FIFA Women's World Cup 2023

Preston Ladies F.C. (1926–1965)​

In 1926, Alfred Frankland had a falling-out with the Dick, Kerr Ladies ownership. The team's name changed to "Preston Ladies F.C." and carried on playing until 1965. Despite having to play in more obscure locations due to the FA ban, the team saw an average of 5,000 spectators at their matches throughout the 1930s. In 1937, the team played against Scottish women champions, the Edinburgh Ladies, and won 5–1, earning the "unofficial" title of world champions for the first time.[4]

The side defeated a team from Paris 4–0 in 1954 with Bill Shankly as referee. The winners were presented with a cup afterwards.[19]
 
outreacher said:
Will they ever emulate Dick Kerr Ladies achievements, didn't they win the World Trophy back in the day? All the trouble they went through with the government against them and banned by the FA. I reckon the Lionesses should give the pioneers of Women's Footie a mention, they were a bit special was the team.

Preston has plenty to shout about when it comes to football, the original 'Invincibles' and the pioneers of women's football Dick Kerr Ladies.

No wonder we are called Proud Preston. 😎
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Forgotten Lionesses: The trailblazers among England greats only now getting their due

While debates of greatness on the men's side have room for Messi and Pele alike, women greats of the past are only just now being recognised.
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Trying to spread the word. Someone once posted a link to a short film about Lily Parr (I think) were her grandson only found out how famous she was after she died. Could he/she kindly re post it. Thanks
 
Well this is feisty. Emphasizes how cool and disciplined the Lionesses played in the semi. Not warming to the Mathildas but I am smitten by the Goddesses.
 
Portishead said:
Couple of amusing elements. The premonitionary “Bath Demolition” advertisement behind their goal for the 6 th goal. And the chap who moves his pint out of the way in his left hand to celebrate the scorer of the 4 th goal.
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This one's for your scrapbook...

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If only Elaine Benes played football.
 
Thank you to whoever removed that post. I genuinely don't think some men out there realise how p***ed and angry some of us women feel about the shit we've suffered for years in football. Thankfully some of you do. We are not going away again despite petty sexist attempts to do so.
 
nepeta said:
Thank you to whoever removed that post. I genuinely don't think some men out there realise how p***ed and angry some of us women feel about the shit we've suffered for years in football. Thankfully some of you do. We are not going away again despite petty sexist attempts to do so.
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May I ask why your avatar is Willie Cunningham? Family?
 
That is nice of them, welcome home girls., mind you it is the Daily Fail can't believe anything from that rag.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...Heathrow-without-greeting-fans-World-Cup.html

Young football fans left 'devastated' after waiting all night to see England's Lionesses' land at Heathrow only for them to leave 'by the back door' - but FA insists that was 'always the plan'​

Fans hoping to catch a glimpse of England's Lionesses arriving home today were left 'disappointed' when the players left via a private exit instead of greeting them.

Supporters, some of whom waited overnight at London Heathrow Airport and now face parking fees of up £80, had intended to give the footballers a rousing welcome back to Britain following their Women's World Cup final heartache just two days ago.

Sarina Wiegman's side touched down at about 6.40am amid calls for a homecoming parade after reaching the final for the first time – but fans who had gathered from 10.30pm last night were 'devastated' and 'surprised' when they failed to greet them
 
Pretty normal for non-plebs to leave by the back door.

Good job they did because it would have been a bit humiliating to be greeted by a crowd of forty, half of whom were only there to make sure their kids arrived safely.
 
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