Women's Euro 2022

[Lago]

England leading 1-0 in the first semifinal v Sweden. Well taken goal. Sweden are competing but England have more quality in the final third. Swedes can't afford to go 2 behind
Well taken goal.

[JimBHibees]

England look good next goal is huge. A lot of good players on show.

[LewysGot2]

And there it is. Lucy Bronze

Though VAR incoming

[BoomtownHibees]

Some goal that

[LewysGot2]

Yup. And no way back now for Sweden

[Brightside]

England have been excellent against a very strong Sweden. Good game.

[Pretty Boy]

Mary Earps must be a shout for player of the tournament.

She has been superb. Kept England in it against Spain with a superb save at 1-0 and had a couple of good saves eearly doors tonight, she has just been cool and commanding throughout since.

[Squealing pig]

It’s coming home

[LewysGot2]

Swedish keepers positioning there allowed that 4th but you can't knock England's desire and Kirby's reading of the situation

[Lago]

It’s coming home
Put your money on it.

[GreenCastle]

Mary Earps must be a shout for player of the tournament.

She has been superb. Kept England in it against Spain with a superb save at 1-0 and had a couple of good saves eearly doors tonight, she has just been cool and commanding throughout since.

Good shout.

Think Mead has a good chance too.

England really good to watch - makes football look easy at times. Compare it to some dull teams and you can feel the freedom they have.

[Lago]

Think the tournament has been an outstanding success and, probably has resulted in an increased interest in football in general but definitely in the women's game.

[Glory Lurker]

Sweden looked the part early doors but England were better side first half and unplayable in the second. It's going to take something special to stop them winning on Sunday.

If I'd seen this coming,I never would have started this thread :-)

[LewysGot2]

If they win the competition they will fully deserve it. They have put together a good side, with an outstanding proven manager and there has been investment.

It genuinely looks like a great atmosphere and even the pundits haven't been annoying 😉😂

[Brightside]

Good shout.

Think Mead has a good chance too.

England really good to watch - makes football look easy at times. Compare it to some dull teams and you can feel the freedom they have.

Both have been excellent I didn’t even expect Earps to be no1.

[LewysGot2]

Think the tournament has been an outstanding success and, probably has resulted in an increased interest in football in general but definitely in the women's game.

Ian Wright got it spot on.

[Glory Lurker]

If they win the competition they will fully deserve it. They have put together a good side, with an outstanding proven manager and there has been investment.

It genuinely looks like a great atmosphere and even the pundits haven't been annoying 😉😂

Agree with all of that.

[marinello59]

If they win the competition they will fully deserve it. They have put together a good side, with an outstanding proven manager and there has been investment.

It genuinely looks like a great atmosphere and even the pundits haven't been annoying 😉😂

:agree:
It’s been a joy watching them.

[One Day Soon]

It’s coming home

Hope so, they thoroughly deserve it. And Ian Wright’s comments were spot on, but of a star that guy.

[Lago]

:agree:
It’s been a joy watching them.
Terrific, happy football, played with freedom and the fans love it, bit of a lesson there for the men's game.

[GreenCastle]

Germany or France will be difficult in the final but they are definitely favourites.

Spain game was a turning point - Spain were really good and could have easily won that. That’s the only team to really dominate the ball against England.

[One Day Soon]

Germany or France will be difficult in the final but they are definitely favourites.

Spain game was a turning point - Spain were really good and could have easily won that. That’s the only team to really dominate the ball against England.

Spain were weird, dominated the game without really threatening somehow.

[He's here!]

Well done England. Feelgood stuff. Hope they go on and win it now.

[GreenCastle]

Spain were weird, dominated the game without really threatening somehow.

Well they nearly went through but the England keeper pulled off a wonder save at 1-0 I think. Then England came back into it.

Spain were also without best player as she did her ACL few days before tournament started.

[lyonhibs]

Quality 2nd half performance from England last night, really enjoyable watch

[marinello59]

Germany v France, this should be a cracker. Really looking forward to it.

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

Cracking goal for Germany

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

Equaliser for France.

[marinello59]

A decent first half. I fair enjoyed that.

[Lago]

A decent first half. I fair enjoyed that.
2 good goals, German keeper a bit Unlucky.

[GreenCastle]

A decent first half. I fair enjoyed that.

Another good game.

Going to be a great final on Sunday.

[Lago]

Great header 👌

[Just_Jimmy]

And so it is... the two best teams in the final.

Cannot wait

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[Lago]

Another good game.

Going to be a great final on Sunday.
England v Germany, where have we seen that before.

[marinello59]

And so it is... the two best teams in the final.

Cannot wait

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Yeap. I can’t call it, going to be good though no matter what.

[heretoday]

It'll be a tough affair bit I fancy England to win.

[Glory Lurker]

England v Germany, where have we seen that before.

1996?

[He's here!]

It'll be a tough affair bit I fancy England to win.

Very tough but hopefully you're right.

[GreenCastle]

England v Germany, where have we seen that before.

Last time they played..

England 3 v Germany 1 - Feb

Germany won the 4 games before that.

They have played 14x since 1994 and England won twice in total including the in this year and in 2009 so Germany know how to win. But different players etc. will be a close game.

Think it will be how England deal with the pressure.

[SteveHFC]

Would be pretty funny if Germany beat them. :greengrin

[marinello59]

Would be pretty funny if Germany beat them. :greengrin

I’m hoping the baggage from the mens game doesn’t carry over too much in to this one. It’s should be a cracking final. I’ll be supporting England but will enjoy the occasion no matter what. This tournament has been a real breath of fresh air.

[JimBHibees]

It'll be a tough affair bit I fancy England to win.

Agree stronger team Popp a huge threat though.

[Lago]

:aok:
I’m hoping the baggage from the mens game doesn’t carry over too much in to this one. It’s should be a cracking final. I’ll be supporting England but will enjoy the occasion no matter what. This tournament has been a real breath of fresh air.

[Cat Stanton]

Very tough but hopefully you're right.

Purely in the interest of balance (as the bbc might say), I hope you're wrong and they get thumped!

[NAE NOOKIE]

Agree stronger team Popp a huge threat though.

She is, but that lassie Oberdorf, what a player ... if she was a guy you would be looking at a hundred million quid player, bloody outstanding.

[Just_Jimmy]

She is, but that lassie Oberdorf, what a player ... if she was a guy you would be looking at a hundred million quid player, bloody outstanding.She signed a contract extension with Wolfsburg before the tournament. Clearly they knew (and they're a big player in the woman's game) what a talent she was and wanted to make sure if she stood out at the euros she wasn't going anywhere after.

She's only 20 and she's signed to 2025.

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[Just_Jimmy]

Yeap. I can’t call it, going to be good though no matter what.I've said since the start England would win it, and whilst Germany are a good side and did well to beat a decent French side, there nothing I saw from them tonight that England won't be able to deal with.

France had plenty chances in both halves. England will take some of them.

Of course, Germany could beat them but I think it'll go to plan and England will win.

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[Crunchie]

Typical, anyone but England, sad individual.
It's akin to a Hibs fan wanting Hearts to get beat, nothing sad about it at all.

