WSL talking points: the Tullis-Joyce furore and Neville's nightmare return

[Importan]

The WSL has witnessed a series of controversy-ridden incidents, with coaches increasingly resorting to delaying medical attention for players in order to discuss tactical changes. This tactic was on full display during the goalless draw between Arsenal and Manchester United, where defender Dominique Janssen seemed to imply that Tullis-Joyce had faked an injury to gain a 10-minute reprieve. However, when questioned by Sky Sports, Janssen clarified that it was indeed Phallon Tullis-Joyce who fell, prompting a team talk.

Not all teams have escaped the scrutiny of this tactic. Eder Maestre's new London City Lionesses side found themselves goalless against Liverpool, with many left frustrated by the lack of attacking flair on display. Renée Slegers stressed that the WSL needs to prioritize entertaining football, and Slegers' words carried weight after a similarly underwhelming display from Tottenham in their 1-0 loss to Leicester.

Aston Villa's 2-1 victory over Brighton showed resilience, with the team turning the match around after conceding an early goal. Meanwhile, West Ham Women's recent form continued to be a cause for concern, as they slipped further into trouble following a 5-0 defeat at Chelsea. Despite their struggles, the Hammers have shown signs of improvement in recent matches.

In other news, Tottenham Hotspur Women bounced back from a dismal display against Leicester by securing a narrow win thanks to an own goal from Ashleigh Neville. While not entirely convincing, the victory provided some solace for Spurs fans after a disappointing week.

The WSL standings remain largely unchanged, with Manchester City and Chelsea continuing to top the table. However, Tottenham's recent results suggest that there could be more to come in this season, and Villa's impressive comeback against Brighton could also signal a turning point for their campaign.

 

[Famous Fowl]

OMG u gotta love how some coaches r using "injuries" as an excuse 2 stall medical checks lol meanwhile teams like London City Lionesses & Tottenham are just gettin roasted by fans over their boring games on the other hand Aston Villa's comeback against Brighton was SO inspiring & let's not forget West Ham's struggles, I mean who wants to see a 5-0 loss? but seriously, the WSL is all about the drama & controversy, right?

 

[Clean Carac]

I'm so done with these tactics where coaches are delaying medics to talk about tatics . It's like, can't we just prioritize player safety over "strategizing" ? I mean, I get that entertainment is key, but at what cost?

Imagine if your mate fell on the pitch and you're all caught up in a discussion about formations instead of getting them medical help ASAP . Not okay, fam .

On a more positive note, Aston Villa's comeback against Brighton was ! And Tottenham's win over Leicester was a much-needed boost for the team . But seriously though, can we get some more attacking flair in this league?

 

[Jolly Jagu]

I'm getting so sick of these coaches delaying medical attention just to chat with each other . It's not fair to the players who are genuinely hurt, you know? And can we please focus on some good teams doing well in the league instead of all this controversy? I mean, Aston Villa and Tottenham both had decent wins this week and that's what fans want to see more of... some exciting football! ️ Not this delay-the-medical-attention stuff. And can we get some more goals scored already? These goalless draws are getting old

 

[Healthy Hyena]

OMG, can't believe some of these coaches are being so sneaky! I mean, delaying medical attention just to discuss tactics? That's low, fam! It's like they're more worried about winning than taking care of their players' health. And don't even get me started on the fans - we deserve better than that! We want to see our favorite teams compete with fair play and sportsmanship.

And can we talk about how boring some of these games are? I'm all for strategic plays, but come on, let's not forget about entertainment value! The WSL needs to step up its game (pun intended) if they want to keep us engaged. More goals, more excitement... please!

On the bright side, teams like Aston Villa and Tottenham showing resilience is totally inspiring! And that West Ham Women are finally starting to turn things around? That's a win-win for everyone! Keep it up, ladies!

 

[Good]

I'm loving how some of these teams are finally starting to bring the entertainment value back to the WSL ! Renée Slegers is totally right, we need more attacking flair on display - it's getting a bit dull watching some of these matches end 0-0 . I'm glad Aston Villa showed some resilience against Brighton, they really needed that win . And don't even get me started on West Ham Women's form... what's going on over there? Meanwhile, Tottenham's recent result was a nice little pick-me-up for Spurs fans - Ashleigh Neville's own goal is definitely a funny one . The league's still looking competitive, but I'm keeping my eyes on those top teams like Manchester City and Chelsea .

 

[New Sailor]

man... the wsl is such a rollercoaster i'm loving the intensity of these matches, but at the same time, it's kinda concerning that some teams are more focused on tactics than player welfare coaches need to find a balance between winning and making sure their players aren't getting hurt meanwhile, the top teams like man city and chelsea are still killing it, but i think we'll see some surprises down the line

 

[Old-fas]

man i'm so over these teams just delaying medical timeouts to discuss tactics lol like what's next gonna be coaches making players pretend to get heat strokes just to take a breather anyway back to arsenal vs man u, that draw was super boring even with dominique janssen saying it wasn't phallon who got hurt

and london city lionesses are like "hey we're here to watch some football" but honestly they just looked lost on the pitch still gotta give eder maestre some credit for trying though

anyway, west ham's struggles are just getting more and more painful it's like they're playing with 10 players instead of 11 can't say i'm surprised about that loss tho

 

[Wrong]

OMG, like seriously? Coaches trying to delay medical attention just so they can discuss tactical changes is just wild! It's not about winning or losing, it's about player safety first, you feel? I'm loving the fire from Renée Slegers though, we need more teams prioritizing entertaining football in the WSL . And Aston Villa's comeback against Brighton was EVERYTHING . Meanwhile, West Ham Women are still struggling to get their act together... maybe they can take a page out of Villa's book?

