Women's football - Your opinion

[Ronald.]

Hi forum, posted that thread about least favourite sports and it got me thinking about womens football. Now, I quite enjoy the women's football when it's on however my wife says "It's not quite right seeing women playing football. The same for womens rugby."

My wife is by no means sexist, she think it's great that women can play any sport they want but when watching she still can't take it seriously as men's football or mens rugby. I guess we are from a generation that has grown up seeing football and rugby predominately as male sports - it's strange for some of us to see women playing it. That said I'd find it strange watching men's netball or volleyball.

What is everyone's opinion on this? Would be interesting to know.
R.

[Niamh.]

I think it's pretty sexist to say it's not right for women to play any sport at all and it's quite insulting to the women who play them and train hard for them

[Crimson Dynamo]

Personally I find it dreadful but I understand that plenty women play and enjoy it

[Ronald.]

I think it's pretty sexist to say it's not right for women to play any sport at all and it's quite insulting to the women who play them and train hard for them

Good point Niamh. I don't think my wife means that it's wrong that they're playing and shouldn't be allowed to . I just think she means that it looks strange for her and she can't enjoy it as much. Maybe it is indeed a bit of prejudice though. I understand where she is coming from but at the same time I agree with you also. R.

[Babayaro.]

Personally I find it dreadful but I understand that plenty women play and enjoy it

Yup this. I don't think i've ever watched a decent woman's match before lol

[Jamie89]

I don't know why it would bother anyone. If you watch it because you enjoy the sport then I don't see why it matters who's playing as long as they're good at it (which I'd guess professional women footballers are?) So if someone only wants to watch men play it, I dunno, I think a lot of men grow up identifying with footballers or wanting to be footballers, so seeing women play it better than they could might be a threatening thing for them? And I think some men definitely feel emasculated seeing women who are better/more powerful than they are, whereas others don't. And maybe for women who don't like watching it it's just a reverse case of that, that they identify with women who are stereotypically 'weaker', so it makes them uncomfortable? I don't know, I've never enjoyed football regardless of gender lol, but like I said if people like it just for the sport that it is then I can't think why else gender would even come into it. Unless women players really aren't any good at it for whatever reason even at professional level?

[Crimson Dynamo]

I don't know why it would bother anyone. If you watch it because you enjoy the sport then I don't see why it matters who's playing as long as they're good at it (which I'd guess professional women footballers are?) So if someone only wants to watch men play it, I dunno, I think a lot of men grow up identifying with footballers or wanting to be footballers, so seeing women play it better than they could might be a threatening thing for them? And I think some men definitely feel emasculated seeing women who are better/more powerful than they are, whereas others don't. And maybe for women who don't like watching it it's just a reverse case of that, that they identify with women who are stereotypically 'weaker', so it makes them uncomfortable? I don't know, I've never enjoyed football regardless of gender lol, but like I said if people like it just for the sport that it is then I can't think why else gender would even come into it. Unless women players really aren't any good at it for whatever reason even at professional level?


I think perhaps you should go watch some football

[Kazanne]

I used to play football and loved it,much rather play it than watch it,not been so active with it for a while now mainly due to a bad ham string injury, I also like playing cricket,but hate watching it.

[Jamie89]

I think perhaps you should go watch some football

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[Jamie89]

"11 reasons why women's football is better than men's"

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/men/the-filter/11669841/11-reasons-why-womens-football-is-better-than-mens.html

:hee:

[Crimson Dynamo]

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[Drew.]

There are some talented female footballers but in general its a snoozefest.. Womens tennis on the other hand

[smudgie]

Not only played football at school, we played in mixed teams.
Great fun, same as the cricket.
Great game, good fun and exercise for all.

[thesheriff443]

I would like to watch women kick lt.s balls around for 90 minutes might help him with his attitude .

[thesheriff443]

I think it's good that women play football, men's football is full over paid dicks

[Crimson Dynamo]

I would like to watch women kick lt.s balls around for 90 minutes might help him with his attitude .

the last 3 years with exMrs LT was a bit like that tbh

:idc:

[thesheriff443]

the last 3 years with exMrs LT was a bit like that tbh

:idc:

We all have exs but you have two kids so its not all bad.

[Crimson Dynamo]

We all have exs but you have two kids so its not all bad.

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well it is because that means you have to constantly see and talk to them

[Crimson Dynamo]

not the kids

[MTVN]

I don't know why it would bother anyone. If you watch it because you enjoy the sport then I don't see why it matters who's playing as long as they're good at it (which I'd guess professional women footballers are?) So if someone only wants to watch men play it, I dunno, I think a lot of men grow up identifying with footballers or wanting to be footballers, so seeing women play it better than they could might be a threatening thing for them? And I think some men definitely feel emasculated seeing women who are better/more powerful than they are, whereas others don't. And maybe for women who don't like watching it it's just a reverse case of that, that they identify with women who are stereotypically 'weaker', so it makes them uncomfortable? I don't know, I've never enjoyed football regardless of gender lol, but like I said if people like it just for the sport that it is then I can't think why else gender would even come into it. Unless women players really aren't any good at it for whatever reason even at professional level?

The highest quality women's football is about the same standard as men's football in the eighth or ninth tier and thats not an exaggeration, in fact its probably lower

[Crimson Dynamo]

The highest quality women's football is about the same standard as men's football in the eighth or ninth tier and thats not an exaggeration, in fact its probably lower

Its true, its painful to watch if you are used to the top tier



* its also good that we have got this far in the thread without a disgusting joke about changing tops at full time

#progress

[Shaun]

Enjoyed watching the world cup because of how open and unpredictable it was (not to mention we finished third)... whilst I'll always prefer the skill and quality of the men's game it's a fun alternative and just as enjoyable to me.

[Ronald.]

Enjoyed watching the world cup because of how open and unpredictable it was (not to mention we finished third)... whilst I'll always prefer the skill and quality of the men's game it's a fun alternative and just as enjoyable to me.

Yes Shaun I agree.

I prefer the men's football because the hype and excitement around it is what makes it so enjoyable . The atmosphere in the streets and pubs what a joy . However it is nice with the ladies football as it is unpredictable like you said . It's a nice contrast . R.