What I find more sad is people fawning over the English because it's the women's team. FWIW I hope they get beat as well, not that anyone's opinion will count for the actual result itself.

[hibsbollah]

Would be pretty funny if Germany beat them. :greengrin

What won’t happen this time is street brawls, drunken fans fighting and damaging German made cars in Englands town centres. I haven’t watched enough to comment on the tournament but I like the absence of xenophobia hysteria and general over the top nonsense.

[OldEast]

It's akin to a Hibs fan wanting Hearts to get beat, nothing sad about it at all.

What I find more sad is people fawning over the English because it's the women's team. FWIW I hope they get beat as well, not that anyone's opinion will count for the actual result itself.

All over the bloody news as well since QF win.

[Since90+2]

What won’t happen this time is street brawls, drunken fans fighting and damaging German made cars in Englands town centres. I haven’t watched enough to comment on the tournament but I like the absence of xenophobia hysteria and general over the top nonsense.

I wouldn't bank on there not being street brawls.

[Bishop Hibee]

To show I’m not sexist and pay attention to woman’s football too, c’mon Germany #ABE

[hibsbollah]

I wouldn't bank on there not being street brawls.

About womens football? You think?

[He's here!]

All over the bloody news as well since QF win.

Why shouldn't it be?

If, like me, watching Hibs has become a dispiriting experience, I'd recommend anyone tunes in to this tournament. Been a breath of fresh air and the England team are great to watch.

[Since90+2]

About womens football? You think?

It's European final between England and Germany at Wembley infront of 90,000 people.

I'm not saying theres going to be mass running battles, but I'd say it's more likely than not you'll have a few fights here and there.

[FilipinoHibs]

Come on Germany.

[GreenCastle]

It's European final between England and Germany at Wembley infront of 90,000 people.

I'm not saying theres going to be mass running battles, but I'd say it's more likely than not you'll have a few fights here and there.

Have you ever attended a Women’s game ?

[hibsbollah]

It's European final between England and Germany at Wembley infront of 90,000 people.

I'm not saying theres going to be mass running battles, but I'd say it's more likely than not you'll have a few fights here and there.

I’m genuinely surprised, seems like quite a family vibe in evidence. I will expect plenty of proper nawty behaviour then, Danny Dyer microphones up and in attendance :greengrin

[Pretty Boy]

This one is about more than football rivalry for me and for that reason I want England to win.

Firstly my wife is English and thus my children, despite being born and raised in Scotland, have a connection to England. I enjoy the ABE banter in the house but tend to avoid the darker edge that often clouds the rivalry from both sides.

That's not really relevant though. Women's football has taken huge strides forward in the last decade or so. An England victory at a major tournament would take it to the stratosphere for all manner of reasons. If the QF and SF are anything to go by then a TV audience of between 12 and 15M looks likely. That puts the 'no one cares' brigade in their place once and for all. I'm not sure if anyone has seen the video of the young England fan after the SF win, a girl of about 6 or 7 singing her heart out punching the air and just looking deliriously happy. That's what it's all about. I'd wager for a lot of young women involved in the game their favourite players will still be Messi or Ronaldo. An England win opens up a whole new generation of potential icons. It's good for football as a whole if those favourite players become White, Bronze or Mead. An England win should be the catalyst for demands for more funding for the game, should be a platform to grow a core support base and should give the other home nations something to aspire to. The efforts to professionalise the game in Scotland are a good starting point.

The tournament has also been both played and supported in the right spirit. I honestly don't believe it matters that it's England V Germany at the weekend. I don't envisage some drunk woman shoving a flare up her erse in Trafalgar Square, a baying mob storming the stadium and the traditional throwing of the white plastic chairs. Largely because the people who behave like that will be sitting at home trolling on social media whilst everyone else enjoys the party.

England have been fantastic hosts, they have played some of the best football at the tournament and if they win it will be thoroughly deserved, as will all the media coverage that comes with it. It's a potential watershed moment and I'm looking forward to watching it.

[danhibees1875]

Their run to date will have done a lot to advance the women's game in England, and across the UK. I'm sure it will have engaged loads of girls and continued to reverse the trend of football/sports being for boys.

Winning it will only do more good for that cause.

The usual adages of reasons to not want England to win seem less applicable. Although I did enjoy the video of sky sports intervening Sweden fans ahead of the semi final and finding a man kitted out in yellow and blue with a strong Scottish accent. :greengrin

[Greenbeard]

Can't believe the govt has rejected calls for a bank holiday to celebrate them winning.
Final on Sunday? I thought they'd won it already.

[bod]

Im sure they’ll all get Knighthoods for all if they win it

[LancashireHibby]

It's European final between England and Germany at Wembley infront of 90,000 people.

I'm not saying theres going to be mass running battles, but I'd say it's more likely than not you'll have a few fights here and there.
Those 90,000 tickets were sold out before the tournament even began. It will be the usual family audience that attends women’s games, just in huge numbers. Despite Heineken being one of the tournament sponsors, the four games I’ve been a part of has been a perfect advert for responsible drinking tbh

[Just_Jimmy]

All over the bloody news as well since QF win.Good. It's raising the profile of the woman's game.


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[norhfc]

I have caught quite a few games and enjoyed most of them. Seen most of the Germany and England games. Looking forward to the final and I think Germany will edge it. They are very physical and will have a Popp.

[GreenCastle]

This one is about more than football rivalry for me and for that reason I want England to win.

Firstly my wife is English and thus my children, despite being born and raised in Scotland, have a connection to England. I enjoy the ABE banter in the house but tend to avoid the darker edge that often clouds the rivalry from both sides.

That's not really relevant though. Women's football has taken huge strides forward in the last decade or so. An England victory at a major tournament would take it to the stratosphere for all manner of reasons. If the QF and SF are anything to go by then a TV audience of between 12 and 15M looks likely. That puts the 'no one cares' brigade in their place once and for all. I'm not sure if anyone has seen the video of the young England fan after the SF win, a girl of about 6 or 7 singing her heart out punching the air and just looking deliriously happy. That's what it's all about. I'd wager for a lot of young women involved in the game their favourite players will still be Messi or Ronaldo. An England win opens up a whole new generation of potential icons. It's good for football as a whole if those favourite players become White, Bronze or Mead. An England win should be the catalyst for demands for more funding for the game, should be a platform to grow a core support base and should give the other home nations something to aspire to. The efforts to professionalise the game in Scotland are a good starting point.

The tournament has also been both played and supported in the right spirit. I honestly don't believe it matters that it's England V Germany at the weekend. I don't envisage some drunk woman shoving a flare up her erse in Trafalgar Square, a baying mob storming the stadium and the traditional throwing of the white plastic chairs. Largely because the people who behave like that will be sitting at home trolling on social media whilst everyone else enjoys the party.

England have been fantastic hosts, they have played some of the best football at the tournament and if they win it will be thoroughly deserved, as will all the media coverage that comes with it. It's a potential watershed moment and I'm looking forward to watching it.

Great post.

If anything an England win will put pressure on the Scottish game to do more to help and grow the game.

