So much I could comment on, but no surprise Ian and Steph said it better. I commented elsewhere last year that I thought Manchester United would have tried to sign Asisat Oshoala as a forceful striker. They have moved on and got someone to find the back of the net. I saw Blanchard in the pre season shows and she was obviously confident. I had seen her for England junior women's teams, but she will need that if Palace are to get results.
Been watching this show from the beginning and i just love how there is finally a Women's football podcast to listen to and catch ups as well. Its such a joyful watch and listen. Keep up the good work both of you! I do find it weird that I've rarely seen Chloe Kelly play as well, especially as her performance vs Paris FC 2nd leg was very good. Also, seems her, Hemp and Shaw just strikes fear into many teams, i feel her absence has taken some sting out of City's attack as well. Wish we were able to at least get a point against City as we did perform well, but just that City resilience is just too good as always.
I think Steph knows Arsenal's deficiencies very well having been a player in WSL not long back . The Arsenal players are not getting close the opposition players and sometimes standing a couple of feet back yet playing a high line is a systemic and tactical flaw.
Olivia Smith is already World Class. Along with Höbinger, Nagano and Enderby, Liverpool are on the right path. However, the club need to start getting it right in the transfer market even spending the big money. Since coming back to the WSL we didn’t sign Alexandri, Hasgawa, Fishel, Macario, Terland, Bizet, Roord, Meidema, Gayse, Le Tissier, Lyzell etc… if we’re ever going to get back to playing Champions League or Club World Cup then that’s what we need.
Well done Ian you have mentioned about Blanchard she is an amazing talent for Palace. I thought she caught many by surprise she was unlucky vs Brighton not to score and she plays with her heart on her sleeve. Blanchard needs a shout 100%. Also I would say have a look at Lexi potter on loan from Chelsea.
I watch from NZ and Chloe has long been a favourite - one of the best crossers in the game. What are City doing? It obviously affects her England place too.
I don't know what Ian is talking about when Steph was clearly talking about City coming back vs Liverpool he thought it was about Barca he clearly lost his train of thought😂
Yes ian Wright even though I'm still vex with you for putting on that dress or skirt I agree with you saying arsenal have no pace upfront. Soon manager's in the WSL are going to start thinking like the managers in the mens game and start bringing black players with very fast pace to use them as an attacking fret, at the moment we don't really see much black players in the WSL but it's going to change soon.
ill be honest , media gave no respect to bayern munich , it was all oh arsenal have lost again . bayern are german champs and have strengthened and arsenal have very poor(recent ) form abroad.
I 💯 agree with Steph and Ian about Man City. WTH G Taylor doing with C. Kelly. Pay 💶💶💶 Kelly, which is the best chance. G Taylor use your bench. Hemp and Shaw shouldn't be only your solution. Well, Jonas is gone now.
Absolutely love this show. Ian and Steph the perfect duo. How can the brilliant footballer Steph be equally as brilliant and eloquent at this as well? Perfection. Lionesses squad -Why is Poppy Pattinson the brilliant Brighton left back not in the squad? She is in brilliant form and with Charles out we have no left back yet again. Are we going to crowbar yet another right footed player in to left back again? Carter? 8 defenders picked and only Greenwood is left footed!!! Blanchard unfortunately will not get in squad as regardless of form she plays for Palace and small team players do not get the hype the big team players. I have to confess Sarina is losing my support because the squad is virtually cut and paste now with what looks like a closed door to younger in form players unless they play for big clubs. Why does Sarina never drop big names out of form players? Ian you are 100% right about getting a player into the squad to have a look at them, but Baggaley should have been called in when Earps was injured and Roebuck was out last season just to have a look at her, but Sarina chose to reduce the no. of goalkeepers in the squad down to 3 instead of 4 and then in the next squad called up a Championship keeper at the same time saying Blanchard was not being looked at as she was not playing in the WSL and they need squad players to be playing at the highest level!! The young players are not going to get any experience before the next world cup campaign starts. The young attacker that England have and hopefully will start playing at Palace soon is Poppy Pritchard. She is the real deal. For me the England starting line up should be: Hampton Layzell or Le Tissier Morgan Greenwood Pattinson ( as Charles is injured ) Williamson Walsh Park ABJ Russo Hemp (Front 3 can all interchange position in game ) But we know it will be Hampton Bronze Williamson Bright Carter Stanway Walsh Toone or James Mead Russo Hemp
I agree with most of what you say. Where I disagree: 1. double pivot of Williamson and Walsh as they have the same attributes. They are basically the same type of player. I'd rather pair Walsh with a box to box type of player with great technical ability and a neck for scoring goals. Clinton might be suitable for that role. 2. James should always be starting whether as a RW or a number 10. Can't bench the player with the highest ceiling in team.
