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Michael ord's avatar

Excellent. I've been saying this since the start of the Euros. In all physically demanding sports women would lose to men. So what? Let's encourage our daughters, granddaughters, etc to play the game. Let's celebrate the successes of tge national team

And can we ban Joey Barton for 50 years this time?

Dave Cook's avatar

Cracking piece, Steve. It’s fair to say that the England mens team would have won a helluva lot more trophies if only they had as much courage and commitment as the women’s. As for Joey Barton, the scary thing about him is that he thinks he’s intelligent.

ODGW's avatar

That Chloe Kelly penalty would have taken Joey Barton's head clean off, but yeah trans people did exist in the 90s btw

Mark Lucas's avatar

Loved that, Steve.

Genuinely had goose bumps in parts and pissing myself laughing in others.

Superb.

I’m not a hypocrite though. I’ve said in the past it’s poor in comparison to men’s football and I don’t watch it (though I don’t watch any sport other than football and then usually only us). But I am delighted for them and hope it inspires loads of lasses to have a go, earn a living and live their dream.

Proud of you 👏.

Mike's avatar

My main observation was how good and professional, the standard of refereeing.

Neil's avatar

Our old pal certainly knows his audience these days doesn’t he. Top-drawer article Steve, bravo.👍

John's avatar

Some very informative stuff in there - thank you.

There are too many people willing to listen to those like Joey Barton rather than reading pieces like this.

Peter Whitfield's avatar

Joey Barton, the man who's England career (11mins) was shorter than the average dump (12mins)

martin's avatar

I hear that Joey's forthright opinions have cost him half a million quid this week, mainly due to his inability to admit when he was in the wrong.

martin's avatar

I hear that Joey's forthright opinions have cost him half a million quid this week, mainly due to his inability to admit when he was in the wrong.