Would be amazed if posters on here don’t have family members who are young girls or even teenagers that football can maybe give them an opportunity to play a game we all love.

The Euro final was sold out months ago so won’t be the usual drunks attending and it’s quite refreshing having a tournament where people actually behave.

If you like football surely it’s a game not to be missed Sunday - history will be made or Germany will win their 9th Euros.

[flash]

Great post.

If anything an England win will put pressure on the Scottish game to do more to help and grow the game.

Would be amazed if posters on here don’t have family members who are young girls or even teenagers that football can maybe give them an opportunity to play a game we all love.

The Euro final was sold out months ago so won’t be the usual drunks attending and it’s quite refreshing having a tournament where people actually behave.

If you like football surely it’s a game not to be missed Sunday - history will be made or Germany will win their 9th Euros.

I would normally agree with your last paragraph but there's a Croatian 3rd Division match I can get on my firestick at the same time.
Thems the breaks.

[GreenCastle]

I would normally agree with your last paragraph but there's a Croatian 3rd Division match I can get on my firestick at the same time.
Thems the breaks.

Nice.

I would rather watch a major final between two amazing teams.

At the end of the day football is football and great there are so many choices.

[hibsbollah]

I would normally agree with your last paragraph but there's a Croatian 3rd Division match I can get on my firestick at the same time.
Thems the breaks.

:faf:
I think this is the kind of social media post that pretty boy was alluding to.

[itslegaltender]

Wanting England to win is like wanting Hearts to win. Bunch of roasters.

[flash]

:faf:
I think this is the kind of social media post that pretty boy was alluding to.

Oops.

[danhibees1875]

Wanting England to win is like wanting Hearts to win. Bunch of roasters.

Maybe if I was an avid fan of the Scottish women's team. Even then I think it would be a tenuous comparison.

[Hiber-nation]

Why shouldn't it be?

If, like me, watching Hibs has become a dispiriting experience, I'd recommend anyone tunes in to this tournament. Been a breath of fresh air and the England team are great to watch.

I'd quite happily sit through a rerun of last week's Hibs v Morton debacle rather than watch England Women in the Euro final but that's just me, must be a dinosaur or something.

[OldEast]

I'd quite happily sit through a rerun of last week's Hibs v Morton debacle rather than watch England Women in the Euro final but that's just me, must be a dinosaur or something.

No you're not but that's not really what I meant. I was referring to the fact that like ALL other English sporting achievements it is becoming a main news item rather than a sports story.
I agree it should be reported and that it would further the cause of women's football.

[nonshinyfinish]

On reflection there's no need for me to be running my big mouth off about this. I apologise and withdraw.

Guess this was a temporary thing.

[flash]

Guess this was a temporary thing.

Form is temporary class is permanent.

[Scouse Hibee]

Wanting England to win is like wanting Hearts to win. Bunch of roasters.

😂

[Jay]

I think what they are doing is phenomenal for ladies football in the UK and hopefully highlights the need for more money and effort to be put into woman's football here, it'll filter into the whole of the UK and that can't be a bad thing. Even if its just more local clubs being open to having a woman's team it's a start. My sons partner contacted so many clubs in our area about a ladies team , most said they had no plans for one and one even said they wouldn't consider it because there's nowhere to go with it. She now travels to Fife to play in a development squad.

[GreenCastle]

I'd quite happily sit through a rerun of last week's Hibs v Morton debacle rather than watch England Women in the Euro final but that's just me, must be a dinosaur or something.

Don’t think that makes you a dinosaur. Probably only 1 out of 20+million on Sunday thinking about watching a re-run of a past Hibs defeat though.

Would recommend the 2016 Scottish cup final rather than the Morton game unless you like seeing Hibs struggle and lose to lower league opposition.

(I know you won’t really watch the Morton game and seems you only like Scottish football / mens (boys too?!) football which is fine).

Scotland didn’t even qualify and England have a chance of winning tournament - like mens football the womens game is falling behind quickly unless they invest and more people support it in Scotland. Surely Scottish supporters would prefer that and it to improve than watch the womens game struggle ?

[Renfrew_Hibby]

It's European final between England and Germany at Wembley infront of 90,000 people.

I'm not saying theres going to be mass running battles, but I'd say it's more likely than not you'll have a few fights here and there.

Can't quite picture running battles down Wembley Way between groups of overweight butch ladies but you never know.

[danhibees1875]

No you're not but that's not really what I meant. I was referring to the fact that like ALL other English sporting achievements it is becoming a main news item rather than a sports story.
I agree it should be reported and that it would further the cause of women's football.

It's not even the main sports story (commonwealth) on BBC, never mind the main news story (it takes up 1 slot out of 10 on the home page, the 4th one). :confused:

[Hiber-nation]

Don’t think that makes you a dinosaur. Probably only 1 out of 20+million on Sunday thinking about watching a re-run of a past Hibs defeat though.

Would recommend the 2016 Scottish cup final rather than the Morton game unless you like seeing Hibs struggle and lose to lower league opposition.

(I know you won’t really watch the Morton game and seems you only like Scottish football / mens (boys too?!) football which is fine).

Scotland didn’t even qualify and England have a chance of winning tournament - like mens football the womens game is falling behind quickly unless they invest and more people support it in Scotland. Surely Scottish supporters would prefer that and it to improve than watch the womens game struggle ?

I just don't enjoy watching women's football. Not a fan of the hysteria surrounding any potential English success either.

Might just do the ironing...

[He's here!]

I'd quite happily sit through a rerun of last week's Hibs v Morton debacle rather than watch England Women in the Euro final but that's just me, must be a dinosaur or something.

I've no intention of going to St Johnstone v Hibs on Saturday but I'll definitely be watching the England v Germany game on Sunday.

[green with envy]

I've no intention of going to St Johnstone v Hibs on Saturday but I'll definitely be watching the England v Germany game on Sunday.


I have every intention of going to Perth on Saturday to watch Hibs. However, I definitely won't be watching wumans fitba on Sunday.:na na:

[GreenCastle]

I just don't enjoy watching women's football. Not a fan of the hysteria surrounding any potential English success either.

Might just do the ironing...

Sounds like a good choice and probably more enjoyable than watching Hibs v Morton again. Enjoy :)

[Just_Jimmy]

Wanting England to win is like wanting Hearts to win. Bunch of roasters.Unless you're English?
Unless you live in England and enjoy the atmosphere?
Unless you watch English woman's football most weeks so know the team?
Unless you're just a football fan and recognise they're a cracking team?
Unless you realise it's not as intense at international level as the Derby?

Or Unless you're just not a small minded, chip on the shoulder person?

Mon the English Lassies


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[He's here!]

Unless you're English?
Unless you live in England and enjoy the atmosphere?
Unless you watch English woman's football most weeks so know the team?
Unless you're just a football fan and recognise they're a cracking team?
Unless you realise it's not as intense at international level as the Derby?

Or Unless you're just not a small minded, chip on the shoulder person?

