An early goal from Leeds captain Richard Naylor and solid goal keeping from Kaspar Scmeichel dealt Watford their first league loss of the season.
The Hornets felt the absence of the injured Danny Graham as the front line of Troy Deeney & Marvin Sordel failed to connect. Not much in the way of excitement from either squad.
The league is on international break. The next match is at Vicarage Road September 11 against the Doncaster Rovers. Kickoff is 9:00 St. Louis time.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
LC: Watford 1-2 Notts County
The 2010 - 2011 unbeaten streak came to an end today as did Watford's League Cup run when League One side Notts County upset the Hornets.
Malkay Mackay fielded a young squad with Rene Gilmartin in goal for his second League Cup match, Adam Thompson making his debut and Troy Deeney making his first start.
The squads carried a nil-nil score into the half, but a booming free kick by Stephen Hunt shortly after the restart tipped the scales in favor of the Magpies. Eleven minutes later Kevin Smith headed in the insurance goal, needed it turns out, to stave off Troy Deeney's header, his first goal in a Watford jersey.
The match also saw Danny Graham go off with a groin injury late as well as the return of Jon Harley to Vicarage Road for the last eight minutes.
Next match is Saturday, August 28 when Watford hosts Leeds United. Kickoff is 9:00 am St. Louis time.
Malkay Mackay fielded a young squad with Rene Gilmartin in goal for his second League Cup match, Adam Thompson making his debut and Troy Deeney making his first start.
The squads carried a nil-nil score into the half, but a booming free kick by Stephen Hunt shortly after the restart tipped the scales in favor of the Magpies. Eleven minutes later Kevin Smith headed in the insurance goal, needed it turns out, to stave off Troy Deeney's header, his first goal in a Watford jersey.
The match also saw Danny Graham go off with a groin injury late as well as the return of Jon Harley to Vicarage Road for the last eight minutes.
Next match is Saturday, August 28 when Watford hosts Leeds United. Kickoff is 9:00 am St. Louis time.
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Hull City Nil - Nil Watford 1-2-0 5 pts.
Watford extended its unbeaten streak on the season with a dowdy match against relegated Hull City yesterday. Relatively uneventful, the Hornets picked up the pace slightly at the hour mark when newcomers Troy Deeney & Jordan Mutch subbed in, but Watford came away with a sole road point.
A little closer to home, the Billikins and AC St. Louis both drew 1-1 Friday night with Evansville & Puerto Rico respectively (the AC game called on account of lightning).
The next Watford match is Tuesday, August 24 when Notts County visits Vicarage Road for the second round of the League Cup. Kickoff is 1:45 pm St. Louis time.
A little closer to home, the Billikins and AC St. Louis both drew 1-1 Friday night with Evansville & Puerto Rico respectively (the AC game called on account of lightning).
The next Watford match is Tuesday, August 24 when Notts County visits Vicarage Road for the second round of the League Cup. Kickoff is 1:45 pm St. Louis time.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Watford 2-2 Coventry City 1-1-0 4 pts.
I'd be tempted to say Watford snatched a draw from the jaws of victory but, in fact, Coventry City staged a scrappy comeback to salvage a point after being down two goals.
Will Buckley headed a Lee Hodson cross into the net three minutes into added time at the end of the first half, but it was John Eustace's overhead kick in the 56th minute that made the highlight reels.
The Hornets did not let up and held the Sky Blues scoreless until David Bell worked a goal in in the 88th minute. The Vicarage Road faithful still expected to walk away with three points, but a penalty in the 90th minute was converted by Lukas Jutkiewicz and Watford had to settle for a single point.
The next match is Saturday, August 21 at Hull City. Kickoff is 9:00 am St. Louis time.
Will Buckley headed a Lee Hodson cross into the net three minutes into added time at the end of the first half, but it was John Eustace's overhead kick in the 56th minute that made the highlight reels.
The Hornets did not let up and held the Sky Blues scoreless until David Bell worked a goal in in the 88th minute. The Vicarage Road faithful still expected to walk away with three points, but a penalty in the 90th minute was converted by Lukas Jutkiewicz and Watford had to settle for a single point.
