We've visited Coventry 39 times of which we've won 14, drawn 7 and lost 18, scoring 43 goals and conceding 62. Our first visit to Highfield Road was back on New Year's Day 1927 when we went down 5-1. This will be our fourth time at the Coventry Tesco that also happens to house their football team. It is the most depressingly sponsored ground I've ever been to. Watford fans sit in the charmingly named Jewson stand. Our record at the Ricoh is won 2, lost 1. If you've got a Tesco clubcard make sure you take it along as you can scan it at the turnstiles to get extra points.
Last time we were there was the penultimate weekend of last season, when we needed a point to be safe and came back from 2-0 down to win 3-2 with goals from Smith, Raziak and Priskin. This season we met them back at the end of September when our team was ravaged by injuries and a vomiting bug. We still played well but went down 3-2, Cleverley and Hoskins scoring for us.
Coventry are currently 16th on 54 points and will finish in the bottom half of the Championship for the fourth successive season. At home they've won 8, drawn 9 and lost 5. However they've not won at the Ricoh since the end of February when they beat Scunny 2-1. They've drawn their last two games 1-1, home to Preston two weeks ago and at Middlesbrough last weekend.
Jack Cork, who played for them against us in September, is no longer there on loan preferring Premiership experience with Burnley. Their only Watford link is Assistant Manager Steve 'in a cup' Harrison. Was that something he ever did with us or was it something he learnt at Millwall?
By the way, I might have dreamt that bit about the clubcard so I wouldn't actually bother.
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Friday, April 23, 2010
Watford v Reading
Bugger the usual stats. Its not about them. Neither is it about Wednesday or Palace. Or any connections we might have with the Royals.
Tomorrow its all about us. Its in our hands. We control our own destiny. A win, three points is all we need. Lets all do our bit to ensure we get them.
COME ON!!!!!
Tomorrow its all about us. Its in our hands. We control our own destiny. A win, three points is all we need. Lets all do our bit to ensure we get them.
COME ON!!!!!
Monday, April 19, 2010
Queens Park Rangers v Watford- Previously... (again)
As long as the volcanic ash or any other natural phenomenon doesn't descend on Loftus Road this will be the 59th time we've visited Queens Park Rangers. We've won 12, drawn 21 and lost 25, scoring 71 goals and conceded 96.
Things have changed at Loftus Road since that rainy night in February when the elements caused the postponement, the most significant of which is that Neil Warnock is now in charge. Since he took over the R's have won 3, drawn 4 and lost 3. On Saturday they lost 1-0 at home to Cardiff.
Of their former Horns, Tamas Priskin has started the last two games for Rangers, whilst Lee Cook has warmed the bench. Still no sign of Gavin Mahon who is either injured or isn't in Colin's plans.
H won't be able to play for us as he's ineligible to meet his parent club. Be interesting to see if Colin likes the look of him once his loan spell is up.
Things have changed at Loftus Road since that rainy night in February when the elements caused the postponement, the most significant of which is that Neil Warnock is now in charge. Since he took over the R's have won 3, drawn 4 and lost 3. On Saturday they lost 1-0 at home to Cardiff.
Of their former Horns, Tamas Priskin has started the last two games for Rangers, whilst Lee Cook has warmed the bench. Still no sign of Gavin Mahon who is either injured or isn't in Colin's plans.
H won't be able to play for us as he's ineligible to meet his parent club. Be interesting to see if Colin likes the look of him once his loan spell is up.
Friday, April 16, 2010
Leicester City v Watford- Previously...
This will be the 25th away meeting for Watford against Leicester City, or the Fosse as they were when we went there for the first time back in 1909 and lost 3-1 in the FA Cup. We've won just three times, drawn 9 and lost 12, scoring 29 and conceding 53. The wins came in 1987, 1992 and 2004.
Our last meeting in Leicestershire was a rather bizarre affair. Aidy's post Premiership season had started very well and we went to the Walkers unbeaten only to go down 4-1 to Martin Allen's side. He was sacked as a result (Allen, not Aidy!!)
Earlier this season Leicester's visit coincided with the second coming of H when he came on as a second half substitute to turn around a 2-0 deficit into a 3-2 lead before going off injured. We then conceded in the last minute to share the points.
Leicester looked like cruising into the playoffs with no problems before having a wobble at the end of March which looked like letting in Ian Holloway's Blackpool. However they've recovered in their last two matches beating QPR 4-0 at home and Peterborough 2-1 away.
