I vote whiny-ass.
Mike Williamson, apparently upset with Watford declining a transfer offer, declared himself unfit Saturday and did not travel to Swansea.
C'mon mate. Show a little professionalism will ya? Just because things didn't go your way this one time, you can't just sit in the middle of the floor and throw a tantrum like a two-year old. Besides being immature and amateurish, have does your next squad think you'll behave when things don't go you way.
Apologize to your teammates, apologize to the fans and act like a mensch.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Swansea City (1-1) 1-3-1 6 pts.
Danny Graham, despite injury fears, netted Watford's sole goal Saturday and salvaged a point for the Hornets.
Swansea had the edge on the pitch, but lack of spark from either side and a few key saves from Scott Loach left the score nil-nil at the half. 66 minutes in, however, a quick free kick from Tom Cleverley slow-rolled to Danny Graham caught the Swansea defenders flat-footed and gave Watford the lead they held until injury time.
Three minutes into added time saw captain Alan Tate receive a free-kick cross and head in the ball, costing Watford two points in the table.
In all honesty they were lucky for the point. Take away Danny Graham, Jay DeMerit & Scott Loach and you've got the youth academy out there. The Hornets have a week off - lets hope they can make a squad out of these player in that time. Next match is September 12 hosting Barnsley.
Swansea had the edge on the pitch, but lack of spark from either side and a few key saves from Scott Loach left the score nil-nil at the half. 66 minutes in, however, a quick free kick from Tom Cleverley slow-rolled to Danny Graham caught the Swansea defenders flat-footed and gave Watford the lead they held until injury time.
Three minutes into added time saw captain Alan Tate receive a free-kick cross and head in the ball, costing Watford two points in the table.
In all honesty they were lucky for the point. Take away Danny Graham, Jay DeMerit & Scott Loach and you've got the youth academy out there. The Hornets have a week off - lets hope they can make a squad out of these player in that time. Next match is September 12 hosting Barnsley.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Hornets Dropping Like Flies
It's official - Tommy Smith is on his way to Portsmouth. But wait! There's more!
Jobi McAnuff is on his way to Reading after just five goals in 90 appearances for the club.
The club has received a bid from an unnamed club for defender Mike Williamson but have declined the request so there's hope we'll still have 11 bodies for the Swansea match Saturday.
Jobi McAnuff is on his way to Reading after just five goals in 90 appearances for the club.
The club has received a bid from an unnamed club for defender Mike Williamson but have declined the request so there's hope we'll still have 11 bodies for the Swansea match Saturday.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
LC: Leeds United 1-2
Watford dominated the first half until a goal by Robert Snodgrass in the 38th minute, allowed by poor defending on the part of Lloyd Doyley, took the wind out of Watford's sails.
Danny Graham was knocked about and subbed for at the half - no word yet on his status. Both squads muddled about until Marvin Sordell, the 18-year old striker up from the Academy, scored his first professional goal with four minutes left to equalize.
Play went into extra time and with players cramping up, sometimes 10 on 11, sometimes 10 on 10, Snodgrass managed a second goal eight minutes in for the win.
The Hornets travel to South Wales to take on Swansea City in league action Saturday. Kickoff is 9:00 am St. Louis time.
Danny Graham was knocked about and subbed for at the half - no word yet on his status. Both squads muddled about until Marvin Sordell, the 18-year old striker up from the Academy, scored his first professional goal with four minutes left to equalize.
Play went into extra time and with players cramping up, sometimes 10 on 11, sometimes 10 on 10, Snodgrass managed a second goal eight minutes in for the win.
The Hornets travel to South Wales to take on Swansea City in league action Saturday. Kickoff is 9:00 am St. Louis time.
Game Day: Leeds United
Malkay may be taking a pass on the Cup, fielding the B-squad as it were. Tommy Smith is out for obvious reasons (see previous post), captain Jay DeMerit did not even travel with the squad and Richard Lee is between the posts. Full line-up:
Lee
Hodson Mariappa Williamson Doyley
Cowie Eustace Jenkins Cleverley
Graham Hoskins
Go You 'Orns!!!!
