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Merricks praises second-half display against Villa
Hear from Amy Merricks after Blues' 1-1 draw with Aston Villa in the Subway Players Cup
2026-10-26T09:00+01:00
Birmingham City Women were held to a 1-1 draw by Aston Villa in the Subway Players Cup on Wednesday evening, with the hosts claiming a bonus point following a penalty shootout at Keys Park.
Martha Harris struck a late equaliser to bring Blues level after Villa had taken the lead, but Amy Merricks' side were unable to secure the additional point from the subsequent shootout.
Speaking after the game, Merricks expressed her disappointment with the result but praised her players' courage, intensity and work rate, particularly during a dominant second-half display.
The Head Coach reflected on the improvements made at half-time, highlighting her side's attacking play, relentless pressing and the impact of her substitutions, while acknowledging the need to be more clinical in front of goal.
Merricks also reserved special praise for Harris, describing the defender as an important player and leader whose commitment to the Club made her late equaliser particularly significant.
The Blues boss concluded by thanking the travelling supporters for their backing, insisting there were plenty of positives to build on ahead of the two sides meeting again in the coming weeks.
Watch the post-match reaction from Amy Merricks on Blues+ below.
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Birmingham City Women were held to a 1-1 draw by Aston Villa in the Subway Players Cup on Wednesday evening, with the hosts claiming a bonus point following a penalty shootout at Keys Park.
Martha Harris struck a late equaliser to bring Blues level after Villa had taken the lead, but Amy Merricks' side were unable to secure the additional point from the subsequent shootout.
Speaking after the game, Merricks expressed her disappointment with the result but praised her players' courage, intensity and work rate, particularly during a dominant second-half display.
The Head Coach reflected on the improvements made at half-time, highlighting her side's attacking play, relentless pressing and the impact of her substitutions, while acknowledging the need to be more clinical in front of goal.
Merricks also reserved special praise for Harris, describing the defender as an important player and leader whose commitment to the Club made her late equaliser particularly significant.
The Blues boss concluded by thanking the travelling supporters for their backing, insisting there were plenty of positives to build on ahead of the two sides meeting again in the coming weeks.
Watch the post-match reaction from Amy Merricks on Blues+ below.
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