@@davidkunhai4475 Fair enough. I think Park is the better link with midfield and attack so Williamson can spray her passes about creating chances and help Walsh and in fact free up Walsh more. These two together would form a better more fluid defensive barrier for the back four as we are exposed on regular occassions with the sytstem and players we have at the moment. Clinton is still learning the game whereas Williamson has played this role with Little on many occasions and is better in midfield than defence. Regarding LJ she is truly a once in a generation talent but I would pick Park ahead of her at the moment purely down to current form. We can agree to differ?
@EdmondDantesTyler. I commented before elsewhere that the TV audience expect to see the Lionesses that they saw in the Euros and World Cup. The FA need them to play to keep the occasional viewer having player recognition to grow the game. I watch England junior women's teams and the potential they have will start to conflict with needing to play the star players to get ratings and grow the game. I reckon Emma Hayes should have played Aggie Beever-Jones more last year. I commented at the start of last season that they would need her to get experience for the end of the season big games. I think this might have been better for England and Chelsea might have won UCL. It might need England to be knocked out of the Euros for the younger players to come through. On a similar theme I have been comparing Arsenal women's star team to 1970s Leeds United men for over a year. I am surprised the manager did not leave sooner.
The comments about what's going on with Beth are disappointing and a missed opportunity to address the abuse of certain players on social media. To say that a player shouldn't look at comments on social media is to completely miss the point of the conversation, we're not talking about people criticizing a player's performance, we're talking about people sending death threats to a player.
I think leah is unreal at switching play and picking balls off people, but she needs to build up strength and learn positioning again. She will be back to form
The players we need.buy keep,sell 23, Kudus 21, Nico Williams 27, Goykeres 21, Wirtz 26, Giumares 25, Giuhe 21, Frimpong ............................. 25, Harvert 23, Martinelli 23, Saka 25, Odegaard 17, Nwaneri 25, Rice 23, Merino 22, Timber 22, Calafori 26, Gabriel 23, Siliba 26, White 17 Skeely 28, Raya ................................ Jesus injured Sterling finish Trossard getting old Nelson not good enough Lokanga not good enough Partey injured an old Jorginho finish and old Kiwior shit Tomi. Too injured Teveres shit Tierney. 😢 Always injured
Re: Arsenal. What I find frustrating is that Russo is often putting balls into the box that she should be on the end of! "Don't show your age on here, Ian" That made me laugh!
The tactics are poor defensively and in attack the players are not willing to put their bodies on the line. The is no fight the team's mentality is poor no confidents in the play style. JONAS Out.
None of the Arsenal players looked like they were enjoying their football - Beth looks utterly miserable - she can come and join us at CIty with Viv to put a smile back on her face! :)
Love this show, keep up the good work guys ❤️
thank you Steph for speaking up about Chloe
I really value both of yous twos analysis. Hope you guys keep this up, loving the show!
realy enjoyed that love steph wrighty is a champion of the wsl
And now Jonas is gone as of a few minutes ago 👀
Oh no ! This is bad news !
I think they have found the next coach they like for sure . Its very rare for us to fire a manager in the middle of a season.
@@franciscoarzaga4384how so? It's great news
It's been reported he resigned. Maybe BS I guess
@@truegunner7223
Casey Stoney is favourite for Arsenal job. Would be nice to have another woman in charge in the WSL.
Such an incredible show. Keep it up 😊
So much I could comment on, but no surprise Ian and Steph said it better.
I commented elsewhere last year that I thought Manchester United would have tried to sign Asisat Oshoala as a forceful striker. They have moved on and got someone to find the back of the net.
I saw Blanchard in the pre season shows and she was obviously confident. I had seen her for England junior women's teams, but she will need that if Palace are to get results.
Love this podcast 👍⚽️
Another great show.
you both rock kept me entertained and informed , big love for this channel
Good analysis by Steph on Arsenal, there.
Phallon Tullis-Joyce is amazing
Been watching this show from the beginning and i just love how there is finally a Women's football podcast to listen to and catch ups as well. Its such a joyful watch and listen. Keep up the good work both of you!
