20/09/2026
Words with the gaffer π£
On the result:
"When you fall behind 3 times in a game you have to be happy with a draw but I felt like it's a game we could have won. A first point of the season and something to build on"
On the performance:
"This is the most important thing. Our performance today was phenomenal and if we had have lost we could have walked away with our heads held high. We asked for the girls to compete today and show the best version of ourselves and we certainly did that. Off the ball we were aggressive, combative and hard working and on the ball we were brave, confident and creative"
On the development:
"I think today really showed how this challenge is helping the girls development. They are getting better each week at the things playing against boys forces you to get better at such as dealing with long balls, high balls, bouncing balls, heading, anticipation and quicker decisions. The boys game is quicker, more intense and physical and in that aspect we arw getting better and by the end of the season I think we'll be a real force and the skills learnt will help our girls dominate the female game"
On the goals:
"Brilliant goals. We scored 4 fantastic goals which showcased lots of different skills. The 1st goal is brilliant one and two touch football which we worked on at training this week, the 2nd goal is a creative pass and great finish, the 3rd is persistence and character then great composure to finish and the 4th is hitting the ball early which we also worked on in training this week so very pleased"
On the defence:
"Outstanding today. Two unfortunate errors cost us 2 goals but overall I thought we nullified their attacks 2nd half especially and was very aggressive in our defending"
Final thoughts:
"Most pleasing thing today was the atmosphere around the team felt much more like us and how we want it to be. The support from the girls on the bench showed great support throughout and I really felt like everyone wanted what was best for the team today rather than individual focus. It was very much about the collective and I think the more we gel and have these good moments together the better we'll get as the season goes on"