how did that go then Smithy ...did you send them a picture of youself in shorts and top ..

I'm waiting to hear back

Oh I see

well last season i managed to double the number of games that i saw Arsenal Ladies play ....about 8 or 9 maybe ....hope i can make that at least again ....maybe even double again .. have to learn who these new players are ..

We have signed 2 players only : Laura Basset and Nathalie Ross, I am not even sure Ross has a squad number yet.

well i dont know some of the fringe players too well so hopefully i`ll get to see more of them this season ....

Another new signing Niamh Fahey the Ireland left back.This is a very good news. This will freshen up the defence after the poor showing of last season. If Faye White could stay on the bench and Ciara Grant put in alongside Basset we would be very strong again.

The likely hood of Faye being kept on the bench is 0 out of 10. I would expect the new girl to be on the bench. In my opion Faye was the reason for a lot of defensive mistakes last season.

Gemma will keep number 12 so maybe Vic will sign a center forward.

First team regulars (19)

1. EMMA BYRNE
2. ALEX SCOTT
3. YVONNE TRACY
4. JAYNE LUDLOW
5. GILLY FLAHERTY
6. FAYE WHITE
7. CIARA GRANT
8. KELLY SMITH
10. JULIE FLEETING
11.RACHEL YANKEY
12.GEMMA DAVISON
13.REBECCA SPENCER
14.KAREN CARNEY
15.LAURA BASSET
16.KIM LITTLE
17.KATIE CHAPMAN
18. NATHALIE ROSS
19. NIAMH FAHEY
21.FAYE MARSH
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Fringe players (


SARAH QUANTRILL
LAURA COOMBS
JADDINE MADDEN
SEANA COOKE
CALLY ROWELL
KAYLEIGH HINES
LAUREN WALKER
VICTORIA WILLIAMS

A game with a very mixed squad, loads of academy players first year a couple of second years and two triallist. No wonder I did not recognise half of the team

1 Emma Byrne
2 Laura Basset
4 Lauren Walker
5 Gilly Flaherty
6 Gemma Davison
8 Ashleigh Goddard
9 Abbie Prosser
10 Danielle Bird
11 Rachel Yankey
15 Niamh Fahey
18 Jayne Ludlow
21 Ciara Grant
22 Faye Marsh
23 Ertha Pond
Naomi Cole

Goals by Walker Davison Yankey and Birdx3

The team was playing in the 4-3-3 with a reverse triangle with young number 9 in front of the back 4 and Ciara plus Jayne as center midfield.
We had 3 wingers on display and were all left footed.

Gemma played center forward and caused a lot of damages on the wings and with her penetrating runs. She carries on where she left off after hte nordics. I just worry she will suffer from burnout.
t's interesting to note that when Gemma plays at CF the front 3 alternate in the positions a lot lore than with Julie or Lianne because she is not really and anchor point who plays back to the goal.
Basset was really solid and leading the defense well, something that was sorely missed from most of our center backs last season besides Ciara Grant.
Jayne was her usual self vocal and missing tap and good shooting opportunity but the work rate is already there.
Emma made a few save because the defense was not settled which is normal by the way.

Your text makes more sense now

Don't get you used to a good defense as Faye will back soon With no w/c hangover this could be a different season defensively. I'm glad Laura Bassett had a good outing.

You'd had have the full specs if you had answered your phone
Number 8 could be Ashley Goddard apparently.

I did pm you . Left a message to say that I'd left me phone at work

Another indication is Flaherty played 90 minutes at left back.
Pond came at CB, I thought she was a left back.
I think Flaherty will be first choice at LB this season.

When does the transfer window close? A little birdie tells me we have two more departures to look forward to and another new arrival? Is there still time for this? The same birdie was right when they told me about Sanderson and Asante x

Maybe Danielle Bird could be the new player.

From the senior player list who could go :

Scott I'd be surprised to see her leave
Tracy that would not be a bad news as she did not perfrom well last season
Ludlow won't go
White that would not be bad news as she did not perfrom well last season
Grant won't go
Smith I'd be surprised to see her leave
Fleeting I'd be surprised to see her leave
Yankey maybe if Bird comes in
Carney maybe
Chapman she was there yesterday , i don't think she would go

Any info on season tickets yet?

Nope you can ring 01727747452 and ask them about it
I have emailed them already too much this season

Stalking so early in the season Shlj


Arsenal really can't afford to lose anymore top players if they want to do well this season.

On the website :


Arsenal Ladies season tickets 2008/09

Season ticket Prices:

Adults £20
U16’s/OAP’s £10

All you need to do is make your cheque payable to Arsenal Ladies FC and send it to:

ALFC Season Ticket Offer
Media & Education Centre
Bell Lane
London Colney AL2 1DR

Your season ticket will allow free entry into all ALFC home games (excl UEFA Cup matches — however, season ticket holders will get a discounted rate). Should we reach the European Final again entry price will have to be confirmed. (Without the season ticket next year, match entry will be £3 for adults, £1.50 for OAP’s / U16s)

The season ticket will not include a match day programme, you can purchase a programme at the gate for £1.

If you are interested in purchasing an Arsenal Ladies season tickets we will need the following details along with the cheque. We cannot do orders over the phone as we do not have credit card facilities, and tickets can only be purchased by sending a cheque to the above address.

HOW MANY SEASON TICKETS DO YOU WANT? ADULTS / CONCESSIONS

FULL NAME: so we can print it on the ticket.

ADDRESS

CONTACT NUMBER

EMAIL ADDRESS: so we can email you if any of our home games have been cancelled.

A 5-0 victory with 1-0 at half time.

Starting eleven was
Byrne
Scott Fahey Tracy Flaherty
Ludlow Grant
Carney Smith Yankey
Davison

Half time swaps:
Becky Spencer in for Emma Byrne
Laura Basset for Niamh Fahey
Eartha Pond for Yvonne Tracy
Danielle Bird for Karen Carney
Nathalie Ross for Jayne Ludlow

Later during the game
Lauren Walker for Rachel Yankey
Naomi Cole for Alex Scott
Faye Marsh for Gilly Flaherty with Pond going at left back and Basset at left center back
Laura Coombs for Gemma Davison
Abbie Prosser for Ciara Grant
Jaddine Madden for Kim Little

For those who know me, I ran the line in that game because the referee had no assistants.
Quite hard keeping up with Carney and Davison...

After those 2 friendlies I have attended I think I have a rough idea of the starting 11 on Thursday for the Community Shield.

GK : Emma Byrne
RB : Alex Scott
CB : Faye White or Niamh Fahey
CB : Laura Basset
LB: Gilly Flaherty
CM : Jayne Ludlow
CM : Ciara Grant or Kim Little
AM : Kelly Smith / Kim Little
RW : Karen Carney
CF : Julie Fleeting or Gemma Davison