Monthly Archives: September 2017

30th September 2017- West Bromwich Albion 2 Watford 2

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Relive coverage of Watford’s 95th-minute equaliser to salvage a draw at West Bromwich Albion

Richarlison scores in fifth minute of injury time to earn Watford deserved draw at West Bromwich Albion

West Bromwich Albion boss Tony Pulis takes issue with Michael Oliver’s late decisions following Watford draw

Marco Silva praises Watford’s spirit after what he believed was a deserved draw against West Bromwich Albion

Watford v West Brom ratings: Richarlison man of the match at The Hawthorns

WATFORD FAN’S VIEW: Team spirit under Marco Silva has Hornets on the up, while Richarlison looking a steal at £11million

Richarlison scored an injury-time equaliser as Watford came from two goals down to save a point at West Bromwich Albion.

Richarlison’s 94th-minute header earned Watford an unlikely point after coming back from two goals down against West Brom at The Hawthorns.

Watford’s winning run on the road has come to an end, although you would never have guessed so by the wild celebrations among the travelling supporters at the final whistle. This felt more like a victory for Marco Silva’s resilient side, who recovered from being 2-0 down inside 21 minutes against notoriously difficult opponents to salvage a thoroughly deserved point courtesy of yet another last-gasp goal from Richarlison.

West Brom were denied a first win in five Premier League matches after Richarlison’s header deep into added time salvaged a 2-2 draw for Watford at The Hawthorns.

Richarlison is establishing a reputation for high drama, the superhero of stoppage time for Watford.

Losing your voice. That’s the one. That’s when you know that it’s been a belter, that it’s been worthwhile. Lots of components make up an away day on and off the pitch… result, performance, excitement. Journey, company, food. Some of which might be more important to you and some less, but losing your voice, as a marker, trumps everything.

When the team news came through there was much discussion of the only change from the Swansea game as Deeney was chosen in place of the previous week’s goalscorer, Gray. To me the change made sense as, against a Pulis team, Deeney’s strength would be more important than Gray’s pace.

Oh international football, why must you spoil it for everyone? I’m having such tremendous fun following the ‘Orns this season that I want to do it every week.

As it transpired, the hosts were playing more of a 4-4-2, but as early as the 12th minute Watford had switched their wide men around, with Richarlison moving to the right and Carrillo to the left.

WEST BROM 2-2 WATFORD Jon , Mike and Keiran headed down to Kings Langley for a Watford Ladies match. They talk about the man of the moment – Richarlison – the never say die attitude and a draw that felt like a win.

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23rd September 2017- Premier League, Swansea City 1 Watford 2

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RELIVE – SWANSEA CITY v WATFORD: Richarlison’s 89th-minute winner ensures Hornets set record-breaking run on the road

Richarlison scores 90th minute winner as Watford overcome Swansea City in Premier League clash

GALLERY: A selection of images from Watford’s win at Swansea City

Marco Silva praises match-winner Richarlison as Watford make history with Swansea City victory

WATFORD RATINGS: Adrian Mariappa’s warrior-like showing typifies win at Swansea

Adrian Mariappa wondered if Watford would crumble after Swansea City equaliser at Liberty Stadium but says ‘fighting spirit’ earned Hornets victory

WATFORD FAN’S VIEW: We learned how Hornets respond to being under pressure at Swansea – and they did just fine

Richarlison struck in the 90th minute as Watford survived a Swansea City fightback to claim a dramatic win at the Liberty Stadium.

Richarlison’s late winner helped Watford edge past Swansea 2-1 and record a third successive Premier League victory away from home.

Paul Clement blamed himself for Swansea’s third straight Premier League home defeat against Watford.

Brazillian Richarlison scored an 89th minute winner to deny Swansea a point after Tammy Abraham had scored his first goal at the Liberty Stadium.

Watford got back on the winning trail in dramatic fashion as Richarlison pounced on a Swansea error to snatch victory in the final throes at the Liberty Stadium.

This week, the Watford family lost someone very special. Stephen Todd, known to his football friends as Toddy, was a lifelong Watford fan. He regularly travelled to away games and was a stalwart at club events. He was an enthusiastic member of the Norfolk Hornets and a regular contributor to various fanzines over the years, where his quirky sense of humour shone through. More than that, he was one of my closest friends, someone who always added laughter to a social occasion. Sadly, he has had a number of health issues over the past year, but has bravely soldiered on and travelled to see the tremendous game at Southampton before his final appearance at last week’s defeat to Manchester City. As the news of his passing reached the club, I was very moved to see a tweet from Troy on how much he would be missed. Similar sentiments were expressed on social media by Luther, Gibbsy, Nick Cox, Ross Wilson, Dave Messenger and Jon Marks. The kind words from the great and the good were echoed by many fellow fans and this outpouring of love has bought great comfort to his family and friends. I will miss him terribly.

As I arrived at the ground the sheer silly-ness of the Welsh language was clear for all to see.

The Golden Boys posted three successive away wins in the top flight for the first time in their history following another classic performance on the road. The record-breaking feat was the best possible response to the heavy defeat by Manchester City.

