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Hornets back into top six following Forest victory (From Watford Observer)
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Matej Vydra scores twice as Watford beat Nottingham Forest
5:11pm Saturday 22nd December 2012 in Sport By Anthony Matthews, Group Sports Editor
Watford have finished the first half of the season back in the play-off places after returning to winning ways with a comfortable 2-0 win over ten-man Nottingham Forest at Vicarage Road.
The Hornets produced some fine attacking football in the first half and deservedly went in to the break two goals to the good through a Matej Vydra brace, both set up by passes by the excellent Almen Abdi.
Their cause was helped though, when Daniel Ayala was sent off shortly before Vydra scored his second following a second yellow card for a foul on Troy Deeney.
The Hornets were unable to replicate their performance level during a second period that became increasingly scrappy but they were still good value for a first victory in three matches that lifted them back up to sixth.
Gianfranco Zola made just the one change from the side that drew 1-1 at Burnley last weekend, with Vydra replacing Alex Geijo up front.
Forest also drew their last game, 0-0 against Brighton & Hove Albion, and boss Sean O’Driscoll opted to make two changes to his line-up, with Dan Harding and Simon Cox replacing Adilene Guedioura and Dexter Blackstock who dropped to a bench that also featured former Hornets loanee Henri Lansbury.
It was the visitors who had the first chance of the game after 80 seconds when after winning their first corner, Danny Collins glanced Andy Reid’s set piece from the right across the target and wide.
The Hornets were soon into their attacking stride though, with Vydra seeing a shot that would certainly have extended Lee Camp deflected behind. Then, from the resultant corner, Fitz Hall hit a left-footed effort wide.
Abdi fizzed a dangerous low ball in from the right and a good run from Vydra was ended when his strike was blocked by Ayala as a lively opening to the game continued. But the next opening fell Forest’s way in the tenth minute when Billy Sharp couldn’t quite stretch his leg enough to divert Cox’s low centre from the right back on target and hit the side netting.
Manuel Almunia was forced into meaningful action for the first time in the 14th minute when he had to react sharply to divert away Cox’s attempted pull back after he had dispossessed Tommie Hoban in the area.
But it was the Hornets who made the breakthrough a minute or so later with Vydra again showing what an excellent finisher he is in a one-on-one situation.
Abdi deserved plenty of credit as well though, after winning the ball in midfield and surging forward before slipping the ball to his right where his Czech team-mate didn’t break stride before hitting a thumping right-footed finish that Camp could only help into the roof of his net to make it 1-0.
Soon after, the hosts won their second corner of the afternoon and after Hall and Deeney had helped keep the ball alive in the area, Abdi played a dangerous cross to the back post where Camp did just enough to prevent Hall from getting in a clear effort.
Daniel Ayala received the game’s first yellow card for a scything challenge on Vydra but Watford were playing some excellent football going forward and after Jonathan Hogg had not really troubled Camp with a far-post header following a deep Abdi cross, the Forest keeper had to dive full length to his left to push away a superbly-struck 30-yard effort from Daniel Pudil.
Ayala was extremely fortunate in the 34th minute when he misjudged the bounce of the ball and clearly pulled back Vydra. The challenge was worthy of a second yellow card but referee Neil Swarbrick didn’t even award a free-kick.
But the Forest defender could have no complaints when he did pick up a second booking five minutes later for a clear trip on Deeney as the striker accelerated past him and was about to break into the area. Abdi couldn’t make the most of the free-kick from the left edge of the area as he curled his shot over but it didn’t take the Hornets long to capitalise on their numerical advantage with a lovely second goal in the 41st minute.
Zola’s men were slick and incisive as Deeney found Abdi who played a lovely measured pass through to Vydra who finished in style to move into double figures for the season and overtake Deeney at the top of the Hornets’ scoring charts.
O’Driscoll opted to make two changes at the start of the second half, with Guedioura coming on for Reid and Greg Halford replacing Harding, and the Hornets also made an adjustment as Joel Ekstrand and Hoban switched sides in defence.
The Hornets thought they had scored a third when a patient build-up ended with Vydra slipping in Abdi, who rolled the ball wide of Camp and into the net off his left-hand post but the linesman’s flag, rather belatedly, went up for a tight offside decision.
Abdi then had a shot blocked before firing another over as the home side picked up where they left off at the end of the opening period. Pudil also cleared the target with another effort after a Marco Cassetti cross had bounced up for him in the area.
The Italian was booked in the 68th minute for pulling down Chris Cohen towards the left side of the area and Guedioura’s powerfully-struck free-kick was deflected wide of Almunia’s near post and into the side netting.
The second half had become increasingly fragmented though, none more so than when Elliott Ward was cautioned following repetitive pushing and shoving from both sides at a Forest corner.
