I missed this one too. Schedules are rough around the Holidays.
By all accounts, a good showing for the Hornets away, especially the beleaguered defense.
Next match is Saturday, January 3rd, an FA Cup tie at Vicarage Road against Scunthorpe. Kickoff is 9:00 am St. Louis time.
Monday, December 29, 2008
Friday, December 26, 2008
Bristol City (2-4) 7-5-13 26 pts.
An early start and an early goal on Boxing Day by Nicky Maynard put Bristol City ahead and they never looked back.
Just 23 seconds into the match Maynard found the back of the net from 12 yards out on an assist by Michael McIncloe. 28 minutes later it was Ivan Sproule with the assist as Maynard got his second goal.
The Robins continued to dominate the first half but the score was held to 0-2 at Vicarage Road.
A glimmer of hope shone for the Hornets when Grzegorz Rasiak, back in the line-up today, drew Watford within one at the 48 minute mark with a right-footer from 12 yards, but Marvin Elliott took the lead back to two on a poor play by keeper Scott Loach three minute later. Elliott got an unwanted second goal as a Tommy Smith shot went off his head into his own goal making the score 2-3.
Watford played for the drawing goal but were outclassed. Lee Johnston found the net in added time for the Robins' fourth goal and Bristol City walked away with three points in the standings leaving Watford only five points clear of the relegation zone.
The Hornets travel to Loftus Road Sunday, December 28 to face QPR on just two day's rest. Kickoff is 9:00 am St. Louis time.
Just 23 seconds into the match Maynard found the back of the net from 12 yards out on an assist by Michael McIncloe. 28 minutes later it was Ivan Sproule with the assist as Maynard got his second goal.
The Robins continued to dominate the first half but the score was held to 0-2 at Vicarage Road.
A glimmer of hope shone for the Hornets when Grzegorz Rasiak, back in the line-up today, drew Watford within one at the 48 minute mark with a right-footer from 12 yards, but Marvin Elliott took the lead back to two on a poor play by keeper Scott Loach three minute later. Elliott got an unwanted second goal as a Tommy Smith shot went off his head into his own goal making the score 2-3.
Watford played for the drawing goal but were outclassed. Lee Johnston found the net in added time for the Robins' fourth goal and Bristol City walked away with three points in the standings leaving Watford only five points clear of the relegation zone.
The Hornets travel to Loftus Road Sunday, December 28 to face QPR on just two day's rest. Kickoff is 9:00 am St. Louis time.
Monday, December 22, 2008
Derby County (0-1) 7-5-12 26 pts.
As often happens this time of year, I was travelling to visit the family Saturday as the Hornets took their game to Derby County. I've attached the BBC account above.
Next match is Boxing Day at Vicarage Road, Watford hosting Bristol City with an ungodly 6:00 am kickoff St. Louis time.
Next match is Boxing Day at Vicarage Road, Watford hosting Bristol City with an ungodly 6:00 am kickoff St. Louis time.
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Coventry City (2-1) 7-5-11 26 pts.
Two home wins in a row have propelled Watford eight points clear of the relegation zone and provides a bright counter-point to the off-pitch turmoil surrounding the club.
Friday, CEO Mark Ashton resigned, replaced by Julian Winter and completing the turnover in Manager, Chairman, and CEO since the start of the season.
Today, Vicarage Road nearly defeated both squads as pouring rain left the pitch a sodden mess and an inspection was called just before the kickoff. The game proceeded and it became clear early on that tactical elegance & passing precision were not to be the order of the day.
Despite the error-prone circumstances, the match remained scoreless for a hour until Elliot Ward's tackle on Tamas Priskin lead to a Tommy Smith penalty shot. Smith sent keeper Keiren Westwood in the wrong direction and put the Hornets up 1-0.
The lead only lasted five minutes until the Sky Blues' Clinton Morrison found his way inside and equalized from six yards out.
Five minutes later and Watford was back on top for good as John-Joe O'Toole right-footed a shot into the bottom left of the goal from six yards out.
The next match is Saturday, December 20 at Derby County. Kickoff is 9:00 am St. Louis time.
