Kickoff was pushed back to 11:15 (I think to accommodate TV broadcast in the UK).
A mind-fart (Mart?) by Poom lead to an early lead by the Tractor Boys and set the Hornets back on their heels for the first half. An easy clearance by Poom ended up directed at Counago who said thank-you-very-much and plopped the ball in the net in the second minute. Other chances by Ipswich Town presented themselves as the first half progressed, but none could be converted to a goal.
Aidy made the right move at the half, replacing Academy call-up Jordan Parkes with John-Joe O'Toole. The attacking mid-fielder got things rolling in the 59th minute when his blocked shot lead to Lee Williamson's in-swinging corner. The corner found John Eustace's head and the ball found the goal for the equalizer.
In the 86th minute O'Toole got his own goal as he dinked in a rebound of Jobi McAnuff's shot to score the winner. All-in-all a good recovery from a weak first half.
Watford goes into the international break in eighth place. Next match is Saturday, September 13 at Sheffield Wednesday. Kick-off is 9:00 am St. Louis time.
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
LC: Darlington (2-1) aet
Too close.
It took extra time for the Hornets to advance to round three of the League Cup today at Vicarage road. Watford looked to have the match in the books with Damien Francis's unassisted goal in minute 36, but the Pilgrims rallied three minutes into added time in the second half when Gregg Blundell tied the match (asst. Brown).
The sides had skirmished a bit earlier and Blundell and John-Joe O'Toole were both shown yellow cards in the 83rd minute. Lionel Ainsworth joined the rogues' gallery two minutes later.
O'Toole proved the deciding factor in minute 116 when he right-footed a headed assist from Al Bangura from 18 yards out to cinch a berth in round three for the club.
Scott Loach managed four saves in over two hours of play in the net for Watford. The next match is this Saturday, August 30 at home against Ipswich. Kickoff is 9:00 am St. Louis time.
It took extra time for the Hornets to advance to round three of the League Cup today at Vicarage road. Watford looked to have the match in the books with Damien Francis's unassisted goal in minute 36, but the Pilgrims rallied three minutes into added time in the second half when Gregg Blundell tied the match (asst. Brown).
The sides had skirmished a bit earlier and Blundell and John-Joe O'Toole were both shown yellow cards in the 83rd minute. Lionel Ainsworth joined the rogues' gallery two minutes later.
O'Toole proved the deciding factor in minute 116 when he right-footed a headed assist from Al Bangura from 18 yards out to cinch a berth in round three for the club.
Scott Loach managed four saves in over two hours of play in the net for Watford. The next match is this Saturday, August 30 at home against Ipswich. Kickoff is 9:00 am St. Louis time.
SLU 2-0 Memphis
Dan T. Joined me Saturday for the last of the Billiken's pre-season friendlies. School was back in session for this match and a large, noisy student crowd showed their school spirit for the first half at least.
SLU (I think state law requires I refer to them as No. 8-ranked SLU) dominated the match (22 shots on to 4) but Memphis held on through the half nil-nil, challenging Disbennett at goal twice. The crowd that left at half missed all the good stuff-- sub Scott Wisniewski picking up a goal in minute 63 (asst. Patterson & Viviano) and an unassisted goal by Jimmy Holmes with less than a second left in play (for those familiar with normal football time keeping, NCAA counts down the time instead of up and stops the clock for some play stoppage).
Ross Kaufman filled the net in the second half though the SLU defense kept him from having to dirty his gloves with a save. SLU travels to LA to start their regular season with at match against San Diego this Friday, August 30, in the Loyola Marymount University Fall Classic. Kickoff is 3:00 pm St. Louis time.
SLU (I think state law requires I refer to them as No. 8-ranked SLU) dominated the match (22 shots on to 4) but Memphis held on through the half nil-nil, challenging Disbennett at goal twice. The crowd that left at half missed all the good stuff-- sub Scott Wisniewski picking up a goal in minute 63 (asst. Patterson & Viviano) and an unassisted goal by Jimmy Holmes with less than a second left in play (for those familiar with normal football time keeping, NCAA counts down the time instead of up and stops the clock for some play stoppage).
Ross Kaufman filled the net in the second half though the SLU defense kept him from having to dirty his gloves with a save. SLU travels to LA to start their regular season with at match against San Diego this Friday, August 30, in the Loyola Marymount University Fall Classic. Kickoff is 3:00 pm St. Louis time.
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Nottingham Forest (2-3) 1-1-1 4 pts.
Mart Poom's 08-09 clean sheet came to end early in the match today at City Ground. Lee Martin, on loan from Manchester United, found the net from 20 yards out (asst. Cohen) in the 10th minute for the newly promoted Reds.
