I like women's football. I think you have to acquire the taste for it somehow, get to understand the nuances. I like village cricket but international test matches and even T20 bore me. But most importantly, England (I am Welsh btw) thrash Scotland away, and the England supporters don't feel the need to invade the ground and vandalise the pitch.
The average height of a women’s team goalkeeper is 7 inches (about 18cm) less than for men at the top level. Imagine how many more goals would be scored by the men if the goals were 18cm wider and taller!
Ok, some here are arguing for, and against, equal pay. I, personaly, would love to see these girls get the same amount of money but, let's be sensible and non-emotional about it; in a sport that is now all about generating revenues the men's game stands out a mile. For example, when the Barcelona women's team play a domestic game the average attendance is roughly three to five thousand, now compare that to the attendance levels of a men's Barcelona domestic match - anything between 60 to 90 thousand. Of course, there are exceptions in the women's game - this weekend we have the 'El Clasico' between Barcelona and Real Madrid, that should pull in a far greater attendance level but it's really a one off situation. So, taking the obvious into account, it's not a financially viable proposal to pay women footballers the same amount as the men. Some people need to be put aside their political correctness for this one and be a little more forgiving and switch into a pragmatic gear. Come the day, as I'm sure it will, when the women's game does pull in vast crowds then the equal pay arguement will be undeniable and will no doubt come into effect. And, to coin a phrase; "Don't take it personal - it's just business". As for 'skill levels' - Alexia Putellas runs rings around most male players but that just isn't enough of a reason to pay her tens of millions per annum, even if she could cook pancakes with one hand, play with a yoyo with the other and keep a ball off the ground with her head all at the same time, it just ain't enough! So, to sum up, you can't pay a person/team more than they generate. Some men's football clubs have fallen into that situation provoking the all too familiar term, 'looming bankruptcy' within the game.
@davidr3986 : witht the exception that women will never play to the same standard aas men so, playing the same game and drawing crowds in, doesn't in my mind equal doing the same work as men. Just look at the results of transgenders in womens sports - the women CANNOT compete equally.
Until women actually physically support the game they crow and pout about equal pay, it will remain a minor distraction in the grand scheme of world sports. If guys like this sport, it's not for the quality of the football skills, that is certain. The quality is just not there, for me and for the vast majority of guys and for an awful lot of football-loving women - they prefer to watch the men's game.
The skill level, of women is fine, but playing Scotland men/women/kids is never going to test you, they're rubbish at football. In the men's game I don't see skill, I see running and that's it. There's a few World class players but they're few and far between over the last 15 yrs.
@nicholasroach3394 10 hours ago The skills level are only at amateur men’s , why ? Drends answer was good enough , biology and anatomy. But numbers and time are also involved. Millions of boys play football from the moment they can stand , and continue for decades. Womens football , in England , really only took off since the Euros. Hundreds of teams have started up in the last 2 or 3 years, with thousands of players , but they are all at amateur level. Given time, with the increase in numbers, the skill level will rise. Will they ever beat men? No. See Drends answer. Does not stop the sexists bringing up games against 15 year olds from 8 years ago , though.
Dull stuff, nothing original, why these women copy men so blatantly is beyond me apart fromt the fact they have little imagination when it comes competing in football.
@Paratus7 58 minutes ago And…….no one gave a jot. You feel better now? Great. I'm just off to tell the thousands of people who follow Womens football , and who were following this game. As it decided who would finish first in this group and qualify for the playoffs. And who would qualify for the Olympics. So a vital game. But you knew that, didnt you? :)
@@leeedsonetwo He is obviously challenged in at least one department. Only one team asked for equal WC prize money , and they negotiated their contract almost two years ago. So no equal ' pay ' involved. And two years ago. And no other team has asked for it. Sorry Paul , you do seem to be dimmer than a dim light bulb.
Match is from Tuesday December 5 2023.
England rule go go girls love ya ❤❤❤
I watch women's football for the comedic value so it's still entertainment but sometimes it is not just funny anymore
I like women's football. I think you have to acquire the taste for it somehow, get to understand the nuances. I like village cricket but international test matches and even T20 bore me.
But most importantly, England (I am Welsh btw) thrash Scotland away, and the England supporters don't feel the need to invade the ground and vandalise the pitch.
Who prepared the highlights the new starter ????
the England score should have been at least into double figures. Almost a rugby scoreline.
was this not an attempt at corruption to give England the win that would have allowed GB to have a team at the olympics?
