End of season review

This is review based on what was expected at the beginning of the season. Rating A way above expectation B above expectation C as expected D below expectation E way below expectation. Let’s start with the 2 teams way below expectation : E for Chelsea Ladies who started the season with a lot of new

The big game preview : Liverpool v Bristol

On Sunday we have a title decider between Liverpool and Bristol. How lucky is the FA to have that game on final day considering how unlikely Bristol was to be there at the end of the season. If anyone had predicted Bristol to finish better than 4th after Fishlock’s departure, I want their lottery and

A new beginning for England ?

So Hope Powell has now gone and Brent Hills has come in on a temporary basis. It is important to note that he has not made many changes as he used to be Powell’s assistant. He has called up Natasha Dowie and Danielle Carter a very logical move considering they have both been in great

End of an era for the Arsenal Ladies

For the first time since 2002/03, the Arsenal Ladies will not win the title. Bristol and Liverpool will compete head to head on the 29th of September 3 days after the last of the 2 games international break at the Halton Stadium in Widnes. Question have to be asked on why the girls let the

FA WSL Reserves 2013/14 aka WSL Development League (updated)

This was disclosed by the FA at the latest Wembley meeting : Northern and Southern Divisions of Nine reserve teams each will be the format for the new FA WSL Development League. Why 9 each : because there are 18 WSL teams from next season. I am very curious to see if the overall level

What’s up in Birmingham ?

Obviously the season is not going very well : 29 pts in 2011, 26 pts in 2012 and 15 points in 12 this year. There have been some very good performance from the youngsters ( Melissa Lawley, Kirsty Linett, Katie Wilkinson and Coral Haines) and Blues have been rewarded for trusting those girls but some

Liverpool closing on the title.

Tonight’s results : Liverpool 4 Everton 2 Bristol 1 Birmingham 0 1. Liverpool 33 pts GD + 25 H to Bristol 2. Bristol 28 pts GD +11 A to Doncaster A to Liverpool 3. Arsenal 27 pts GD +17 H to Birmingham A to Everton Liverpool could be crowned on Sunday, should both Arsenal and

The FA WSL title race

We will reach tonight a decisive point in the FA WSL 2013 title race : Liverpool are favorite now to win it as winning their 2 remaining games would guarantee them the title. They have 30 points. Bristol are 2nd favorite as winning their 3 remaining games would also guarantee them the title. A difficult

Arsenal Ladies’ title challenge collapse in 3 days

So the title race is nearly over for the Arsenal Ladies. It has been an entertaining 3 horses race this season with 2 expected competitors Arsenal & Liverpool and a 3rd unexpected one Bristol. Until last Thursday the Gunners were firmly in control and cruising towards retaining the title with games in hand and needing

FA WSL Summer 2013 transfers

The transfer window has closed on Thursday the 1st of August. The newest movements are in bold Arsenal  Ladies FC : In : Caroline Weir (Hibs ladies), Emma Mitchell (SGS Essen),  Freda Ayisi (reserves), Cherie Rowlands (Barnet) Out : Jennifer Beattie ( Montpellier HSC), Rebecca Spencer (Birmingham), Jayne Ludlow (retirement) Birmingham City Ladies FC  :