Portsmouth Bid for Tommy Smith
Portsmouth have made a bid for an as-yet undisclosed amount for Tommy Smith which the club has accepted. The deal is now up to Tommy himself. By my count, Tommy's been involved in all but one of the club's goals this season as either scorer or getting the assist. He'll leave a big hole.
Blackpool (2-2) 1-2-1 5 pts.
The Missus was not willing to give me the play-by-play as we drove to Columbia Saturday so I had to sneak peeks as we were stopped on the trip.
Once again Tommy Smith had a hand (foot) in all of Watford's scoring - opening the festivities by taking a short dump pass from Danny Graham and plopping into the net in minute 24.
A corner kick was headed in and saved, but Alex Baptiste's rebound drew Blackpool even eleven minutes into the second half.
Smith's cross off an Adrian Mariappa throw-in set up Tom Cleverley beautifully for a tap-in to put Watford up 2-1, but a short cross gave Gary Taylor-Fletcher the chance he needed to score from inside the box and Watford left two points on the pitch as they said goodbye to Blackpool.
The next match is today in League Cup action as Leeds United hosts the Hornets, the two squads meeting for the first time since the playoff match that sent Watford to the Premiership in 2006. Kickoff is 1:45pm St. Louis time.
Once again Tommy Smith had a hand (foot) in all of Watford's scoring - opening the festivities by taking a short dump pass from Danny Graham and plopping into the net in minute 24.
A corner kick was headed in and saved, but Alex Baptiste's rebound drew Blackpool even eleven minutes into the second half.
Smith's cross off an Adrian Mariappa throw-in set up Tom Cleverley beautifully for a tap-in to put Watford up 2-1, but a short cross gave Gary Taylor-Fletcher the chance he needed to score from inside the box and Watford left two points on the pitch as they said goodbye to Blackpool.
The next match is today in League Cup action as Leeds United hosts the Hornets, the two squads meeting for the first time since the playoff match that sent Watford to the Premiership in 2006. Kickoff is 1:45pm St. Louis time.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Nottingham Forest (4-2) 1-1-1 4 pts.
Finally.
For whatever reason and after four years without a sound card on the old machine, I was able to get the streaming play-by-play (and post-match show) at work yesterday. I need to block out all my Tuesday afternoons from now on. But enough about me - what about the match?
Finally.
Malky Mackay gets his first win as Watford's permanent gaffer in what could be dubbed "The Tommy Smith Show". Brushing aside constant rumors about his immanent departure, Tommy managed one goal and three assists in the Hornet victory.
A terrific cross to the far post set up Danny Graham's header in the 31st minute to put Watford ahead. The lead held until injury time at the end of the half when Dexter Blackstock split Adrian Mariappa & Jay DeMerit to all but carry to ball into the net.
A terrific save by Lee Camp of a Smith shot rebounded straight into the path of an oncoming Lee Williamson who put the Hornets back on top in minute 76. Four minutes later Smith got a goal of his own thanks to an assist by Ross Jenkins and many Forest fans made for the exits of City Ground.
But Forest weren't done yet. Dele Adebola was in the right spot to put the ball past Scott Loach and begin to mount a comeback.
The comeback died when the Dickensian-named midfielder Tom Cleverley, signed on loan Monday from Manchester United, scored his first Watford goal to nail down the three points.
The Hornets return home to Vicarage Road Saturday, August 22 to host Blackpool. Kickoff is 9:00 am St. Louis time. I'll be on the road, but hopefully an assist from the wife in tracking the match on the Blackberry will do the trick.
For whatever reason and after four years without a sound card on the old machine, I was able to get the streaming play-by-play (and post-match show) at work yesterday. I need to block out all my Tuesday afternoons from now on. But enough about me - what about the match?
Finally.
Malky Mackay gets his first win as Watford's permanent gaffer in what could be dubbed "The Tommy Smith Show". Brushing aside constant rumors about his immanent departure, Tommy managed one goal and three assists in the Hornet victory.
A terrific cross to the far post set up Danny Graham's header in the 31st minute to put Watford ahead. The lead held until injury time at the end of the half when Dexter Blackstock split Adrian Mariappa & Jay DeMerit to all but carry to ball into the net.