I do find it weird that I've rarely seen Chloe Kelly play as well, especially as her performance vs Paris FC 2nd leg was very good. Also, seems her, Hemp and Shaw just strikes fear into many teams, i feel her absence has taken some sting out of City's attack as well. Wish we were able to at least get a point against City as we did perform well, but just that City resilience is just too good as always.
Great podcast
steph and wrighty are so fashionable. i'm obsessed with steph's big blazer. our queen may be retired but she is still SERVING
I was wondering what happened to Chloe Kelly as she is my favourite player with those crosses
I think Steph knows Arsenal's deficiencies very well having been a player in WSL not long back . The Arsenal players are not getting close the opposition players and sometimes standing a couple of feet back yet playing a high line is a systemic and tactical flaw.
Would love to hear your thoughts on teams outside of the big six - could really give some much needed visibility
Olivia Smith is already World Class. Along with Höbinger, Nagano and Enderby, Liverpool are on the right path. However, the club need to start getting it right in the transfer market even spending the big money. Since coming back to the WSL we didn’t sign Alexandri, Hasgawa, Fishel, Macario, Terland, Bizet, Roord, Meidema, Gayse, Le Tissier, Lyzell etc… if we’re ever going to get back to playing Champions League or Club World Cup then that’s what we need.
Well done Ian you have mentioned about Blanchard she is an amazing talent for Palace. I thought she caught many by surprise she was unlucky vs Brighton not to score and she plays with her heart on her sleeve. Blanchard needs a shout 100%. Also I would say have a look at Lexi potter on loan from Chelsea.
Laia Alexandri is immense, such an important member of the City squad. Hope she doesn't leave at the end of the season as her contracts out
Alexandri already said she's leaving and won't renew the contract with Barcelona favourite to sign her.
@@giuseppelarini110 can you link me that please? Ohhhh noooo gutted
She's important. But Hasegawa is the MVP of that side. She's everything.
I watch from NZ and Chloe has long been a favourite - one of the best crossers in the game. What are City doing? It obviously affects her England place too.
“Start, Rinse and repeat” get a new manager but always remember what colour london is? was? and always will be?
I don't know what Ian is talking about when Steph was clearly talking about City coming back vs Liverpool he thought it was about Barca he clearly lost his train of thought😂
I remember 1994 I had the blue thunder away Arsenal kit with Wrighty on the back
I lost it in a fire, my first jersey irreplaceable 😢
Yes ian Wright even though I'm still vex with you for putting on that dress or skirt I agree with you saying arsenal have no pace upfront. Soon manager's in the WSL are going to start thinking like the managers in the mens game and start bringing black players with very fast pace to use them as an attacking fret, at the moment we don't really see much black players in the WSL but it's going to change soon.
ill be honest , media gave no respect to bayern munich , it was all oh arsenal have lost again . bayern are german champs and have strengthened and arsenal have very poor(recent ) form abroad.
Jonas had arsenal playing soooo robotic from front to back. Pathetic. Good riddance he’s gone respectfully. Great pod
I 💯 agree with Steph and Ian about Man City. WTH G Taylor doing with C. Kelly. Pay 💶💶💶 Kelly, which is the best chance. G Taylor use your bench. Hemp and Shaw shouldn't be only your solution. Well, Jonas is gone now.
Absolutely love this show. Ian and Steph the perfect duo. How can the brilliant footballer Steph be equally as brilliant and eloquent at this as well? Perfection.
Lionesses squad -Why is Poppy Pattinson the brilliant Brighton left back not in the squad? She is in brilliant form and with Charles out we have no left back yet again. Are we going to crowbar yet another right footed player in to left back again? Carter? 8 defenders picked and only Greenwood is left footed!!!
Blanchard unfortunately will not get in squad as regardless of form she plays for Palace and small team players do not get the hype the big team players.
I have to confess Sarina is losing my support because the squad is virtually cut and paste now with what looks like a closed door to younger in form players unless they play for big clubs.
Why does Sarina never drop big names out of form players?
Ian you are 100% right about getting a player into the squad to have a look at them, but Baggaley should have been called in when Earps was injured and Roebuck was out last season just to have a look at her, but Sarina chose to reduce the no. of goalkeepers in the squad down to 3 instead of 4 and then in the next squad called up a Championship keeper at the same time saying Blanchard was not being looked at as she was not playing in the WSL and they need squad players to be playing at the highest level!!
The young players are not going to get any experience before the next world cup campaign starts.
The young attacker that England have and hopefully will start playing at Palace soon is Poppy Pritchard. She is the real deal.
