known to batter her husband. i can't imagine the bbc would have a woman batterer as a pundit for the mens game.

[J-C]

So not really the anthem then? Scotland play Loch Lomond before games but that doesn't make it the anthem.


Missed my point, GSTQ is a British anthem, the other home nations have their own one. The English Athletics squad used Jerusalem as their anthem in the last Commonwealth games last year, it was debated in Parliament to adopt their own anthem in 2016 but nothing came of it.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/12183014/MPs-debate-England-adopting-its-own-anthem-rather-than-relying-on-God-Save-The-Queen.html

[The 90+2]

Hope Solo ex USA keeper. Known to batter her husband. i can't imagine the bbc would have a woman batterer as a pundit for the mens game.

I’m not complaining - she’s a keeper 👍

[Hibs90]

I'd question the tactics for this game tbh.

[CmoantheHibs]

So why was it no penalty when Cuthberts shot near the end of the 1st half? As she is about to hit it an England player kicks her non shooting foot. A foul and a soft penalty but a foul none the less.

[Betty Boop]

Just like their male counterparts Scotland are rubbish.

[Jonnyboy]

I don't get how the referee having the option to review a decision makes the game worse? The handball rule possibly does but thats nothing to do with VAR

Maybe it’s just me. Game flourished for decades with a single referee actually making the decisions.

[Pretty Boy]

Erin Cuthbert is a player but she's got a hard a shift out there today. Not a lot of service or support. At only 20 you wonder how good she can be.

[Jones28]

Maybe it’s just me. Game flourished for decades with a single referee actually making the decisions.

But how often do we now see these decisions are wrong? And surely if the technology to get them right is available we should be using it?

[northern-hibee]

Hope Solo ex USA keeper. Known to batter her husband. i can't imagine the bbc would have a woman batterer as a pundit for the mens game.

Her nephew and half sister I think

[SJNB Hibby]

Hope Solo ex USA keeper. Known to batter her husband. i can't imagine the bbc would have a woman batterer as a pundit for the mens game.

Was it not her sister?

[Pretty Boy]

I'd like to see us test the keeper. Few occasions we have had a chance to get a strike away from the edge of the box and players have looked to pass on responsibility rather than having a pop.

[Diclonius]

Hope Solo ex USA keeper. Known to batter her husband. i can't imagine the bbc would have a woman batterer as a pundit for the mens game.

Her nephew and half sister, and all charges were dismissed.

Her husband was arrested on charges of assaulting her, but charges again dismissed.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Her nephew and half sister, and all charges were dismissed.

Her husband was arrested on charges of assaulting her, but charges again dismissed.




The bad girl of the backfield has such a shady rap sheet that she's even been suspended multiple times, fined, arrested, and ultimately booted from the U.S. Soccer team and banned for six months after she lost her temper — again — following the team's loss to Sweden during the 2016 Olympics.


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[cabbageandribs1875]

mon scotland gies a goal

[brianmc]

Really? Thanks for clearing up!

When did that rule kick in then?

June 1st I believe. Same as all the updated Laws for the coming season.

[hibsbollah]

The Scots effort and energy can't be questioned, Little and Cuthbert could get into the England squad but the quality of passing and movement isn't as good. Because of the high fullbacks England playing with 8 players in attacking positions at times.

[SJNB Hibby]

Really impressed with Cuthbert, won a lot of balls she had no right t0

[stokesmessiah]

Feel sorry for Emslie, she is making decent headway down that right hand side but gets no support and bugger all to hit in the box either.

[SJNB Hibby]

we're starting to show a bit of self belief, maybe too late though

[hibsbollah]

Really nice play now from us, just missing the final ball.

[Billy Whizz]

Really nice play now from us, just missing the final ball.

Just needs a Scotland goal to spark a comeback

[Mon Dieu4]

**** yesssss

[SJNB Hibby]

Come on!!!!!

[Pretty Boy]

Get in.

Game on. We've been well in this the last 10 minutes.

[Brightside]

Mon Scotland.

[iwasthere1972]

Game on. :saltireflag

[cabbageandribs1875]

woohoooooooooo :greengrin






england player holding on to the ball so scotland can't take a quick restart...poor stuff

[J-C]

Cracking wee goal, get in the wimmin :greengrin

[stoneyburn hibs]

Mon ladies , big finish.

[Pretty Boy]

Time for someone to put their foot on the ball and show a bit composure. Plenty time left so no reason to do anything daft and leave ourselves wide open.

[Brightside]

Little, Cuthbert , weir have all been excellent today.

[hibsbollah]

Our fitness superb, considering the facilities the opponents have I thought they'd dominate late on.

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

Belief seems to come when it looks like we are out of it.

[cabbageandribs1875]

lol@ that shot of a wee lassie rather excited when we scored :greengrin