Monday, March 30, 2009
Sir Elton Back on Throne
After quitting in A) disgust, B) a huff, or C) a tizzy, over the previous administration, Sir Elton is once again Honorary President for Life Minus a Few Months in Late 2008/Early 2009.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Ipswich Town (nil-nil) 13-8-18 47 pts.
Saturday's match at Portman Road, if not dominated by, at least controlled by Ipswich, saw the Hornets sneak away with another point - leaving them six clear of the relegation zone with seven fixtures left to play.
The defense was on their game - denying 13 shots on goal and keeping a clean sheet.
Squads are on International break, regrouping April 4 for a match at Doncaster (the wife's 'Sunday League' plays Saturday mornings - and it's not a league either - so I may have to skip that one).
The defense was on their game - denying 13 shots on goal and keeping a clean sheet.
Squads are on International break, regrouping April 4 for a match at Doncaster (the wife's 'Sunday League' plays Saturday mornings - and it's not a league either - so I may have to skip that one).
Friday, March 20, 2009
Cardiff City (1-2) 13-7-18 46 pts
Another day, another long bout of added time topped off by a penalty goal that screws us.
A penalty kick by Ross McCormack in the seventh (?!) minute of added time sank Watford's hopes of walking away with another point in the standings Wednesday.
The Hornets took the lead in the tenth minute on their own penalty shot when Stephan McPhail tangled with Jobi McAnuff, giving Tommy Smith the penalty goal.
Five minutes later Jay Boothroyd took a Chris Burke cross from 18 yards out to left-foot the equalizer. Cardiff dominated the match with nine shots on goal, but Watford held steady until the last minute when McCormack's goal did Watford in.
The rough & tumble match saw four yellow cards shown to the Watford squad (DeMerit, Mariappa, Cork, & McAnuff).
The next match is at Ipswitch tomorrow, Saturday March 21. Kickoff is 10 am St. Louis time.
A penalty kick by Ross McCormack in the seventh (?!) minute of added time sank Watford's hopes of walking away with another point in the standings Wednesday.
The Hornets took the lead in the tenth minute on their own penalty shot when Stephan McPhail tangled with Jobi McAnuff, giving Tommy Smith the penalty goal.
Five minutes later Jay Boothroyd took a Chris Burke cross from 18 yards out to left-foot the equalizer. Cardiff dominated the match with nine shots on goal, but Watford held steady until the last minute when McCormack's goal did Watford in.
The rough & tumble match saw four yellow cards shown to the Watford squad (DeMerit, Mariappa, Cork, & McAnuff).
The next match is at Ipswitch tomorrow, Saturday March 21. Kickoff is 10 am St. Louis time.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Sheffield Wednesday (2-2) 13-7-17 46 pts.
The line-up was a little shook up yesterday as Grzegorz Rasiak is sitting out four weeks with a torn abductor.
In the course of ninety short minutes, the 'Orns almost won a game they should have lost and drew a game they should have won.
The Owls dominated the first half as a listless Watford side managed to earn no corners and took only one shot on goal. Marcus Tudgay nailed a rebound generated by a Sheffield corner kick to give them the lead. That lead stood until added time when John Harley overshot Tamas Priskin. Keeper Lee Grant slipped coming out for the ball and defender Mark Beevers tried to clear the ball but hammered it into his own net instead. Ouch.
Will Hoskins came in for Lee Williamson at the half and Watford played with a new lease on life. A Don Cowie cross at minute 56 let Jobi McAnuff head in the go-ahead goal from six yards out and the Hornets held that 2-1 lead through 90 minutes.
But 90 minutes weren't enough. The fourth official added 6 minutes of stoppage time and a suspect foul by Jon Harley gave Francis Jeffers a final-minute penalty goal to salvage a point in the tables.
Another minute of stoppage was added and the Hornets managed one last corner kick, but the draw stood up.
Next match is Tuesday at Cardiff City. Kickoff is 2:45 pm St. Louis time.
In the course of ninety short minutes, the 'Orns almost won a game they should have lost and drew a game they should have won.
The Owls dominated the first half as a listless Watford side managed to earn no corners and took only one shot on goal. Marcus Tudgay nailed a rebound generated by a Sheffield corner kick to give them the lead. That lead stood until added time when John Harley overshot Tamas Priskin. Keeper Lee Grant slipped coming out for the ball and defender Mark Beevers tried to clear the ball but hammered it into his own net instead. Ouch.
