muwfc v west ham

Grey clouds and a slight drizzle did not reflect the score this week at leigh, the red devils shown the hammers a beating of a 5-0 win. Respect was made before Kickoff as of remembrance day and the service and sacrifice of the Armed Forces community.

warmups took place before the game and fans were wrapped up as much as possible in preparation for the cold match ahead. Despite the cold, fans were loud and well heard from the stands. With a thrilling win on thursday under the floodlights, many expected mark skinners reds to be ready for the game ahead and another win.

It was soon proven united were not planning on disappointing there home fans, with the ball reaching the back of the net three minutes into the game. Summer signing Geyse opened the game up with a brilliant header, assist coming from number 20 Hinata Miyazawa.

A finish by Leah galton was soon to follow, which unfortunately got called offside.

By half time and an additional twelve minutes injury time, the red devils led by three. Goals coming from Millie Turner in the 42’ minute, a beautiful strike by the defender which curved from inside the box to the top left corner. An additional goal came from Nikita Parris in the 45+1’ minute after taking the ball from defender, Hawa Cissoko.

Despite a cold fifteen minutes of half time, fans continuously stayed loud behind their players and were more than excited for the second half with all hope there will be more goals to come.

WestHams side feature in the match day programme

Man united were not the only ones prepared for the second half, West Ham were hunger regardless of the tough first 45. The hammer’s kept good hold of the ball and created multiple chances yet none managed to reach the back of the net, with the unstoppable Mary Earps in goal who made some incredible saves.

Coming to the end of our second half an incredible pass is made from Lisa Naalsund perfectly placed for Lucia Garcia, who had lots of time despite a slip, she slotted the ball into the bottom right corner beyond Mackenzie Arnold. A goal from Melvine Malard rounded up the game making the score five to none.
Katie zelem made a pass into the depth of the box, lucia taking a touch which malard soon managed to make reach the back of the net.

A five star performance from the red devils who took all three points. The red devils have now scored 12 goals in the space of 2 home games.

MATCH REPORT : Shrewsbury town vs Bristol rovers

Grey clouds covered the crowd meadow this saturday with an unfortunate 0-2 loss to the home side.

a minute’s silence was held before the match to remember the tragic disasters and loss of lives in Morocco and Libya.

Shrewsbury soon got the game underway and shown the away side high pressure, making the first shot of the game in the 12th minute only for it to land safely in the keeper’s arms. For the first 45 both teams managed to get their own chances, but none of them made it to the back of the net. Half time soon came with only three minutes added time and both teams were level on a 0-0 score.

Home and away fans were riled up for the second half. Bristol rovers fired the game back up again.

Many fans weren’t impressed with the referee (tom reeves) and the decisions that were made. During the 52nd minute Daniel Udoh came down in the box. Many fans hoped for a penalty but it wasn’t enough for the referee.

Both sides continued to push forward and create chances. In the 73rd minute the away side got lucky and managed to reach the back of the net making the score 1-0.

During an announcement of injury time, Bristol Rovers managed to up the score again. Striker Aaron Collins scored for the visitors making it 2-0.

Soon enough the final whistle came and Bristol Rovers went home with the full three points.

JORGE VILDA SACKED AS HEAD COACH

Going from a world cup win to being sacked.

After the summer of a lifetime, the Spanish women’s coach Jorge Vilda has been sacked as head coach.

After the euros 2022, fifteen players departed the Spanish side and refused to play under their head coach with only three players making their return for the World Cup. Many came forward and said he had put them under emotional distress and an unwelcoming environment.

Fast forward to the world cup where the spanish team beat Sarina Weigman’s side 1-0. During celebrations Luis Rubiales (Spanish official) was caught giving Jenni Hermoso a kiss on the lips which she soon came forward to say she didn’t consent to.

Luis Rubiales gave a speech at the RFEF assembly including how he refused to resign. Jorge Vilda was sat front row and clapped during Rubiales speech pushing the decision to be sacked even more. Rubiales was soon punished with a ninety day suspension, players from many clubs and international sides are continuing to defend Jenni Hermoso and speak up on what’s happened.

Before being sacked, Vilda was allegedly offered a four-year contract to continue with his spanish team worth €500,000 by Rubiales but its now official he shall not make a return to the spanish side.

NIKE NOT TO SELL GOALKEEPER KIT AHEAD OF WWC

Me alongside Mary Earps mural in Manchester, by Old Trafford.

With the World Cup being one of, if not, the biggest tournament in the world many fans will want to buy their teams kit to support their international club. Yet nike haven’t brought out the goalkeeper kits for fans to buy ahead of this years womens World Cup.

Mary earps, Englands number 1 keeper, spoke in a press conference describing it as “hugely disappointing” and “very hurtful”. She carried on to describe how her own family can’t represent her during the tournament saying “For my own family, friends and loved ones not to be able to buy my shirt meaning they are going to come out and wear normal clothes and I know that sounds like “oh Mary, what a horrible problem” but on a personal level that is really hard.” It’s a shame this is an issue, especially for the likes of Mary, Ellie and Hannah who are all representing England as their goalkeepers during this tournament.

The Manchester United star has been trying to keep this discussion with Nike and the FA behind closed doors and private, yet she now believes enough is enough. This is the second tournament Nike have not sold the goalkeeper kit and nothing has changed. Last summer, where England got crowned champions, there was the same problem where no goalkeeper kit was available to purchase. This was soon blamed on Covid and manufacturing issues mary includes in an interview. Yet a year later Nike still haven’t released the kits for fans to buy.

Another argument is that when adidas put Mary’s Manchester United kit to buy on the clubs website, it sold out. Also being the third best selling shirt. This only proves that kids want Mary on the back of their shirts, as she is what many goalkeeper youngsters admire and aspire to be like.

It is no lie that coming from Nike an unpleasant message is being sent to goalkeepers, boys or girls, across the globe that they aren’t as important compared to outfield players.