They'll have added incentive to try and win tomorrow as Blackpool have a tough game against Forest whilst Middlesbrough who could still mathematically make the top six go to West Brom. If both lose and Leicester win they'll be confirmed a place at the end of season party.
At our end of the table Palace go to Derby, Scunny are home to Bristol City and Wednesday host United for the Steel City bragging rights on Sunday.
Our last meeting in Leicestershire was a rather bizarre affair. Aidy's post Premiership season had started very well and we went to the Walkers unbeaten only to go down 4-1 to Martin Allen's side. He was sacked as a result (Allen, not Aidy!!)
Earlier this season Leicester's visit coincided with the second coming of H when he came on as a second half substitute to turn around a 2-0 deficit into a 3-2 lead before going off injured. We then conceded in the last minute to share the points.
Leicester looked like cruising into the playoffs with no problems before having a wobble at the end of March which looked like letting in Ian Holloway's Blackpool. However they've recovered in their last two matches beating QPR 4-0 at home and Peterborough 2-1 away.
They'll have added incentive to try and win tomorrow as Blackpool have a tough game against Forest whilst Middlesbrough who could still mathematically make the top six go to West Brom. If both lose and Leicester win they'll be confirmed a place at the end of season party.
At our end of the table Palace go to Derby, Scunny are home to Bristol City and Wednesday host United for the Steel City bragging rights on Sunday.
Friday, April 09, 2010
Watford v Plymouth Argyle- Previously...
Plymouth. A side I would've expected us to have a fairly good record against, especially at home. But no, in 32 home meetings we've managed 11 wins, 6 draws and 15 losses, scoring 37 and conceding 43. Our last home victory was in August 2004 when Ray Lewington's side won 3-1 with goals from Neal Ardley and two from Danny Webber.
Of course we do seem to beat them when it matters. Wednesday will be the 26th anniversary of our only victory in an F.A Cup Semi-Final when we won 1-0 against the Pilgrims at Villa Park courtesy of George Reilly's 7th minute header. It was a goal that would eventually cost him part of his ear (or so he claims).
Last time at the Vic we lost 2-1 back in September 2008, although having just re-read my comments it seems decades ago. JJOT scored our goal late on. In September 2009 we went to Home Park and won 1-0 with Tom Cleverley scoring after 4 minutes. The result put us up to 6th. That seems years ago too.
Plymouth are currently 23rd in the table with 41 points from 42 games. Their away record reads won 6, drawn 2, lost 13 and they've won their last two on the road, 2-0 at Ipswich and 2-1 at Doncaster last Saturday. On Easter Monday they lost 2-0 at home to Middlesbrough who are having a big impact on proceedings at the bottom as they next host Sheffield Wednesday tomorrow.
A win for us and Plymouth are virtually gone as they still have to face Newcastle and Forest. Lose and we bury ourselves much deeper in the mire. I cannot fathom what sort of team Malky is going to be able to put out. I just hope they've still got the same Easter Monday vibe going on.
Of course we do seem to beat them when it matters. Wednesday will be the 26th anniversary of our only victory in an F.A Cup Semi-Final when we won 1-0 against the Pilgrims at Villa Park courtesy of George Reilly's 7th minute header. It was a goal that would eventually cost him part of his ear (or so he claims).
Last time at the Vic we lost 2-1 back in September 2008, although having just re-read my comments it seems decades ago. JJOT scored our goal late on. In September 2009 we went to Home Park and won 1-0 with Tom Cleverley scoring after 4 minutes. The result put us up to 6th. That seems years ago too.
Plymouth are currently 23rd in the table with 41 points from 42 games. Their away record reads won 6, drawn 2, lost 13 and they've won their last two on the road, 2-0 at Ipswich and 2-1 at Doncaster last Saturday. On Easter Monday they lost 2-0 at home to Middlesbrough who are having a big impact on proceedings at the bottom as they next host Sheffield Wednesday tomorrow.
A win for us and Plymouth are virtually gone as they still have to face Newcastle and Forest. Lose and we bury ourselves much deeper in the mire. I cannot fathom what sort of team Malky is going to be able to put out. I just hope they've still got the same Easter Monday vibe going on.
Sunday, April 04, 2010
Watford v West Bromwich Albion- Previously...
This will be the 18th time West Brom have visited Vicarage Road. We've won 7 games, drawn 3 and lost 7, scoring 25 and conceding 21. Our first meeting at the Vic was on a wonderful afternoon in early September 1982 when we won 3-0 to go top of the old Division One.
