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Smith: We owe Hull one
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Player of the Season Tommy Smith says Watford will use the 3-0 defeat they suffered at the KC Stadium as a source of motivation against Hull City on Sunday.
Watford were comprehensively out-played by the Tigers at the end of March, conceding twice in the opening 13 minutes and another on 73 to mark Aidy Boothroyd's three years in charge in the worst possible fashion.
Asked if Watford owe Hull one, Smith replied: "I think we do. That result at the KC Stadium may work in our favour. We didn't perform at all up there and didn't show them anything of what we can do. They might not be ready for us.
"But they are a great side and it's going to be tough."
Watford have home advantage in the first leg and Smith acknowledges they will have to improve upon a run of form that has seen them win five of their last 20 games in all competitions at Vicarage Road.
"Our form at home has been poor and the fans have had to go through a lot but hopefully now we can give them something to cheer us on in the play-offs," said the winger. "But form goes out of the window going into the play-offs."
Smith will be aiming to make it third time lucky this season. He lost out at the semi-final stage in 2004 with Sunderland and suffered heartbreak the following season with Derby.
"My record isn't great," said Smith. "I've lost in both semi-finals so it will be good to put that right and get through to the final."
10:02am Wednesday 7th May 2008
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CommentPosted by: Mark, Watford on 10:47am Wed 7 May 08
Another example of positive talk (or spin as some like to call it) but can these words actually be put into action by the players on the pitch?
Another example of positive talk (or spin as some like to call it) but can these words actually be put into action by the players on the pitch?
Posted by: KL massive, Kings Langley on 11:58am Wed 7 May 08
Love the fellah...he is the shining light of the team and has been for most of the season. Watford through and through...
Lets hope he can galvanise the lads around him come the next two games.
I like being the underdog...watford usually are thus our expectations are realistic but sneakily hopeful!!
Yellows!
Love the fellah...he is the shining light of the team and has been for most of the season. Watford through and through...
Lets hope he can galvanise the lads around him come the next two games.
I like being the underdog...watford usually are thus our expectations are realistic but sneakily hopeful!!
Yellows!
Posted by: Stewart, LB on 12:28pm Wed 7 May 08
[quote][bold]Mark[/bold] wrote:
Another example of positive talk (or spin as some like to call it) but can these words actually be put into action by the players on the pitch?[/quote] What?? Is he supposed to say something negative then? He's giving an answer to a question. I think, a good one.
Mark wrote:
Another example of positive talk (or spin as some like to call it) but can these words actually be put into action by the players on the pitch?
What?? Is he supposed to say something negative then? He's giving an answer to a question. I think, a good one.
Posted by: Richard, Come On You Golden Boys! on 1:35pm Wed 7 May 08
GREAT STUFF FROM OUR TOP MAN TOMMY SMITH. OUR NEW TALISMAN.
(He was actually purchased by Aidy)
This is the spirit we need. I also sense the pressure may be off and we might just surprise ourselves...
Now let's all get behind the. [bold]COME ON YOU GOLDEN BOYS![/bold]
GREAT STUFF FROM OUR TOP MAN TOMMY SMITH. OUR NEW TALISMAN.
(He was actually purchased by Aidy)
This is the spirit we need. I also sense the pressure may be off and we might just surprise ourselves...
Now let's all get behind the.
COME ON YOU GOLDEN BOYS!
Posted by: pierredash, Watford on 2:09pm Wed 7 May 08
I hear from contacts that Boothroyd has completely lost the dressing room and the players neither care whether they go up or not.
It's all well and good saying Watford owe Hull one, they've only themselves to blame for the slip since Xmas, and now they'll get knocked out by the league's form side.
I hear from contacts that Boothroyd has completely lost the dressing room and the players neither care whether they go up or not.
It's all well and good saying Watford owe Hull one, they've only themselves to blame for the slip since Xmas, and now they'll get knocked out by the league's form side.
Posted by: Mark, Watford on 8:40pm Wed 7 May 08
I agree Stewart totally but you know what some are like on here...anything positive and they accuse the club of spin.
I agree Stewart totally but you know what some are like on here...anything positive and they accuse the club of spin.
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