Zola made his first change on 74 minutes, with Steve Beleck coming on for Vydra, before Cox and Sharp were both cautioned in quick succession for fouls on Pudil and Abdi respectively.
Two more changes saw Blackstock come on for Cox and Cristian Battocchio replace the excellent Abdi but in between times Beleck looked to be the victim of a very poor decision when he was fouled from behind by Halford in the area, only for the referee to deem he had dived and book him.
Deeney could have scored a third in the closing stages when he latched on to Beleck’s flick on but was denied by a good save from Camp.
After Zola had made his third and final change with Geoffrey Mujangi Bia coming on for Chalobah, Forest finally mustered their first on-target attempt through Guedioura.
Almunia dealt with that comfortably but he was forced into a better save before the end to keep out Blackstock’s header from a corner.
Watford: Almunia; Ekstrand, Hall, Hoban; Cassetti, Abdi (Battocchio 85), Chalobah, Hogg, Pudil; Vydra (Beleck 74), Deeney. Not used: Neuton, Yeates, Bonham, Geijo and Mujangi Bia.
Nottingham Forest: Camp; Ayala, Ward, Collins; Hutton, Cohen, Moussi, Reid (Guedioura 46), Harding (Halford 46); Cox (Blackstock 79), Sharp. Not used: Gillett, Darlow, Lansbury and Madjewski.
Bookings: Ayala for a foul on Vydra (26); Ayala for a foul on Deeney – sent off (39); Cassetti for a foul on Cohen (68); Ward for persistent pushing (73); Cox for a foul on Pudil (76); Sharp for a foul on Abdi (77); Beleck for diving (84).
Attendance: 15,143.
Referee: Neil Swarbrick.
Comments(61)
Bush Hornet
says...
5:34pm Sat 22 Dec 12
Seems like we need a fit Abdi to be consistently good and bring out the best in Vydra like today..?
Anyway, onwards and upwards and a happy hornet Christmas :-))))
jasonwatford
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5:58pm Sat 22 Dec 12
DuncanWelbourne'sshinpad
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6:01pm Sat 22 Dec 12
The future is bright , the future is yellow.
True watford fan
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6:05pm Sat 22 Dec 12
we lost our way in the 2nd half. could and should have put them to the sword and scored loads but we just sat back which i was disappointed about. didnt like beleck truthfully, not as good as MV, TD, AG or FF for me so why bother keeping the lad. NC had a very good first half but always slacks a little bit in the second. defence and MA were solid as per. hoggy worked his socks off but still needs a bit more quality with his passing. TD had another workhorse game along with MV, like those two together.
All in all a very good performance but took foot off the gas in the second half but they got the job done. In zola we trust!!!!
mk6 hornet
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6:12pm Sat 22 Dec 12
mattymashup
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6:34pm Sat 22 Dec 12
KeithMercer
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6:51pm Sat 22 Dec 12
Midfield were excellent and lovely to see Almen Abdi back and running the show .
Dont agree with the previous comments about Stevie Beleck ! thought he looked strong and dangerous and certainly didnt go down for a penalty ! why would he ? he had beaten the defender all ends up !!
Bit harsh to write him off and say hes not as good as so and so when he has only played about 15 minutes .
All in all I am a happy Hornet !!
Travelling Hornet
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7:10pm Sat 22 Dec 12
Hampshire hornet
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7:27pm Sat 22 Dec 12
mattymashup wrote:Agreed, Harry is World Class...I hope he is paid on a par with the QPR superstars...and enjoys his holiday ...
15000 at the Vic, good day for us and an early Christmas present for me! Thought harry the hornet had a blinder too!
1st half we were blooming brilliant...
Fair play Forest, you had given up by half time... 2nd half, thought their number 7 was quality..Billy Sharp looks a threat .. Not in the same league(or wont be)as Vydra...
Good to see over 15k still a lot of empty seats.. Virtually a whole row behind me.. Guess we need to wait a while longer for the GT stand...
Did the Watford band play at half time? There was an eerie silence at our end?
Chatted to some of the Forest fans on the way in... They were well and truly tanked... WE discussed promotion...they are happy to win most matches and stay in the Champ.. Also enjoying a great day out at places like ours... Shame that they won't be in for a repeat next year...
Was very tempted to call into 606 and speak about Colin and Fatty MacPie.. In those names.. Has that ever been done? Would i be kicked off and sued?
Well happy with a clean sheet today... Saves washing it over the Xmas period
It is great to be a Watford fan...
Late inUK due to bloomin M25 .. Don Dan enjoy your Florida trip... The meet with the Cartell has a green light
Hampshire hornet
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7:29pm Sat 22 Dec 12
DuffmanWFC
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7:41pm Sat 22 Dec 12
Vydra is so clinical when attacking the goal and with the ever impressive Abdi spraying the ball into perfect positions for him he we score lots more!
We have so many options infront of goal but maybe Deeney and Vydra may be our strongest front two?
