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Away specialists Watford continue their march with a 2-0 victory at Ipswich Town
9:58pm Tuesday 19th February 2013 in Sport
By Frank Smith, Deputy Group Sports Editor
Ikechi Anya made it two goals in as many games. Picture: Action Images
Watford’s superb away record continued as they made it ten league wins on the road this season with a 2-0 victory away to Ipswich Town.
The Hornets capped off a tremendous opening 20 minutes with a well-worked opener from Ikechi Anya – his second in as many games – but they were unable to build on their superb start to the contest.
The visitors were below par for much of the contest in terms of possession, without really being overly troubled by Ipswich, and Nathaniel Chalobah secured the three points with 18 minutes remaining.
There was a lot of talk before kick-off as to whether Gianfranco Zola would make wholesale changes but in the end the head coach opted for just three, one of which was forced.
Daniel Pudil was ruled out through illness so Joel Ekstrand came into the backline, with Anya switching to the left flank. Jonathan Hogg replaced Cristian Battocchio in midfield and Fernando Forestieri was handed a start up top, with top scorer Matej Vydra rested.
Watford went into tonight’s game with the unofficial title of joint highest scorers in the top four divisions of English football, but Ipswich have been much improved at the back of late.
The introduction of Mick McCarthy, and more recently the signing of Richard Stearman, has shored up a defence which before the manager’s arrival had leaked on average two goals a game.
But there was little sign of that improvement in the opening minutes as Watford started the contest at a frantic pace.
Slick passing resulted in Troy Deeney reaching the byline after just two minutes but his pull-back was in-between the unmarked Hogg and Forestieri.
Hogg has yet to score for Watford since he signed for the club 18 months ago but the combative midfielder went agonisingly close when his 25-yard half-volley rebounded off the crossbar.
Watford’s football was fluid and it wasn’t long before they created another opening. This time it was Almen Abdi who reached the byline and pulled the ball back. Deeney’s shot was deflected and Forestieri was unable to reach the ball as it trickled wide.
Michael Chopra and David McGoldrick sliced efforts from distance wide in the opening ten minutes for Ipswich, however, the visitors were without doubt the side in the ascendency.
Watford’s attractive play in the opening quarter of an hour deserved a goal and it was duly delivered following another slick move. A flowing passage of play down the left flank, which involved defender Joel Ekstrand and Hogg, resulted in Deeney flicking the ball into the path of Anya who, from 15 yards, was able to side-foot his shot into the bottom corner past Henderson and the covering defender on the line.
The Hornets had another half chance when Henderson’s clearance almost rebounded off Luke Chambers into the path of Forestieri, but Ipswich recovered well after the goal and started to enjoy more possession and territory.
The home supporters believed their side should have been awarded a penalty half an hour into the contest when Martin burst into the box and left his leg trailing as Abdi made his challenge. The midfielder made the most of it and referee Roger East said no penalty.
The Tractor Boys were the better team as the first half came to a close but Manuel Almunia was only forced into two routine stops before the break. McGoldrick was allowed too much space as he fired a low drive from 20 yards straight at the Watford goalkeeper and former Hornet Chopra also saw an overhead kick land safely into the arms of Almunia.
Ipswich started the second period well also and Martin’s low cross would have reach Chopra had it not been for Chalobah’s sliding challenge.
Martin had another penalty appeal turned down when he claimed his shot struck the arm of Doyley but this claim was even less believable than the one in the first half.
Anya had a shot deflected onto the roof of the net but it was Ipswich who were on top following the restart.
And the home crowd thought they had their equaliser when Almunia could only fumble McGoldrick’s cross-shot and Tommy Smith thumped the ball into the net. However, the offside flag went up and the goal was chalked off.
Ipswich sent several deliveries into the box during the second 45 minutes but on each occasion, Watford did enough to nullify the danger.
The Golden Boy’s passing in the first half was fluid and incisive but it deteriorated following the goal and their ability to retain possession was even worse in the second half. Hogg flashed another effort from distance comfortably wide but clear-cut openings were few and far between.
Forestieri had a glorious opportunity to extend his team’s advantage midway through the half when Deeney slipped in the diminutive forward. The Argentine cut inside Smith well but he sliced his effort wide from 18 yards.
