The goals after 10 broke the record for biggest ever World Cup win, think the celebrations were fair play personally. I don’t think elite sports people should ever feel guilty of breaking records on the elite stage and not celebrate it. Opinions though of course and others will feel differently.It was classless just like their celebrations over Thailand at 10-0 up. Can't think of another country that would behave in such a way. Even though it wasn't that offensive to the English celebrating in a mocking fashion of your opponents is very typically American
They still don't have girls teams! I just assumed they would by now.
They do in Ireland. From U8 and upwards.They still don't have girls teams! I just assumed they would by now.
The goals after 10 broke the record for biggest ever World Cup win, think the celebrations were fair play personally. I don’t think elite sports people should ever feel guilty of breaking records on the elite stage and not celebrate it. Opinions though of course and others will feel differently.
I do feel differently. I felt City were classless in their destruction of Burton too. That said, I feel laying waste to over matched opponents is one thing but celebrating it like that is just gratuitous and in bad taste.The goals after 10 broke the record for biggest ever World Cup win, think the celebrations were fair play personally. I don’t think elite sports people should ever feel guilty of breaking records on the elite stage and not celebrate it. Opinions though of course and others will feel differently.
I don't think so. She raised the pinky in the way of correctly observed tea drinking etiquette. I guess you could call it a lazy English stereotype if you were that way inclined.Am I the only one who thought Alex Morgan’s “cup of tea celebration” was actually supposed to represent dragging on a spliff?
My interpretation was definitely wrong. Just wondering if anyone else made the same mistake. Thought it was a hell of a baller move, so was disappointed when the tea explanation came out!I don't think so. She raised the pinky in the way of correctly observed tea drinking etiquette. I guess you could call it a lazy English stereotype.
No idea if it's true, but I honestly can't stand Alex Morgan. She looks like a massive fecking prick. Or whatever the female equivalent of a prick is.
Aye, another one I don't understand all the fawning over. Well, I understand, but neither are very appealing people to me.She's just a less scary Hope Solo.
Ah I wasnt on about the celebration, I love a bit of mocking. I just dislike her general, I dunno, aura? It's just so American. Not to say I dont like Americans, but I suppose in the sense of the mean girl in an American high school movie.What are you guys on about. Alex Morgan is a dream feck to all sports fans and the tea celebration was, imo, a bit of harmless banter.
Nah, I know exactly what the mean. Get the exact same aura from Hope.Ah I wasnt on about the celebration, I love a bit of mocking. I just dislike her general, I dunno, aura? It's just so American. Not to say I dont like Americans, but I suppose in the sense of the mean girl in an American high school movie.
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Ah I wasnt on about the celebration, I love a bit of mocking. I just dislike her general, I dunno, aura? It's just so American. Not to say I dont like Americans, but I suppose in the sense of the mean girl in an American high school movie.
Oh my goodnessNah, I know exactly what the mean. Get the exact same aura from Hope.
Like you say .. that kind of bitchy high school girl that ends up being a suburban 'mom' with a fake smile plastered on 24/7. She's just got that general vibe to her.
I might be completely wrong and she's lovely, tbf.
Excellent. Judging by the shirt number she’s a striker?In case you want someone to cheer:
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I'm hoping that the Netherlands win and I'm hoping they can then bring a lot of fans to the final. Their fans have been great at this tournament and the numbers and the noise have been building up with every game from them.
The atmosphere for the final could be terrific if a wall of orange gets going.
On the other hand, Sweden - er, well, may the best team win I guess
Am I the only one who thought Alex Morgan’s “cup of tea celebration” was actually supposed to represent dragging on a spliff?
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She normally wears 14 for the Netherlands (because she's a Cruyff fan). Midfield player - usually in a #8 sort of role.Excellent. Judging by the shirt number she’s a striker?
BT has the main right for WSL afaik. BBC sometimes cover games online via a stream or live text, not sure I've seen a league game on BBC TV before but I could be wrong as very rarely check them in fairness.Tweet
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And it's not just England where the WWC is getting attention.
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The BBC has had TV rights (for free!) for the WSL for a couple of years, but they've always shuffled them round somewhere between the red button and online, with only an occasional slot on BBC1/2. The England team weren't treated much differently until this year.
It always felt as if they were embarrassed about the accusation they were just being "politically correct" - I think they'll be braver about it now.
BBC and BT in theory had the option for a match each weekend last year, plus highlights. The FA WSL Facebook page sometimes streamed a game if one of them didn't bother.BT has the main right for WSL afaik. BBC sometimes cover games online via a stream or live text, not sure I've seen a league game on BBC TV before but I could be wrong as very rarely check them in fairness.
Find it incredible that Thailand kept a clean sheet for the longest against USA so far this tournament. Great trivia question.
Stop trying to derail my ill informed prejudice with facts and background info curse you.Oh my goodness
Alex Morgan is awesome.
I thought she was insulting her boyfriend.Am I the only one who thought Alex Morgan’s “cup of tea celebration” was actually supposed to represent dragging on a spliff?
She’s been married for 5 years.I thought she was insulting her boyfriend.
Even in Ireland (who have no skin in the game at all) the England/USA game hit 20% viewership, with audiences having grown steadily throughout the tournament.Tweet
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The BBC has had TV rights (for free!) for the WSL for a couple of years, but they've always shuffled them round somewhere between the red button and online, with only an occasional slot on BBC1/2. The England team weren't treated much differently until this year.
It always felt as if they were embarrassed about the accusation they were just being "politically correct" - I think they'll be braver about it now.
sad but neither Sweden or Holland look capable of beating themThe USWNT is so unlikeable, really hope they lose the final. Sadly it looks unlikely...