Friday, CEO Mark Ashton resigned, replaced by Julian Winter and completing the turnover in Manager, Chairman, and CEO since the start of the season.
Today, Vicarage Road nearly defeated both squads as pouring rain left the pitch a sodden mess and an inspection was called just before the kickoff. The game proceeded and it became clear early on that tactical elegance & passing precision were not to be the order of the day.
Despite the error-prone circumstances, the match remained scoreless for a hour until Elliot Ward's tackle on Tamas Priskin lead to a Tommy Smith penalty shot. Smith sent keeper Keiren Westwood in the wrong direction and put the Hornets up 1-0.
The lead only lasted five minutes until the Sky Blues' Clinton Morrison found his way inside and equalized from six yards out.
Five minutes later and Watford was back on top for good as John-Joe O'Toole right-footed a shot into the bottom left of the goal from six yards out.
The next match is Saturday, December 20 at Derby County. Kickoff is 9:00 am St. Louis time.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Norwich City (2-1) 6-5-11 23 Pts.
Brendan Rogers notched his first victory with the Hornets today as Watford fought off a push by Norwich City to clear three points in the standings for the first time since November 22.
Tamas Priskin found the assist from newcomer Liam Bridcutt to score from twelve yards out in the fifteenth minute to put Watford ahead at Vicarage Road. Little action until minute 52 when Lee Williamson, having missed Saturday's match at Birmingham City on suspension, was booked for unsporting behavior. The rough-and-tumble continued with Gary Doherty shown the yellow for Norwich six minutes later. The intimidation paid off though as Lee Croft managed to head in the equalizer at the one hour mark.
Tommy Smith saved the day for Watford a few minutes later, right-footing a goal in from 12 yards out to move the Hornets up the table.
The next opportunity for points is Saturday, December 13 at home against Coventry City. Kickoff is 9:00 am St. Louis time.
Tamas Priskin found the assist from newcomer Liam Bridcutt to score from twelve yards out in the fifteenth minute to put Watford ahead at Vicarage Road. Little action until minute 52 when Lee Williamson, having missed Saturday's match at Birmingham City on suspension, was booked for unsporting behavior. The rough-and-tumble continued with Gary Doherty shown the yellow for Norwich six minutes later. The intimidation paid off though as Lee Croft managed to head in the equalizer at the one hour mark.
Tommy Smith saved the day for Watford a few minutes later, right-footing a goal in from 12 yards out to move the Hornets up the table.
The next opportunity for points is Saturday, December 13 at home against Coventry City. Kickoff is 9:00 am St. Louis time.
Sunday, December 07, 2008
Rogers Bucks Rumors of His Imminent Departure
Triggered by the departure last week of Chairman Graham Simpson and the fact that he is working without a signed contract, daily newspapers reported Saturday that Brendan Rogers was looking to leave after only a handful of matches.
In the press conference after the Hornets' 3-2 loss to Birmingham City Saturday, Rogers denied the rumor and stated he will be signing later this week.
Another report from News of the World, believable given the club's financial situation but upsetting if true, is that Tommy Smith will be shopped. A fan favourite and engine of Watford's rare successful outings this years, Smith has only 18 months remaining on his contract and would be likely to bring £1 million in January's transfer market.
In the press conference after the Hornets' 3-2 loss to Birmingham City Saturday, Rogers denied the rumor and stated he will be signing later this week.
Another report from News of the World, believable given the club's financial situation but upsetting if true, is that Tommy Smith will be shopped. A fan favourite and engine of Watford's rare successful outings this years, Smith has only 18 months remaining on his contract and would be likely to bring £1 million in January's transfer market.
Birmingham City (2-3) 5-5-11 20 pts.
A game that could have gone either way ended in controvesy as full time was blown with a potential penalty kick outstanding.
Things started off well for the Hornets at St. Andrew's Ground when Tamas Priskin found the back of the net from six yards out in the 6th minute, but the lead lasted only a minute. Former Hornet Kevin Phillips headed a cross from Nicky Hunt to equalize and ten minutes later Marcus Bent left-footed a 25-yarder into the lower right corner of the goal to put the Blues ahead for the next hour.