Watford had been poor at retaining possession for much of the second period but in one quick, slick move they all-but secured victory. Deeney laid the ball back to Abdi, he picked out the run of Chalobah and the England Under-21 international coolly slotted the ball into the bottom corner with his right foot from 12 yards out.
Ipswich continued to apply pressure and substitute Aaron Mclean missed the ball as he attempted an overhead kick whilst unmarked, but Watford’s back three coped with relative ease.
An inch-perfect cross from Aaron Cresswell was headed goalwards by Mclean and Cresswell curled a free kick on target, both of which Almunia saved well, but the three points were never in doubt following Watford’s second goal.
Ipswich: Henderson; Stearman, Chambers, Smith, Cresswell; Edwards, Hyam, N’Daw, Martin (Mclean 54); Chopra, McGoldrick (Nouble 65).
Subs: Loach, Hewitt, Kisnorbo, Drury, Murphy.
Watford: Almunia; Doyley, Ekstrand, Nosworthy; Cassetti, Hogg, Chalobah, Abdi, Anya (Forsyth 78); Forestieri (Geijo 73), Deeney (Yeates 85).
Subs: Bond, Murray, Vydra, Battocchio.
Referee: Roger East.
Attendance: 16,821.
Comments(80)
CARDIFFHORN
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10:08pm Tue 19 Feb 13
AngelHornet
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10:09pm Tue 19 Feb 13
stewbyhorn
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10:18pm Tue 19 Feb 13
WessexLad
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10:22pm Tue 19 Feb 13
Relieved that Deeney was subbed before he could have been sent off with a yellow and two fouls in quick succession, but otherwise GZ used the bench well.
Hornet Cornet
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10:24pm Tue 19 Feb 13
come on watford, stuff the stinky rams on Saturday!!
Branimir Belchev
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10:26pm Tue 19 Feb 13
Boosey
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10:32pm Tue 19 Feb 13
I reckon If we win Saturday the team will believe they are unbeatable and we will finish at least second. Can't wait for Saturday now.
And yes Angelhornet we weren't at our best, although not there, my good friend LD informed me of how we done.
Boosey
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10:36pm Tue 19 Feb 13
jasonwatford
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10:38pm Tue 19 Feb 13
Play him for me,
Delicious football,
From Italy!”
he is bearded and 6tf 3 - marco cassetti - from udinese !!!!
stevyweavy
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10:45pm Tue 19 Feb 13
exeterhornet
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10:45pm Tue 19 Feb 13
Boosey
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10:48pm Tue 19 Feb 13
jasonwatford wrote:At last, a new song, well done! Hope the Rookery can start that one from Saturday and Cassetti deserves it.
Just one cassetti,
Play him for me,
Delicious football,
From Italy!”
he is bearded and 6tf 3 - marco cassetti - from udinese !!!!
KeithMercer
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10:51pm Tue 19 Feb 13
Also bonus of giving Matej and Battochio a rest.
Shame about Fatty Mctoshs spoilt birthday , maybe the annual Cardiff bottle job is up and running .
Hope the FL will look into all theses Egyptian loans turning up to play for their Fez wearing owner !! something fishy going on there ,.
Paul Gadd
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10:51pm Tue 19 Feb 13
Boosey wrote:Apart from you- does anyone care???
I wonder if malky is enjoying his birthday!
We keep winning- we go up....it's that simple
COYH
Boosey
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10:54pm Tue 19 Feb 13
Paul Gadd wrote:Sorry Gary didn't mean to upset you.
Boosey wrote:Apart from you- does anyone care???
I wonder if malky is enjoying his birthday!
We keep winning- we go up....it's that simple
COYH
WessexLad
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11:13pm Tue 19 Feb 13
Boosey wrote:Just one Hornetto,
jasonwatford wrote:At last, a new song, well done! Hope the Rookery can start that one from Saturday and Cassetti deserves it.
Just one cassetti,
Play him for me,
Delicious football,
From Italy!”
he is bearded and 6tf 3 - marco cassetti - from udinese !!!!
That's all it takes,
To win promotion
For all our sakes!
micksolly
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11:21pm Tue 19 Feb 13
maximus hornetus
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11:23pm Tue 19 Feb 13
1234566789
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11:24pm Tue 19 Feb 13
Vet_kills_puppy
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11:26pm Tue 19 Feb 13
Fantastic turn-out of 954 tonight.
