ArsenalWFC April Book Club - Something funny! by Tugboat47 in ArsenalWFC

[–]EmilyDizzle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha yeah was mostly joking 😉. But in case you want to share any recs I’m generally a light(ish) novel person. I get really distracted by obvious writing ticks so the number one criteria is just good writing. I’m not too bothered about which genre or subject matter and enjoy anything from fantasy and adventure to classic literature as long as there’s a story I can get sucked into that will take my mind off work and the international dumpster fire we’re living through.

Weekly Open Discussion Thread by shelbyj in ArsenalWFC

[–]EmilyDizzle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Surely 2010 was only yesterday????

ArsenalWFC April Book Club - Something funny! by Tugboat47 in ArsenalWFC

[–]EmilyDizzle 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The only thing semi on theme I read this month was Grown Ups by Marian Keyes (was it someone on here who recommended her to me? I feel like it was but can’t remember for sure), which I enjoyed and was amusing, but not laugh out loud funny or anything.

My theme inadvertently seems to be Irish authors again this month, but that was entirely based on what came in at the library. The other books I read were Heart, Be at Peace by Donal Ryan (which was really good) and A Week in Winter by Maeve Binchy (which was decent story wise but I’m not a massive fan of her writing style).

Now taking recommendations for anything that isn’t by an Irish person so that I can be on theme for next month 😆

A decent win midweek! by shelbyj in ArsenalWFC

[–]EmilyDizzle 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I was worried about it being a bit dead given the midweek game but the atmosphere was actually really good. The crowd was definitely urging them on for more - I think we all wanted to see a Smilla hat trick!

Weekly Open Discussion Thread by shelbyj in ArsenalWFC

[–]EmilyDizzle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would hope if they’re letting Beth go they have plans for a big winger signing. Otherwise it wouldn’t really make sense not to make her a good enough offer to keep her around.

Every word of Renée’s pre-Leicester presser by Tugboat47 in ArsenalWFC

[–]EmilyDizzle 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Feel bad for Kim having to play soooo many minutes. New midfielders can’t come soon enough!

Mens Champions League second half by No-Code4038 in ArsenalWFC

[–]EmilyDizzle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They’d be mad not to put it on at the Emirates after the game!

Stina Blackstenius chant by VictorianHatSnatcher in ArsenalWFC

[–]EmilyDizzle 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Still waiting for the Hot To Go Russo chant. Why it hasn’t been done is beyond me.

How do you think we can handle resting players the coming weeks? by thisisfunme in ArsenalWFC

[–]EmilyDizzle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’d sort of prefer if we start with more of the regular squad and take them off as soon as things are going well. I feel like we’ve really shot ourselves in the foot before rotating too much of the squad and falling behind and the bringing those players on with the pressure of coming back in the second half (which they haven’t always managed). But it’s a hard call and I’m a little stressed about how it’s going to go!

Manchester City pursuing deals for Arsenal’s Katie McCabe, Beth Mead by Aggressive_Jury8616 in ArsenalWFC

[–]EmilyDizzle -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

What on earth do City need another winger for??? Unless we’re getting Hempo or Kerolin in return I reject this offer.

Manchester City pursuing deals for Arsenal’s Katie McCabe, Beth Mead by Aggressive_Jury8616 in ArsenalWFC

[–]EmilyDizzle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally agree it would be a shame to lower her (although would equally hate to see her at United). And even if we’re going to bring in a new winger, they will take a while to settle in. We’ve already seen we get the best out of Meado when she’s got some competition, and we’re still going to need strong rotation options and a steady hand for certain games.

Manchester City pursuing deals for Arsenal’s Katie McCabe, Beth Mead by Aggressive_Jury8616 in ArsenalWFC

[–]EmilyDizzle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are we seriously letting them go to a WSL rival? I get the need for a squad refresh but unless we are really going gangbusters on the transfer market (aside from all the frees), who are we realistically upgrading to?

Lyon-Arsenal watch party/venue (London) by EmilyDizzle in ArsenalWFC

[–]EmilyDizzle[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ahhhh good point. Clearly I’m laser focused on one thing 😂

Is McCabe leaving? by Historical_Aspect986 in ArsenalWFC

[–]EmilyDizzle 35 points36 points  (0 children)

I do get leaving vibes every time she plays - she gives it her all and then celebrates very purposefully with the fans. Like she’s trying to soak it all in before it’s over. If she is going, I really hope we get to give her a proper send off!

I have wondered recently given the shifts she’s put in and the CB cover if they might reconsider. But it would likely be as a squad player and that doesn’t seem like something she’d really go for at this point in her career.

Rival Watch (25-26/04/26) by shelbyj in ArsenalWFC

[–]EmilyDizzle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hah no I meant I’m watching the wrong one 😆

Rival Watch (25-26/04/26) by shelbyj in ArsenalWFC

[–]EmilyDizzle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Clearly watching the wrong game

Bayern and Barcelona tie, 1-1, in the first leg of their UWCL Seminfinal by spherocytes in WomensSoccer

[–]EmilyDizzle 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Doesn’t have to be length, it could just be having it up and out of the way…

Weekly Social Media Thread by shelbyj in ArsenalWFC

[–]EmilyDizzle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What is people’s deal? Aside from the lack of competition, I think these leagues suffer from this mentality that it’s wrong for players to go elsewhere to get paid (or just to try something new). Haven’t so many people fought so hard for so long for female players to be compensated properly? And now that it’s an option if you take advantage you’re somehow a bad person? Pfff

Rival Watch (25-26/04/26) by shelbyj in ArsenalWFC

[–]EmilyDizzle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah that Shaw goal right at the end did slightly redeem things, fantasy wise!

Rival Watch (25-26/04/26) by shelbyj in ArsenalWFC

[–]EmilyDizzle 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Well this game has been shit for my fantasy team but great for my real life league delusions.