WSL 21/22 | United v Reading - Fri 3 Sept 7:45pm | Live on Sky One/Showcase

[jojojo]

Solid opponents to start the season, and a real test for our squad. Live on Sky in the UK.

Tweet

— Twitter API (@user) date

Could be a tough match.

Live on Sky in the UK.

Available outside the UK, in some countries, on the https://www.thefa.com/womens-girls-football/leagues-and-competitions/the-fa-player
You need to register but it's free.

 

[Maestro14]

Really looking forward to this. Can't even remember the last time I was at LSV. It should be a difficult game, but hopefully having the fans back will make a difference.

 

[jojojo]

Really looking forward to this. Can't even remember the last time I was at LSV. It should be a difficult game, but hopefully having the fans back will make a difference.

Yep. I should be there, but can't make this one. I'm looking forward to going back.

It won't be quite back to normal - the women used to come over to talk to the fans and do autographs for the kids after matches - bit they're still in a covid bubble and that's not allowed.

Hopefully the crowd buzz will still be there though. I know the banners will be

 

[jojojo]

Tweet

— Twitter API (@user) date

Millie Turner and Jackie Groenen on the bench - which is a bit of a shock to see. Maybe because of the Olympics, but Toone is starting so I guess it's something else.

Russo on bench, hopefully that means she's nearly back to fitness. I'm looking forward to seeing her in action.

 

[Damien]

Watching this. Looking forward to it. Sky have got Stoney in the studio.

 

[DomesticTadpole]

Weird seeing Casey in the studio and not on the touchline.

 

[Zoo]

Good coverage on Sky.

 

[2 man midfield]

Just looked up Marc Skinner and he only had a 20% win percentage in his last job. How/why did United go after him?

 

[jojojo]

Just looked up Marc Skinner and he only had a 20% win percentage in his last job. How/why did United go after him?

Reputation for youth development, possession play, organisation.

The job in the US was a bit of a strange one - he was continually low on players, national team players unavailable, covid issues, other senior players injured etc. At any rate, people who watch the US League regularly, didn't seem to blame him and nor did the club. I guess we give him the benefit of the doubt for now

 

[mazhar13]

Just looked up Marc Skinner and he only had a 20% win percentage in his last job. How/why did United go after him?

Orlando Pride have been a terribly-run club for several years, and I'm not surprised that Skinner was held back by the club's overall mismanagement. With that said, I'd like to see how he fares for us, though based on our pre-season, we haven't looked too bad.

 

[jojojo]

I admit it's nice seeing Sky style coverage and proper graphics after watching the bargain basement stuff from BT

 

[2 man midfield]

Reputation for youth development, possession play, organisation.

The job in the US was a bit of a strange one - he was continually low on players, national team players unavailable, covid issues, other senior players injured etc. At any rate, people who watch the US League regularly, didn't seem to blame him and nor did the club. I guess we give him the benefit of the doubt for now

Ah fair enough then, just seemed a bit bizarre.

 

[2 man midfield]

Orlando Pride have been a terribly-run club for several years, and I'm not surprised that Skinner was held back by the club's overall mismanagement. With that said, I'd like to see how he fares for us, though based on our pre-season, we haven't looked too bad.

Sounds like his hands were tied yeah, I’d never heard of him before I looked him up tbf

 

[ForeverRed1]

Is it limited capacity or is that just the turn out ?

 

[RedPed]

They were mad to get rid of Sigsworth. Team's not as strong as last season.

 

[jojojo]

Poor stay from us today, or maybe just a good start from Reading. Blundell the most interesting of our new starters so far.

 

[DomesticTadpole]

They were mad to get rid of Sigsworth. Team's not as strong as last season.

It was an odd decision. It seems strange not playing with a CF. Also would have liked to see Galton and Hanson running at Reading more. It just seems very crowded. Think Ella is not involved enough. Not blaming here as she has been a bit isolated and likes to be involved more.

 

[DomesticTadpole]

Hope Russo stays fit.

 

[DomesticTadpole]

Don't we usually have problems playing Reading, that they are a bit physical.

 

[DomesticTadpole]

Oh Leah.

 

[2 man midfield]

How did she miss??

 

[DomesticTadpole]

United finding their feet more.

 

[mazhar13]

Don't we usually have problems playing Reading, that they are a bit physical.

We typically do, yeah. They're always tough opponents for United. With that said, it does look like United are still getting to grips with the match. Overall, they are playing with quite a bit of hesitation, even when they press off the ball.

 

[jojojo]

Is it limited capacity or is that just the turn out ?

Standing area is always shut. Attendances were typically between 2k and 5k pre-covid (tonight's crowd looks like it's in that territory as well. The best attendances are typically for weekend matches as it tends to be a family crowd, often with young kids, and against the big rivals of course.

 

[DomesticTadpole]

We typically do, yeah. They're always tough opponents for United. With that said, it does look like United are still getting to grips with the match. Overall, they are playing with quite a bit of hesitation, even when they press off the ball.

You wonder how nervous the girls will be in this game. This is coverage on another level. They will have to get used to it.

 

[2 man midfield]

Shoooooot

 

[cj_sparky]

The ball doesn't seem to roll too well on this pitch.

 

[DomesticTadpole]

That was a bit high.

 

[2 man midfield]

Got the ball. I’m still having trouble getting used to a world where that could conceivably be a red card.

 

[2 man midfield]

That was a bit high.

It looked a lot worse in real time, but watching it back she’s unlucky to catch her with the follow through. A yellow is probably fair.

 

[DomesticTadpole]

Got the ball. I’m still having trouble getting used to a world where that could conceivably be a red card.

It is like they want refs to let things go, but then want everything to be a red.

 

[DomesticTadpole]

It looked a lot worse in real time, but watching it back she’s unlucky to catch her with the follow through. A yellow is probably fair.

Yes. I agree.

 

[2 man midfield]

1-0!

 

[DomesticTadpole]

I missed the goal.

 

[jojojo]

Hanson 1-0 - nice through ball and Hanson finished it well.

 

[2 man midfield]

That’s a great finish tbf

 

[ImmortalJoker66]

GET IN THERE!!! KIRSTY HANSON!!!!!!!

 

[Dudu]

Lovely goal that!

 

[DomesticTadpole]

See it now. Lovely goal.

 

[Dudu]

Tweet

— Twitter API (@user) date

1-0, Hanson