Mon the English Lassies


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:aok:

[Just_Jimmy]

No you're not but that's not really what I meant. I was referring to the fact that like ALL other English sporting achievements it is becoming a main news item rather than a sports story.
I agree it should be reported and that it would further the cause of women's football.It is a main news story. It's a home euros on BBC and its showing the growth and reach of the woman's game.

The really good thing about this euros has been its accessibility. Its free to view for everyone in the UK. I'd have watched anyway - but we've got people on this thread who didn't have much interest or have said they've just watched cos it was available. Then they've followed up by saying they've enjoyed it.

If this thread ends up with 1000 posts (I've no idea at time of posting this) and 10% of them have opened their mind, or even become fans of free to view woman's football then that's a good thing.

If they win then sure as hell its a main news story. Beats hearing about covid or political malfeasance in public office for sure.

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[Just_Jimmy]

I just don't enjoy watching women's football. Not a fan of the hysteria surrounding any potential English success either.

Might just do the ironing...That's absolutely fine and credit for saying it rather than dressing it up as something else like many do.

Can I ask a genuine question? Why did you feel the need to come onto a thread about it and comment rather than just ignore it.

I detest cricket etc, I just ignore posts on stuff I'm not interested in.

I'm not having a pop honestly, I just wonder why people need to say "I won't be watching"?

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[Hiber-nation]

That's absolutely fine and credit for saying it rather than dressing it up as something else like many do.

Can I ask a genuine question? Why did you feel the need to come onto a thread about it and comment rather than just ignore it.

I detest cricket etc, I just ignore posts on stuff I'm not interested in.

I'm not having a pop honestly, I just wonder why people need to say "I won't be watching"?

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The thread is about the women's Euros so I was giving my opinion of it. Just like the scran thread when I said I thought the ER pies were crap. I've said enough!

[Just_Jimmy]

The thread is about the women's Euros so I was giving my opinion of it. Just like the scran thread when I said I thought the ER pies were crap. I've said enough!Brilliant.

Enjoy watching Hibs making an arse of it again. [emoji106]

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[Since452]

I watched a bit of the Germany game last night. France had a big lass in defence who was quite literally head and shoulders above everyone else. Actually quite enjoyed it. It obviously doesn't have the intensity of mens football but it wasn't bad. From what I've seen so far, the good teams are good and the bad teams are unbelievably bad. Can't avoid the hysteria over the England team right now and god knows what it'll be like if they win it. For that reason, much like the mens team, I hope they don't.

[flash]

Brilliant.

Enjoy watching Hibs making an arse of it again. [emoji106]

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You do realise this is a forum for Hibs supporters?

[Just_Jimmy]

You do realise this is a forum for Hibs supporters?Yes. Therefore I'm confused as to why someone would come onto a thread about the woman's Euros to tell us they won't be watching the final and would rather watch a rerun of Hibs being **** against Morton.

I asked him and he replied. I still don't see the point like but whatever.

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[Hiber-nation]

Yes. Therefore I'm confused as to why someone would come onto a thread about the woman's Euros to tell us they won't be watching the final and would rather watch a rerun of Hibs being **** against Morton.

I asked him and he replied. I still don't see the point like but whatever.

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Ach it's not really that confusing. Anyway I'm definitely bowing out this time :greengrin

[hibee_nation]

Ideal result. Injury time equaliser for Germany and then win on penalty shoot out.

[Lester B]

Form is temporary class is permanent.

And stupidity is clearly terminal

[One Day Soon]

English + women reaching a cup final seems to be a double self-identity crisis point for some. Let's hope none of these women are too tall as well.

The coverage of the tournament live and in the news reporting of England's progression has been the best thing for women's football in these islands for years. A boost to England and a foot up the arse for the other home nations too hopefully. Probably the most positive representation of women we've had for years and nothing but good for girls to see. The potential for women's football is huge and the positive spin-offs in terms of health, sport, equality, commercially and beyond are massive.

[flash]

And stupidity is clearly terminal

Gies peace.

[LewysGot2]

English + women reaching a cup final seems to be a double self-identity crisis point for some. Let's hope none of these women are too tall as well.

The coverage of the tournament live and in the news reporting of England's progression has been the best thing for women's football in these islands for years. A boost to England and a foot up the arse for the other home nations too hopefully. Probably the most positive representation of women we've had for years and nothing but good for girls to see. The potential for women's football is huge and the positive spin-offs in terms of health, sport, equality, commercially and beyond are massive.

Totally this.

The top 2 sides in a final at Wembley where 90,000 will enjoy their afternoon and young females will have role models and hopefully opportunities to play that were denied to generations of women for decades - women's football was hugely popular and successful at the start of the 20th century. To their shame, organisations such as the SFA made it impossible for them to play post-war and our only ever world trophy winner only did so because she had to go a play in Italy, getting Italian citizenship.

It's a different product - it's more sporting, less tainted by the tribalism and rivalries of the male game. Its family friendly and the camaraderie across the game is genuine. It's only going to get better and better with increased participation numbers and investment. It's a good news story.

Has been a brilliant success. May the best team win, whoever they are - they will have earned it and deserved it.

And punditry has been free of the clichés, old boys network and hyperbole, too.

[marinello59]

English + women reaching a cup final seems to be a double self-identity crisis point for some. Let's hope none of these women are too tall as well.

The coverage of the tournament live and in the news reporting of England's progression has been the best thing for women's football in these islands for years. A boost to England and a foot up the arse for the other home nations too hopefully. Probably the most positive representation of women we've had for years and nothing but good for girls to see. The potential for women's football is huge and the positive spin-offs in terms of health, sport, equality, commercially and beyond are massive.

:top marks

[NAE NOOKIE]

I just don't enjoy watching women's football. Not a fan of the hysteria surrounding any potential English success either.

Might just do the ironing...

Each to their own mate. For my part I think I've watched most games at the last 3 world cups and the last two Euros if you include this one and pretty well enjoyed every minute of it, been to watch Hibs ladies and my local Gala Fairydean Rovers women's team as well.

If you accept it for what it is women's fitba can be extremely entertaining and I for one can't think of a single reason women and girls shouldn't play or support the game. It can't be lost on any Hibs fan of my age the rise in female support for the club over the last 40 years, when I first started going to games in the mid 70s females in the crowd were almost non existent, now I would guess they make up around about 10% of our average attendance and maybe even higher than that at cup finals.

IMO interest in women's football isn't just good for their game, it's good for the game overall.

[LewysGot2]

Each to their own mate. For my part I think I've watched most games at the last 3 world cups and the last two Euros if you include this one and pretty well enjoyed every minute of it, been to watch Hibs ladies and my local Gala Fairydean Rovers women's team as well.

If you accept it for what it is women's fitba can be extremely entertaining and I for one can't think of a single reason women and girls shouldn't play or support the game. It can't be lost on any Hibs fan of my age the rise in female support for the club over the last 40 years, when I first started going to games in the mid 70s females in the crowd were almost non existent, now I would guess they make up around about 10% of our average attendance and maybe even higher than that at cup finals.

IMO interest in women's football isn't just good for their game, it's good for the game overall.

Hibs recent data suggests female fan base closer to 20 percent. That's a lot of money.