Last time at home was not so wonderful when we lost by the same score to the Baggies in Nov 2007. Even worse, in our last meeting at the Hawthorns we went down 5-0 in a Halloween horror show.
West Brom are on the brink of the Premiership again. They are currently 2nd with 82 points from 41 games. If they pick up three points tomorrow and Nottingham Forest lose to Cardiff they'll be promoted. Luckily the Forest game is a 5.15pm kick off so at least we won't be witnesses to the confirmation. Away from home West Brom have won 9, drawn 8 and lost 3, less than they've lost at home. Their last defeat was 3-0 at QPR at the beginning of March. To stack the odds against us even more they'll have fresher legs than us as they last played on Good Friday when they won 3-0 at home to Leicester.
Last time at home was not so wonderful when we lost by the same score to the Baggies in Nov 2007. Even worse, in our last meeting at the Hawthorns we went down 5-0 in a Halloween horror show.
West Brom are on the brink of the Premiership again. They are currently 2nd with 82 points from 41 games. If they pick up three points tomorrow and Nottingham Forest lose to Cardiff they'll be promoted. Luckily the Forest game is a 5.15pm kick off so at least we won't be witnesses to the confirmation. Away from home West Brom have won 9, drawn 8 and lost 3, less than they've lost at home. Their last defeat was 3-0 at QPR at the beginning of March. To stack the odds against us even more they'll have fresher legs than us as they last played on Good Friday when they won 3-0 at home to Leicester.
Friday, April 02, 2010
Preston North End v Watford- Previously...
If you don't want to be anymore depressed than you already are then don't watch West Brom v Leicester like I am at the moment. Currently, Easter Monday's fixture appeals as much as an emergency visit to the dentist. I'd also advise against reading the second paragraph of this preview as it doesn't make encouraging reading at all.
We've visited Deepdale 19 times and have won just twice. Once in an FA Cup 3rd round replay back in 1950 when we won 1-0 and then again in 1979 in the old Division 2 when we came away with a 2-1 victory. We've drawn 5 times and lost 12, scoring 18 goals and conceding 35.
Last season we lost 2-0 in Lancashire when Aidy was still in charge. The last time we got anything at all out of a visit to Preston was in 2005/6 when we drew 1-1. Earlier this season we won 2-0 at the Vic with goals from Heidar and Cleverley.
Preston are currently 15th with 49 points from 40 games. At home they've won won 8, drawn 9 and lost just 3, against Reading, Newcastle and Barnsley. Their last win was at home to Forest on 13th March when they won 3-2. Since then they've drawn 2-2 at home to both QPR and Sheffield Wednesday and lost away at West Brom and Middlesbrough.
We've visited Deepdale 19 times and have won just twice. Once in an FA Cup 3rd round replay back in 1950 when we won 1-0 and then again in 1979 in the old Division 2 when we came away with a 2-1 victory. We've drawn 5 times and lost 12, scoring 18 goals and conceding 35.
Last season we lost 2-0 in Lancashire when Aidy was still in charge. The last time we got anything at all out of a visit to Preston was in 2005/6 when we drew 1-1. Earlier this season we won 2-0 at the Vic with goals from Heidar and Cleverley.
Preston are currently 15th with 49 points from 40 games. At home they've won won 8, drawn 9 and lost just 3, against Reading, Newcastle and Barnsley. Their last win was at home to Forest on 13th March when they won 3-2. Since then they've drawn 2-2 at home to both QPR and Sheffield Wednesday and lost away at West Brom and Middlesbrough.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Watford v Crystal Palace- Previously...
This will be the 52nd time Watford have hosted Palace in a competitive game. We've won 24 of these, drawn 13 and lost 14, scoring 87 goals and conceding 71.
Last season they came to the Vic twice in just over a month and both times went away empty handed. We beat them 4-3 in the FA Cup and then 2-0 in the League with goals from Don Cowie and Jose Fonte putting through his own net. Earlier on this season we went to Selhurst and lost 3-0.
Palace are currently 22nd with 39 points from 39 games however they were deducted 10 points for going into administration in Janaury. Neil Warnock left a month later to join QPR. They won their first match with Paul Hart in charge, 1-0 against Sheffield United. Since then its all gone wrong as they've lost to Bristol City, Leicester and Cardiff at home, whilst on their travels they've drawn at Barnsley and Blackpool and lost at Forest. Their overall away record this season is won 5, drawn 9, lost 5.