YouTube 'Lone Ranger by Quantum Jump' - maybe the chorus could be:
Hi ho Golds win away
Ride into the top flight today
But who was that scorer you say?
It was the Loan Player
Aaaaaaaaaanyway... worth watching for the guitar work Whippersnappers.
Bush Hornet
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12:09am Wed 20 Feb 13
jasonwatford wrote:Genius
Just one cassetti,
Play him for me,
Delicious football,
From Italy!”
he is bearded and 6tf 3 - marco cassetti - from udinese !!!!
LoveKeithDublin
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12:22am Wed 20 Feb 13
jasonwatford wrote:Love it!
Just one cassetti,
Play him for me,
Delicious football,
From Italy!”
he is bearded and 6tf 3 - marco cassetti - from udinese !!!!
Would be great if this song takes off at the Vic on Saturday, I reckon Cassetti would be chuffed to have his own song.
Cracking result again, and another away clean sheet, top effort chaps!
Henry VIII
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12:43am Wed 20 Feb 13
D.unstable
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1:19am Wed 20 Feb 13
KeithMercer wrote:Indeed they do need to look into it, as not within the EU are they allowed free movement to work in the UK under the current guidelines? Throw the book at them, **** cheats, all what's wrong with the game!!!
Not at our best tonight , but thats the sign of a good team when they can go away and win on days like this.
Also bonus of giving Matej and Battochio a rest.
Shame about Fatty Mctoshs spoilt birthday , maybe the annual Cardiff bottle job is up and running .
Hope the FL will look into all theses Egyptian loans turning up to play for their Fez wearing owner !! something fishy going on there ,.
lutondown
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5:38am Wed 20 Feb 13
You Horns
Btw Geijo's touches at times sublime to say the least
lutondown
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5:40am Wed 20 Feb 13
Paul Gadd wrote:Yes most of us enjoy the fact his birthday wasn't celebrated with a win..except you of course
Boosey wrote:Apart from you- does anyone care???
I wonder if malky is enjoying his birthday!
We keep winning- we go up....it's that simple
COYH
Malky you starting to wobble?
Chris the Vic
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6:30am Wed 20 Feb 13
Don't want to rain on our parade but we have some very tough games towards the end of the season. Lets enjoy these results but many a game between now and the hoped for promotion.
It is why every game counts and GFZ has to keep playing the lads who deliver. The Bristol City self inflicted defeat did us no favours.
Now for the Rams and time to avenge a five nil.
lutondown
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7:12am Wed 20 Feb 13
Chris the Vic wrote:Here comes the rain dah day dah
Another three points...brilliant stuff.
Don't want to rain on our parade but we have some very tough games towards the end of the season. Lets enjoy these results but many a game between now and the hoped for promotion.
It is why every game counts and GFZ has to keep playing the lads who deliver. The Bristol City self inflicted defeat did us no favours.
Now for the Rams and time to avenge a five nil.
lutondown
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7:13am Wed 20 Feb 13
Chris the Vic wrote:But he changed a few last night, and we won
Another three points...brilliant stuff.
Don't want to rain on our parade but we have some very tough games towards the end of the season. Lets enjoy these results but many a game between now and the hoped for promotion.
It is why every game counts and GFZ has to keep playing the lads who deliver. The Bristol City self inflicted defeat did us no favours.
Now for the Rams and time to avenge a five nil.
In GFZ we trust accept those who know better behind their keyboards
Big Cliff was King
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7:22am Wed 20 Feb 13
Rotation does work after all (at least a mini one).
Avanti il Calabroni !!
mellow yellow
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8:04am Wed 20 Feb 13
hornet88
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8:17am Wed 20 Feb 13
LoveKeithDublin wrote:Jason may be getting all the credit here but it was I and travelling horn who came up with this one.
jasonwatford wrote: Just one cassetti, Play him for me, Delicious football, From Italy!” he is bearded and 6tf 3 - marco cassetti - from udinese !!!!Love it! Would be great if this song takes off at the Vic on Saturday, I reckon Cassetti would be chuffed to have his own song. Cracking result again, and another away clean sheet, top effort chaps!
Holly68
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8:34am Wed 20 Feb 13
lutondown wrote:Geijo is a master craftsman, expect him and Vydra to start Saturday, Deeney run himself into ground last two games
Great win! Performance a bit disjointed at times, Hogg and Chalobah gave possession up too easy. Other than that a great win, good midweek support and a very tired me after 5 hours sleep.