[Hibby Bairn]

Hibs recent data suggests female fan base closer to 20 percent. That's a lot of money.

Yeah. But presumably they come to watch men's football.

[NAE NOOKIE]

Yeah. But presumably they come to watch men's football.

Well yes if the stat the guy referenced has come from Hibs. But the point is that the more that's done to encourage females to take an interest in the game the better it is for Hibs as a club, and all other clubs I presume, so encouraging girls to play and supporting them to do so has to be a positive thing. I can't imagine many of the women who follow the men's team don't also have at least a passing interest in the women's team .... apart from one female member of our match going group who thinks women's fitba is an abomination :greengrin

[LewysGot2]

Yeah. But presumably they come to watch men's football.

Not the point. Its about the benefits of a wide demographic supporting the game and the club as possible.

Struggling to see an issue. The more folk of any sex, age, colour, religion or background that support the club the better...and should be encouraged.

[He's here!]

English + women reaching a cup final seems to be a double self-identity crisis point for some. Let's hope none of these women are too tall as well.

The coverage of the tournament live and in the news reporting of England's progression has been the best thing for women's football in these islands for years. A boost to England and a foot up the arse for the other home nations too hopefully. Probably the most positive representation of women we've had for years and nothing but good for girls to see. The potential for women's football is huge and the positive spin-offs in terms of health, sport, equality, commercially and beyond are massive.

Spot on.

[Nakedmanoncrack]

Unless you're English?
Unless you live in England and enjoy the atmosphere?
Unless you watch English woman's football most weeks so know the team?
Unless you're just a football fan and recognise they're a cracking team?
Unless you realise it's not as intense at international level as the Derby?

Or Unless you're just not a small minded, chip on the shoulder person?

Mon the English Lassies


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Not English, but will be in England on Sunday, and though I won't be painting my face with a St George cross, I'm at ease with them winning.

[Hibby Bairn]

Not the point. Its about the benefits of a wide demographic supporting the game and the club as possible.

Struggling to see an issue. The more folk of any sex, age, colour, religion or background that support the club the better...and should be encouraged.

No issue. Was just pointing out that the 20% come to watch men's football. Not women's. Different product. Different fan base.

Is the Hibs women's team not part of the Foundation rather than the Club? Or has that changed?

[He's here!]

Totally this.

The top 2 sides in a final at Wembley where 90,000 will enjoy their afternoon and young females will have role models and hopefully opportunities to play that were denied to generations of women for decades - women's football was hugely popular and successful at the start of the 20th century. To their shame, organisations such as the SFA made it impossible for them to play post-war and our only ever world trophy winner only did so because she had to go a play in Italy, getting Italian citizenship.

It's a different product - it's more sporting, less tainted by the tribalism and rivalries of the male game. Its family friendly and the camaraderie across the game is genuine. It's only going to get better and better with increased participation numbers and investment. It's a good news story.

Has been a brilliant success. May the best team win, whoever they are - they will have earned it and deserved it.

And punditry has been free of the clichés, old boys network and hyperbole, too.

Couldn't agree more. What I find when I come away from a women's game is that I've enjoyed it irrespective of the score. As you say it's got a fresh, untainted feel to it that you don't get when you come away from a lot of men's games. That feeling has only been enhanced by this tournament, which has been a roaring success.

Your point about the punditry is spot on too. Too many are quick to default to the 'anyone but England, I hate the media fanfare etc' without taking the time to actually tune in and learn that there's nothing triumphalist here, just refreshing, honest sportsmanship and genuine expertise.

I did think a year or two back that the BBC were over-egging things in their bid to help kickstart the women's game in the sense that they were trying to treat it on the same footing as the men's game. However, their coverage has steadily evolved to help shape the women's game in a very positive way and give it a strong identity of its own.

[He's here!]

No issue. Was just pointing out that the 20% come to watch men's football. Not women's. Different product. Different fan base.

Is the Hibs women's team not part of the Foundation rather than the Club? Or has that changed?

The club are now taking the women's team under their wing I believe.

[LewysGot2]

No issue. Was just pointing out that the 20% come to watch men's football. Not women's. Different product. Different fan base.

Is the Hibs women's team not part of the Foundation rather than the Club? Or has that changed?

Not a mutually exclusive fan base. Just a different size and probably more families for the Women. Most fans of Hibs Women outside player families will likely still favour Hibs.

Hibs Women now part of the club. Hybrid model of some full time players and some part time. Wages are not at all big so those in decent careers would need to take a salary drop to go FT. Some have not done it for that reason.

[LewysGot2]

I did think a year or two back that the BBC were over-egging things in their bid to help kickstart the women's game in the sense that they were trying to treat it on the same footing as the men's game. However, their coverage has steadily evolved to help shape the women's game in a very positive way and give it a strong identity of its own.

Completely agree. The genuine indepth knowledge from those involved in the game combined with respectful enthusiasm for the sport as opposed to tribalism. Ian Wright has been a joy to see/hear - his best punditry for a long time. The Swedish boss and Scott Booth. The former international players from all sides. And the evolution of Alex Scott from hugely successful and talented player trying to ground break as a pundit a few seasons ago - and probably staying safe and talking in clichés - has blossomed into an assured pundit with the confidence to go further indepth and not worry about trying not to be criticised. Her love of the game shines through.

I hope Scotland can start to move forwards too and compete more regularly on the global stage finals. I think they're transitioning from the Kim Little era but there's hope that the full time pathway will bring dividends. I'm sure Keith Wright will be telling everyone about the exciting prospect Emma Watson, who was at the SFA academy at Broughton with the McIntyre/Blaney crew. Gone full time professional at the same time as the 5 boys Hibs signed from Broughton. Unfortunately, it's Rangers. She's going to be going places though.

[Eyrie]

And punditry has been free of the clichés, old boys network and hyperbole, too.

I've not been watching the tournament but that's due to Scotland not being there. Same as the men's game and, as with the men's game, I'd still watch the final anyway.

My one concern, particularly with England playing Germany, was the level of bias but based on your comment I don't think that will be an issue.

[LewysGot2]

I've not been watching the tournament but that's due to Scotland not being there. Same as the men's game and, as with the men's game, I'd still watch the final anyway.

My one concern, particularly with England playing Germany, was the level of bias but based on your comment I don't think that will be an issue.

There's bound to be excitement about it and there's never any guarantees but they genuinely have been more respectful and measured than any previous televised tournament.

[marinello59]

Here we go, a massive game, let’s hope for a fitting finale to what has been a superb tournament.

[e2los]

Tournament may be superb, but my word the commentary is atrocious.

[danhibees1875]

England very much on the front foot.

[RyeSloan]

Tournament may be superb, but my word the commentary is atrocious.

Genuinely awful.

[marinello59]

A classic goalmouth stramash there.

[danhibees1875]

A classic goalmouth stramash there.

Looked like it hit the captain's hand in there.

[Jones28]

No pen, I thought that was strange.

[e2los]

Genuinely awful.

Tried listening on talk sport.... some very hard to understand screeching woman and an absolute twat talking *****.

