5th December 1998- New Division One, Watford 0 Barnsley 0 Leave a Reply BSAD report:You know what I really hate? Juggling. Bloody rubbish. Just thought I’d mention it, like. The match? Well, it’s like soap operas, innit. For every Grant versus Tiffany blitzkrieg on Eastenders, there’s an episode of Dot and Ethel, petty squabbling, weak gags and general time-wasting. Watford fans have been able to gorge themselves on entertainment thus far and the first goalless draw, with Dot and Ethel in midfield, was long overdue. http://watford.fcdb.info?s=42263&id=4331 Share this:TwitterFacebook
21st November 1998-New Division One, Watford 4 Crewe Alexandra 2 Leave a Reply BSAD report:In a parallel universe, things are very different. Graham Taylor’s reign at Wolves continues, the Molineux fans having kept patience with their manager for long enough to allow him to end their quest for Premiership status. As his side challenges for a UEFA cup spot, rumours of promotion for Taylor to a job at a bigger club surface with each new vacancy…but no-one is loopy enough to mention a return to Watford. http://watford.fcdb.info?s=39608&id=4329 https://oldwatford.com/2006/01/28/28th-january-2006-championship-watford-4-crewe-alexandra-1/ Share this:TwitterFacebook
3rd November 1998- New Division One, Watford 1 Norwich City 1 Leave a Reply BSAD report: So, as an early spell of Norwich pressing faded away, the Hornets began to show their credentials, not as cocky newcomers but as genuine First Division challengers. For me, watching the Bury goals on telly offered two moments of clattering realisation – the quality of Darren Bazeley’s goal, sure, but also the sheer big-kid-in-the-playground power of Allan Smart’s strike. Goddamn, this side has the potential to be as celebrated as any of its GT-assembled predecessors. http://watford.fcdb.info?s=35515&id=4326 Share this:TwitterFacebook
24th October 1998- New Division One, Watford 2 Port Vale 2 Leave a Reply BSAD report: The debutant’s two goals will grab the headlines, and rightly so. But, in truth, he had a curious match. Ironically, his strength also proved to be his weakness. Like Nick Wright, he appears to have a knack of appearing in the penalty area unnoticed at the right moment, something that will certainly guarantee him goals. Unlike Wright, he also appears to be well versed in the art of finishing such opportunities. The problem, therefore, was not in his performance but in his position – as a right winger, he wasn’t available enough in our approach play. That was frustrating, particularly when his moments on the ball were artful and aggressive. Our attacks leaned heavily to the left as a consequence. http://watford.fcdb.info?s=33679&id=4324 Share this:TwitterFacebook
29th September 1998- New Division One, Watford 1 Sheffield United 1 Leave a Reply http://watford.fcdb.info?id=4319 BSAD report: This time last year, we were also drawing 1-1. At home to York City. So, no reason for frowning faces, no reason to dwell for too long on why Sheffield United didn’t become our seventh victims of the season. What we’ve achieved so far isn’t going to be undone by one hideous miss and two dropped points. Share this:TwitterFacebook
28th August 1998- New Division One, Watford 0 Wolverhampton Wanderers 2 Leave a Reply http://watford.fcdb.info?id=4314 BSAD report: The first weeks of the season have offered a microcosm of Division One. The majority, including the sides we’ve already beaten, are charitable enough both in missing and donating chances that we have nothing to fear. Then there are the serious contenders – the teams that punish errors, the teams that have dealt with us comfortably. Share this:TwitterFacebook