You Horns
Btw Geijo's touches at times sublime to say the least
Andrew1963
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8:55am Wed 20 Feb 13
KeithMercer
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8:57am Wed 20 Feb 13
Chris the Vic wrote:Stop going on about Bristol ffs and it was 5-1 at Derby by the way !
Another three points...brilliant stuff.
Don't want to rain on our parade but we have some very tough games towards the end of the season. Lets enjoy these results but many a game between now and the hoped for promotion.
It is why every game counts and GFZ has to keep playing the lads who deliver. The Bristol City self inflicted defeat did us no favours.
Now for the Rams and time to avenge a five nil.
KeithMercer
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9:01am Wed 20 Feb 13
Eastsussexhornet
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9:08am Wed 20 Feb 13
lutondown wrote:I hope you're not referring to me LD!
Chris the Vic wrote:But he changed a few last night, and we won
Another three points...brilliant stuff.
Don't want to rain on our parade but we have some very tough games towards the end of the season. Lets enjoy these results but many a game between now and the hoped for promotion.
It is why every game counts and GFZ has to keep playing the lads who deliver. The Bristol City self inflicted defeat did us no favours.
Now for the Rams and time to avenge a five nil.
In GFZ we trust accept those who know better behind their keyboards
Only three changes and they were all relatively cosmetic. The one forced change was irrelevant I think in the circumstances. The dream team isn't 11 players, it is 14/15 or so. As long as the changes fall within that group, we will be ok.
lutondown
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9:25am Wed 20 Feb 13
Holly68 wrote:Agreed!
lutondown wrote:Geijo is a master craftsman, expect him and Vydra to start Saturday, Deeney run himself into ground last two games
Great win! Performance a bit disjointed at times, Hogg and Chalobah gave possession up too easy. Other than that a great win, good midweek support and a very tired me after 5 hours sleep.
You Horns
Btw Geijo's touches at times sublime to say the least
Harry's Bar
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10:25am Wed 20 Feb 13
lutondown wrote:It would be a shame to mess it up now having been all those points clear. You don't want to start thinking that you've got it all to lose, or that there's a pack of clubs coming after you. And you definately don't want to start thinking about what happened last season.
Paul Gadd wrote:Yes most of us enjoy the fact his birthday wasn't celebrated with a win..except you of course Malky you starting to wobble?Boosey wrote: I wonder if malky is enjoying his birthday!Apart from you- does anyone care??? We keep winning- we go up....it's that simple COYH
Harry's Bar
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10:35am Wed 20 Feb 13
mellow yellow wrote:I have a feeling this will happen. I wouldn't choose to meet them though. Hollowhead is a dick in interviews but look what he achieved with Blackpool.
Surely set up for Palace in the play offs... It will be the hollow one's judgement day... Unless we go straight up that is!
Mickey Quinn, not so thin
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11:08am Wed 20 Feb 13
Eastsussexhornet wrote:Yes I think he's learn't a few lessons. Tinker rather than wholesale changes, don't play Hogg & Eustace together, and keep Neuton away from the first 11 for now (though i think he's injured in any case at the moment ?).
lutondown wrote:I hope you're not referring to me LD!
Chris the Vic wrote:But he changed a few last night, and we won
Another three points...brilliant stuff.
Don't want to rain on our parade but we have some very tough games towards the end of the season. Lets enjoy these results but many a game between now and the hoped for promotion.
It is why every game counts and GFZ has to keep playing the lads who deliver. The Bristol City self inflicted defeat did us no favours.
Now for the Rams and time to avenge a five nil.
In GFZ we trust accept those who know better behind their keyboards
Only three changes and they were all relatively cosmetic. The one forced change was irrelevant I think in the circumstances. The dream team isn't 11 players, it is 14/15 or so. As long as the changes fall within that group, we will be ok.