Can't listen any more regardless of quality of the game.

Honestly hope Germany win.

[e2los]

Anyone know an unbiased (in English radio commentary) ?

[Callum_62]

Germany losing there star striker in the warm up in a major final against the host nation probaly tells you what way this will go

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[Pretty Boy]

Pretty nervy 1st half. Germany in particular look a bit off it.

[marinello59]

Pretty nervy 1st half. Germany in particular look a bit off it.

The two bookings for England could play a major part in which way this goes. Fairly equal so far I thought .

[Glory Lurker]

England much more composed. If they get a goal I think Germany will fall to bits.

[EdinMike]

I have no Ill-will towards the England Womans team, however they seem to have jumped into the English media bandwagon

So c’mon Germany 😅

[Mon Dieu4]

Did Ian Wright just complain that a German player never got booked when the England player never even got touched and dived haha

[RIP]

I thought that I’d be supporting England but with the Germans sporting a smart green strip it’s going to be hard not to sympathise with the green sisterhood.

Breakaway there but poor shot, straight at the keeper.

[HibbyAndy]

Did Ian Wright just complain that a German player never got booked when the England player never even got touched and dived haha

:agree:


Goalkeeper wasn't touched either but rolling about on the floor :rolleyes:

[Callum_62]

Did Ian Wright just complain that a German player never got booked when the England player never even got touched and dived hahaOfcourse he did

About Ian Wright's Standard level of analysis at any tournament England are in

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[heretoday]

The Germans must have got the hairdryer treatment at half-time.

[Jones28]

I’m really loving this game, loads of crunching tackles.

[Brightside]

The game is too tight to allow it to flow. Going to be a red soon.

[Brightside]

Mead a big loss for England.

[Callum_62]

1-0 England

Some. Finish that is if she's onside

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[Brightside]

What a pass that is from Walsh. Unreal.

[Hibs Class]

Goal England... excellent

[Pretty Boy]

Fantastic pass and as cool a finish as you like. Great goal.

[Callum_62]

What a pass that is from Walsh. Unreal.Terrific pass, good run and sublime finish

[emoji106]

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[The Spaceman]

Some pass and what a finish - top, top goal that.

[Callum_62]

Germany crack the post

Some. Strike

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[LustForLeith]

Some goal

[Callum_62]

Biggest crowd at a Euro final (men or woman) at just over 87,000

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[Callum_62]

1-1

Another nice finish after a sublime first touch

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[Mon Dieu4]

What a team goal that is from Germany

[JohnM1875]

1-1 German's bossing this now.

[Pretty Boy]

That's a well worked goal as well. Lovely reverse pass and another cool finish.

Game on now.

[The Spaceman]

Another good goal, this time for Germany. Good wing play and a composed finish.

[HibbyAndy]

Made by the right back ! Outstanding

[hibee316]

Very enjoyable game.

Definitely a convert to the woman's game!

[Callum_62]

I dunno how anyone could watch this and claim it isn't enjoyable?

Alot of this tournament has been very good and the quality is also there

Nearly none of the time wasting and rolling about either

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[Brightside]

Daly is knackered and should be off. Getting caught out time after time.

[Callum_62]

England look tired but always dangerous on the counter attack

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[HibbyAndy]

Daly is knackered and should be off. Getting caught out time after time.

Good . Keep her on.

[e2los]

Jumped on here to see why half the street was cheering.

Going to have to watch with the volume muted.

Hopefully England bottle it.

[Jones28]

Germany finding the extra gear here.

[e2los]

I dunno how anyone could watch this and claim it isn't enjoyable?

Alot of this tournament has been very good and the quality is also there

Nearly none of the time wasting and rolling about either

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It's not the football Callum, the commentary is horrendous.

[JohnM1875]

Jumped on here to see why half the street was cheering.

Going to have to watch with the volume muted.

Hopefully England bottle it.

😂😂 brilliant. ****ing love being Scottish.

[OldEast]

It's not the football Callum, the commentary is horrendous.

And some people wonder why we're not falling over ourselves to support England.

[danhibees1875]

Does anyone know if any of the German women were in the Bayern Munich team that came to Easter rd a few years ago?

Can't remember how long ago that was, but we lost 6-0 and the difference in quality was very noticeable compared to how I'd seen the Hibs team dominate games domestically.

[NC1875]

And some people wonder why we're not falling over ourselves to support England.

Exactly. The commentary is so impartial it’s unbelievable. Hope they get beat.

[danhibees1875]

Exactly. The commentary is so impartial it’s unbelievable. Hope they get beat.

Should it be impartial? :confused:

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

England look out on their feet here.

[GreenCastle]

Should it be impartial? :confused:

Like Ally McCoist and Scotland.

[Just Alf]

Should it be impartial? :confused:Not in this case I'd have thought.. 'they' (the media) do rip.ma.knittin' at time with this sort of thing.. they did in other game where England weren't even playing!!

[HibbyAndy]

Blatant German free kick but apparently she through herself to the ground :confused::confused:

Cmon Germany !!!

[e2los]

Should it be impartial? :confused:

Absolutely, we are not English.

When you hear the English commentary of Scottish games it's so condescending.

England looking more dangerous as we head into extra time, penalties?

[Callum_62]

It's not the football Callum, the commentary is horrendous.I meant from the football perspective

I seen a few posts earlier in the tourney saying it was shocking quality etc

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[Callum_62]

Like Ally McCoist and Scotland.Probably (altho Mccoist is fairly impartial on what's he's seeing infront of him while obviously supporting Scotland) but I guess you can say it's a Scottish commentator and it's being broadcast into Scotland

I'm Sure German media is also being biased towards them but unsurprisingly we arnt be beamed that coverage into our livingroom

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[Scottie]

And some people wonder why we're not falling over ourselves to support England.
And if the opposition leader has his way we’ll all be getting a bank holiday to celebrate their historic win :faf:

[JohnM1875]

Probably (altho Mccoist is fairly impartial on what's he's seeing infront of him while obviously supporting Scotland) but I guess you can say it's a Scottish commentator and it's being broadcast into Scotland

I'm Sure German media is also being biased towards them but unsurprisingly we arnt be beamed that coverage

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Be a bit weird having German commentary on the BBC to be fair.

Never understood why bias commentary bothers folk so much. Surely it's just background noise and you form your own opinions on what's going on.

[NC1875]

Should it be impartial? :confused:

I’m watching the game in Scotland. I don’t want England to win.

I’d say it should be impartial yeah. Or even at least try and hide it a bit.

The last challenge in the game, the commentator is saying the Germany player played for a foul. It’s as clear a foul as you’ll see.

[danhibees1875]

Absolutely, we are not English.

When you hear the English commentary of Scottish games it's so condescending.

England looking more dangerous as we head into extra time, penalties?

I would expect biased commentary from the BBC towards the home nations teams. Why would they not be? :dunno:

Anyway, maybe I just don't pay all that much attention to what they're actually saying because I can't say I've really noticed it that much. They're obviously English commentators wanting England to win but they were also happy enough to call out good play by the Germans, or when freekicks should have went to Germany but didn't.