Last season they came to the Vic twice in just over a month and both times went away empty handed. We beat them 4-3 in the FA Cup and then 2-0 in the League with goals from Don Cowie and Jose Fonte putting through his own net. Earlier on this season we went to Selhurst and lost 3-0.
Palace are currently 22nd with 39 points from 39 games however they were deducted 10 points for going into administration in Janaury. Neil Warnock left a month later to join QPR. They won their first match with Paul Hart in charge, 1-0 against Sheffield United. Since then its all gone wrong as they've lost to Bristol City, Leicester and Cardiff at home, whilst on their travels they've drawn at Barnsley and Blackpool and lost at Forest. Their overall away record this season is won 5, drawn 9, lost 5.
Friday, March 26, 2010
Watford v Middlesbrough- Previously...
This will be the 12th time Middlesbrough have visited Vicarage Road. Our home record against them is completely even having won 5, drawn 1 and lost 5, scoring and conceding 13 goals. The first time they came to Hertfordshire was in the Old Division 3 back in October 1966 when we won 2-0.
The last meeting at the Vic was in the Premiership in November 2006 when we won for the first time that season 2-0. A Jonathon Woodgate own goal got us on the way after six minutes and Ashley Young secured the three points in the second half.
Earlier in the season we were the final nail in the coffin of Gareth Southgate's reign as Middlesbrough manager when a Tom Cleverley goal gave us a 1-0 win at the Riverside.
Middlesbrough have not exactly blossomed under new manager Gordon Strachan. They are currently 8th with 53 points from 39 games. Their away record reads won 6, drawn 5, lost 8. You have to go back to 26 January for their last away win, 4-1 at Doncaster. Since then on the road they've drawn with Ipswich and lost at Blackpool, Forest, Cardiff and Derby. Last Saturday they drew 1-1 at home with Reading and on Tuesday night won, again at home, 2-0 to Preston.
A match against Middlesbrough sounds like the perfect opportunity for a young loanee who was born and bred in Sunderland to make a name for himself. Ryan Noble, your newly adopted public awaits.
The last meeting at the Vic was in the Premiership in November 2006 when we won for the first time that season 2-0. A Jonathon Woodgate own goal got us on the way after six minutes and Ashley Young secured the three points in the second half.
Earlier in the season we were the final nail in the coffin of Gareth Southgate's reign as Middlesbrough manager when a Tom Cleverley goal gave us a 1-0 win at the Riverside.
Middlesbrough have not exactly blossomed under new manager Gordon Strachan. They are currently 8th with 53 points from 39 games. Their away record reads won 6, drawn 5, lost 8. You have to go back to 26 January for their last away win, 4-1 at Doncaster. Since then on the road they've drawn with Ipswich and lost at Blackpool, Forest, Cardiff and Derby. Last Saturday they drew 1-1 at home with Reading and on Tuesday night won, again at home, 2-0 to Preston.
A match against Middlesbrough sounds like the perfect opportunity for a young loanee who was born and bred in Sunderland to make a name for himself. Ryan Noble, your newly adopted public awaits.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Sheffield Wednesday v Watford- Previously...
This will be the 22nd meeting at Hillsborough between Sheffield Wednesday and Watford. Up there we've won 6 times, drawn 5 but lost 10, scoring 25 goals and conceding 36.
We've not been up to The Owls for over 18 months. Our last visit in Sept'08 ended in a 2-0 defeat. Incredibly 9 of the players in our squad of 16 from that day have since moved on. Our last league meeting was one of our finest victories of the season when we took Wednesday apart 4-1 at the Vic in front of the Sky cameras. Mariappa, Lansbury (twice) and Harley scored our goals.
Wednesday look to be in worse trouble than us at the moment, although that perception could radically change after the game. They have 40 points from 38 games, two points less than ourselves but having played two more. At home they've won 7, drawn 4 and lost 8. Their last victory was 2-0 at home to Leicester on 6th March. Since then they've lost away at West Brom and drawn at Swansea, Preston and most recently at home to Derby on Saturday.
This is a game that screams 'six pointer' at you. Looking at our fixtures to come you can't help feeling that we need something out of this even if it's just a point. If not, and Palace and Scunny get results tonight, we could be in the bottom three come 10pm tomorrow.
We've not been up to The Owls for over 18 months. Our last visit in Sept'08 ended in a 2-0 defeat. Incredibly 9 of the players in our squad of 16 from that day have since moved on. Our last league meeting was one of our finest victories of the season when we took Wednesday apart 4-1 at the Vic in front of the Sky cameras. Mariappa, Lansbury (twice) and Harley scored our goals.