Bush Hornet
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11:10am Wed 20 Feb 13
hornet88 wrote:Well done whoever wrote it but most respect goes to those who sing it
LoveKeithDublin wrote:Jason may be getting all the credit here but it was I and travelling horn who came up with this one.
jasonwatford wrote: Just one cassetti, Play him for me, Delicious football, From Italy!” he is bearded and 6tf 3 - marco cassetti - from udinese !!!!Love it! Would be great if this song takes off at the Vic on Saturday, I reckon Cassetti would be chuffed to have his own song. Cracking result again, and another away clean sheet, top effort chaps!
hornet88
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11:15am Wed 20 Feb 13
Bush Hornet wrote:Agreed, its no good us coming up with these moments of genius if they just get posted on here and not sung. Let's get some atmosphere going on saturday!
hornet88 wrote:Well done whoever wrote it but most respect goes to those who sing itLoveKeithDublin wrote:Jason may be getting all the credit here but it was I and travelling horn who came up with this one.jasonwatford wrote: Just one cassetti, Play him for me, Delicious football, From Italy!” he is bearded and 6tf 3 - marco cassetti - from udinese !!!!Love it! Would be great if this song takes off at the Vic on Saturday, I reckon Cassetti would be chuffed to have his own song. Cracking result again, and another away clean sheet, top effort chaps!
mellow yellow
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11:16am Wed 20 Feb 13
Harry's Bar wrote:I'd rather play them than anyone else, just to ram it down the hypocrite's throat. Of course, would be more funny if we went up and the rules were changed to hurt palace in the long run. But I want Wembley. My first trip to the (then) Twin Towers was 84. And I refuse to go to the new Wembley unless its to see the Golden Mafia.
mellow yellow wrote:I have a feeling this will happen. I wouldn't choose to meet them though. Hollowhead is a dick in interviews but look what he achieved with Blackpool.
Surely set up for Palace in the play offs... It will be the hollow one's judgement day... Unless we go straight up that is!
Harry's Bar
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11:18am Wed 20 Feb 13
Mickey Quinn, not so thin wrote:You say that as if Neuton has got an infectious disease.
Eastsussexhornet wrote:Yes I think he's learn't a few lessons. Tinker rather than wholesale changes, don't play Hogg & Eustace together, and keep Neuton away from the first 11 for now (though i think he's injured in any case at the moment ?).lutondown wrote:I hope you're not referring to me LD! Only three changes and they were all relatively cosmetic. The one forced change was irrelevant I think in the circumstances. The dream team isn't 11 players, it is 14/15 or so. As long as the changes fall within that group, we will be ok.Chris the Vic wrote: Another three points...brilliant stuff. Don't want to rain on our parade but we have some very tough games towards the end of the season. Lets enjoy these results but many a game between now and the hoped for promotion. It is why every game counts and GFZ has to keep playing the lads who deliver. The Bristol City self inflicted defeat did us no favours. Now for the Rams and time to avenge a five nil.But he changed a few last night, and we won In GFZ we trust accept those who know better behind their keyboards
I'd like to have a look at Neuton in midfield rather than central defence, where admittedly he is a liability.
Harry's Bar
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11:25am Wed 20 Feb 13
mellow yellow wrote:You won't be disappointed. It's a great stadium, and to think we may see Watford play there soon.
Harry's Bar wrote:I'd rather play them than anyone else, just to ram it down the hypocrite's throat. Of course, would be more funny if we went up and the rules were changed to hurt palace in the long run. But I want Wembley. My first trip to the (then) Twin Towers was 84. And I refuse to go to the new Wembley unless its to see the Golden Mafia.mellow yellow wrote: Surely set up for Palace in the play offs... It will be the hollow one's judgement day... Unless we go straight up that is!I have a feeling this will happen. I wouldn't choose to meet them though. Hollowhead is a dick in interviews but look what he achieved with Blackpool.
Mickey Quinn, not so thin
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11:36am Wed 20 Feb 13
Harry's Bar wrote:yes... but not now !! maybe from bench to close out a game sitting in front of back 3 ?
Mickey Quinn, not so thin wrote:You say that as if Neuton has got an infectious disease.
Eastsussexhornet wrote:Yes I think he's learn't a few lessons. Tinker rather than wholesale changes, don't play Hogg & Eustace together, and keep Neuton away from the first 11 for now (though i think he's injured in any case at the moment ?).lutondown wrote:I hope you're not referring to me LD! Only three changes and they were all relatively cosmetic. The one forced change was irrelevant I think in the circumstances. The dream team isn't 11 players, it is 14/15 or so. As long as the changes fall within that group, we will be ok.Chris the Vic wrote: Another three points...brilliant stuff. Don't want to rain on our parade but we have some very tough games towards the end of the season. Lets enjoy these results but many a game between now and the hoped for promotion. It is why every game counts and GFZ has to keep playing the lads who deliver. The Bristol City self inflicted defeat did us no favours. Now for the Rams and time to avenge a five nil.But he changed a few last night, and we won In GFZ we trust accept those who know better behind their keyboards
I'd like to have a look at Neuton in midfield rather than central defence, where admittedly he is a liability.