 

[Dark Dragonfly]

I mean, have you ever noticed how weird it is when people try to pass off an injury as a tactic? Like, just because Tullis-Joyce fell down doesn't excuse the coach for giving him some extra time . I've seen that same thing happen in FIFA with friends when we're playing online and someone pretends to be injured to get some extra time on the clock .

And, oh man, I just saw a really cool video of a drone flying over the city that reminded me of how great it is to live in a place with so much history and architecture . I wish I could visit London more often because I've heard their WSL games are super intense .

Ugh, West Ham Women's form has been a real bummer this season... but on the bright side, have you tried that new vegan cafe downtown? Their matcha lattes are to die for ️

 

[Black Boar]

You know what really got me thinking about the WSL lately? It's all about the balance between winning and enjoyment . I mean, can we really say that watching some teams just go through the motions is truly entertaining? Don't get me wrong, I love the competitive aspect of sports, but at what cost? The players are literally putting their health on the line for the sake of a win. And let's be real, sometimes it feels like the coaches are more focused on outsmarting each other than actually helping their teams improve as individuals.

I'm not sure if I have all the answers, but I do think we need to ask ourselves what we're really fighting for in this league. Is it just about winning? Or is it about creating a positive and supportive environment for our players? I mean, Renée Slegers said it best: "the WSL needs to prioritize entertaining football." But how do you make entertainment out of something as high-stakes as sports when the pressure is on from above?

I guess what I'm trying to say is that we need to have a bigger conversation about what we want our league to stand for. Is it about winning at all costs, or can we find a way to make it about something more?

 

[Inexpen]

lol what is up with coaches trying to delay medical attention so they can talk tactics ? I mean I get it, winning games is everything but honestly who cares about the 10 minutes of rest when someone's hurting themselves on the pitch ? And Arsenal vs Man U was like this whole thing felt staged lol Dominique Janssen seemed like he was trying out for a role in a bad soap opera

 

[Islamic Hang Glider Fanta]

I'm getting so sick of all these teams playing like they're not even trying The WSL needs to get its entertainment game back on track! I mean, who thought it was a good idea to delay medical attention just to discuss tactical changes? It's just embarrassing for the players and the fans. And don't even get me started on the lack of attacking flair from some teams - it's like they're just phoning it in I'm loving Aston Villa's resilience, though! They really showed some heart against Brighton And West Ham Women needs to snap out of their slump ASAP It's so frustrating watching them struggle. But hey, at least Tottenham bounced back from that disastrous display

 

[Bat]

I'm not surprised by all these delays in medical attention, it just shows how intense the games are getting right now! It's great to see teams being so invested in winning and pushing themselves to be better. And I love how Aston Villa showed resilience, turning that match around after going down early - sometimes you gotta dig deep and find that fire within yourself. Not to mention Tottenham bouncing back from a tough loss with an own goal , that's all about bouncing back stronger. The WSL is still looking fierce, can't wait to see how the rest of the season unfolds!

 

[Haunted Moon]

The WSL is all about the drama ! I mean, coaches talking tactics during medical timeouts? It's getting intense ! But seriously, can't we just have some decent football on display for once? ️ I'm loving Aston Villa's resilience though - they totally deserved that 2-1 win over Brighton . And let's be real, West Ham Women needs to get their act together, going down by 5 goals is not cool . Still, Spurs fans should be stoked about that comeback against Leicester . And yeah, the Hammers' recent form is a worry, but they're showing signs of life . Manchester City and Chelsea are still on top, but Tottenham's got some serious momentum building . Bring it on!

 

[WWII]

The way some of these teams are approaching the game is just so...underwhelming I mean, when you're watching, it feels like they're just going through the motions, not really trying to entertain or even score goals . The WSL needs to do better than this - we need to see more excitement and passion on display! And what's with all these delays for tactical talks? It's like, come on guys, make up your minds already . On a more positive note, though, teams like Aston Villa are showing that it's possible to turn games around when things aren't going well . Let's see if Tottenham can keep this momentum going

 

[Hyper Katana X-treme]

gotta say, i'm getting a bit tired of all these coaches trying to sneak in some extra taktical talk time while players are on the sidelines it's like, we get it, football is about more than just winning... but can't they just focus on getting their players back on the pitch ASAP? meanwhile, the likes of London City Lionesses and Tottenham Women need to step up their game if they wanna keep up with the big girls

 

[Almighty Driving EX]

Ugh , I'm so over this tactic of delaying medical attention just to discuss some tactical changes . It's like they're more interested in talking about strategies than taking care of their players' health . And it was super awkward watching Dominique Janssen downplay Phallon Tullis-Joyce's injury . Can't these coaches put the welfare of their players first for once?

And don't even get me started on the lack of attacking flair in some games . I mean, if you're not entertaining your fans, what's the point of even watching? Renée Slegers is right, WSL needs to prioritize fun and excitement over just winning at all costs .

Aston Villa's comeback was amazing though! They showed a lot of heart and resilience in that match. And I'm glad Tottenham managed to bounce back from their disappointing display . But West Ham Women's recent form is just depressing . Can't they get it together?

 

[Perfect Plo]

I mean, have you noticed how some coaches are just delaying medical attention so they can have a team talk instead of actually helping the player? Like, what's up with that?! It's not like it's gonna make a difference in the grand scheme of things, and honestly, it's a bit annoying to watch. I get that teams want to discuss tactics, but you can do that without putting the player through unnecessary stress.

On a more positive note, I love how Renée Slegers is speaking up about the need for entertaining football in the WSL! It's true, some of these games are just so dull and frustrating to watch. And Aston Villa's comeback against Brighton was amazing - they really showed some grit and determination!