[Mon Dieu4]

Commentator loves the word recycled

[e2los]

Probably (altho Mccoist is fairly impartial on what's he's seeing infront of him while obviously supporting Scotland) but I guess you can say it's a Scottish commentator and it's being broadcast into Scotland

I'm Sure German media is also being biased towards them but unsurprisingly we arnt be beamed that coverage into our livingroom

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Coverage of the world cup and Euros is so much more enjoyable without the England are the best at everything (world revolves around them), English commentary.

Anyway this has been done to death... England physically pushing/kicking the Germans about, few fouls given.

[007]

Exactly. The commentary is so impartial it’s unbelievable. Hope they get beat.

Do you mean partial?

[danhibees1875]

Do you mean partial?

I assume from the context. :greengrin

[e2los]

Russo tries to break the Germans leg and commentary is that surely can't be a foul?

[JohnM1875]

Russo tries to break the Germans leg and commentary is that surely can't be a foul?

Is it honestly any different than the past two years spent watching any away teams commentary teams? It's the BBC, it's going to be pro England.

[HibbyAndy]

Russo tries to break the Germans leg and commentary is that surely can't be a foul?

The bias is absolute unbelievable i'm actually laughing !!

[HH81]

Germany to win on pens.

[Since452]

Germany to win on pens.

That would be a shame 😉

[JohnM1875]

Germany to win on pens.

100% best outcome for me!

[Hibby70]

Every time they show Prince William he's been standing up. Maybe he's struggling to sit down.

[Scorrie]

Every time they show Prince William he's been standing up. Maybe he's struggling to sit down.

I wonder if his Uncle Andrew is sweating on the result…

[Pretty Boy]

Whits the keeper daein Tam?

[e2los]

urgh

[danhibees1875]

Those bias commentators aren't even trying to hide that they're happy. :rules:

[007]

Those bias commentators aren't even trying to hide that they're happy. :rules:

English commentators want England to win, who'd have thunk?

[Brightside]

English commentators want England to win, who'd have thunk?

It’s the weirdest complaint ever. Can you imagine if this was Scotland. 😂😂

[DH1875]

Every time they show Prince William he's been standing up. Maybe he's struggling to sit down.

🤣🤣🤣.

[Lago]

English commentators want England to win, who'd have thunk?
Wonder if the German commentators want Germany to win?

[Pretty Boy]

Brilliant. The best team in the tournament win it in the end.

The commentary summed it up, for women's football in the UK this is so much bigger than the women in the England squad today. It's year of sacrifice, ridicule, persecution and hard ****ing work rewarded in spectacular fashion.

Good on them and I hope it's a catalyst for something even bigger for women's football.

[Antonyopus]

May I be the first to congratulate the Lionesses what a performance and achievement what a great result for woman’s football.. a real game changer
. Well done England fantastic

[Golden Bear]

It’s the weirdest complaint ever. Can you imagine if this was Scotland. 😂😂

Exactly. I've no problem with the Lionesses victory or the style of commentry - it's to be expected.

[hibee316]

Well done England!

English commentators wanting them to win? Well, obviously!

[Hibs Class]

Well done England, very much a deserved victory.

[Lago]

:top marks
Brilliant. The best team in the tournament win it in the end.

The commentary summed it up, for women's football in the UK this is so much bigger than the women in the England squad today. It's year of sacrifice, ridicule, persecution and hard ****ing work rewarded in spectacular fashion.

Good on them and I hope it's a catalyst for something even bigger for women's football.

[JohnM1875]

Best team over the course of the tournament won it so no real complaints from me.

[e2los]

England dived and hacked their way over the finish line.

Better team lost.

[Jay]

Well done England. Delighted for them.

Hopefully more sponsorship and support will filter through to all women's football in the UK. Goodness knows it desperately needs it.

[Lago]

Well done England. Delighted for them.

Hopefully more sponsorship and support will filter through to all women's football in the UK. Goodness knows it desperately needs it.
Spot on

[RyeSloan]

Exactly. I've no problem with the Lionesses victory or the style of commentry - it's to be expected.

No issues with them winning or the commentators wanting them to win but no getting away from the fact that main commentator is total garbage.

Her commentary for the goal was along the lines of say nothing, oh, say nothing then a it’s innn about 5 seconds after the goal had went in. Awful.

Anyway you have to admire how England ran down the clock there, brilliant.

[007]

Well done England!

English commentators wanting them to win? Well, obviously!

What's Gabby Logan doing being happy? She's Welsh with a Scottish husband. 😀😀

[hibee316]

England dived and hacked their way over the finish line.

Better team lost.

Och, cheer up!

Great to see the celebrations!

Well deserved, and will be a big boost to woman's football all across the UK.

[Lancs Harp]

England dived and hacked their way over the finish line.

Better team lost.

Lol brilliant ABE performance son. Weep.

[danhibees1875]

England dived and hacked their way over the finish line.

Better team lost.

You trying to get hired by the BBC for commentary duties? :greengrin

[flash]

A suitably atrocious winning goal.

[Renfrew_Hibby]

May I be the first to congratulate the Lionesses what a performance and achievement what a great result for woman’s football.. a real game changer
. Well done England fantastic

A real game changer indeed. Yet more resources, be it from the Beeb/Sky or the government will be directed towards the women's game (probably not the Scottish woman's game) at the expense of the Scottish game (mens)
It will be interesting to see where we're all at in 5 or 10 years time.
Congrats to England, played a very good tournament. No grumbles there.

[Liam978]

Well done England, very much a deserved victory.

Yes well done indeed, the Germans thought as per usual , they just had to turn up to win, having won it so many times.

[Renfrew_Hibby]

What's Gabby Logan doing being happy? She's Welsh with a Scottish husband. 😀😀

She's a fanny

[Hibs Class]

England dived and hacked their way over the finish line.

Better team lost.

Pish. Won’t say anything beyond that, on basis that it’s always wise to never debate with a fool.

[hibee316]

She's a fanny

Nah.

[Rumble de Thump]

There's obviously no point in having commentary if it is biased. It was cringeworthy today. Most people can see what's happening so commentators and co-commentators need to say something intelligent and insightful, which is a complete non-starter if they are deluded. Such poor quality might be expected on amateur broadcasting, though. National TV should be far better.

[Callum_62]

Yes well done indeed, the Germans thought as per usual , they just had to turn up to win, having won it so many times.Did they?

Looked like a hard fought game that couldve went either way

England, while not ranked as such we seen as reasonable favorites for the tournament

I never understand why folk feel the need to belittle a team or players when they lose - its sport, it happens

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[e2los]

Och, cheer up!

Great to see the celebrations!

Well deserved, and will be a big boost to woman's football all across the UK.

Hopefully a boost to woman's football, but I know the BBC etc will be talking about this for the next 56 years.

[Lancs Harp]

There's obviously no point in having commentary if it is biased. It was cringeworthy today. Most people can see what's happening so commentators and co-commentators need to say something intelligent and insightful, which is a complete non-starter if they are deluded. Such poor quality might be expected on amateur broadcasting, though. National TV should be far better.