Wednesday look to be in worse trouble than us at the moment, although that perception could radically change after the game. They have 40 points from 38 games, two points less than ourselves but having played two more. At home they've won 7, drawn 4 and lost 8. Their last victory was 2-0 at home to Leicester on 6th March. Since then they've lost away at West Brom and drawn at Swansea, Preston and most recently at home to Derby on Saturday.
This is a game that screams 'six pointer' at you. Looking at our fixtures to come you can't help feeling that we need something out of this even if it's just a point. If not, and Palace and Scunny get results tonight, we could be in the bottom three come 10pm tomorrow.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Cardiff City v Watford- Previously...
This will be the 23rd time Watford have visited Cardiff City. We've won 5, drawn 4 and lost 13, scoring 24 goals and conceding 36. Three of those wins have been in our last four visits.
However our most recent games against The Bluebirds have hopefully been deleted from your memory. Our final visit to Ninian Park saw us go down 2-1 to a 90th minute penalty. At the beginning of October Cardiff came to Vicarage Road and put four past us without reply.
After today's games Cardiff are 6th in the Championship. They've got 55 points from 36 games. Their home record reads won 8, drawn 4, lost 5. They've not played at home since the beginning of the month when they beat Middlesbrough 1-0. Their last three games have all been away. They beat Coventry 2-1 on Tuesday but before that went down to both Leicester and Ipswich.
The last man to score four goals for the Hornets, Michael Chopra, will be available for Dave Jones' side after missing the last two games through suspension. Other old friends include Terry Burton who has been Cardiff's assistant manager for 5 years now. Paul Wilkinson is reserve team manager whilst Neal Ardley looks after their academy.
However our most recent games against The Bluebirds have hopefully been deleted from your memory. Our final visit to Ninian Park saw us go down 2-1 to a 90th minute penalty. At the beginning of October Cardiff came to Vicarage Road and put four past us without reply.
After today's games Cardiff are 6th in the Championship. They've got 55 points from 36 games. Their home record reads won 8, drawn 4, lost 5. They've not played at home since the beginning of the month when they beat Middlesbrough 1-0. Their last three games have all been away. They beat Coventry 2-1 on Tuesday but before that went down to both Leicester and Ipswich.
The last man to score four goals for the Hornets, Michael Chopra, will be available for Dave Jones' side after missing the last two games through suspension. Other old friends include Terry Burton who has been Cardiff's assistant manager for 5 years now. Paul Wilkinson is reserve team manager whilst Neal Ardley looks after their academy.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Watford v Ipswich Town- Previously...
This will be the 30th home encounter for Watford against Ipswich Town. We've won 13 of them, drawn 7 and lost 9, scoring 44 to their 36.
I've just read what I wrote about the previous encounter between us at the Vic and it seems like it happened ten years ago rather than twenty months as it includes such names as Aidy and Poom. We went a goal down early on after a Poom mistake, came back into it when Eustace scored after half time and won it three minutes from time with a JJOT goal.
This season we visited Portman Road in October and drew 1-1 with Nathan Ellington (yes, really) scoring for us in injury time.
Ipswich are currently 17th in the Championship with 44 points, 5 ahead of us although they've played two games more. Away from home they've won 3, drawn 7 and lost 8. They've won their last two games which were both at home, 1-0 against Scunthorpe and 2-0 against Cardiff. They lost their last away game 1-0 at Blackpool.
I've just read what I wrote about the previous encounter between us at the Vic and it seems like it happened ten years ago rather than twenty months as it includes such names as Aidy and Poom. We went a goal down early on after a Poom mistake, came back into it when Eustace scored after half time and won it three minutes from time with a JJOT goal.
This season we visited Portman Road in October and drew 1-1 with Nathan Ellington (yes, really) scoring for us in injury time.
Ipswich are currently 17th in the Championship with 44 points, 5 ahead of us although they've played two games more. Away from home they've won 3, drawn 7 and lost 8. They've won their last two games which were both at home, 1-0 against Scunthorpe and 2-0 against Cardiff. They lost their last away game 1-0 at Blackpool.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Watford v Peterborough United- Previously...
This will be the 16th home meeting for Watford against Peterborough United. Of those meetings we've won 6, drawn 2 and lost 7, scoring 22 and conceding 21. A bit of a surprise as they were one of the teams I would've thought we'd have a positive record against.
