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The Matildas v Lionesses World Cup - paul (14th Aug 2023 - 17:44:46) Hi, Any predictions for England's game? Wednesday 11am U.K. time. I think a draw, and the Lionesses win through to the final on penalties..

Re: The Matildas v Lionesses World Cup - Gilly (14th Aug 2023 - 20:04:28) Nope - Aussies will get it I think. We weren't very convincing in the quarters and they live to pummel the Pims!!

Re: The Matildas v Lionesses World Cup - D (15th Aug 2023 - 08:48:28) I think women's football is trying to emulate men's football too much. Last year we saw a player taking her top off, (I remember a few years ago a football commentator losing his job for making comments about female footballers taking their tops off) and last week we saw a player deliberately stamping on a member of the other team. It might be what today's audience want to see but I certainly don't. Won't be watching, far better things to do.

Re: The Matildas v Lionesses World Cup - BD (15th Aug 2023 - 11:00:50) Problem with our lot is that they believe their own hype and are not nearly as good as they think they are.

Re: The Matildas v Lionesses World Cup - Sports fanatic (15th Aug 2023 - 11:52:12) So much for getting behind our sports teams. Other countries support their teams come what may why is it we put ours down, I think we are going to win handsomely go into the final and win that and make you doubters eat your words. As for the cricket we had a moral victory if the rain had stayed away we would have won the ashes back. We have some fantastic sports men and women so let’s support them.

Re: The Matildas v Lionesses World Cup - Salty (15th Aug 2023 - 13:49:05) Well written Sports Fanatic ~ you can't take the comments on this topic with any credulity, and Gilly thinks the Australians are playing a misspelt drink ~ he wouldn't publish my Viz related joke either !! Come on England !!

Re: The Matildas v Lionesses World Cup - dave (15th Aug 2023 - 14:23:35) Sports fanatics comment "As for the cricket we had a moral victory if the rain had stayed away we would have won the ashes back" sums up the problem with English sports fans. Like Dunkirk, we turn defeat into victory (even though we lost!!). I for one am fed up with out highly paid sportsmen/women being praised for coming second so frequently.

Re: The Matildas v Lionesses World Cup - BD (15th Aug 2023 - 14:43:54) As a young man I was quite a good athlete and was taught by my first coach " If you finish second you are a loser and people only remember winners".

Re: The Matildas v Lionesses World Cup - C (15th Aug 2023 - 17:56:28) Think they’ve done a fantastic job. Seeing them win the Euros last year in person was an experience I’ll not forget. Think they are also inspiring to young girls and boys. I wish them all the luck and whatever tomorrow’s result, have enjoyed watching them play these last few weeks. Go Lionesses!

Re: The Matildas v Lionesses World Cup - paul (15th Aug 2023 - 22:21:16) Hi, As in all sports activity is all about confidence, winning in a tournament play breeds winning mentality. England women never give up, even if losing for a short time. Australia have pressure of the home crowd, and the semi-final event. Lionesses will win..."it's coming home"

Re: The Matildas v Lionesses World Cup - C (16th Aug 2023 - 12:55:48) Well just look at that. We are in the final! To all you disbelievers, happy you were proven wrong!

Re: The Matildas v Lionesses World Cup - Gilly (16th Aug 2023 - 12:56:48) Shows what I know! Fantastic from the Lionesses

Re: The Matildas v Lionesses World Cup - Sports fanatic (16th Aug 2023 - 12:58:56) Well I’m happy . Now for the final here we go .

Re: The Matildas v Lionesses World Cup - Salty (16th Aug 2023 - 14:04:25) Gilly ~ I forgive you, but in the words of Bart Simpson " Eat My Shorts " ! Come on England, and even if we don't win the final, what a fantastic achievement and an inspiration to all youngsters who might want to enter the game..

Re: The Matildas v Lionesses World Cup - dave (16th Aug 2023 - 17:16:23) Once again, this time Salty looking to big up failure " if we don't win the final, what a fantastic achievement". This is the problem with UK sports, gallant losers! Far more inspirational if we win!

Re: The Matildas v Lionesses World Cup - paul (16th Aug 2023 - 17:37:36) Hi, Congratulations to the Lionesses great win today in Australia! England have proved in tournament play that starting slowly, building up momentum, and not peaking to soon. This is the way to win the World Cup.

Re: The Matildas v Lionesses World Cup - Inspired (16th Aug 2023 - 21:15:32) Come on Dave don’t be so negative they are playing their hearts out for England good on them wonderful job so far . Never been in a World Cup final before so let’s cheer them on if they don’t win it I’m sure they will give everything so don’t run them down if they do win which I’m sure they will it will be fantastic. When at school many years ago used to do all sports good at some not so good at others got as far as all Hampshire finals in athletics but that was it but felt very proud of my efforts that’s what it’s all about giving your all .

Re: The Matildas v Lionesses World Cup - dave (17th Aug 2023 - 12:24:58) @inspired. These are not school girls, they are highly paid professional sportswomen. I wish them the best of luck and hope they win but if they don't, that means they lost which at this level is what matters

Re: The Matildas v Lionesses World Cup - Anon (17th Aug 2023 - 13:31:14) Dave with the small " d " Check your facts - Sam Kerr - Chelsea and Australia earns £ 400.000 a year Kevin De Bruyne - Manchester City and Belgium earns £ 20.000.000 a year.( yes twenty million )

Re: The Matildas v Lionesses World Cup - BD (17th Aug 2023 - 13:34:20) dave you and I are obviously in agreement.. See my message of 15tth !!!

Re: The Matildas v Lionesses World Cup - paul (17th Aug 2023 - 15:36:00) Hi, Hope the Government allows pubs to open at 10am Sunday. Let the English fans support, and celebrate (hopefully), their team in style and history!

Re: The Matildas v Lionesses World Cup - BD (20th Aug 2023 - 13:49:52) No surprise there then !!

Re: The Matildas v Lionesses World Cup - Big Ron (20th Aug 2023 - 19:10:58) Unlucky Ladies, Back to the Ironing Board !!!

Re: The Matildas v Lionesses World Cup - D (21st Aug 2023 - 18:59:11) Hear hear, BD and Big Ron. I've always felt we should all stick to what we're good at.

Re: The Matildas v Lionesses World Cup - passfield resident (21st Aug 2023 - 21:25:08) Last two posts are depressing. I suppose it's to be expected that anonymous, cowardly bigots will come out with drivel like this. Perhaps jealous of the attention the women's team have been getting.

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