Both could get 20 goals with the creative midfielders we have!
Beleck was hard done by in getting booked and I sort of feel sorry for him as he has four good players infront of him! Maybe best to send him back in January as I'd rather see his place on the bench/squad go to Murray, Forestieri, Nosworthy or Eustace when fit!
Would love us to see if we could get Chalobah's loan extended to the end of the season, can't see why we can't as Chelsea will never use him!
Merry Xmas everyone and hopefully a very happy 2013 for the Golden Boys!
lutondown
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7:43pm Sat 22 Dec 12
Bush Hornet wrote:Looked out for you Svenlady garden unkempt man, wanted to buy you a pint to prove my liberal ( spending ) tendencies! Next time buddy. A good day
Lovely.
Seems like we need a fit Abdi to be consistently good and bring out the best in Vydra like today..?
Anyway, onwards and upwards and a happy hornet Christmas :-))))
lutondown
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7:44pm Sat 22 Dec 12
jasonwatford wrote:Abdi, is sheer class
abdi was my man of match and casetti didnt do much wrong either , Vydra is deadly when bearing down on goal. Onto Bristol City bet they cant wait for us to roll up !!!
lutondown
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7:45pm Sat 22 Dec 12
Travelling Hornet wrote:Yes mate it was. Good to see you Russ
Vydra's first touch for second goal, absolute world class!
Eastsussexhornet
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7:45pm Sat 22 Dec 12
lutondown
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7:46pm Sat 22 Dec 12
Hampshire hornet wrote:Lol.
mattymashup wrote:Agreed, Harry is World Class...I hope he is paid on a par with the QPR superstars...and enjoys his holiday ...
15000 at the Vic, good day for us and an early Christmas present for me! Thought harry the hornet had a blinder too!
1st half we were blooming brilliant...
Fair play Forest, you had given up by half time... 2nd half, thought their number 7 was quality..Billy Sharp looks a threat .. Not in the same league(or wont be)as Vydra...
Good to see over 15k still a lot of empty seats.. Virtually a whole row behind me.. Guess we need to wait a while longer for the GT stand...
Did the Watford band play at half time? There was an eerie silence at our end?
Chatted to some of the Forest fans on the way in... They were well and truly tanked... WE discussed promotion...they are happy to win most matches and stay in the Champ.. Also enjoying a great day out at places like ours... Shame that they won't be in for a repeat next year...
Was very tempted to call into 606 and speak about Colin and Fatty MacPie.. In those names.. Has that ever been done? Would i be kicked off and sued?
Well happy with a clean sheet today... Saves washing it over the Xmas period
It is great to be a Watford fan...
Late inUK due to bloomin M25 .. Don Dan enjoy your Florida trip... The meet with the Cartell has a green light
Next time bring your fingers! They are by right, mine!
lutondown
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7:48pm Sat 22 Dec 12
lutondown
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7:49pm Sat 22 Dec 12
mk6 hornet wrote:Was he cold? What was that jersey all about? Lol! Bang your drum Harry because we are going up ( with permission of the old f arts in the FL and their cheating refs).
Well done and also a decent crowd
lutondown
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7:51pm Sat 22 Dec 12
DuffmanWFC wrote:Agree. Would have rather seen Bia come on. Good stuff and good we can be picky!
Great result today and an important three points as Millwall, Leicester at Boro lost!
Vydra is so clinical when attacking the goal and with the ever impressive Abdi spraying the ball into perfect positions for him he we score lots more!
We have so many options infront of goal but maybe Deeney and Vydra may be our strongest front two?
Both could get 20 goals with the creative midfielders we have!
Beleck was hard done by in getting booked and I sort of feel sorry for him as he has four good players infront of him! Maybe best to send him back in January as I'd rather see his place on the bench/squad go to Murray, Forestieri, Nosworthy or Eustace when fit!
Would love us to see if we could get Chalobah's loan extended to the end of the season, can't see why we can't as Chelsea will never use him!
Merry Xmas everyone and hopefully a very happy 2013 for the Golden Boys!
lutondown
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7:52pm Sat 22 Dec 12
Hampshire hornet wrote:I will enjoy Fla but heavy hearted at not being at Brighton or The Ethiad
Late in pub.. Not UK
Hampshire hornet
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7:59pm Sat 22 Dec 12
Did anyone else see Hoban make a mistake today? Yes he did.. And I can look back and say I was there on the day he did.. A moment which will come around every 100 years..
Cassetti.. He is over shadowing Pudil now... Great signing/loan
Please tell Hogg to not go within 10 yards of the opposition goal... You are not going to score..., did some fantastic interceptions though..
