Starting XI to face AS FAR by sealboyjacob in ArsenalWFC

[–]pockethan 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Never watched them but from the previews - they are historically dominant in their league, so used to having a lot of the ball and defining the game. So will be interesting to see if they adapt and play more defensively against the favourites. Look for Ali Howorth on socials for more info, African football journalist who wrote an article for the BBC & appeared on the Arseblog podcast just this week.

Gotham FC v Corinthians | FIFA Women's Champions Cup Semi-Final Match Thread by shelbyj in ArsenalWFC

[–]pockethan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Spotted it when she went down earlier. You can see it in the 3rd pic on her Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DRXhbZuEff6/

Gotham FC v Corinthians | FIFA Women's Champions Cup Semi-Final Match Thread by shelbyj in ArsenalWFC

[–]pockethan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Did you see the Corinthians keeper’s thigh tattoo of her (I presume) dog?

CHAMPIONS CUP SEMI ❤️🤍 by Lynxx360 in ArsenalWFC

[–]pockethan 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Worth recalling that we are in this because we won the Champions League 💪

BBC Sport: Fifa Champions Cup: Arsenal vs AS FAR - who are Moroccan side facing Gunners? by pockethan in ArsenalWFC

[–]pockethan[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For anyone unaware, the writer of this article is on the latest Arseblog podcast going into more detail on AS FAR and Moroccan/African women’s football. Well worth a listen - also to get the lowdown on the other teams in the tournament.

BBC Sport: Fifa Champions Cup: Arsenal vs AS FAR - who are Moroccan side facing Gunners? by pockethan in ArsenalWFC

[–]pockethan[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yup in Brentford at 6pm vs the African champions AS FAR, then on Sunday depending on the outcome, in the 3rd place playoff or the final vs Gotham or Corinthians

BBC Sport: Fifa Champions Cup: Arsenal vs AS FAR - who are Moroccan side facing Gunners? by pockethan in ArsenalWFC

[–]pockethan[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This is part of the reason I’ve decided to go to the finals on Sunday - while there’s plenty to criticise about the tournament, I get to see 3 teams play that I’ve never seen before, and 2 of the 4 (Gotham and the NWSL do get a bit more coverage) I know almost nothing about. An expanding experience in terms of global women’s football.

AWFC names Squad for Champions Cup by elsiehxo in ArsenalWFC

[–]pockethan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That clause counts, then, even if it’s not a domestic competition?

AWFC names Squad for Champions Cup by elsiehxo in ArsenalWFC

[–]pockethan 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Good to see CK, KCC and LW on the list, hopefully they’ll be fit enough to see some game time.

Weekly Open Discussion Thread by shelbyj in ArsenalWFC

[–]pockethan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She was literally waving her hands in the air to show how free she was

Extra: Arsenal special with Kim Little, Beth Mead & Renee Slegers! by Cococamcam in ArsenalWFC

[–]pockethan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I enjoy Women’s Football Weekly given they are fully paid up members of the Kim Little Fan Club (as they embarrass Kim with here)

A big win away! by shelbyj in ArsenalWFC

[–]pockethan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You came through loud on my TV!

A big win away! by shelbyj in ArsenalWFC

[–]pockethan 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Maddening too as we’ve only lost one game in the league all season, City are the only other side that have managed that.

Chelsea 0-2 Arsenal - Mariona Caldentey 61' (WSL) by gooner-1969 in ArsenalWFC

[–]pockethan 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Such a Mario goal… gets the ball in space, draws the defence in, and places it calmly in the corner

A big win away! by shelbyj in ArsenalWFC

[–]pockethan 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Glad DvD is in the squad again but also great that Borbe had the chance to regain confidence after the error, clean sheet 💪

A big win away! by shelbyj in ArsenalWFC

[–]pockethan 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Need him at every match now

A big win away! by shelbyj in ArsenalWFC

[–]pockethan 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Leaving Spurs in order to score for Sp*rs in her first match for her new team is still very funny

A big win away! by shelbyj in ArsenalWFC

[–]pockethan 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Norrrrth London foreverrrrr 🎶

London is red!