Our last meeting at the Vic was in the Southern Area Semi FInal of the Associate Members Cup when we went down 0-1 in February 1997. Five months before that we'd met them in the 'new' Divsion Two and drawn 0-0. This season we gave their ex-manager Mark Cooper his one and only success when we went down 2-1 at London Road just before Christmas.
Peterborough are currently bottom of the division with 27 points from 35 games. They are yet to win on their travels this season and have only managed four draws in their 17 away games. On Tuesday night they beat Sheffield United 1-0.
They have no ex-Horns on their playing staff currently, but a mutual friend is Aidy Boothroyd who lined up for the Posh in our meetings in the 96/97 season.
It goes without saying we need a win today. Without wishing to turn this blog into some Mystic Meg type site I vaguely recall dreaming on Thursday night that we'd lose today. Going by my record with the Swansea match I hope I did.
Our last meeting at the Vic was in the Southern Area Semi FInal of the Associate Members Cup when we went down 0-1 in February 1997. Five months before that we'd met them in the 'new' Divsion Two and drawn 0-0. This season we gave their ex-manager Mark Cooper his one and only success when we went down 2-1 at London Road just before Christmas.
Peterborough are currently bottom of the division with 27 points from 35 games. They are yet to win on their travels this season and have only managed four draws in their 17 away games. On Tuesday night they beat Sheffield United 1-0.
They have no ex-Horns on their playing staff currently, but a mutual friend is Aidy Boothroyd who lined up for the Posh in our meetings in the 96/97 season.
It goes without saying we need a win today. Without wishing to turn this blog into some Mystic Meg type site I vaguely recall dreaming on Thursday night that we'd lose today. Going by my record with the Swansea match I hope I did.
Monday, March 08, 2010
Watford v Swansea City- Previously...(again)
Not much has really changed since the last previously.
Swansea are now 4th with 56 points. On their travels they've won 6, drawn 7 and lost 4. On Saturday they went down 1-0 to Nottingham Forest conceding in injury time. Before that they won 1-0 at home to Peterborough and 1-0 away at Derby.
I had a dream on Saturday night that we'd win 4-0. I'm tempted to put a bet on although the game was played in front of the old Vicarage Road terrace and Luther scored one of our goals so it might have been a retro dream.
Swansea are now 4th with 56 points. On their travels they've won 6, drawn 7 and lost 4. On Saturday they went down 1-0 to Nottingham Forest conceding in injury time. Before that they won 1-0 at home to Peterborough and 1-0 away at Derby.
I had a dream on Saturday night that we'd win 4-0. I'm tempted to put a bet on although the game was played in front of the old Vicarage Road terrace and Luther scored one of our goals so it might have been a retro dream.
Saturday, March 06, 2010
Derby County v Watford- Previously...
This will be the 15th meeting of Derby County and Watford up in Derbyshire. To avoid being dragged into the relegation dogfight we could really do with a win but the stats do not make kind reading. We've won just 3 times there, drawing 5 and losing 6, scoring 17 and conceding 24.
Last time at Pride Park we went down 1-0 to a late Rob Hulse goal. On the last day of the season they came to the Vic and we won 3-1, however they visited again earlier this season and beat us 1-0.
Derby are currently 16th with 39 points, the same as us but we do have two games in hand over them. They've won 9 of their home games this season, drawing just once and losing 7.
We've not won away since the unlikely victory over Middlesborough on October 17th. Lets hope we can change that today.
Last time at Pride Park we went down 1-0 to a late Rob Hulse goal. On the last day of the season they came to the Vic and we won 3-1, however they visited again earlier this season and beat us 1-0.
Derby are currently 16th with 39 points, the same as us but we do have two games in hand over them. They've won 9 of their home games this season, drawing just once and losing 7.
We've not won away since the unlikely victory over Middlesborough on October 17th. Lets hope we can change that today.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Watford v Newcastle United- Previously...
This will be the 20th time Newcastle have visited Vicarage Road. The first time was back in 1924 when we met them in the FA Cup 3rd Round and lost 1-0. Six of those meetings have been in cup competitions including three played in 1988/9. Our record at home against them reads won 7, drawn 9 and lost 3, scoring 28 and conceding 21. The last time they beat us at home was in 90/91 when we lost 2-1 in the old Division 2.
Back in early December we lost 2-0 in a closely fought game at St.James'. The 'Toon last visited us on the final day of the Premiership season in 2006/7 when we bid goodbye to the top flight with a 1-1 draw. Marlon King equalised with a penalty for us.