Will Hoskins came in for Lee Williamson at the half and Watford played with a new lease on life. A Don Cowie cross at minute 56 let Jobi McAnuff head in the go-ahead goal from six yards out and the Hornets held that 2-1 lead through 90 minutes.
But 90 minutes weren't enough. The fourth official added 6 minutes of stoppage time and a suspect foul by Jon Harley gave Francis Jeffers a final-minute penalty goal to salvage a point in the tables.
Another minute of stoppage was added and the Hornets managed one last corner kick, but the draw stood up.
Next match is Tuesday at Cardiff City. Kickoff is 2:45 pm St. Louis time.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Nottingham Forest (2-1) 13-6-17 45 pts.
Daylight Savings Time & a firewall stymied my efforts to listen to the match, but eventually I got to follow the commentary as Watford gained another three points towards safety.
The Hornets burst onto the pitch at the start of the match - Grzegorz Rasiak heading in the first goal of the match from six yards out in minute five. Watford dominated the first fifteen minutes, but an equalizer by Matt Thornhill in the seventeenth minute took the wind out of their sails.
The squad regrouped and Tamas Priskin closed out the first half with a twelve-yarder assisted by Rasiak. 2-1 at the half and 2-1 at the final whistle.
Watford's march up the table goes through Sheffield Wednesday next at Vicarage Road this Saturday. Kickoff should be 10:00 St. Louis time.
The Hornets burst onto the pitch at the start of the match - Grzegorz Rasiak heading in the first goal of the match from six yards out in minute five. Watford dominated the first fifteen minutes, but an equalizer by Matt Thornhill in the seventeenth minute took the wind out of their sails.
The squad regrouped and Tamas Priskin closed out the first half with a twelve-yarder assisted by Rasiak. 2-1 at the half and 2-1 at the final whistle.
Watford's march up the table goes through Sheffield Wednesday next at Vicarage Road this Saturday. Kickoff should be 10:00 St. Louis time.
Charlton Athletic (3-2) 12-6-17 42 pts.
We were on our way to Jefferson City to attend our nephew's Eagle Scout ceremony Saturday so we managed to miss this one, but the BBC link is above. Priskin, Rasiak, & Cowie each managed a goal against the struggling Addicks to lift the Hornets a few points further away from the drop zone.
The next match is in about fifteen minutes against Nottingham Forest.
The bad news is: my computer blew up at work. The good news: the loaner has sound.
The next match is in about fifteen minutes against Nottingham Forest.
The bad news is: my computer blew up at work. The good news: the loaner has sound.
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Plymouth Argyle (1-2) 11-6-17 39 pts.
With Tamas Priskin back in the line-up, the Hornets visited Home Park for a clash with fellow mid-table squad Plymouth Argyle.
A Gavin Hoyte foul on Alan Judge gave Paul Gallagher a penalty kick which he placed into the upper right corner to draw first blood in minute 35. There the score stayed until the half.
Tommy Smith came on for Will Hoskins after the half. Good thing as he left-footed one in from six yards out fourteen minutes into the half to even the score.
Then my computer went 'pop', smelled like the electric chair, and I have no idea what happened next except Gallagher got the double & the Pilgrim got three points. If you click on the BBC link above, you'll know what I know.
The next match is Saturday at a struggling Charlton. Kick off is 9:00 am St. Louis time.
A Gavin Hoyte foul on Alan Judge gave Paul Gallagher a penalty kick which he placed into the upper right corner to draw first blood in minute 35. There the score stayed until the half.
Tommy Smith came on for Will Hoskins after the half. Good thing as he left-footed one in from six yards out fourteen minutes into the half to even the score.
Then my computer went 'pop', smelled like the electric chair, and I have no idea what happened next except Gallagher got the double & the Pilgrim got three points. If you click on the BBC link above, you'll know what I know.
The next match is Saturday at a struggling Charlton. Kick off is 9:00 am St. Louis time.
Bangura off to Brighton & Hove Albion
The Watford midfielder, subject of last season's campaign to avoid deportation, is off to Albion on loan for the rest of the season. Al's had only two league & three cup appearances this season.
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