Programme images courtesy of Matt Hall
Attendance:28,153
clips of Jon Marks BBC 3CR commentary Goals: 1
RELIVE: Southampton vs Watford: Jose Holebas secures a point at St Mary’s
Watford player ratings: Jose Holebas secures a point at Southampton
Watford’s Nathaniel Chalobah critical of referee after Southampton stalemate
Taken from programme on 14th November 1992-New Division One, Watford 0 Portsmouth 0
Watford Observer: Alessio Dionisi confirms fresh Watford fitness update
“We know our qualities” – Marc Bola on Middlesbrough test
Myron Boadu sidelined vs Middlesbrough in big blow for Watford
Watford Observer: Matchday as it happened: Watford 0-0 Middlesbrough – Crucial point
Match report: Watford 0-0 Middlesbrough: Ravaglia shines in stalemate
Watford Observer: Alessio Dionisi hopeful Luca Kjerrumgaard can return on Tuesday
Watford and Lincoln City announce new Graham Taylor Cup
Watford to pay tribute to late Lincoln City supporter
Watford Observer: Matchday as it happened: Watford 1-0 Lincoln City: Hornets back to winning ways
Match report: Watford 1-0 Lincoln City: Crucial three points
Alessio Dionisi reflects on crucial Lincoln City win
Stephy Mavididi delighted with win after ‘outside noise’
How Watford players reacted to crucial Lincoln City win
Fran’s Watford Blog: Prior to kick-off, a banner in honour of GT was raised over the Rookery. We were a little concerned that there were not enough of us to lift it over, but it was a small one that only covered the front section, so was held up with no problem.
From the Rookery End: Watford have won a game, lifted the inaugural Graham Taylor Cup and kept a clean sheet. So why does everything still feel so uncertain?
The game was played at Barnet FC’s The Hive stadium.
Watford Observer: Renée Hector discusses high morale in Watford Women camp
Watford Observer: Alessio Dionisi bemused by Watford bonding trip backlash
Hector Kyprianou rubbishes ‘prison-like’ hotel stay claims
Alessio Dionisi issues message to Watford fans ahead of Norwich clash
Alessio Dionisi discusses importance of remembrance at Carrow Road
Watford Observer: Matchday as it happened: Norwich City 3-2 Watford
Match report: Norwich City 3-2 Watford: Hornets completely collapse
Myron Boadu admits Watford players are letting Alessio Dionisi down
Alessio Dionisi furious after Watford collapse
Myron Boadu explains Watford players’ supporter standoff
Watford Observer: Renée Hector lauds Phoebie Poole ahead of Durham clash
Watford Observer: Renée Hector ‘proud’ as Watford Women beat Durham
Watford Observer: Kenny Jackett to be remembered as Watford travel to Molineux
Alessio Dionisi says Watford squad in high spirits
Alessio Dionisi issues positive Watford fitness update
Watford Observer: MATCHDAY LIVE: Wolves 1-0 Watford: Hornets fall to defeat
Match report: Wolves 1-0 Watford: Hornets get dominated
Alessio Dionisi frustrated by lack of courage in Wolves defeat
Alessio Dionisi offers Watford fitness update after Wolves loss
Jose Holebas’ late strike denied Southampton a first Premier League win of the season at St Mary’s as Watford came from behind to earn a 1-1 draw on Saturday.
Despite Watford enjoying some good fortune to equalise, manager Javi Gracia also felt aggrieved not to be awarded a penalty when Ryan Bertrand appeared to foul Nathaniel Chalobah. “There were different situations that were difficult for the referee but it was a clear penalty,” he said.
The man at the centre of it all was Simon Hooper, the referee who up until the 57th minute was getting on with his duties with little fuss. But then came the meltdown. First, he failed to award Watford a clear penalty following Ryan Bertrand’s rash tackle on Nathaniel Chalobah and, six minutes later, decided to ruled out a second Southampton goal for what turned out to be a wholly incorrect reason.
“Tell you what Matt, the next time we come here, let’s not park in Portsmouth…?” Paul’s an affable sort of bloke, not one for unnecessary or exaggerated protest and in fairness he has a point. Our reserved parking space is actually only half a mile or so from the ground as the crow flies but with the River Itchen in the way it’s a good two miles as the Watford fan trudges. This seemed like a reasonable idea without the filter of the pissing rain, and on the way into Southampton the prospect of snarled traffic put us off from looking for something a bit closer. As it is we arrive damp and tired, and that classic football fan’s war wound, the burn on the roof of the mouth thanks to a hastily inhaled balti pie, doesn’t brighten the outlook. Loz materialises, over from gadding it in Spain, this helps, but as the teams come out it’s absolutely hammering it down.
Prior to kick-off there was a minute’s silence to mark the centenary of the end of the First World War which was accompanied by a rendition of The Last Post. The only other sound that could be heard was the rain on the roof of the stand.
BSAD report: Trevor Putney did the only good thing he ever did for Watford in my opinion and planted the free kick on Holdsworth’s head, who proceeded to cushion a header past a surprised Lukic. Who cared about the poor Leeds marking, for Holdsworth’s goal sparked a first class terrace mental. 
