Really tough game. Palace are a good side, committed to playing it out from the back, and capable of putting some dangerous moves together. But we stood firm - Elisha N'Dow at centre-back was very solid in particular, and their only big chance came in the first half, a shot that Rogers tipped round the post.
The double substitution to bring on Ayisi and Ross made a big difference, as they gave us more of a midfield presence. Our goal came from a move down the right, Ayisi scoring at the second attempt after the keeper saved her initial effort. After that, we saw the game out fairly comfortably.
A huge three points. But even more importantly, fingers crossed for Freya Godfrey.
Great win for the ladies, not even a mention on our wonderful website, we are such a s**t club at the moment!!!
The ladies are top of the league, shows how poor our PR is at present!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What are you on about? They always put up a report of the games, usually a few hours after the final whistle or the next day, depending on kick off times.
The official Twitter/X account has already retweeted it to
Great win. Another 8 cup finals now effectively! Freda Ayisi after 63 minutes
Notice the next 5 are against sides 'not in contention' then 3 potentially huge fixtures to finish.
During those same 5 game weekends Southampton are playing all 3 of the others, Birmingham and Palace 2 of them, Sunderland just one. If we could win the next 5 we will probably go into the last 3 top, and possibly with a gap.
We are top 29 points Sunderland 28 points Saints 27 points All played 14 games
Brum 26 points Palace 24 points Both played 13 and each have better goal difference than Charlton, Sunderland and Southampton.
It’s very very tight at the top. Now it’s three of the bottom four in the next three fixtures so have to keep the pressure on the rest to stay on our pace.
Great win for the ladies, not even a mention on our wonderful website, we are such a s**t club at the moment!!!
The ladies are top of the league, shows how poor our PR is at present!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What are you on about? They always put up a report of the games, usually a few hours after the final whistle or the next day, depending on kick off times.
The official Twitter/X account has already retweeted it to
Still no report on the club site. More than a few hours. The women's team are the poor relations.
Totally different to the men's team where the report and manager interview goes up immediately after the game.
Good that they managed to post an update on Freya Godfrey.
The Palace website had a very comprehensive report soon after the game.
The club is advertising for a Head of Marketing Communications so hopefully things do improve.
Well done Crusty54, I thought i was imagining how very lukewarm the comms are from our club, as opposed to our neighbor's who really did the business in their after match, that is taking into account they were the losing team. Hope for a quick return for Freya Godfrey🤞
I don't know what time it was put on but the report of the game was put on the website yesterday. The Freya Godfrey update was put on 22 hours ago and I think the match report was put on before that.
I believe I read on Twitter that the women's comms left for a role with the FA. Her last day was the Palar5e game. Could be why as I've always thought the comms was excellent & believe they had a hand in the Traitor thingy when used for the signing of one of the men's team.
I don't know what time it was put on but the report of the game was put on the website yesterday. The Freya Godfrey update was put on 22 hours ago and I think the match report was put on before that.
The report on the Charlton site was added just after 10.00 this morning. It was the lead story for a couple of hours before being lost below tickets for Saturday, Alfie May being nominated for player of the month and the under 18s report.
I believe I read on Twitter that the women's comms left for a role with the FA. Her last day was the Palar5e game. Could be why as I've always thought the comms was excellent & believe they had a hand in the Traitor thingy when used for the signing of one of the men's team.
The problem was usually that Andrea wrote the text but somebody else had to check it and add it to the website. She only worked on the women's team and helped Charlton Valiants.
Just shows where we are and our comms are not good! The women's/ladies team deserve better and are far exceeding their male counter part, big👍👍👍to Karen Hills and her team.
Ok, I’ll rephrase that, I can’t imagine WSL games there compared to some of the base grounds used elsewhere in the league. Plus doubt it’ll have the lights and set up for TV for example
I don't know what time it was put on but the report of the game was put on the website yesterday. The Freya Godfrey update was put on 22 hours ago and I think the match report was put on before that.
The report on the Charlton site was added just after 10.00 this morning. It was the lead story for a couple of hours before being lost below tickets for Saturday, Alfie May being nominated for player of the month and the under 18s report.
There are minimum rules and The Oakwood doesn’t meet any of them really. First stumbling block being needing a capacity of 1,500
All teams in the Championship next season must play their matches at a ground fit for the WSL. Must be a grass pitch.
When Palace moved from Bromley to Sutton, that was the reason they gave,
There are other grounds within our catchment area that meet WSL criteria and given that we'll have to comply next year anyway I guess there are plans in hand. Struggling to think of one offhand that's up to standard and isn't already hosting a women's team or being shared by 2 men's teams. Either we find somewhere or we just play all league games at the Valley.
Edit to add: I've seen a lot of FA ground grading documents, but the one for the WSL seems to be top secret. Not available on the internet at all as far as I can see, other than versions that are years old and go back to a time when the Oakwood would have been enough. Clearly Championship clubs will have been sent copies, but no-one seems to have published it. (if anyone knows different, a link would be very much appreciated!)
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Sunderland 28 points
Saints 27 points
All played 14 games
Hopefully Freya is okay and not out too long.
The ladies are top of the league, shows how poor our PR is at present!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The double substitution to bring on Ayisi and Ross made a big difference, as they gave us more of a midfield presence. Our goal came from a move down the right, Ayisi scoring at the second attempt after the keeper saved her initial effort. After that, we saw the game out fairly comfortably.
A huge three points. But even more importantly, fingers crossed for Freya Godfrey.
The official Twitter/X account has already retweeted it to
Palace 24 points
Both played 13 and each have better goal difference than Charlton, Sunderland and Southampton.
It’s very very tight at the top. Now it’s three of the bottom four in the next three fixtures so have to keep the pressure on the rest to stay on our pace.
https://www.charltonafc.com/news/freya-godfrey-injury-update
Totally different to the men's team where the report and manager interview goes up immediately after the game.
Good that they managed to post an update on Freya Godfrey.
The Palace website had a very comprehensive report soon after the game.
The club is advertising for a Head of Marketing Communications so hopefully things do improve.
The Freya Godfrey update was put on 22 hours ago and I think the match report was put on before that.
https://www.cpfc.co.uk/palace-tv/video/--women-s-highlights--crystal-palace-0-1-charlton-athletic/2024-01-29/?id=0_1d5k61uv
There are other grounds within our catchment area that meet WSL criteria and given that we'll have to comply next year anyway I guess there are plans in hand. Struggling to think of one offhand that's up to standard and isn't already hosting a women's team or being shared by 2 men's teams. Either we find somewhere or we just play all league games at the Valley.
Edit to add: I've seen a lot of FA ground grading documents, but the one for the WSL seems to be top secret. Not available on the internet at all as far as I can see, other than versions that are years old and go back to a time when the Oakwood would have been enough. Clearly Championship clubs will have been sent copies, but no-one seems to have published it. (if anyone knows different, a link would be very much appreciated!)