| tigg | Activity https://womensprosoccer.com/members/tigg/activity/ Activity feed for tigg. Mon, 19 Feb 2024 10:42:22 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=12.2.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 53c7966562904a22c04a4116524faae4 tigg posted a new activity comment https://womensprosoccer.com/activity/p/609/#acomment-610 Tue, 07 May 2019 09:48:28 +0000 South African athlete Caster Semenya, who has been accused of being ‘too male’ to compete in women’s events, has lost her appeal to the IAA. Her mother said in an interview that ‘my daughter has worked really hard for her success. This decision is a real kick in the bollocks for her’

In reply to - posted an update Caster Semenya. Just wondering what people’s views are on this? My initial view is that it is (rightly) widely accepted that there should be certain categorisations in organised sport – male / […] ]]> f01815cbf0358e0a79d48f7ce68d629b replied to the topic Caster Semenya - what else is a genetic advantage in sport? in the forum General Banter https://womensprosoccer.com/forums/topic/caster-semenya-what-else-is-a-genetic-advantage-in-sport/#post-4500 Fri, 03 May 2019 11:29:35 +0000 There is consideration in those jobs, many women don’t meet the criteria for the very reason that lives are at at stake. It would solve gender discrimination, it would also end females winning anything and ALL sport would just be men, which was why it was separated in the first place.

]]> 0 f07027c315fbb5f4a4cdd35b9ea03b09 replied to the topic Caster Semenya - what else is a genetic advantage in sport? in the forum General Banter https://womensprosoccer.com/forums/topic/caster-semenya-what-else-is-a-genetic-advantage-in-sport/#post-4497 Fri, 03 May 2019 11:27:00 +0000 I don’t think it is because of a ‘lower level’, it was because men would constantly win ALL the events and women would never win anything. Take 100m racing example, the mediocre male athlete still gets a better time then the best female athlete, they would never get a look in. How would that be fair?

And regards to SAS and para a female is…[Read more]

]]> 0 8faacccb05918779d6e3affc875c5012 replied to the topic Caster Semenya - what else is a genetic advantage in sport? in the forum General Banter https://womensprosoccer.com/forums/topic/caster-semenya-what-else-is-a-genetic-advantage-in-sport/#post-4495 Fri, 03 May 2019 11:25:05 +0000 I believe ALL athletes have to undergo sex testing https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sex_verification_in_sports

]]> 0 45c5d208024079adb0f5d931c5cc1e1c replied to the topic Women who changed the world in the forum General Banter https://womensprosoccer.com/forums/topic/women-who-changed-the-world/#post-4444 Thu, 09 Aug 2018 13:48:38 +0000 I love the forgotten tales of awesome women and my favorite are all the really old ones, I have a soft spot for women who became pirates too like Ching Shih and Gráinne Mhaol, while hugely important in their own right maybe can’t be said to have changed the whole world? Change the world is a huge ask……

One of my favorites who surely does deserv…[Read more]

]]> 0 911dd475ff8895c3faccee157b92f11b replied to the topic Smashing things up in the forum General Banter https://womensprosoccer.com/forums/topic/smashing-things-up/#post-4426 Mon, 09 Jul 2018 09:17:53 +0000 It’s not the football, it’s the tribalism. Football (or any pack culture) gives halfwits anonymity, with a crowd to hide in, and it gives them an excuse to indulge in things they’d never dream of doing alone.

]]> 0 ba0709a5f985b908e2706f82d4eca12b replied to the topic Smashing things up in the forum General Banter https://womensprosoccer.com/forums/topic/smashing-things-up/#post-4423 Mon, 09 Jul 2018 09:15:35 +0000 Just chatting about this with my 10-year-old, he reckons the culprits in all these and similar videos should be arrested and held in solitary ( no tv radio etc) from now until just after the final.

]]> 0 3083b38eb73140f2587ad075f6b62a6f replied to the topic World Cup 2018 in the forum General Banter https://womensprosoccer.com/forums/topic/world-cup-2018/#post-4421 Mon, 02 Jul 2018 08:54:52 +0000 Unusual for all those sides to be poor at the same time- and they were poor, none of the results are a shock when current form taken into account.

Brazil, France, Uruguay and Belgium all still in though. But all in the other half of the draw. Losing to Belgium looking like a very good move now…

]]> 0 d7055507cff39fd8d78ff8c1a60eafc9 replied to the topic How to treat ball of foot pain? in the forum Health https://womensprosoccer.com/forums/topic/how-to-treat-ball-of-foot-pain/#post-4417 Fri, 29 Jun 2018 13:16:18 +0000 You really don’t have to spend a lot of money. When I had metatarsalgia it was caused by overpronation when I walk which was putting an unnatural amount of load on the balls of my feet when I walked or ran. What helped me was wearing some orthopedic insoles that corrected overpronation. Within around 2 weeks my ball of foot pain was all gone. I…[Read more]

]]> 0 bf6361a1b25964253783bc6dc318d433 replied to the topic World Cup 2018 in the forum General Banter https://womensprosoccer.com/forums/topic/world-cup-2018/#post-4414 Fri, 29 Jun 2018 10:00:23 +0000 It was a nothing game. Why risk bookings or injuries.

no side wants to lose but there was no real advantage to winning. It was a chance for squad players to make a case and they didn’t. I don’t buy the momentum argument as it was a different team out there.

it all starts again now. Columbia is a decent team but plays well and we will beat the…[Read more]

]]> 0 a91e7d36140426d4ade04ffda4f93fed replied to the topic World Cup 2018 in the forum General Banter https://womensprosoccer.com/forums/topic/world-cup-2018/#post-4411 Fri, 29 Jun 2018 09:58:19 +0000 Its partly our national obsession with the underdog and being jolly good sports.