Newcastle are currently top with 66 points from 32 games. Their away record for this season is won 6, drawn 5, lost 4. The losses were at Blackpool, Scunny, Forest and Derby. In their last away match they drew 1-1 with Swansea. Last Saturday they beat Preston 3-0 at home.
Hopefully Mike Williamson will decide that he is fit enough to face us given that last time he was involved in a Hornets fixture he self-diagnosed he wasn't up to the job thus forcing a move to Pompey. What a shame he managed to escape instead of Smudger. He's told the Newcastle website that he'll put his goodwill to one side for the afternoon. I'm sure we'll all do the same.
Back in early December we lost 2-0 in a closely fought game at St.James'. The 'Toon last visited us on the final day of the Premiership season in 2006/7 when we bid goodbye to the top flight with a 1-1 draw. Marlon King equalised with a penalty for us.
Newcastle are currently top with 66 points from 32 games. Their away record for this season is won 6, drawn 5, lost 4. The losses were at Blackpool, Scunny, Forest and Derby. In their last away match they drew 1-1 with Swansea. Last Saturday they beat Preston 3-0 at home.
Hopefully Mike Williamson will decide that he is fit enough to face us given that last time he was involved in a Hornets fixture he self-diagnosed he wasn't up to the job thus forcing a move to Pompey. What a shame he managed to escape instead of Smudger. He's told the Newcastle website that he'll put his goodwill to one side for the afternoon. I'm sure we'll all do the same.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Scunthorpe United v Watford- Previously...
I'm slightly hesitant to write this as some recent previews seem to have been followed by atrocious localised weather conditions at the ground in question. However if the game survives the snowstorms, hurricanes or heatwaves that may now be on their way to Glanford Park this will be the 11th game Watford have played away at Scunthorpe United. We've won 5, drawn 3 and lost 2, scoring 11 and conceding 6.
All but one of our away games against The Iron took place at The Old Showground, where Scunthorpe played before Glanford Park was built in 1988. Our only visit to their current stadium was back in 2007/8 in the Championship when Aidy Boothroyd's Watford won 3-1. Adam Johnson, Darius Henderson and Marlon got our goals.
This season we met back in November at the Vic where we won 3-0 with two H goals and one from Danny Graham, which was the last time he scored for us.
Scunny are currently 17th, two places behind us. They've got 36 points from 31 games compared to our 38 from 29 games. At home this season their record reads won 7, drawn 3 and lost 5. So far in February they've lost to Palace, West Brom and Leicester but beat Barnsley at home 2-1 on Tuesday night scoring a winner 5 minutes into injury time.
We could do with starting to win away games again. It was unfortunate that the golden opportunity to start was taken away from us on Tuesday night and that we'll have to wait until late April now for that particular opponent. However tomorrow's is certainly a game we should be able to win if we can just start replicating some of our home form on the road.
All but one of our away games against The Iron took place at The Old Showground, where Scunthorpe played before Glanford Park was built in 1988. Our only visit to their current stadium was back in 2007/8 in the Championship when Aidy Boothroyd's Watford won 3-1. Adam Johnson, Darius Henderson and Marlon got our goals.
This season we met back in November at the Vic where we won 3-0 with two H goals and one from Danny Graham, which was the last time he scored for us.
Scunny are currently 17th, two places behind us. They've got 36 points from 31 games compared to our 38 from 29 games. At home this season their record reads won 7, drawn 3 and lost 5. So far in February they've lost to Palace, West Brom and Leicester but beat Barnsley at home 2-1 on Tuesday night scoring a winner 5 minutes into injury time.
We could do with starting to win away games again. It was unfortunate that the golden opportunity to start was taken away from us on Tuesday night and that we'll have to wait until late April now for that particular opponent. However tomorrow's is certainly a game we should be able to win if we can just start replicating some of our home form on the road.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Queens Park Rangers v Watford- Previously...
This will be the 59th competitive time we've visited Rangers since we became members of the Football League. Our record in West London reads won 12, drawn 21 and lost 25, scoring 71 goals and conceding 96.
Last season we drew 0-0 there just after Christmas. I'm sure I don't have to remind you what happened in the previous fixture this season back in early December but the words Lloydinho, goal, Magilton and headbutt should jog your memory.
Since then QPR have won just once, 2-1 against Bristol City at home on Boxing Day. Their home record this season is won 4, drawn 6 and lost 4. They are currently 17th with 34 points. On Saturday they lost 1-0 at Coventry.
The boo boys should have a field day, or night with Mick Harford currently caretaker managing the R's and Lee Cook featuring regularly. Gavin Mahon isn't due back from injury until April. Tamas Priskin should play as he is currently on loan from Ipswich. The loan terms for H mean he can't feature against his parent club.
