[Albion] Albion Women

[dazzer6666]

As unsavoury as that isolated incident was, no arrests though. And no violence. No serious comparisons here.

Women's tennis has had more stadium incidents than women's football since the 1993 Seles stabbing with male coaches and domineering fathers.

It's not hard to see why there isn't any off-pitch aggro in the women's game.

1. Far fewer people attending.
2. A tiny number of away fans.
2. Men don't generally attend, other than fathers with their children.

It was more a comment in relation to 'family friendly'. Palace have a certain (and small) cohort of blokes that follow the women's team that don't really fit the usual profile.

 

[hart's shirt]

It was more a comment in relation to 'family friendly'. Palace have a certain (and small) cohort of blokes that follow the women's team that don't really fit the usual profile.

Fair enough then, but there's been no media mention of any issues, even with thousands at Chelsea, Arsenal and Spurs derby games.

The only kicking off that's likely to happen will be one side at the start of the 1st half and the other at the start of the 2nd.

And the only police kettle needed will be for their half-time teas and coffees.

 

[halbpro]

I do agree with the consensus that any trouble is extremely unlikely to occur, I more wonder if either club will jump the gun and provide additional resources just in case, even if they're not needed ultimately.

 

[hart's shirt]

I do agree with the consensus that any trouble is extremely unlikely to occur, I more wonder if either club will jump the gun and provide additional resources just in case, even if they're not needed ultimately.

Half of me thinks it would be prudent to do this. Prevention is better than cure and all that.

The other half of me wonders whether that might create or engineer a problem where one doesn't actually exist, for now at least.

Regardless, playing the Palace home fixture at the Amex would make any segregation much easier as well as boosting the attendance*.

* That is, if it's a weekend afternoon game and not one that's an evening fixture. Come on, Albion. Think this one through...

 

[brighton_dave]

Fair enough then, but there's been no media mention of any issues, even with thousands at Chelsea, Arsenal and Spurs derby games.

The only kicking off that's likely to happen will be one side at the start of the 1st half and the other at the start of the 2nd.

And the only police kettle needed will be for their half-time teas and coffees.

Bit harsh that implying no goals are ever scored. The games come a long way you know.

 

[hart's shirt]

Well done to Elisabeth Terland who made the top 6 of the Women's Footballer of the Year from the Football Writers' Association.
https://footballwriters.co.uk/editorial/phil-foden-and-bunny-shaw-win-fwa-footballer-of-the-year-awards/#:~:text=Manchester%20City's%20Phil%20Foden%20and,Women's%20Footballer%20of%20the%20Year.

Seeing as the other 5 (Shaw, James, Greenwood, Hasegawa and Keating) play for top 2 clubs, it's a significant achievement.

To be joint 2nd highest WSL scorer for a lower half side is impressive with half of Albion's 26 goals this season.

A player that has to stay at the club if Albion Women have any serious on-field aspirations for next year.

 

[halbpro]

Well done to Elisabeth Terland who made the top 6 of the Women's Footballer of the Year from the Football Writers' Association.
https://footballwriters.co.uk/editorial/phil-foden-and-bunny-shaw-win-fwa-footballer-of-the-year-awards/#:~:text=Manchester%20City's%20Phil%20Foden%20and,Women's%20Footballer%20of%20the%20Year.

Seeing as the other 5 (Shaw, James, Greenwood, Hasegawa and Keating) play for top 2 clubs, it's a significant achievement.

To be joint 2nd highest WSL scorer for a lower half side is impressive with half of Albion's 26 goals this season.

A player that has to stay at the club if Albion Women have any serious on-field aspirations for next year.

Not even surprised, she really had to be in there. Incredibly pivotal for the club. And Bunny Shaw is probably the most deserved winner possible, just dominant to an absurd degree.

 

[Cheeky Monkey]

What a stupid goal to concede!

 

[hart's shirt]

FT: Albion Women 0 Aston Villa Women 1

"Rachel Daly goes down in the box as her shot is blocked, but the ball breaks to Lehmann who fires a low shot first time at goal.
The ball bobbles off the surface and through the dive of Melina Loeck on its way into the back of the net."

Having seen it back, that's a little generous from BBC Sport. In a tight game, it was a really soft decisive goal to concede.

5 home defeats in a row now for Albion Women. Terland's goals have papered over the defensive cracks.

 

[Change at Barnham]

PBOBE mentioned at the Fans Forum that the club are working hard on this (or words to that effect), and at the End of Season Awards TBMBE (Uncle Tony) also mentioned it in a fairly prominent manner.

Have there been any whispers of sites that could be considered? I get the feeling that they must be hopeful of making an announcement in the next few months.
I don't think it's their style to leak news if it is a non-runner.

 

[zeetha]

The three sites that I've heard mentioned in passing (though nothing very official) are:

Waterhall (though apparently access could be an issue)
Withdean (less likely now they've just put in new facilities there)
Where the pitches next to the Amex used by the Uni/Academy are.

Will be very intesested to see where they are going to put it. Maybe they'll do something left field though like taking over the Greyhound Stadium!

 

[ozzygull]

The three sites that I've heard mentioned in passing (though nothing very official) are:

Waterhall (though apparently access could be an issue)
Withdean (less likely now they've just put in new facilities there)
Where the pitches next to the Amex used by the Uni/Academy are.

Will be very intesested to see where they are going to put it. Maybe they'll do something left field though like taking over the Greyhound Stadium!

Isn't there a bit of a run down retail park opposite Hove Park that could be an option?

 

[hart's shirt]

Isn't there a bit of a run down retail park opposite Hove Park that could be an option?

The Girlstone Ground?

 

[AZ Gull]

The three sites that I've heard mentioned in passing (though nothing very official) are:

Waterhall (though apparently access could be an issue)
Withdean (less likely now they've just put in new facilities there)
Where the pitches next to the Amex used by the Uni/Academy are.

Will be very intesested to see where they are going to put it. Maybe they'll do something left field though like taking over the Greyhound Stadium!

Falmer preferred site for new Brighton Women stadium

 

[halbpro]

Falmer is, by some margin, the most sensible site logistically. If they can make it work that would be wonderful. If the playing fields next to the station work that is, of course, ideal. I do think it's a bit of a tight squeeze though