1982WFC
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8:04pm Sat 22 Dec 12
COYH!!!
lutondown
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8:21pm Sat 22 Dec 12
KeithMercer
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8:25pm Sat 22 Dec 12
if you are still here for the Charlton game will buy you a large one !!
cheers Yellow Armani
miked2006
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8:26pm Sat 22 Dec 12
lutondown wrote:Zola needed to show that if you perform at U21 level, you will be rewarded with at least a chance in the first team. That way, the squad players will not get disgruntled (as quickly). Although I agree I would rather see Bia or Murray.
DuffmanWFC wrote:Agree. Would have rather seen Bia come on. Good stuff and good we can be picky!
Great result today and an important three points as Millwall, Leicester at Boro lost!
Vydra is so clinical when attacking the goal and with the ever impressive Abdi spraying the ball into perfect positions for him he we score lots more!
We have so many options infront of goal but maybe Deeney and Vydra may be our strongest front two?
Both could get 20 goals with the creative midfielders we have!
Beleck was hard done by in getting booked and I sort of feel sorry for him as he has four good players infront of him! Maybe best to send him back in January as I'd rather see his place on the bench/squad go to Murray, Forestieri, Nosworthy or Eustace when fit!
Would love us to see if we could get Chalobah's loan extended to the end of the season, can't see why we can't as Chelsea will never use him!
Merry Xmas everyone and hopefully a very happy 2013 for the Golden Boys!
Great win. Vydra is the most clinical 1 on 1 finisher I have ever seen at the Vic. Abdi just oozes class. If we can rotate and still win over the Christmas period I really think we will go up.
lutondown
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8:33pm Sat 22 Dec 12
KeithMercer wrote:I was there mate with my minions, that grows by the week. Dodge Vialli? Mmm me thinks not
Missed you LD in the lion today ! were you in disguise ? trying to avoid Vialli !
if you are still here for the Charlton game will buy you a large one !!
cheers Yellow Armani
Bush Hornet
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8:37pm Sat 22 Dec 12
lutondown wrote:Yes! Best is yet to come this season. I'll def have a celebratory bikini wax when we go up.
Listen here, anyone who still does not believe. We are going up!
Shame Malady MacWhy had to win. But the truth is that if he wins promotion he'll still be a fattwat.
See you in the Lion for the Charlton match LiberalOne. Prob after the game. Might be a bit tight getting there early
abbotshornet
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9:14pm Sat 22 Dec 12
What an attacking display first half, not sure if they re-grouped well second half or we took our foot off the peddle, bit of each I expect.
I am struggling to pick a man of the match maybe Vydra although he run out of steam unsuprisingly.
Onwards and upwards COYH!
Watfordfc1
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9:31pm Sat 22 Dec 12
lutondown
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9:32pm Sat 22 Dec 12
Bush Hornet wrote:Missing Charlton! Still in Florida ( does that make me a bad fan?) !
lutondown wrote:Yes! Best is yet to come this season. I'll def have a celebratory bikini wax when we go up.
Listen here, anyone who still does not believe. We are going up!
Shame Malady MacWhy had to win. But the truth is that if he wins promotion he'll still be a fattwat.
See you in the Lion for the Charlton match LiberalOne. Prob after the game. Might be a bit tight getting there early
But on the rest! Will be at Bristol C on Boxing Day to atone for my sins
@ChrisBottom16
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9:40pm Sat 22 Dec 12
True watford fan wrote:How can you judge Beleck on 25 minutes and a league cup game 3 months ago?
both goals were passes from abdi to vydra. top quality!!! for me abdi is more important than FF.
we lost our way in the 2nd half. could and should have put them to the sword and scored loads but we just sat back which i was disappointed about. didnt like beleck truthfully, not as good as MV, TD, AG or FF for me so why bother keeping the lad. NC had a very good first half but always slacks a little bit in the second. defence and MA were solid as per. hoggy worked his socks off but still needs a bit more quality with his passing. TD had another workhorse game along with MV, like those two together.
All in all a very good performance but took foot off the gas in the second half but they got the job done. In zola we trust!!!!
He has kept his head down, worked and trained hard and with a run in the team can certainly do a very good job!
Don't worry about him staying though as Udinese rate him so highly he will be going back.
D.unstable
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10:01pm Sat 22 Dec 12
Good to see a decent crowd for the first time this season, makes such a difference.
If we can remain in that top six as we go into January it will be very interesting to see if then Pozzo's back us further and really go for it this year. Expect a clear out of all those from last season that have not featured but would not be surprised to see one or two additions too.
What a great time to be a Horn, even Harry is Lovin it.
Fancy us to go on and take 10 from 12 over the Christmas week to cement a top 6 place.
Forest today win
Bristol City win
Brighton draw
Charlton win
Bush Hornet
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10:02pm Sat 22 Dec 12
lutondown wrote:Bad man! But then again Bristol on Boxing Day. Better man than me
Bush Hornet wrote:Missing Charlton! Still in Florida ( does that make me a bad fan?) !
lutondown wrote:Yes! Best is yet to come this season. I'll def have a celebratory bikini wax when we go up.
