I actually mean “stupidity” if I’m being totally honest with you. I just thought that using that word was a little TOO intense for a blog title, but anyway, today won’t be about Arsenal directly but about an issue that could very well affect them or could’ve even affected them today.
For those that don’t know the UEFA Women’s Champions League Final is this Saturday. Another match that just so magically happens to be the on the same day is the men’s FA Cup Final. And yeah, it sounds like an amazing day for us football fans plus Messi’s last ever match with PSG, etc etc.
So, what’s the big deal? Well, the UWCL final and FA Cup kick off at exactly the same time. And it’s bloody stupid. I’m sure there are logistical reasons etc etc etc but as a whole, it’s absolutely unacceptable to me and it goes against any logic that I can come up with. I’m not saying I’m correct, but it would a lot to convince me why this makes sense. I bet changing either kickoff would’ve been near impossible and also no? For the growth of the women’s game, UEFA could’ve communicated with the FA and figured something out.
Another question you might be asking yourself is: “how does this relate to Arsenal?” Well, we were minutes away from making it to the CL final and although the men’s squad were out of it months ago, let’s just imagine they made the FA Cup final. That would mean that our club would have to split it’s fan base, it’s energy, resources and interest between the 2 matches and it’s just not cool.
I’m all about trying to be a part of the solution and not the problem and because I’d like that and try my best, this one stumps me. Not sure how I can be a part of the solution when all I can do is complain aka making me part of the problem.
Little things, that are huge endeavors, can go a long way.
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THAT ARSENAL WOMEN PODCAST on:
A very subjective look into AWFC 
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