A third consecutive away win for Watford, and things feel a lot better than they did 7 days ago. Jon and Mike, with Colin Mace on the phone, talk about the game and Marco’s Silva’s half time tactical changes.

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16th September 2017- Premier League, Watford 0 Manchester City 6

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Relive – Watford miss chance to top Premier League as Sergio Aguero hat-trick leads Manchester City to thumping win

Sergio Aguero scores hat-trick as Manchester City demolish Watford at Vicarage Road

Watford head coach Marco Silva believes Manchester City’s first and third goals were offside in 6-0 defeat

RATINGS: How did Watford’s players get on in their Premier League hammering to Manchester City?

Watford’s Tom Cleverley hails Manchester City display as one of the best he has faced after Premier League mauling

Watford: Marco Silva rubbishes suggestions his sides struggle against bigger sides after heavy Manchester City loss

Watford players lost focus during 6-0 Premier League trouncing against Manchester City, says Heurelho Gomes

Sergio Aguero scored a hat-trick as Manchester City moved top of the table and handed Watford their heaviest ever top-flight defeat.

Sergio Aguero scored his 10th hat-trick for Manchester City as they thrashed Watford 6-0 at Vicarage Road to go top of the Premier League.

Manchester City have blasted their way to the top of the Premier League and only an exceptional team will be able to challenge them. Watford, watched by Elton John and unbeaten before Pep Guardiola’s men rocked up here, fancied their chances but were blown away by a three-goal salvo before half-time.

Sergio Aguero’s superb hat-trick was the centre-point of a blistering Manchester City performance at Vicarage Road as they swept to the top of the Premier League.

Going one better than the 5-0 scoreline they rattled up here last season, Manchester City netted three goals in each half to cruise to the top of the Premier League.

So. Fourth in the League. Early days, yes, but still. Fourth in the league. Cool, huh?

For the second week running there was a Watford related event on Friday night. This time it was Tony Coton’s book launch at the Vic.

Watford’s unbeaten start to the season was spectacularly ripped up as they were on the receiving end of a footballing lesson and an exhibition at times as an exceptional Manchester City team cantered to a 6-0 victory.

FTRE-WFC-Podcast Watford 0-6 Manchester City After an incredibly impressive performance by Manchester City, Jon, Jason and Mike talk through the game and the strange post match feeling of not feeling like the world has fallen away from the Hornets.

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9th September 2017- Premier League, Southampton 0 Watford 2

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RELIVE – Southampton v Watford: Abdoulaye Doucoure fires Watford ahead at St Mary’s before Daryl Janmaat adds a second as Watford go fourth

Abdoulaye Doucoure and Daryl Janmaat fire Watford to Southampton win

GALLERY: A selection of pictures from Watford’s win at Southampton

Watford defender Kiko Femenia rushed to hospital after injury in 2-0 win at Southampton

Marco Silva delighted with Watford’s performance in Southampton win

Watford v Southampton ratings: Abdoulaye Doucoure edges midfield marks in superb win on South Coast

Watford scored two spectacular goals as they deservedly won away at Southampton to move up to fourth in the Premier League table.

Watford ground out an industrial 2-0 win away at Southampton thanks to superb strikes from Abdoulaye Doucoure and substitute Daryl Janmaat to maintain coach Marco Silva’s unbeaten start to the season.

Long-range strikes from Abdoulaye Doucouré and Daryl Janmaat ended Southampton’s unbeaten start to the season and lifted Watford into the top four. The goals secured a 2-0 victory for the upwardly mobile Hornets in a game where Saints’ struggles in front of goal continued.

Long-range strikes from Abdoulaye Doucoure and Daryl Janmaat ended Southampton’s unbeaten start and lifted Watford into the top four.

Two excellent strikes from distance, one either side of half-time, gave Watford a deserved victory as Marco Silva continued his impressive start with the Hornets. First Abdoulaye Doucoure, then Daryl Janmaat both capitalised on unconvincing Southampton clearances to score low from 25 yards as the Saints were again bereft of creativity.

We’ve won impressively and deservedly against intimidating opponents. But we’ve not won like this. It’s not that we merited the win; that’s beyond dispute but not unique. It was the way we crushed Southampton between our jaws. The way that, more than merely deserving to win the game we were much, much better than our opponents. Play this game a hundred times, we win ninety nine times. Away to Southampton, a side who it could be argued are a reasonable target for our ambition in some ways. The victory is absolute, awesome, magnificent and magnificently straightforward.

After the game each encounter with a fellow Horn started with “How good was that?” Watford had completely dominated the game against a team that I would consider to be one of our main competitors.

It’s alright this football malarkey isn’t it? Of course, it helps when your team are playing like no one can stop them.

Marco Silva had arrived at Watford without a Premier League away win. However, the Portuguese head coach now has two in as many games as the outstanding Golden Boys took all three points at St Mary’s this afternoon

Southampton 0-2 Watford Mike is joined, outside Saint Mary’s, by Kieran and Colin to talk through the Orns second away win of the season, the second on the south coast and the second with 2 goals and a clean sheet.

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