Listen here, anyone who still does not believe. We are going up!
Shame Malady MacWhy had to win. But the truth is that if he wins promotion he'll still be a fattwat.
See you in the Lion for the Charlton match LiberalOne. Prob after the game. Might be a bit tight getting there early
But on the rest! Will be at Bristol C on Boxing Day to atone for my sins
Bush Hornet
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10:08pm Sat 22 Dec 12
D.unstable wrote:Agree except I'd go further and say 3 points at Brighton
Excellent performance today, too many good individual displays to name, but for me Abdi does make it tick and great to have him back.
Good to see a decent crowd for the first time this season, makes such a difference.
If we can remain in that top six as we go into January it will be very interesting to see if then Pozzo's back us further and really go for it this year. Expect a clear out of all those from last season that have not featured but would not be surprised to see one or two additions too.
What a great time to be a Horn, even Harry is Lovin it.
Fancy us to go on and take 10 from 12 over the Christmas week to cement a top 6 place.
Forest today win
Bristol City win
Brighton draw
Charlton win
Hornet Cornet
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10:14pm Sat 22 Dec 12
@ChrisBottom16
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10:15pm Sat 22 Dec 12
Firstly, Abdi ran the game! oozes class and it shows that he has played at a high level in Serie A. No one could get close to him and he seems to have a great partnership with Vydra!
From the day he joined to today, Matej Vydra has been my favourite player. Works and runs himself into the ground every game. The most lethal finisher i have ever seen!
The whole team worked hard, we were always first to the 50/50 balls and wanted it more and we passed it quickly and accuratly!
The tempo was much better from the first minute, than what it has been recently and i think we built on that.
Good to see Beleck, Bia and Battocchio come on, I think over the following weeks they will become important palyers along with Neuton etc as we rotate the squad! They work hard in traing, have been patient and deserve a chance.
Alot of people seem to be saying about the tempo been eased off an slowed down in the 2nd half when we should of gone for it. I think the reason for that is that we have 4 games over the next 15 days or so. Why waste energy in a game that was under control?
Great to see and spend time with some amazing people and to get the win and get into the playoffs.
I hope everyone got home safe and wish you all, well most a happy christmas!
God Bless
DuffmanWFC
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10:16pm Sat 22 Dec 12
We really can get promotion this season as we have a great squad.
I just hope when Zola rotates due to the heavy schedule he gets it right, so far he has so long may it continue!
Great time to be a Watford fan right now and hopefully a win against Bristol City and another with a good performance against Brighton on the TV will encourage a few extra thousand fans to turn up at the next home game! That and if we play well at Man City we can fill the Vic and really make it a fortress! Come On You Orns!
D.unstable
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10:19pm Sat 22 Dec 12
Bush Hornet wrote:If we do Bush it will be a very merry Christmas indeed. This is going to be the time when having the strength in depth that we do will tell. Many will have to play the same starting eleven throughout.
D.unstable wrote:Agree except I'd go further and say 3 points at Brighton
Excellent performance today, too many good individual displays to name, but for me Abdi does make it tick and great to have him back.
Good to see a decent crowd for the first time this season, makes such a difference.
If we can remain in that top six as we go into January it will be very interesting to see if then Pozzo's back us further and really go for it this year. Expect a clear out of all those from last season that have not featured but would not be surprised to see one or two additions too.
What a great time to be a Horn, even Harry is Lovin it.
Fancy us to go on and take 10 from 12 over the Christmas week to cement a top 6 place.
Forest today win
Bristol City win
Brighton draw
Charlton win
Great finishing from Vydra today as always, top top prospect.
Will be good if we are the main match on the football league show tonight, thought it looked like they had a few extra cameras today and a big satellite dish in the truck outside.
@ChrisBottom16
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10:24pm Sat 22 Dec 12
Sprayed ssome lovely passes around and showed some nice neat touches.
You can see he has a quik thinking football brain and in years to come will be an assett to Chelsea an England. I have never seen a 17 year old this advanced!
Yes he sometimes over complicates it but he is young and learning and i will certainly forgive him for that!
@ChrisBottom16
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10:26pm Sat 22 Dec 12
D.unstable wrote:We were going to be but we ruined it by winning and dominating the game. Expect a 19 second cut and paste job at about 3 am!
Bush Hornet wrote:If we do Bush it will be a very merry Christmas indeed. This is going to be the time when having the strength in depth that we do will tell. Many will have to play the same starting eleven throughout.
D.unstable wrote:Agree except I'd go further and say 3 points at Brighton
Excellent performance today, too many good individual displays to name, but for me Abdi does make it tick and great to have him back.
Good to see a decent crowd for the first time this season, makes such a difference.
If we can remain in that top six as we go into January it will be very interesting to see if then Pozzo's back us further and really go for it this year. Expect a clear out of all those from last season that have not featured but would not be surprised to see one or two additions too.