Do you think commentry on Scotland matches is any less bias?

[Rumble de Thump]

Do you think commentry on Scotland matches is any less bias?

Yes. But we usually have an English commentator so maybe that helps.

[He's here!]

Just fantastic. That was a joy to watch.

Well done England. Thoroughly deserved and what a boost for women's football in this country. Can only go from strength to strength after that.

[e2los]

Pish. Won’t say anything beyond that, on basis that it’s always wise to never debate with a fool.

Interesting you would say that assuming you watched the Semi final?

Like you say no point in talking with you.

Quick edit....

GGTTHB... No point in arguing .. Peace, our opinions differ.

[hibee316]

Hopefully a boost to woman's football, but I know the BBC etc will be talking about this for the next 56 years.

Just turn the volume down and ignore it. It isn't really a big deal how much they talk about it.

[Steve20]

England dived and hacked their way over the finish line.

Better team lost.

Simply not true.

[Callum_62]

Overall as a tournament - it's A very good watch

In some ways it trumps the mens game as there's little of the black arts that for me ruins alot of the mens game



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[Lancs Harp]

Sarina Wiegman next Hibs manager :flag:

[andrew70]

I’ve been very impressed. Tactical, emotional, skilful, interesting, captivating and a positivity that the womens game deserves. A far greater spectacle than most expected or indeed would admit.

The Scottish game will continue to improve as well with moves to professional teams.

Long may it continue.

[Lancs Harp]

Anyway fast forward a year. England 2 Scotland 3. Scotland European Champions. ( yoinger generation might not get this)

[Pretty Boy]

Overall as a tournament - it's A very good watch

In some ways it trumps the mens game as there's little of the black arts that for me ruins alot of the mens game



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It's different and that's fine. Most people who watch and enjoy women's football know and accept that. If others feel it's not for them then fine but don't try to drain the enjoyment out of it with remarks that aren't half as amusing, cutting or acerbic as they may believe. I don't much care for the Champions League so the thread on here about that is largely ignored by me. Those who do enjoy it don't want or need me to list why I believe it's so rubbish.

It was notable today that there was as no booing during the German anthem, no songs about bombers or world wars and I didn't feel like that detracted from the game or atmosphere in any way.

England have been great hosts and it's been a great tournament. Roll on the world cup down under.

[e2los]

Simply not true.

Our opinions differ on this.

Regardless, glad you are happy about the result.

Have a great evening!

[007]

There's obviously no point in having commentary if it is biased. It was cringeworthy today. Most people can see what's happening so commentators and co-commentators need to say something intelligent and insightful, which is a complete non-starter if they are deluded. Such poor quality might be expected on amateur broadcasting, though. National TV should be far better.

Just turn the volume off if it bothers you that much, or even better don't bother watching at all. Maybe it is you're own biased views that are clouding you're judgement.

[cabbageandribs1875]

didn't watch one minute of this tournament but watching the commonwealth games rugby 7's match between Scotland and Samoa online and at HT the stadium speakers blasting out 'football's coming home' cue an apology from commentator, 'apologies to any non-england football fans watching/listening'


so i presumed the "lionesses" have actually won something

[Bristolhibby]

“After 56 years of hurt it’s finally come home”.

Purleese.

J

[Glory Lurker]

England were the best team in the tournament by a good stretch, totally deserved their win.

It's been a great tournament. Plenty good games and such a cheery buzz around the whole thing.

I thought the co-comm paying tribute to the players through the years who have made this possible for England was absolute class.

[percy veer]

good luck to them deserved to win it, not sure about this narrative of 56 years of hurt now wiped out.

[Vault Boy]

Can’t begrudge them that victory at all, well earned.

So many people down here have been totally swept up by the excitement and energy around this tournament, it’s very encouraging. Women I’ve known for years with no previous interest in football have found themselves really passionately backing their national team, and despite it being England, that’s great to see.

An unbelievable amount of progress in just 5-10 years.

[Since452]

“After 56 years of hurt it’s finally come home”.

Purleese.

J

I'd much rather this "came home" than one of the men's tournaments. There's only a handful of good women teams. England being one of them. Always a big chance they would win this

[Glory Lurker]

Right, SFA. Learn from this.

[Eyrie]

The final was the only game in the tournament that I watched.

A decent enough match, but without a team to support I just couldn't get into it.

[RIP]

I hope women’s football worldwide will get a boost from this. The biggest crowd of ANY Euro final - MEN or Women’s.

Our ladies team are now under club control and a stone’s throw from Easter Road at Meadowbank. Let’s get along to support the girls in green. GGTTH 🇳🇬

[bod]

Right, SFA. Learn from this.

If only they could get the same money than down south had

[Since90+2]

Great tournament and a genuine watershed moment for young girls who want to play football.

[DIXIHIBS]

Just fantastic. That was a joy to watch.

Well done England. Thoroughly deserved and what a boost for women's football in this country. Can only go from strength to strength after that.

No arguments about that but i doubt very much if womans football in this country will get much of a boost, financial or otherwise. Huge boost for England though. You could well find the big media channels ploughing their money into womens football to the detriment of the game uo here.

[Glory Lurker]

No arguments about that but i doubt very much if womans football in this country will get much of a boost, financial or otherwise. Huge boost for England though. You could well find the big media channels ploughing their money into womens football to the detriment of the game uo here.

I was disappointed that they signed off encouraging folk to go to WPL games and not just to go to women's football. They're a national broadcaster after all.

[Callum_62]

I was disappointed that they signed off encouraging folk to go to WPL games and not just to go to women's football. They're a national broadcaster after all.Probbaly don't even know if another 'home nations' play women's football

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[Pretty Boy]

No arguments about that but i doubt very much if womans football in this country will get much of a boost, financial or otherwise. Huge boost for England though. You could well find the big media channels ploughing their money into womens football to the detriment of the game uo here.

We have players on pro contracts now though.

That means when they go south or abroad we will be compensated rather than players on amateur contracts walking away for nothing. When you look at where some of the players who came through at Hibs are now plying their trade then you can see the benefit of that.

The real boost will be in terms of participation. My daughter is 4 and goes with me to all our men's games. She's been bugging me to get her a team for ages. Tonight she was enthralled in the women's game, far more so than any Hibs game so far, and was almost in tears at the end saying she wants to play for a team now. I don't think I'll be the only parent getting that request in the coming days and weeks.

[DIXIHIBS]

I was disappointed that they signed off encouraging folk to go to WPL games and not just to go to women's football. They're a national broadcaster after all.

The WPL will grow enormously now. TV will love the huge crowds that will watch the manchesters/liverpool/chelsea etc. They could start pulling in crowds of 30k plus every week. Compare that to the mens game up here. I fear the money coming our way could drop even further.

[007]

The WPL will grow enormously now. TV will love the huge crowds that will watch the manchesters/liverpool/chelsea etc. They could start pulling in crowds of 30k plus every week. Compare that to the mens game up here. I fear the money coming our way could drop even further.

We're all doomed!

[Lago]

Our opinions differ on this.

Regardless, glad you are happy about the result.

Have a great evening!
Great result for women's football