The Pepper Army

If you enjoyed that, how about making women's football a weekly thing?

It could be support us (yay!), it could even be going out to watch a WSL team (boo!).

But either way, women's football doesn't continue to grow and progress without good people on the terraces.

See you there?

#Lionnesses

This morning's biggest news story is, of course, that the hills song made it into the Observer observer.co.uk/culture/podc... #dhfc

IT'S HERE.

You should really listen to the whole thing, but 28m 18s if you can't wait to skip to our bit (then go back and listen to the rest).

www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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Lovely stuff! Can't wait to listen to it

Heard a little rumour we might be in this... #dhfc

Look, we're going to warn you now, the song for the new manager is going to be very taxing.

Please spend the summer doing your diaphragm exercises

Welcome Maria and Leikam.

Let's do something incredible together 🤝🩷💙

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We can provide an update from Chairman Ben Clasper following our Reserves L&SERWFL Trophy Final abandonment here ⬇️

dulwichhamletfc.co.uk/latest-news/...

Today’s L&SERWFL Trophy final between Dulwich Hamlet Women Reserves and Clapton CFC Women was abandoned with Clapton winning 2-0 after fans from both clubs refused to remove Palestine flags and a banner reading “Show Genocide The Red Card”. We want to unequivocally state our support for the fans of both clubs who refused to bend to the demands of final hosts Maidstone United FC, and every player who refused to play if the flags and banners were removed. The facts in Gaza are clear and widely accepted: the death toll in Gaza since October 2023 is estimated to be over 54,000; a United Nations Special Committee and Amnesty International have both concluded that the state of Israel is perpetuating a genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza; this week the UK government issued a joint statement with the leaders of France and Canada calling on the Israeli Government to stop its military operations in Gaza. Sport has long played an important role in putting pressure on governments perpetrating human rights abuses, from South Africa during the apartheid era to Russia since its invasion of Ukraine. Those who argue that political protest does not belong in sport are either ignorant or are deliberately ignoring that history. This is particularly true in the women’s game — access to the game has always been political, and even now, women continue to fight for the right to play football. We don’t protest at our games because we think one protest in a regional football competition will change what is happening in Gaza. But we do it knowing that every protest joins a drumbeat of defiance that is slowly convincing the world it cannot ignore the daily murders perpetuated by the state of Israel. We are, for the avoidance of any doubt, against genocide, against anti-Semitism, against Islamophobia, and against prejudice in all its forms. We are proud of the behaviour of Dulwich Hamlet fans today, and we are equally proud to join hands with the fans of Clapton CCFC, who hav…

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Scurrilous songs! We can't imagine what you mean... 😉

But yes, we're glad both sets of fans were able to turn something stupid and ugly into something beautiful

Thanks Curtis, we remember being very warmly welcomed both times!

A completely needless farce, but at least something good came of it. We know our lot enjoyed having a lovely chat with your lot

Apologies to everyone who gets the ick from football fan groups posting text app screengrabs on social media, but following the events of today's game against @claptoncfc.co.uk, it felt important to say something

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An excellent statement from @claptoncfc.co.uk about the farcical match abandonment at today's laserwaffle trophy final 👇👇👇

There'll be more on this, but just a quick post to say how proud we are that both fans came together and refused to be intimidated by the venue's threats.

A credit to both football clubs

Today's L&SERWFL Trophy final vs Dulwich Hamlet Res has been abandoned.

The presence of Palestine flags among both sets of supporters was deemed unacceptable by the venue and the game was duly called off.

Clapton CFC were 2-0 up at the time through goals from Emily Link and Egle Trezzi.

"Most vibrant fan culture in England" [citation needed]

IMPORTANT MESSAGE:

In their infinite wisdom, the FA have decided that tomorrow's ressies cup final won't be pay on the gate, so make sure you buy yours in advance here:

www.tickettailor.com/events/secwf...

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A well-fought defeat against a very good side, many of whom will no doubt go on to do impressive things in women's football.

But also, a day that should be remembered as a victory for how far we've come, and a taste of how far we have to go.

Next up: the Ressies cup final

See you there.

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ANNE HATHAWAY, WE'RE COMING FOR YOU

IT'S CUP FINAL DAY BAYBAY #dhfc

We're off to the smoggy ULEZ-dodging wasteland of Uxbridge tomorrow night for A BLOODY CUP FINAL.

We're expecting a good turnout from the Toilets Opposite regulars, and we'd like you to join us as we shout at some children who will probably be famous one day.

We'll see you there.

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Terrific stuff from the Altona women's team. Huge congratulations 🏆

@youngvulgarian.marieleconte.com Marie, come to one of our games. It is, as the kids say, a vibe

̶I̶n̶vincible

.@realbedfordfc.bsky.social How much do you want for those "Invincibles" t-shirts you got done?

Let's say... a thousand Floki for the lot?

🥲

What a 5 years Ryan has given us.

Beautiful football, glorious success, and memories that will last a lifetime. We'll miss him enormously.

For one last time at home: 🎵Ryan Dempsey's Pepper Army 🎵👏👏👏👏

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