Chelsea Women Thread

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Sad but understandable. Can totally see the women’s team unravelling next season as well albeit not as rapidly as the men’s team. Luckily clownlake don’t give a f about the women’s team so they don’t dump 10 overrated 19 yo on them every window.   

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Surprised this has been so quiet when the last few weeks have been one of the most dramatic title race twists in WSL history. After losing at Anfield and conceding the title being 3 points and several goals on GD behind City, our girls went on to win 8-0 while City conceded a last minute goal to lose vs Arsenal regaining the advantage. Before today both teams sat equal on points with us having the superior GD and more scored but the way harder final match at OT. So it basically came down to a shoot out today. Luckily our women are hammering ManUre currently. Scoring with almost every shot. An admirable display of winners' mentality and something they can teach the men all about. There are good days and bad days but using the chances you get when it really matters is ultimately what distinguishes champions from would-bes.

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10 minutes ago, Magic Lamps said:

Surprised this has been so quiet when the last few weeks have been one of the most dramatic title race twists in WSL history. After losing at Anfield and conceding the title being 3 points and several goals on GD behind City, our girls went on to win 8-0 while City conceded a last minute goal to lose vs Arsenal regaining the advantage. Before today both teams sat equal on points with us having the superior GD and more scored but the way harder final match at OT. So it basically came down to a shoot out today. Luckily our women are hammering ManUre currently. Scoring with almost every shot. An admirable display of winners' mentality and something they can teach the men all about. There are good days and bad days but using the chances you get when it really matters is ultimately what distinguishes champions from would-bes.

The league is wrapped up for them currently up 5-0 start of second half. Sad to see Emma Hayes go she has been brilliant for Chelsea Football Club

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Boom 6...glad she's leaving winning something this season! Didn't look likely a few weeks ago.

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Certainly wont be repeated, 7 titles all under Hayes

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47 minutes ago, ZAPHOD2319 said:

 

She wasn't a regular while on loan at Paris so I doubt there is a contract on offer for her there either. Wonder if London City Lionesses might be interested with their new found riches?

Edited June 30 by OhForAGreavsie

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2 minutes ago, OhForAGreavsie said:

She wasn't a regular while on loan at Paris so I doubt there is a contract on offer for her there either. Wonder if London City Lionesses might be interested with their new found riches?

I have seen a lot of moves by the Lionesses. What is going on with that team?

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1 hour ago, ZAPHOD2319 said:

I have seen a lot of moves by the Lionesses. What is going on with that team?

They've become a part of a multi-club system. Michele Kang, a wealthy American business woman, owns Washington Spirit of the NWSL. She first added Lyon Women to her 'portfolio' and then London City vowing to take them to the WSL and to make them competitive. There are all sorts of rumours about who she might sign, including Viv Miedema and Fran Kirby.

Edited June 30 by OhForAGreavsie

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36 minutes ago, ZAPHOD2319 said:

 

I have always felt that Lucy is a brilliant footballer, and have been among her biggest defenders whenever she has come in for criticism in an England shirt. I 'blamed' her for our loss to Barca in the 2023 Champions League semi-final. A genius level reading of the situation, and a perfectly timed step up, caught Sam Kerr marginally offside which lead to Guro's equaliser being ruled out at Stamford Bridge. That was ultimately the difference between the sides. So I bow to no one in my admiration of Lucy Bronze, but...

I'm not excited about this move. I think the time has passed. This looks like a very short term move aimed specifically at making a stronger challenge in the Champions League. Fair enough, but if we could prize Ona Batlle away from Barca that would be a much more exciting and forward-looking move. Of course there is absolutely zero possibility Barca would let her go, but I'd like us to be planning for the next four or five seasons when recruit, not just the next one.

In any case it was mainly inaccurate refereeing decisions that cost us the semi-final against Barcelona in the season just ended. Bad decisions and unfortunate injuries. Even then we gave Barcelona absolutely everything they could handle in that tie. I prefer more solid future planning and the confidence that that would help us give Barca a run for their money anytime, anywhere.

Edited July 2 by OhForAGreavsie

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9 minutes ago, ZAPHOD2319 said:

 

So the rumours concerning both of these two turnout to have been accurate. I know nothing about Bartel and have never knowingly seen her play. I don't even know what style of midfielder she is but I assume she must be highly rated.

Even with Jesse Fleming having departed in January, and Melly Leupolz leaving last month, this addition still might mean more departures. We have four midfielders remaining from last season's squad, and two more due to return from loans. On top of that we have James and Macario both of whom are probably best operating as AMs. That's eight players and Bartel makes nine. Too many to be vying for three places in the XI.

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