The next match is Saturday, August 21 at Hull City. Kickoff is 9:00 am St. Louis time.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Watfrod Draws Notts County for Second Round of League Cup
Watford will host the League One side the week of August 23.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
LC: Aldershot Town 0-3 Watford
An easy win for the Hornets over League Two side Aldershot Town before a crowd of 3,292 as Watford fielded a line-up of mostly starters. Keeper Rene Gilmartin started in goal as Scott Loach has been called up to the England national team for tomorrow's friendly, but Eustace, Graham, Buckley, & Doyley all started for the Hornets.
Danny Graham managed two goals, a right-footer in the 15th minute and a scorcher from 20 yards out in the 48th minute.
In between, just before the half, Marvin Sordell picked up a Lloyd Doyley cross and the Hornets move on to the second round to be played the week of August 23.
The next League match is this Saturday as former manager Aidy Boothroyd's Coventry City comes to Vicarage Road for Watford's home opener. Kickoff is 9:00 am St. Louis time.
Danny Graham managed two goals, a right-footer in the 15th minute and a scorcher from 20 yards out in the 48th minute.
In between, just before the half, Marvin Sordell picked up a Lloyd Doyley cross and the Hornets move on to the second round to be played the week of August 23.
The next League match is this Saturday as former manager Aidy Boothroyd's Coventry City comes to Vicarage Road for Watford's home opener. Kickoff is 9:00 am St. Louis time.
Friday, August 06, 2010
Norwich City 2 - 3 Watford 1-0-0 3 pts.
Watford tops the table!
OK, so it was the only match played on this first day of the season, but still . . .
It was a see-saw battle at a rainy Carrow Road. New captain John Eustace drew first blood as he left-footed a Don Cowie corner into the bottom left of the goal in minute 14.
Danny Graham scored ten minutes later (asst. Marvin Sordell) and the Canaries' fans feared a repeat of last season's 7-0 opening day drubbing as Watford took the 2-0 lead into the dressing room at the half.
Andrew Crofts narrowed the lead to a goal seven minutes into the second half, but Graham recaptured the two-goal margin in minute 83 (asst. Stephen McGinn) with his second goal of the match.
One minute into the four minutes of added time and Micheal Nelson fought back for Norwich City, but the Hornets held the lead and racked up three points.
The match saw the debut of striker Troy Deeny, just signed from Walsall today.
The next match is a League Cup affair next Tuesday, August 10 at Aldershot. Kickoff is 1:45 pm St. Louis time.
Editor's Note: I've caved in this year and will start listing scores the standard home-team first rather than Watford-first.
OK, so it was the only match played on this first day of the season, but still . . .
It was a see-saw battle at a rainy Carrow Road. New captain John Eustace drew first blood as he left-footed a Don Cowie corner into the bottom left of the goal in minute 14.
Danny Graham scored ten minutes later (asst. Marvin Sordell) and the Canaries' fans feared a repeat of last season's 7-0 opening day drubbing as Watford took the 2-0 lead into the dressing room at the half.
Andrew Crofts narrowed the lead to a goal seven minutes into the second half, but Graham recaptured the two-goal margin in minute 83 (asst. Stephen McGinn) with his second goal of the match.
One minute into the four minutes of added time and Micheal Nelson fought back for Norwich City, but the Hornets held the lead and racked up three points.
The match saw the debut of striker Troy Deeny, just signed from Walsall today.
The next match is a League Cup affair next Tuesday, August 10 at Aldershot. Kickoff is 1:45 pm St. Louis time.
Editor's Note: I've caved in this year and will start listing scores the standard home-team first rather than Watford-first.
New Season, New Faces
Watford opens its 2010-2011 season today against Norwich City with a squad that has an average age of 21 years 6 months. Expectations are muted - avoiding relegation & administration would probably be a win for this season. That said though . . .
Go 'Orns!!!
Wednesday, August 04, 2010
Taylor Staying On
With three days to go until opening day, Graham Taylor, currently in the position of acting chairman, has decided to stay on a chairman.
Monday, August 02, 2010
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