What a great time to be a Horn, even Harry is Lovin it.
Fancy us to go on and take 10 from 12 over the Christmas week to cement a top 6 place.
Forest today win
Bristol City win
Brighton draw
Charlton win
Great finishing from Vydra today as always, top top prospect.
Will be good if we are the main match on the football league show tonight, thought it looked like they had a few extra cameras today and a big satellite dish in the truck outside.
D.unstable
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10:31pm Sat 22 Dec 12
@ChrisBottom16 wrote:Indeed Chris it is frightening how good he is going to be in 3 or 4 years time. A few have said we should put a bid in for him, cannot see Chelsea letting one of the best British talents leave no matter what the fee. Cannot imagine it being a problem to keep him for the rest of the season.
Thought Chalobah had one of his better games.
Sprayed ssome lovely passes around and showed some nice neat touches.
You can see he has a quik thinking football brain and in years to come will be an assett to Chelsea an England. I have never seen a 17 year old this advanced!
Yes he sometimes over complicates it but he is young and learning and i will certainly forgive him for that!
Kingswoodhornet
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10:43pm Sat 22 Dec 12
Hampshire hornet wrote:Yep I noticed Hobans little indiscression too. Sometimes you have to pinch yourself and remember just how young he is, and the fact he's so comfortable on the ball, what a player.
Abdi...what a player... Saw him holding his shoulder.. Hope there is nothing to worry about...
Did anyone else see Hoban make a mistake today? Yes he did.. And I can look back and say I was there on the day he did.. A moment which will come around every 100 years..
Cassetti.. He is over shadowing Pudil now... Great signing/loan
Please tell Hogg to not go within 10 yards of the opposition goal... You are not going to score..., did some fantastic interceptions though..
Re Cassetti, I get him now. I didn't at first but he's such a wylie old veteran and he seems to know all the little defensive tricks.
I was more than happy for the pace to drop off in the second half, we held them at arms length for a regulation win.
Seasons greetings to one and all and I hope Santa doesn't disappoint!
Travelling Hornet
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10:46pm Sat 22 Dec 12
lutondown wrote:Likewise mate, good attendance today !
Travelling Hornet wrote:Yes mate it was. Good to see you Russ
Vydra's first touch for second goal, absolute world class!
@ChrisBottom16
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10:51pm Sat 22 Dec 12
D.unstable wrote:Its very frightening! I dont remember another 17 year old with his speed of thought and ability..
@ChrisBottom16 wrote:Indeed Chris it is frightening how good he is going to be in 3 or 4 years time. A few have said we should put a bid in for him, cannot see Chelsea letting one of the best British talents leave no matter what the fee. Cannot imagine it being a problem to keep him for the rest of the season.
Thought Chalobah had one of his better games.
Sprayed ssome lovely passes around and showed some nice neat touches.
You can see he has a quik thinking football brain and in years to come will be an assett to Chelsea an England. I have never seen a 17 year old this advanced!
Yes he sometimes over complicates it but he is young and learning and i will certainly forgive him for that!
I think Chelsea have him wrapped up, can't see them letting him go.... but if Udinese bid £25,000,000 you never know your luck...(I'm Dreaming).
I dont think Chelsea will use him so why not let him stay at a club where you know the manager, he is playin every week in a passing system in the position you want him to play??
Hope he stays anyway as he offers agreat deal!
Happy Christmas too buddy!!
@ChrisBottom16
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10:59pm Sat 22 Dec 12
Travelling Hornet wrote:Matej Vydra really is a class above this league!
lutondown wrote:Likewise mate, good attendance today !
Travelling Hornet wrote:Yes mate it was. Good to see you Russ
Vydra's first touch for second goal, absolute world class!
His first touch and finishing is unlike anything i have ever seen!
It was lovely to spend time wiv you both today and thank you for the drink!
Wishin you both a lovely christmas and happy and successfull new year!
lutondown
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11:01pm Sat 22 Dec 12
@ChrisBottom16 wrote:And mate above wealth and all else, I wish you the best of health. You deserve it.
Travelling Hornet wrote:Matej Vydra really is a class above this league!
lutondown wrote:Likewise mate, good attendance today !
Travelling Hornet wrote:Yes mate it was. Good to see you Russ
Vydra's first touch for second goal, absolute world class!
His first touch and finishing is unlike anything i have ever seen!
It was lovely to spend time wiv you both today and thank you for the drink!
Wishin you both a lovely christmas and happy and successfull new year!
@ChrisBottom16
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11:07pm Sat 22 Dec 12
lutondown wrote:Cheers buddy, Get results back 3rd Jan so will give you a text or call an let you know the score
@ChrisBottom16 wrote:And mate above wealth and all else, I wish you the best of health. You deserve it.