A terrific save by Lee Camp of a Smith shot rebounded straight into the path of an oncoming Lee Williamson who put the Hornets back on top in minute 76. Four minutes later Smith got a goal of his own thanks to an assist by Ross Jenkins and many Forest fans made for the exits of City Ground.
But Forest weren't done yet. Dele Adebola was in the right spot to put the ball past Scott Loach and begin to mount a comeback.
The comeback died when the Dickensian-named midfielder Tom Cleverley, signed on loan Monday from Manchester United, scored his first Watford goal to nail down the three points.
The Hornets return home to Vicarage Road Saturday, August 22 to host Blackpool. Kickoff is 9:00 am St. Louis time. I'll be on the road, but hopefully an assist from the wife in tracking the match on the Blackberry will do the trick.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Nottingham Forest (4-2) 1-1-1 4 pts.
Details to follow tomorrow (because I forgot to blog this when I got home and the wife wants to go to bed).
Monday, August 17, 2009
Sheffield United (0-2) 0-1-1 1 pt.
My first go at tracking the match live on the Blackberry - not as smooth as I would have hoped (too much attention diverted by driving). The goals aren't exactly highlighted either. Just as well in Watford's case.
A goal by Jamie Ward set the Hornets back on their heels in the eleventh minute and they never quite recovered. Said Malky, they "looked ragged". Scott Loach was back in the crease and Jay DeMerit returned from his loss to Mexico with the US National squad last week.
Next shot for the Hornets is tomorrow (Tuesday, August 18) as they travel to City Ground to take on Nottingham Forest. Kickoff is 1:45 pm St. Louis time.
A goal by Jamie Ward set the Hornets back on their heels in the eleventh minute and they never quite recovered. Said Malky, they "looked ragged". Scott Loach was back in the crease and Jay DeMerit returned from his loss to Mexico with the US National squad last week.
Next shot for the Hornets is tomorrow (Tuesday, August 18) as they travel to City Ground to take on Nottingham Forest. Kickoff is 1:45 pm St. Louis time.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
LC: Barnet 2-0
It took a goal each from Scott Severin and Mike Williamson in extra time to squeeze by Barnet in Round One League Cup action yesterday.
It was one of those games no one wants to win. Both sides struggled to score and regulation time ended nil-nil.
Richard Lee made a rare appearance in goal and captain Jay DeMerit was with the US National squad in preparation for today's World Cup qualifier.
The Hornets have drawn Leeds United away for the second round to be played the week of August 24.
Watford's next match is this Saturday at Sheffield United. Kickoff is 9:00 am St. Louis time.
It was one of those games no one wants to win. Both sides struggled to score and regulation time ended nil-nil.
Richard Lee made a rare appearance in goal and captain Jay DeMerit was with the US National squad in preparation for today's World Cup qualifier.
The Hornets have drawn Leeds United away for the second round to be played the week of August 24.
Watford's next match is this Saturday at Sheffield United. Kickoff is 9:00 am St. Louis time.
Saturday, August 08, 2009
Doncaster Rovers (1-1) 0-1-0 1 pt.
Little spark in the second half, but the Hornets hold on for a point to start the season. Next match is Tuesday at Barnet in League Cup action. Kickoff is 1:45 pm St. Louis time.
1-1 at the Half
Danny Graham scored 27 minutes into his debut to put Watford up 1-0 off a Tommy Smith cross, but James Hayter looped a header from 18 yards out past a befuddled Scott Loach to tie up the match going into the half.
Priskin Off to Ipswich Town
Tamas Priskin, off a fairly decent 2008-2009 season, is off to the Tractor Boys for a reported £1.7 million. The Hornets are rumored to be looking for a bargain striker as a replacement.
Game Day - Doncaster Rovers
The 2009-2010 season kicks off at Vicarage Road with a visit from the Doncaster Rovers. Few changes grace the stating line-up, the major exception being former Carlisle United striker Danny Graham making his Hornet debut. The full line-up:
Loach
Mariappa DeMerit Williamson Doyley
Severin Cowie McAnuff Jenkins
Smith Graham
Go 'Orns!!!!
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