For anyone that witnessed Frida Maanum collapsing yesterday, please talk to someone if you need to & don’t bottle any emotion you have.
It was right in front of us and quite possibly the worst thing I’ve ever witnessed at a football stadium. Speedy recovery, Frida!🙏
Ban signs. Ban foam hands. Ban Mexican waves. Ban phone lights. Ban anything and everything that makes women’s football matches more like a carnival or concert, than a game!
First full match day done in the new role and what a day! Absolutely gutted for the girls after a strong performance that deserved more. This
@AVWFCOfficial
team is special 💜💙
18,000 steps, 5,000 Villa flags, 5,292 spectators 👏
Work News…👀🤩
I’m absolutely thrilled to have joined Aston Villa Women as Marketing Executive!👩💻
Unbelievably excited to begin this new chapter!💜💙
#UTV
The fact my 11 year old cousin was annoyed at the lights & mexican wave tonight, shows they’re not fun for all kids. He was there to watch the football and made that quite clear to those around him. PROUD🫶
Shoutout to every single woman working in football.
We often have to graft & dig deep to have our voices heard and I’m proud to be amongst the many unreal individuals outperforming the small minded soles in this world.
We are staying right where we belong. IN FOOTBALL.😤
When
@jbeattie91
speaks, you listen.💗
Check. Your. Breasts. (& armpits in my case)
Thankfully, having now received my results, the surgery to remove a large lump has proved to be benign and I’m all clear.
Today was special, result aside.
12,500+ fans, brand new activations, team effort, new programme & a far improved matchday production.🤩
Thanks to everyone who had an input, onto the next👊
I’m hoping the guy sat next to me yesterday who didn’t stop moaning, and left in the 87th minute saying “come on love let’s go, Robins ain’t making the subs we need to score” is absolutely seething that Fab came on and 10 minutes later we equalised⌚️😂
#PUSB
Inaugural opening of The Locker, completed!
Really hoping fans enjoyed the new entertainment space, claret & blue additions and the opportunity to gather pre-match!
Onto the next 👊
Today was a class day at Bodymoor Heath, seeing the priceless look on season ticket holders faces being able to watch a training session & meet the players!
Proud to have delivered the opportunity!👊💫
📸-
@madz_photo
@chelsiedawnm6
Because I’m there to watch the football & support my team. It’s why I’ve been watching football for 22+ years. I’ve never known signs to be this bad. I’m here for the growth in women’s sport, but I can’t be if I can’t see the very sport I’m there to watch.
And he turned to me when they carried on whilst we had injuries and said “why is everyone being disrespectful, they need to stop!”
Just to reiterate, he is 11.
𝟯𝟭.𝟬𝟳.𝟮𝟮, 𝗪𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘆. History made.
The relief at the final whistle.
The ecstasy of players lifting the trophy.
The smiles of everyone on & off the pitch.
The tears of joy from all.
I will never forget that.
This is England.
This is w̶o̶m̶e̶n̶s̶ FOOTBALL.
Does my head in. I’m there to watch an intelligent and talented group of players kick a ball of air around a pitch, whilst taking in the tactical aspects, not anything else.
Tbh, flags are the only ‘fun’ thing I can get on board with!
Looking for some half-term fun? 👀
Several of our players will be visiting the Villa Store tomorrow between 3.15pm and 4:15pm... join us and grab some great discounts while you’re there!
Bloody lovely to see
@JordanNobbs8
back on the pitch & playing so confidently again!🤩 The one player I’d love to sit & have a drink with to talk mental recovery from knee injuries as that is something I am currently struggling with.
‼️ Fellow women’s football fans, please take 10 minutes of your day to help a friend with a vital study about the ‘Financial Sustainability of Women’s Football from a Fans Perspective’!🤩
All completed surveys and/or shares would be appreciated!
✍️
Starting with the numbers, we’ve achieved a 216% increase in season ticket holders with now over 1120 on board, a record attendance figure of 12.5k & as it stands, a 16.5% increase in average attendance YOY.
This hurts, and will hurt for a long time.💔
What a ride this season has been. No pitch, bottom of the league, change of owners and then ending up in the play-off final.
Incredibly proud of every single person involved in this season.🩵
We will make it back one day.
I can’t be bothered reading about people being disappointed that there were some boo’s from the crowd at last nights game.
IT IS FOOTBALL.
It is not a family friendly circus trip ffs.
Little bit of personal news 👀🚨
For those on LinkedIn:
For those not, I’m leaving Birmingham County FA & moving onto something very exciting within women’s football 🔜
Thank you Birmingham County FA🖤
For now, after 22 years as a player, volunteer & recently a paid employee, I’ve said goodbye to grassroots football! Onto the next chapter 🔜
🧵 First of all, I’d love to see everyone hating on the team tonight go out and do the job. In fact, I wouldn’t cause yous wouldn’t deal with the hate you’d get 🙃 be kind, it’s really not hard to say nothing if you have nothing nice or constructive to say.
Aesthetically, I’ve helped fans feel more at home at Bescot with the recent opening of The Locker, external and internal signage and continuous pre-match & half-time activities for everyone to enjoy!
Absolutely love that the WWCQ squad have been given a guard of honour at SGP & confirmation of players being on different programmes has been announced!👏
Now everybody can calm down knowing that all of the players are there!
Something I wish I’d done every year since my love of football began at the age of 7, but have never done is a thread of the games I go to in a calendar year.
2023 is that year. The thread begins🧵👇
DAY 17 🎄 (already!)
EMILY PEACOCK - Marketing Executive at Aston Villa Women
✍️ We love all of Emily's work at AVWFC. Thank you for all you do to engage more with the beautiful game!
#WeSeeYou
#HerGameToo
@emilypeacock_
@ThreeUK
Matchday memories are a big part of my personal football life and it’s been fantastic to be able to offer special messages on the screens, individual playlists for each fixture and an improved matchday programme to all supporters!
Behind the scenes, I’ve had the pleasure of working with our club partners, influencers, women’s football enthusiasts, and a whole host of talented individuals during this first year, and I can’t thank them enough!
Turns out some people don’t think I want fans to enjoy going to watch women’s football 😶
You’re going to watch the FOOTBALL, not faff about with silly little gimmicks.
On the pitch, we’ve had two semi-finals in the FA Cup and Conti Cup respectively! & although an indifferent season to last so far, fans have been out in force everywhere we go.
Talking travel, official away coaches have been successfully running for a large proportion of WSL fixtures with additional entertainment provided - although it’s safe to say, I’m not a natural speaker with a mic in hand!
Massive thank you too
@emilypeacock_
@AVWFCOfficial
for the fantastic coach travel. Activities for the children
(& some adults🤣), Villa Quiz & then pre match sing along, unfortunately we didn’t bring home the 3 points but we’re so proud of our team today🫶🏼
#UpTheVilla
Great to see this happen after personally pushing hard to get the Women's Cup Final at a PL/Championship ground, as was the desire last season!
Some will never be happy but I for one am glad to see this🙌 I wonder if the same negativity will surround the Men's Cup Final venue...
We're pleased to announce that our Women's Cup Final will be taking place at Molineux Stadium on Tuesday 9th May 2023 (Kick Off: 7.45 p.m) ⚽ 📅
@WolvesWomen
🆚
@StourbridgeWFC
Best of luck to both teams!
#MoreThanACup
Ventured around the ground during the second game today, as nice as it was to be able to move, it was such a shame to see the number of people leave. Ofc I know everyone has reasons!
It’s almost 3am & I’ve just got into bed and my alarm is set for 6:30am to begin my day in the office. The things we do for football ey!
Side note: I hate the M6.
#PUSB