For me the England starting line up should be:
Hampton
Layzell or Le Tissier Morgan Greenwood Pattinson ( as Charles is injured )
Williamson Walsh
Park
ABJ Russo Hemp
(Front 3 can all interchange position in game )
But we know it will be
Hampton
Bronze Williamson Bright Carter
Stanway Walsh
Toone or James
Mead Russo Hemp
I agree with most of what you say.
Where I disagree:
1. double pivot of Williamson and Walsh as they have the same attributes. They are basically the same type of player. I'd rather pair Walsh with a box to box type of player with great technical ability and a neck for scoring goals. Clinton might be suitable for that role.
2. James should always be starting whether as a RW or a number 10. Can't bench the player with the highest ceiling in team.
@@davidkunhai4475 Fair enough. I think Park is the better link with midfield and attack so Williamson can spray her passes about creating chances and help Walsh and in fact free up Walsh more. These two together would form a better more fluid defensive barrier for the back four as we are exposed on regular occassions with the sytstem and players we have at the moment. Clinton is still learning the game whereas Williamson has played this role with Little on many occasions and is better in midfield than defence.
Regarding LJ she is truly a once in a generation talent but I would pick Park ahead of her at the moment purely down to current form. We can agree to differ?
I was very impressed with Pattinson for Brighton when she played against CIty - thats a good shout.
@EdmondDantesTyler. I commented before elsewhere that the TV audience expect to see the Lionesses that they saw in the Euros and World Cup. The FA need them to play to keep the occasional viewer having player recognition to grow the game. I watch England junior women's teams and the potential they have will start to conflict with needing to play the star players to get ratings and grow the game.
I reckon Emma Hayes should have played Aggie Beever-Jones more last year. I commented at the start of last season that they would need her to get experience for the end of the season big games. I think this might have been better for England and Chelsea might have won UCL.
It might need England to be knocked out of the Euros for the younger players to come through.
On a similar theme I have been comparing Arsenal women's star team to 1970s Leeds United men for over a year. I am surprised the manager did not leave sooner.
@@EdmondDantesTylerwatched Bayern and Stanway against Arsenal. She's amazing. You can't not play a complete midfielder like her.
Hey Ian you’re talking about MF , you’re forgetting that Pelova is injured
Katie putting in absolute gifts of passes on a plate and they keep getting wasted, you have to take your chances.
The comments about what's going on with Beth are disappointing and a missed opportunity to address the abuse of certain players on social media. To say that a player shouldn't look at comments on social media is to completely miss the point of the conversation, we're not talking about people criticizing a player's performance, we're talking about people sending death threats to a player.
I think leah is unreal at switching play and picking balls off people, but she needs to build up strength and learn positioning again. She will be back to form
The players we need.buy keep,sell
23, Kudus
21, Nico Williams
27, Goykeres
21, Wirtz
26, Giumares
25, Giuhe
21, Frimpong
.............................
25, Harvert
23, Martinelli
23, Saka
25, Odegaard
17, Nwaneri
25, Rice
23, Merino
22, Timber
22, Calafori
26, Gabriel
23, Siliba
26, White
17 Skeely
28, Raya
................................
Jesus injured
Sterling finish
Trossard getting old
Nelson not good enough
Lokanga not good enough
Partey injured an old
Jorginho finish and old
Kiwior shit
Tomi. Too injured
Teveres shit
Tierney. 😢 Always injured
Stoney and Girma to Arsenal
Re: Arsenal. What I find frustrating is that Russo is often putting balls into the box that she should be on the end of!
"Don't show your age on here, Ian" That made me laugh!
Jaysus wrighty, this is Ian and Steph's podcast not just the Ian show. LET STEPH SPEAK AND FINISH HER SENTENCE 😮
The tactics are poor defensively and in attack the players are not willing to put their bodies on the line. The is no fight the team's mentality is poor no confidents in the play style. JONAS Out.
N he's out 😂
Hernandez Angela Smith Anthony Thompson Kevin
Hey Ian let her speak ! You’re always interrupting, or maybe you just do this all by yourself !
#JonasOut
He has quit
1st goal was really poor - no reason keeper can't get to that, was in the air forever - why you just standing there?? 😳
None of the Arsenal players looked like they were enjoying their football - Beth looks utterly miserable - she can come and join us at CIty with Viv to put a smile back on her face! :)
Oh no, please don't say that! I keep worrying about this very thing 😐