wishywashy Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 (edited) This is pretty neat. I vaguely remember an article they wrote from a year or so back where they were very optimistic about the Daly and Dali signings, so that bodes well. EDIT: Found the article: https://analyticsfc.co.uk/blog/2022/09/08/the-wsls-trend-of-signing-forwards-can-it-help-smaller-teams-prosper/ Quote No one needed a striker more than Aston Villa. Carla Ward’s team scored fewer goals than any other side in the WSL last season, managing just 13 in 22 games. Yet it is Villa who have perhaps pulled off the biggest coup of any of these teams, paying an undisclosed fee to the Houston Dash for Rachel Daly. What is undeniable about Daly is that she is an extraordinarily well-rounded player. At 30, she comes to Villa incredibly experienced and, while clearly not necessarily a long term option, there is no doubt that she will score goals this season. Daly is a strong finisher: TransferLab puts her in the 94th percentile when compared to other NWSL strikers. But she is also good in the air and at receiving passes, and has the inherent versatility and tactical intelligence of someone used to playing in a wide array of positions. With Villa also signing French international Kenza Dali from Everton, there will certainly be some high quality attacking play for Daly to latch on to. Her return to English league football could be an eye-catching one. Edited September 13, 2023 by wishywashy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 On 10/09/2023 at 00:27, villaajax said: I think she had a cap this year at some point 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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useless Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 Laura Blindkilde, and Freya Gregory (U23s), Georgia Mullett (U19s), Rachel Maltby, and Lakeisha Phipps (U17s) all got England call-ups today. Lucy Staniforth, Rachel Daly, and Jordan Nobbs were called up to the seniors yesterday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 Freya Gregory has joined Reading on loan for the season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan95 Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 2 of Villa's matches in October going to be on the BBC. Man Utd at home and Arsenal away. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wishywashy Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 Not particularly Villa related (at the moment), but might be something to keep an eye on given the possibility of the WSL getting a few more European spots down the line . I recall that the ECA were exploring the possibility of a Europa League equivalent a few years back, although that was in 2021 and there's been radio silence since. Could be something that'll be revisited, as it seems like a natural evolution given the growth of the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wishywashy Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 Lucy Parker has replaced the injured Wubben-Moy in the England setup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaajax Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 Is Dali injured? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villanbee Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 2 hours ago, villaajax said: Is Dali injured? Her Instagram seems to suggest that is the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 Ms Lehmann causing a stir with a raunchy calendar (if the cover is anything to go by). £50 quid a pop though and £150 for the “special “ version (whatever that means). The club obviously missed a trick there 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrinityRoadSteps Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 1 hour ago, rjw63 said: Ms Lehmann causing a stir with a raunchy calendar (if the cover is anything to go by). £50 quid a pop though and £150 for the “special “ version (whatever that means). The club obviously missed a trick there So how are you going to explain to your other half where the £150 has gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 42 minutes ago, TrinityRoadSteps said: So how are you going to explain to your other half where the £150 has gone I don’t have to, I’m getting a Christina Hendricks calendar instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ender4 Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 1 hour ago, rjw63 said: Ms Lehmann causing a stir with a raunchy calendar (if the cover is anything to go by). £50 quid a pop though and £150 for the “special “ version (whatever that means). The club obviously missed a trick there She is extremely covered up for a 'sexy' calendar. She shows a little midriff in June and legs below the knee in March, but the rest is all covered up. She looks hot though as usual, but any thirsty guys buying her calendar for sexiness would be very disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 Just now, ender4 said: She is extremely covered up for a 'sexy' calendar. She shows a little midriff in June and legs below the knee in March, but the rest is all covered up. She looks hot though as usual, but any thirsty guys buying her calendar for sexiness would be very disappointed. Blimey sounds positively Amish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaajax Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 I thought the £150 version was just signed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 3 hours ago, villaajax said: I thought the £150 version was just signed? You better hope it is. And pre laminated. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 Didn't Lehmann say she wanted to be known for her football and not her looks? I'm not blaming her, make as much money as you can, but at least be honest about it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan_of_oz Posted September 20, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted September 20, 2023 14 hours ago, Xela said: Didn't Lehmann say she wanted to be known for her football and not her looks? I'm not blaming her, make as much money as you can, but at least be honest about it! I think she more wants to be recognised as top footballer who is hot, rather than being really hot and a top footballer. I think she is pretty open to what she's doing, just like Paige Spirinac et al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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