I heard on the radio that in German schools sport is taught that winning is all that matters at all costs whereas we know that here we have a thing about the taking part, best efforts and everyone’s a winner etc. which is a bit rubbish but deeply ingrained in the…[Read more]

]]> 0 eef0793c6ac0372e532cb53b55317d9d replied to the topic World Cup 2018 in the forum General Banter https://womensprosoccer.com/forums/topic/world-cup-2018/#post-4404 Wed, 27 Jun 2018 09:12:01 +0000 Glad I did watch the Argentina Nigeria game….fantastic match. Felt a bit sorry for Nigeria, they play some great football.

How embarrassing is the cheating Argentinian Gazza? Unveils a flag of himself, swears at opposing fans, falls asleep then gets led away by doctors…probably a bit too late but the man needs help!

Some interesting games…[Read more]

]]> 0 139084dd349fc7b1500687601caa0393 replied to the topic World Cup 2018 in the forum General Banter https://womensprosoccer.com/forums/topic/world-cup-2018/#post-4351 Tue, 19 Jun 2018 08:37:05 +0000

Kane is a good player. With him in the side, they’ll be a threat to anyone

Yes, but he will get injured.

]]> 0 c92d30205a75119d094f5c2c18b77883 replied to the topic World Cup 2018 in the forum General Banter https://womensprosoccer.com/forums/topic/world-cup-2018/#post-4349 Tue, 19 Jun 2018 08:34:53 +0000 What did everyone think of the England game last night?

Unfortunately, in my opinion, they’re missing a lot of quality and inspiration.

No Beardsley, Waddle, Gascogne, Lineker, Platt. 1996 was the last time we had a side capable of winning it and Baddiel and Skinners song no longer rhymes.

]]> 0 716b417304078020a575ea2c4f4340d9 replied to the topic China and football? in the forum General Banter https://womensprosoccer.com/forums/topic/china-and-football/#post-4342 Sat, 16 Jun 2018 14:33:31 +0000 Because you can only pick 11 men at a time. There just isn’t the passion for team sports in China from what I have seen and you need that passion to create the conditions where talented players can get to the top. It is no use having someone who makes Ronaldo look like a saturday morning part-timer if he spends his entire life assembling iPhones…[Read more]

]]> 0 eccb4f9cb08e310115494f4abe906dd6 replied to the topic World Cup 2018 in the forum General Banter https://womensprosoccer.com/forums/topic/world-cup-2018/#post-4330 Sat, 16 Jun 2018 10:24:53 +0000 England could do ok.

I wouldn’t be shocked if we made the quarters.

You never know. There’s no super dominant team this year so it’s pretty open. I’d love for Messi to show how good he is but if he doesn’t play well Argentina will struggle.

Germany are Germany so you have to fancy them.

I’m just hoping England play without fear. They have a…[Read more]

]]> 0 5891756f373cf285b4e293eb86993d39 tigg posted a new activity comment https://womensprosoccer.com/activity/p/432/#acomment-434 Thu, 31 May 2018 12:33:19 +0000 We would employ more women but we can’t find any women that went to Eton!

In reply to - posted an update Top ten excuses for not having women on board… “I don’t think women fit comfortably into the board environment” “There aren’t that many women with the right credentials and depth of experienc […] ]]> f5b1814574b38319492c83f6b42a79f6 replied to the topic Best rowing machines? in the forum General Banter https://womensprosoccer.com/forums/topic/best-rowing-machines/#post-4283 Wed, 23 May 2018 11:54:00 +0000 Thanks for all the replies. All really helpful.

Think I’m going to hire a concept 2 for a few months to see how I go. My partner is skeptical about me keeping it up (I held my tongue over his cross trainer gathering dust in the spare room).

Good points raised about technique and warm ups. I’ve only had 5 goes on a machine and the resident gym…[Read more]

]]> 0 f3e9011fe26435e47fe0c1d106a3c23c replied to the topic Best rowing machines? in the forum General Banter https://womensprosoccer.com/forums/topic/best-rowing-machines/#post-4279 Wed, 23 May 2018 11:49:57 +0000 Ah ok that’s interesting. So you wouldn’t recommend water one? I was tempted as they are advertised as being quieter.

I really enjoyed the times I used the machine on holiday. I generally hate all gym equipment as I get bored but having to focus on technique really helps.

]]> 0 2f40e3bd0e0468828236ea2719981958 replied to the topic Best rowing machines? in the forum General Banter https://womensprosoccer.com/forums/topic/best-rowing-machines/#post-4276 Wed, 23 May 2018 11:47:23 +0000 Thank you . That’s a really good idea. I’ll look into that!

]]> 0 41f94a03598dcaf43a6f2f11f2895c16 started the topic Best rowing machines? in the forum General Banter https://womensprosoccer.com/forums/topic/best-rowing-machines/ Wed, 23 May 2018 11:44:22 +0000 I’m thinking of buying a rowing machine to help maintain fitness.
Used to be super fit, not so much anymore

I hate the gym and the nearest decent one is half an hour away anyway.

Whilst on holiday I tried out all the equipment and I liked rowing. The gym had a concept 2 air rower. These are very expensive!

Has anybody got any recommendations o…[Read more]

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