Travelling Hornet wrote:Matej Vydra really is a class above this league!
lutondown wrote:Likewise mate, good attendance today !
Travelling Hornet wrote:Yes mate it was. Good to see you Russ
Vydra's first touch for second goal, absolute world class!
His first touch and finishing is unlike anything i have ever seen!
It was lovely to spend time wiv you both today and thank you for the drink!
Wishin you both a lovely christmas and happy and successfull new year!
Holly68
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1:46am Sun 23 Dec 12
GoodNews : FF Fit for Wednesday
Boosey
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5:25am Sun 23 Dec 12
@ChrisBottom16 wrote:Good post and happy Christmas to you.
Really enjoyed the game! Thats all that needs to be said but as you will all be expectin an essay, who am i to dissapoint..?!
Firstly, Abdi ran the game! oozes class and it shows that he has played at a high level in Serie A. No one could get close to him and he seems to have a great partnership with Vydra!
From the day he joined to today, Matej Vydra has been my favourite player. Works and runs himself into the ground every game. The most lethal finisher i have ever seen!
The whole team worked hard, we were always first to the 50/50 balls and wanted it more and we passed it quickly and accuratly!
The tempo was much better from the first minute, than what it has been recently and i think we built on that.
Good to see Beleck, Bia and Battocchio come on, I think over the following weeks they will become important palyers along with Neuton etc as we rotate the squad! They work hard in traing, have been patient and deserve a chance.
Alot of people seem to be saying about the tempo been eased off an slowed down in the 2nd half when we should of gone for it. I think the reason for that is that we have 4 games over the next 15 days or so. Why waste energy in a game that was under control?
Great to see and spend time with some amazing people and to get the win and get into the playoffs.
I hope everyone got home safe and wish you all, well most a happy christmas!
God Bless
Boosey
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5:41am Sun 23 Dec 12
lutondown wrote:Hello mate, at work now, only god knows how I got here, got absolutely wankered yesterday LOL yeah feels brilliant to be a hornet. I need to get a hornet tattoo been saying it the last 40 years.
Message to my old mucker Boosey the karate kid spanner? Good to see you, still a bad influence but still an almighty craic! Great days to be a hornet eh?
Boosey
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5:42am Sun 23 Dec 12
Boosey wrote:P.S. Hopefully take you up on offer of lift to away game, see you soon.
lutondown wrote:Hello mate, at work now, only god knows how I got here, got absolutely wankered yesterday LOL yeah feels brilliant to be a hornet. I need to get a hornet tattoo been saying it the last 40 years.
Message to my old mucker Boosey the karate kid spanner? Good to see you, still a bad influence but still an almighty craic! Great days to be a hornet eh?
@ChrisBottom16
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7:10am Sun 23 Dec 12
Boosey wrote:Thany you very much! Happy Christmas to you to friend
@ChrisBottom16 wrote:Good post and happy Christmas to you.
Really enjoyed the game! Thats all that needs to be said but as you will all be expectin an essay, who am i to dissapoint..?!
Firstly, Abdi ran the game! oozes class and it shows that he has played at a high level in Serie A. No one could get close to him and he seems to have a great partnership with Vydra!
From the day he joined to today, Matej Vydra has been my favourite player. Works and runs himself into the ground every game. The most lethal finisher i have ever seen!
The whole team worked hard, we were always first to the 50/50 balls and wanted it more and we passed it quickly and accuratly!
The tempo was much better from the first minute, than what it has been recently and i think we built on that.
Good to see Beleck, Bia and Battocchio come on, I think over the following weeks they will become important palyers along with Neuton etc as we rotate the squad! They work hard in traing, have been patient and deserve a chance.
Alot of people seem to be saying about the tempo been eased off an slowed down in the 2nd half when we should of gone for it. I think the reason for that is that we have 4 games over the next 15 days or so. Why waste energy in a game that was under control?
Great to see and spend time with some amazing people and to get the win and get into the playoffs.
I hope everyone got home safe and wish you all, well most a happy christmas!
God Bless
lutondown
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7:20am Sun 23 Dec 12
Boosey wrote:Mate the tattoo is on your heart. Great win, enjoyed with some great people.
lutondown wrote:Hello mate, at work now, only god knows how I got here, got absolutely wankered yesterday LOL yeah feels brilliant to be a hornet. I need to get a hornet tattoo been saying it the last 40 years.
Message to my old mucker Boosey the karate kid spanner? Good to see you, still a bad influence but still an almighty craic! Great days to be a hornet eh?
Had too much to drink, but hey ho it's Xmas and its all heady stuff.
As for the lift, if I'm going your welcome!
My email is Lutondown@me.com
(You would ever if imagined)!