Poor play by Forest eventually let Tommy Smith equalize in minute 22 with his first of two goals in a back & forth match marred by poor defense.
The Welshman, Robert Earnshaw, put the Reds back on top (asst Moussi) in minute 35 and the score stood 2-1 at the half.
Sixteen minutes into the second half and an assist by Lloyd Doyley gave Smith his second goal, a right footer from 12 yards out. Sadly, Nathan Tyson put the Reds back on top for good eight minutes later and the Hornets dropped a match they were favored to win (15-8 odds) despite being the away squad.
Jobi McAnuff left early with an injury though it did not seem too serious.
Next match is a League Cup tie at Vicarage Road against League Two's Darlington. Kickoff is 1:45 pm St. Louis time this Tuesday, August 26.
Poor play by Forest eventually let Tommy Smith equalize in minute 22 with his first of two goals in a back & forth match marred by poor defense.
The Welshman, Robert Earnshaw, put the Reds back on top (asst Moussi) in minute 35 and the score stood 2-1 at the half.
Sixteen minutes into the second half and an assist by Lloyd Doyley gave Smith his second goal, a right footer from 12 yards out. Sadly, Nathan Tyson put the Reds back on top for good eight minutes later and the Hornets dropped a match they were favored to win (15-8 odds) despite being the away squad.
Jobi McAnuff left early with an injury though it did not seem too serious.
Next match is a League Cup tie at Vicarage Road against League Two's Darlington. Kickoff is 1:45 pm St. Louis time this Tuesday, August 26.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
SLU 1-0 DePaul
My first game as a season ticket holder for the St. Louis University Billikens!
Dan joined me and we met up with Mr. & Mrs. Mojo at Robert Hermann field to watch the first pre-season friendly against DePaul last night.
A slight drizzle started before the 7:00 kickoff and was off and on most of the night.
The match started tentatively with the first shot on goal coming well into the first half. Play weighed heavier in DePaul's end for the first part of the match and Scott Wisniewski found the net for SLU only to be called offside.
The match stood scoreless at the half, but coach Donigan's squad returned to the field with a bit more offence culminating in a one-touch pass from Barklage to Dado Hamzagic who lined a 20-yard shot to give the Billikins the only goal of the match.
SLU hosts Memphis Saturday in the next pre-season match. Kickoff is at 7:00 pm.
Dan joined me and we met up with Mr. & Mrs. Mojo at Robert Hermann field to watch the first pre-season friendly against DePaul last night.
A slight drizzle started before the 7:00 kickoff and was off and on most of the night.
The match started tentatively with the first shot on goal coming well into the first half. Play weighed heavier in DePaul's end for the first part of the match and Scott Wisniewski found the net for SLU only to be called offside.
The match stood scoreless at the half, but coach Donigan's squad returned to the field with a bit more offence culminating in a one-touch pass from Barklage to Dado Hamzagic who lined a 20-yard shot to give the Billikins the only goal of the match.
SLU hosts Memphis Saturday in the next pre-season match. Kickoff is at 7:00 pm.
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Charlton (1-0) 1-1-0 4 pts.
I was en route to Iowa and missed this one. We're off to a good start -- always a plus to top the Addicks. Tommy Smith managed the sole goal in minute 28. Poom got the shutout in the net.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
League Cup Round 2 Draw
The Hornets will host Darlington, first round winners over Walsall. The Quakers, sixth-place finishers in League Two last season, will visit Vicarage Road the week of August 25.
Message From the Watford Supporters Trust
Amid player sales, delays and condemnations at Vicarage Road, and rumors of administration, representatives of the trustees of the Watford Supporters Trust met with club management. The conclusion:
- Not cash-rich, but not on the brink of collapse either.
- No inappropriate misuse of funds has occurred
- It was expected that players would have to be sold if the Premiership was not regained.
LC: Bristol Rovers (1-0)
Damn this job thing.
I completely spaced off the match at work yesterday. To find out what the BBC had to say, click on the link above. Will Hoskins scored the sole goal of the match with just minutes left. Loach started in goal.
The second round draw should be today with matches played the week of August 25.
I've missed both match so far this season and will be on the road for Saturday's match against Charlton. Kickoff is 9:00 a.m. St. Louis time.
I completely spaced off the match at work yesterday. To find out what the BBC had to say, click on the link above. Will Hoskins scored the sole goal of the match with just minutes left. Loach started in goal.
The second round draw should be today with matches played the week of August 25.
I've missed both match so far this season and will be on the road for Saturday's match against Charlton. Kickoff is 9:00 a.m. St. Louis time.