Cameron Jerome put what looked like the final nail in Watford's coffin in minute 84, but Ross Jenkins right-footed a shot in from six yards to close the gap to one once again.
A final attack from the Hornets' Tommy Smith resulted in a handball and what should have been a penalty kick for the draw, but referee S. Mathieson blew full time and the Hornets went home empty-handed.
The next match is Wednesday, December 10th at Vicarage Road against Norwich City. Kickoff is 1:45 St. Louis time.
Things started off well for the Hornets at St. Andrew's Ground when Tamas Priskin found the back of the net from six yards out in the 6th minute, but the lead lasted only a minute. Former Hornet Kevin Phillips headed a cross from Nicky Hunt to equalize and ten minutes later Marcus Bent left-footed a 25-yarder into the lower right corner of the goal to put the Blues ahead for the next hour.
Cameron Jerome put what looked like the final nail in Watford's coffin in minute 84, but Ross Jenkins right-footed a shot in from six yards to close the gap to one once again.
A final attack from the Hornets' Tommy Smith resulted in a handball and what should have been a penalty kick for the draw, but referee S. Mathieson blew full time and the Hornets went home empty-handed.
The next match is Wednesday, December 10th at Vicarage Road against Norwich City. Kickoff is 1:45 St. Louis time.
Wednesday, December 03, 2008
FC: Tottenham Hotspur (1-2)
Despite taking the lead off Tamas Priskin's left foot thirteen minutes into the first half, Watford's quest for the Cup came to a halt on this cold, rainy evening at Vicarage Road.
Mr. Mojo joined me at Barrister's for this rare opportunity to watch the Hornet's on TV. Adding to the flavor were three St. Louis Spurs fans.
A Tommy Smith pass set Priskin up to turn and beat his defender to slide the shot between Huerelho Gomes & the post. The Spurs retaliated by pounding the Watford end, missing a number of chances until a foul by Ross Jenkins on Jermain Jenas gave Roman Pavlyuchenko a penalty shot late in the first half that he converted to equalize.
Sloppy footing and lackluster play on both sides characterized the second half, a half marred by a groin pull for Jay DeMerit. Lloyd Doyley replaced the Captain. Both squads plugged along until Darren Bent squirted a shot between the near post and Scott Loach to nail down the victory for Tottenham.
Back to League action on Saturday as Brendan Rogers continues to seek his first win as head coach - this time at Birmingham. Kickoff is 9:00 St. Louis time . . . no TV.
Mr. Mojo joined me at Barrister's for this rare opportunity to watch the Hornet's on TV. Adding to the flavor were three St. Louis Spurs fans.
A Tommy Smith pass set Priskin up to turn and beat his defender to slide the shot between Huerelho Gomes & the post. The Spurs retaliated by pounding the Watford end, missing a number of chances until a foul by Ross Jenkins on Jermain Jenas gave Roman Pavlyuchenko a penalty shot late in the first half that he converted to equalize.
Sloppy footing and lackluster play on both sides characterized the second half, a half marred by a groin pull for Jay DeMerit. Lloyd Doyley replaced the Captain. Both squads plugged along until Darren Bent squirted a shot between the near post and Scott Loach to nail down the victory for Tottenham.
Back to League action on Saturday as Brendan Rogers continues to seek his first win as head coach - this time at Birmingham. Kickoff is 9:00 St. Louis time . . . no TV.
LC: Game Day Tottenham Hotspur - Match on Setanta
A rare US televised match for the Hornets since falling out of the Premiership. I plan on a late lunch at Barristers to catch the first half. Kick off is 1:45 St. Louis time.
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
BBC Quarter-Final Preview
The BBC's preview of tomorrow's League Cup match. Includes a Three Counties Radio interview with new manager Brendan Rogers.
Monday, December 01, 2008
Simpson Resigns as Chairman
Graham Simpson, Chairman since 2002, resigned at today's Extraordinary General Meeting in the face of a no-confidence vote called by former directors Jimmy & Vince Russo. Andrew Wilson will take over as interim Chairman.
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