Bringe
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7:27am Sun 23 Dec 12
Mattay or simply Matty will do, basically it is short for the Germanic Matthäus. (mat-tay-us)
Boosey
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7:29am Sun 23 Dec 12
lutondown wrote:I cannot believe you're up and about at this time of the morning, I'm dying a thousand deaths at the mo. As we always say: never again! until the next time LOL
Boosey wrote:Mate the tattoo is on your heart. Great win, enjoyed with some great people.
lutondown wrote:Hello mate, at work now, only god knows how I got here, got absolutely wankered yesterday LOL yeah feels brilliant to be a hornet. I need to get a hornet tattoo been saying it the last 40 years.
Message to my old mucker Boosey the karate kid spanner? Good to see you, still a bad influence but still an almighty craic! Great days to be a hornet eh?
Had too much to drink, but hey ho it's Xmas and its all heady stuff.
As for the lift, if I'm going your welcome!
My email is Lutondown@me.com
(You would ever if imagined)!
lutondown
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7:44am Sun 23 Dec 12
Boosey wrote:Two dogs to walk mate and as my foes would no doubt say..no rest for the wicked!
lutondown wrote:I cannot believe you're up and about at this time of the morning, I'm dying a thousand deaths at the mo. As we always say: never again! until the next time LOL
Boosey wrote:Mate the tattoo is on your heart. Great win, enjoyed with some great people.
lutondown wrote:Hello mate, at work now, only god knows how I got here, got absolutely wankered yesterday LOL yeah feels brilliant to be a hornet. I need to get a hornet tattoo been saying it the last 40 years.
Message to my old mucker Boosey the karate kid spanner? Good to see you, still a bad influence but still an almighty craic! Great days to be a hornet eh?
Had too much to drink, but hey ho it's Xmas and its all heady stuff.
As for the lift, if I'm going your welcome!
My email is Lutondown@me.com
(You would ever if imagined)!
Travelling Hornet
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9:26am Sun 23 Dec 12
@ChrisBottom16 wrote:Wish you well Chris, great to meet up yesterday.
lutondown wrote:Cheers buddy, Get results back 3rd Jan so will give you a text or call an let you know the score
@ChrisBottom16 wrote:And mate above wealth and all else, I wish you the best of health. You deserve it.
Travelling Hornet wrote:Matej Vydra really is a class above this league!
lutondown wrote:Likewise mate, good attendance today !
Travelling Hornet wrote:Yes mate it was. Good to see you Russ
Vydra's first touch for second goal, absolute world class!
His first touch and finishing is unlike anything i have ever seen!
It was lovely to spend time wiv you both today and thank you for the drink!
Wishin you both a lovely christmas and happy and successfull new year!
Happy Christmas to you
@ChrisBottom16
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10:15am Sun 23 Dec 12
Travelling Hornet wrote:Thank you and likewise my friend! I enjoyed our chat yesterday! Happy Christmas!
@ChrisBottom16 wrote:Wish you well Chris, great to meet up yesterday.
lutondown wrote:Cheers buddy, Get results back 3rd Jan so will give you a text or call an let you know the score
@ChrisBottom16 wrote:And mate above wealth and all else, I wish you the best of health. You deserve it.
Travelling Hornet wrote:Matej Vydra really is a class above this league!
lutondown wrote:Likewise mate, good attendance today !
Travelling Hornet wrote:Yes mate it was. Good to see you Russ
Vydra's first touch for second goal, absolute world class!
His first touch and finishing is unlike anything i have ever seen!
It was lovely to spend time wiv you both today and thank you for the drink!
Wishin you both a lovely christmas and happy and successfull new year!
Happy Christmas to you
lutondown
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11:54am Sun 23 Dec 12
Bringe wrote:Jesus Bri,we are just a bunch of council house dwelling ( before Mags let us buy them on the cheap) Neandathrals who Carly barely speak the Queens let along Czech.
On the continent a J is pronounced as we would a Y so let's start getting our young hero's name right ....
Mattay or simply Matty will do, basically it is short for the Germanic Matthäus. (mat-tay-us)
Chill buddy!
lutondown
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11:55am Sun 23 Dec 12
lutondown wrote:That was meant to say Who can barely speak....
Bringe wrote:Jesus Bri,we are just a bunch of council house dwelling ( before Mags let us buy them on the cheap) Neandathrals who Carly barely speak the Queens let along Czech.
On the continent a J is pronounced as we would a Y so let's start getting our young hero's name right ....
Mattay or simply Matty will do, basically it is short for the Germanic Matthäus. (mat-tay-us)
Chill buddy!
Carly? Whose she Boosey? You old dog you?!
stevyweavy says...
5:21pm Sat 22 Dec 12
But seriously good result - should have scored more but at least we kept a rare clean sheet.
With the scores around us going our way nice to be back in a play-off position.
I think with the line up of fixtures between now and end of March we have a great chance to push for an automatic promotion place if we can keep consistent performances. April I think will be the make or break month.
Expect a draw against Man City and a televised replay.