Monday, August 11, 2008
Roster Updates
Ross Jenkins - 17-year old midfielder is called up from the academy squad to play on the first team. Jenko has 27 academy starts and 15 reserve squad appearances under his belt and can play in the backfield as well.
Matt Jackson - the 36-year old defender has announced his retirement
Danny Shittu - has been sold off to Bolton for £2 million after 68 matches and eight goals in two seasons
Moses Ashikodi - the perpetually on-loan striker is loaned to Hereford United until January
Jay DeMerit - Super Jay has been named captain, a role he filled occasionally after Gavin Mahon's departure last season
Matt Jackson - the 36-year old defender has announced his retirement
Danny Shittu - has been sold off to Bolton for £2 million after 68 matches and eight goals in two seasons
Moses Ashikodi - the perpetually on-loan striker is loaned to Hereford United until January
Jay DeMerit - Super Jay has been named captain, a role he filled occasionally after Gavin Mahon's departure last season
Saturday, August 09, 2008
Crystal Palace (Nil-Nil) 0-1-0 1 pt.
Another season kicks off - this time with a few less familiar names as Watford struggles into the campaign financially.
On the pitch, Mart Poom held Palace scoreless while Julian Speroni did the same against the Hornets despite solid chances from McAnuff, Eustace, Williamson and Tommy Smith.
Sadler, Doyley, Bromby & DeMerit were the starting backs while Harley & Priskin joined Tommy up front in the new-look 4-3-3 for Watford.
Three points would have been nice, but an away draw to start the season in nothing to cry about.
Watford hosts the Bristol Rovers in the first round of the League Cup Tuesday. Kickoff is 1:45 pm. St. Louis time.
On the pitch, Mart Poom held Palace scoreless while Julian Speroni did the same against the Hornets despite solid chances from McAnuff, Eustace, Williamson and Tommy Smith.
Sadler, Doyley, Bromby & DeMerit were the starting backs while Harley & Priskin joined Tommy up front in the new-look 4-3-3 for Watford.
Three points would have been nice, but an away draw to start the season in nothing to cry about.
Watford hosts the Bristol Rovers in the first round of the League Cup Tuesday. Kickoff is 1:45 pm. St. Louis time.
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Friendly: St. Albans City (1-1)
The Hornets managed a draw in their last friendly of the pre-season. Lewis Young, brother of ex-Watford Striker Ashley, claimed the goal for the Hornets. Chris Day was in the net.
Still no more acquisitions prior to the opener this Saturday at Crystal Palace. Kickoff is 9:00 am St. Louis time.
Still no more acquisitions prior to the opener this Saturday at Crystal Palace. Kickoff is 9:00 am St. Louis time.
Monday, August 04, 2008
Weekend Results
The Watford First XI dropped a 3-2 loss to Barnet despite goals from Jon Harley & Danny Shittu. Loach was in the net for Watford.
The reserves fared better at Tring Athletic at The Grass Roots Stadium (no relation to the "Temptation Eyes" folks), downing Athletic 6-1.
The final friendly of the pre-season is tomorrow, Tuesday August 5 at St. Albans City. Kickoff is 1:45 St. Louis time.
And finally, as predicted, my wife's side won their outing 4-3. While on the pitch at center-back (free substitutions), the opposition did not score once on 'The Disrupta'. Makes a Yank proud.
The reserves fared better at Tring Athletic at The Grass Roots Stadium (no relation to the "Temptation Eyes" folks), downing Athletic 6-1.
The final friendly of the pre-season is tomorrow, Tuesday August 5 at St. Albans City. Kickoff is 1:45 St. Louis time.
And finally, as predicted, my wife's side won their outing 4-3. While on the pitch at center-back (free substitutions), the opposition did not score once on 'The Disrupta'. Makes a Yank proud.
Friday, August 01, 2008
More Friendly Updates
Jon Harley got his first goal as a Hornet but it was not enough to top the MK Dons Wednesday as Watford fell 1-2. Loach started as keeper while Richard Lee sits out a few weeks to rehabilitate his knee.
Two matches are scheduled for Saturday - the first team travelling to Barnet and the reserves to Tring Athletic. Kickoff for both is 9:00 am St. Louis time.
As luck would have it, I'll be watching my wife play at that time in Ladue. I think I may have the best game of the three.
After Saturday there is one more friendly, at St. Albans City on Tuesday, before the season starts at Crystal Palace next Saturday.
Two matches are scheduled for Saturday - the first team travelling to Barnet and the reserves to Tring Athletic. Kickoff for both is 9:00 am St. Louis time.
As luck would have it, I'll be watching my wife play at that time in Ladue. I think I may have the best game of the three.
After Saturday there is one more friendly, at St. Albans City on Tuesday, before the season starts at Crystal Palace next Saturday.
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