The average height of a women’s team goalkeeper is 7 inches (about 18cm) less than for men at the top level. Imagine how many more goals would be scored by the men if the goals were 18cm wider and taller!
the "british biscotto" was NOT ENOUGH because the other match ended 2 minutes later
Does the Scottish goalkeeper realise that she’s there to try to stop the opposition from scoring?
the comments say it all 22 with me
In the end, the UK won.😂
Why don’t the keepers play out, waste of a player putting anyone in goal.
Ok, some here are arguing for, and against, equal pay. I, personaly, would love to see these girls get the same amount of money but, let's be sensible and non-emotional about it; in a sport that is now all about generating revenues the men's game stands out a mile. For example, when the Barcelona women's team play a domestic game the average attendance is roughly three to five thousand, now compare that to the attendance levels of a men's Barcelona domestic match - anything between 60 to 90 thousand. Of course, there are exceptions in the women's game - this weekend we have the 'El Clasico' between Barcelona and Real Madrid, that should pull in a far greater attendance level but it's really a one off situation.
So, taking the obvious into account, it's not a financially viable proposal to pay women footballers the same amount as the men. Some people need to be put aside their political correctness for this one and be a little more forgiving and switch into a pragmatic gear. Come the day, as I'm sure it will, when the women's game does pull in vast crowds then the equal pay arguement will be undeniable and will no doubt come into effect. And, to coin a phrase; "Don't take it personal - it's just business". As for 'skill levels' - Alexia Putellas runs rings around most male players but that just isn't enough of a reason to pay her tens of millions per annum, even if she could cook pancakes with one hand, play with a yoyo with the other and keep a ball off the ground with her head all at the same time, it just ain't enough!
So, to sum up, you can't pay a person/team more than they generate. Some men's football clubs have fallen into that situation provoking the all too familiar term, 'looming bankruptcy' within the game.
@davidr3986 : witht the exception that women will never play to the same standard aas men so, playing the same game and drawing crowds in, doesn't in my mind equal doing the same work as men. Just look at the results of transgenders in womens sports - the women CANNOT compete equally.
Until women actually physically support the game they crow and pout about equal pay, it will remain a minor distraction in the grand scheme of world sports. If guys like this sport, it's not for the quality of the football skills, that is certain. The quality is just not there, for me and for the vast majority of guys and for an awful lot of football-loving women - they prefer to watch the men's game.
As a football fan this offends me.
Its all too slow, they need to stop and fix their hair and make up after a header if there is a close up or an interview after each goal.
Scotland are awesome at every level of football.
Ummmm...
GALACTICO'S😂😂😂.
But cant beat a team of 14 year old boys ???? Go figure
The skills level are only at amateur men’s , why ?
You might want to check primary level biology and anatomy.
@@drend182 What a fantastically succinct and, at the same time, hillarious answer. Well done - my first giggle of the day!
The skill level, of women is fine, but playing Scotland men/women/kids is never going to test you, they're rubbish at football. In the men's game I don't see skill, I see running and that's it. There's a few World class players but they're few and far between over the last 15 yrs.
@@NightShooter87 Scotland , Belgium and the Netherlands are in Englands group, so they can only play who they are given.
@nicholasroach3394
10 hours ago
The skills level are only at amateur men’s , why ? Drends answer was good enough , biology and anatomy. But numbers and time are also involved. Millions of boys play football from the moment they can stand , and continue for decades. Womens football , in England , really only took off since the Euros. Hundreds of teams have started up in the last 2 or 3 years, with thousands of players , but they are all at amateur level. Given time, with the increase in numbers, the skill level will rise. Will they ever beat men? No. See Drends answer. Does not stop the sexists bringing up games against 15 year olds from 8 years ago , though.
This is the first time I have watched women’s football - and the last. Awful
Funny football.
Dull stuff, nothing original, why these women copy men so blatantly is beyond me apart fromt the fact they have little imagination when it comes competing in football.
And…….no one gave a jot.
@Paratus7
58 minutes ago
And…….no one gave a jot. You feel better now? Great. I'm just off to tell the thousands of people who follow Womens football , and who were following this game. As it decided who would finish first in this group and qualify for the playoffs. And who would qualify for the Olympics. So a vital game. But you knew that, didnt you? :)
And they want equal pay for this shite!
It seems to be the Yanks who are screaming that rubbish.
Besides, Footballers don't get equal pay. They're on contracts.
NOt only do you not know what you are talking about but you are offensive too.
@@leeedsonetwo I don't care if you are offended!
@@paulbaddiley7326 Silly people like you do not offend me but you are offensive and clearly not very bright.
@@leeedsonetwo He is obviously challenged in at least one department. Only one team asked for equal WC prize money , and they negotiated their contract almost two years ago. So no equal ' pay ' involved. And two years ago. And no other team has asked for it. Sorry Paul , you do seem to be dimmer than a dim light bulb.