Last season we drew 0-0 there just after Christmas. I'm sure I don't have to remind you what happened in the previous fixture this season back in early December but the words Lloydinho, goal, Magilton and headbutt should jog your memory.
Since then QPR have won just once, 2-1 against Bristol City at home on Boxing Day. Their home record this season is won 4, drawn 6 and lost 4. They are currently 17th with 34 points. On Saturday they lost 1-0 at Coventry.
The boo boys should have a field day, or night with Mick Harford currently caretaker managing the R's and Lee Cook featuring regularly. Gavin Mahon isn't due back from injury until April. Tamas Priskin should play as he is currently on loan from Ipswich. The loan terms for H mean he can't feature against his parent club.
Monday, February 08, 2010
Watford v Bristol City- Previously...
If the game survives the snow that is meant to be on the way tomorrow night this will be the 43rd meeting hosted by the Horns against Bristol City. Our record at home against them reads won 18, drawn 12, lost 12, scoring 66 and conceding 52.
Last season we went down 4-2 at the Vic in a very depressing Boxing Day encounter that saw us concede in the first minute. Our last meeting was on 28 December 2009 when we drew 2-2 with Cleverley and Eustace getting our goals, the second of which came deep in injury time.
For the second game in a row we are pitied against opponents one place above ourselves in the league table. Bristol City are currently 11th with 37 points from 28 games. Their away record this season is won 2, drawn 6, lost 5.
Since our Christmas meeting they've had almost a more miserable time of it than we have. They've played Cardiff three times, twice in the cup where they lost 1-0 in a replay and a week later in the league when they lost 6-0 to them at home. Their only success in January was a 4-2 win over Preston. On Saturday they drew 1-1 at home to Coventry, the week before they shared a goalless draw with Middlesbrough.
Bristol City's ex-Horns remain solely on the managerial side with Gary Johnson in charge and Keith Millen as his assistant.
Last season we went down 4-2 at the Vic in a very depressing Boxing Day encounter that saw us concede in the first minute. Our last meeting was on 28 December 2009 when we drew 2-2 with Cleverley and Eustace getting our goals, the second of which came deep in injury time.
For the second game in a row we are pitied against opponents one place above ourselves in the league table. Bristol City are currently 11th with 37 points from 28 games. Their away record this season is won 2, drawn 6, lost 5.
Since our Christmas meeting they've had almost a more miserable time of it than we have. They've played Cardiff three times, twice in the cup where they lost 1-0 in a replay and a week later in the league when they lost 6-0 to them at home. Their only success in January was a 4-2 win over Preston. On Saturday they drew 1-1 at home to Coventry, the week before they shared a goalless draw with Middlesbrough.
Bristol City's ex-Horns remain solely on the managerial side with Gary Johnson in charge and Keith Millen as his assistant.
Friday, February 05, 2010
Barnsley v Watford- Previously...
Tomorrow will be the 24th meeting between Watford and Barnsley at Oakwell. The first meeting up there was in the old Division 3 in March 1961 when we won 1-0. Our record is won 6, drawn 6, and lost 11. We've scored 21 goals and conceded 32.
Last season we lost 2-1 at Oakwell in one of Malky's caretaking games, Tommy Smith got our goal. It was Mark Robins first game in charge of The Tykes when we met in September at the Vic. Danny Graham got the goal as we won 1-0.
Barnsley are currently 11th, one in front of us. We've both played 27 and they have 36 points, one more than us. At home their record this season is won 5, drawn 4 lost 5. On Tuesday night they had an even more impressive win than our own, beating Preston 4-1 away. Last Saturday they lost 1-0 at Reading and before that beat Leicester and lost to Sheffield Wednesday both at Oakwell.
Martin Devaney remains the only tenious link between us and them.
Last season we lost 2-1 at Oakwell in one of Malky's caretaking games, Tommy Smith got our goal. It was Mark Robins first game in charge of The Tykes when we met in September at the Vic. Danny Graham got the goal as we won 1-0.
Barnsley are currently 11th, one in front of us. We've both played 27 and they have 36 points, one more than us. At home their record this season is won 5, drawn 4 lost 5. On Tuesday night they had an even more impressive win than our own, beating Preston 4-1 away. Last Saturday they lost 1-0 at Reading and before that beat Leicester and lost to Sheffield Wednesday both at Oakwell.
Martin Devaney remains the only tenious link between us and them.
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