WSL Cup 23/24 | City 2-1 United - FA ruling on Villa means United go out "United disappointed by the rationale"

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Last match of our WSL Cup group.

We currently top the group with maximum points from our first three games. City need to win if they're going to top the group and only the top team automatically qualifies for the QF.

The best two runners-up amongst the five groups also qualify - so we may go through even if we lose, but could miss out if we lose and Spurs and Sunderland win their remaining matches.

Anyway - losing to City is a bad thing from any angle :smirk:

I'm not linking to Marc Skinner's pre-match stuff because I'm fed up of listening to him (and so are a chunk of the team based on some of the footage from Sunday afternoon)


The match is at City's mini-stadium but they have given a ticket allocation to United fans so hopefully it will have a bit of a cup match feel.
 

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jojojo said:
I'm not linking to Marc Skinner's pre-match stuff because I'm fed up of listening to him (and so are a chunk of the team based on some of the footage from Sunday afternoon)

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Skinner:

"I think it’s about knowing who and when. I am going to try and use all the squad and still get the job done. That’s the important part, it’s not just about putting a team out. It’s about winning the game with the players we put on the field.”

No shit Marc :devil:
 

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Skinner:

"I think it’s about knowing who and when. I am going to try and use all the squad and still get the job done. That’s the important part, it’s not just about putting a team out. It’s about winning the game with the players we put on the field.”

No shit Marc :devil:
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I'm inspired. Almost Churchillian.
 

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jojojo said:
I'm not linking to Marc Skinner's pre-match stuff because I'm fed up of listening to him (and so are a chunk of the team based on some of the footage from Sunday afternoon)
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I missed this, is that post match or when exactly ?
 

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United only got 398 tickets for this and unsurprisingly they have sold out. Tickets are still available from City, priced £7.00

The match is live on MUTV (UK & Ireland only) but is also live on the FA Player globally.

398 is a ridiculously low allocation in a 7000 seater Stadium. It's hardly a question of safety. For men's cup games it is a minimum of 10% I think.
 
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Does Skinner have a job tomorrow if United lose 3-0 and fail to advance from the group stages?
 

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Quite a few changes which I was not expecting seeing as it's City - I guess you could argue they are fresher but still
 

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Quite a few changes which I was not expecting seeing as it's City - I guess you could argue they are fresher but still
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Most interesting is Zelem keeping her 100% minutes played!!! But I kind of like it, many players deserve a wake up call! But considering its the cup tonight maybe they think its just the ordinary rest!
 

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Most interesting is Zelem keeping her 100% minutes played!!! But I kind of like it, many players deserve a wake up call! But considering its the cup tonight maybe they think its just the ordinary rest!
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City are basically full strength
 

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FA Player commentary is basically amateur hour, at least it's free!
 

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Where she suddenly recovered and scored...

One of my favourite players before she joined City.
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I dont know where she was before that, but any player that puts on the City shirt and is diving and embellishing I instantly will despise!
 

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Why was Irene carded? You can just shoot the ball at any player now and get them carded?
 

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Has to be said, Gemma Evans has been all over the place in this game against Kelly.
 

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Currently (I think) United will go through as a best runner-up as Sunderland are currently losing to Villa. Or something like that...
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We need to eliminate City FFS! Does it matter it we lose 2-0 or 3-0 atm?
 

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City have been finding it too easy to get into the box all evening, goal was coming

Disappointing shot from Parris after good work from Garcia.
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are we through if Sunderland loses today? Sunderland-Aston Villa 0-3 half time. Or are there anymore teams that can threaten?
 

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Christ... Toone joins the party in missing easy chances. Less than a minute later Evans is beat by a simple pass and Hemp has a tap in to make it 2-0
 

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Can't comprehend why Skinner sent out a rotation team Vs full strength City

We are struggling now
 
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