Concussion sub confusion during Arsenal’s match v Ajax
When Beth Mead went off with a head injury on Wednesday night against Ajax, Arsenal thought they should have been allowed to use a concussion sub but the referee said ‘no’.
When Beth Mead went off with a head injury on Wednesday night against Ajax, Arsenal thought they should have been allowed to use a concussion sub but the referee said ‘no’.
The Arsenal defeated Tottenham 4-0 at the Emirates in front of a record Barclays Women Super League crowd of 53,737 fans, keeping them top of the league, with a 100% record, ahead of Manchester United and Aston Villa.
Beth Mead’s former university have unveiled a plaque in honour of the Arsenal forward after her Golden Boot performance that helped England win the Euros this summer.
Beth Mead was buzzing as she admitted she’s still on ‘cloud nine’ following her Euros triumph with England and Arsenal’s start to the WSL season.
Beth Mead has partnered with Camden Town Brewery and have honoured her with a limited-edition beer called ‘Goalden Mead Honey Wheat Ale’.
Arsenal suffered a disappointing night in two competitions on Tuesday with the women drawing in the Champions League and the u21s losing to Ipswich Town in the Papa John’s trophy.
Arsenal will open the Barclays WSL season with a sold-out home game at Borehamwood FC on Friday.
Following on from her success at the Euros this summer, Arsenal’s Beth Mead will release two books with the first due out in November.
Arsenal’s match against Everton will not take place this weekend as all football in England is cancelled, from the Premier League down to the National League, while the women’s season opener against Manchester City will also not take place.
The UEFA Women’s Champions League draw has been relatively kind to the Arsenal with the opponent Ajax Amsterdam.