26th February 2000- Premier League, Chelsea 2 Watford 1 https://www.watfordfcarchive.co.uk/fixture/2000-02-26 Daily Telegraph, 28 Feb 2000 Guardian, 28 Feb 2000 BSAD: We have played better this season, but only on two occasions. Even then, those performances did not have the courage in adversity that we showed on Saturday. That we trailed Chelsea for the majority of the game was not unexpected, that we still dominated and disturbed our illustrious opponents was, frankly, astounding. If ever there was a moral victory to be claimed, it was here. BSAD: We responded in a style reminiscent of last season’s surge to Wembley. Refusing to acknowledge the plethora of stars on the other side we tore into them, giving everything in our artillery. Smart led the line superbly, his movement sharp and strength impressive. He was backed up by the excellent Hyde, who has shown in recent weeks that he really does have the ability to play, and play well, at this level. At the back Page, Gibbs and the imposing Williams looked composed and assured. We looked like we belonged in the Premiership. https://www.soccerbase.com/matches/results.sd?date=2000-02-26 https://www.11v11.com/league-tables/premier-league/26-february-2000/ Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