Mickey Quinn, not so thin
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11:39am Wed 20 Feb 13
Bush Hornet wrote:Problem is we are all dispersed. Need to agree a time to all stand up and sing it, say when the clock hits a particular minute. No bottling tho or the few who stand will look stupid !!
hornet88 wrote:Well done whoever wrote it but most respect goes to those who sing it
LoveKeithDublin wrote:Jason may be getting all the credit here but it was I and travelling horn who came up with this one.
jasonwatford wrote: Just one cassetti, Play him for me, Delicious football, From Italy!” he is bearded and 6tf 3 - marco cassetti - from udinese !!!!Love it! Would be great if this song takes off at the Vic on Saturday, I reckon Cassetti would be chuffed to have his own song. Cracking result again, and another away clean sheet, top effort chaps!
Mr.Miggins
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11:45am Wed 20 Feb 13
Agree would like to think Geijo will get a game Saturday as Deeney has run his nuts off and a rest will benefit him. But Zola will pick the correct team so will have to wait and see.
Think that Big Ny deserves a mention, I was unsure if he'd fit into GFZ's plans but I think I've seen him have a bad game yet.
Bring on Saturday cannot wait
Mr.Miggins
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11:46am Wed 20 Feb 13
Mohandas
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12:09pm Wed 20 Feb 13
Henry VIII wrote:Trust me bruv GFZ has his head screwed on especially after Bristol. Our first line of defense are our forwards who the opposition are scared of leaking goals with our firepower. Another solid defensive performance again gives us movement upfront.
Another excellent away win, another clean sheet and as always, all you can do is worry about your own results. Cardiff and Leicester losing just shows how close this will be - and to win when you didn't play that well is a sign of a strong team. Well done lads tremendous stuff!!
tommy gunn
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12:18pm Wed 20 Feb 13
tommy gunn
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12:19pm Wed 20 Feb 13
hornet88
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12:24pm Wed 20 Feb 13
Mickey Quinn, not so thin wrote:Hehe, this is true. Maybe we should go by the minute that matches their shirt number, atleast should get us singing until 41 mins.
Bush Hornet wrote:Problem is we are all dispersed. Need to agree a time to all stand up and sing it, say when the clock hits a particular minute. No bottling tho or the few who stand will look stupid !!hornet88 wrote:Well done whoever wrote it but most respect goes to those who sing itLoveKeithDublin wrote:Jason may be getting all the credit here but it was I and travelling horn who came up with this one.jasonwatford wrote: Just one cassetti, Play him for me, Delicious football, From Italy!” he is bearded and 6tf 3 - marco cassetti - from udinese !!!!Love it! Would be great if this song takes off at the Vic on Saturday, I reckon Cassetti would be chuffed to have his own song. Cracking result again, and another away clean sheet, top effort chaps!
Here's another song I wrote to the tune of the national anthem...
God saved our football team,
From that crook bassini,
Watford f.c.
He sent us cassetti,
Vydra and Abdi,
Into the premier league,
Watford f.c.
Bush Hornet
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12:43pm Wed 20 Feb 13
hornet88 wrote:This works. Maybe you're a genius. Have you got a loud voice and lack of inhibitions? I've learned the lyrics for Cassitti song ready for Sat
Mickey Quinn, not so thin wrote:Hehe, this is true. Maybe we should go by the minute that matches their shirt number, atleast should get us singing until 41 mins.
Bush Hornet wrote:Problem is we are all dispersed. Need to agree a time to all stand up and sing it, say when the clock hits a particular minute. No bottling tho or the few who stand will look stupid !!hornet88 wrote:Well done whoever wrote it but most respect goes to those who sing itLoveKeithDublin wrote:Jason may be getting all the credit here but it was I and travelling horn who came up with this one.jasonwatford wrote: Just one cassetti, Play him for me, Delicious football, From Italy!” he is bearded and 6tf 3 - marco cassetti - from udinese !!!!Love it! Would be great if this song takes off at the Vic on Saturday, I reckon Cassetti would be chuffed to have his own song. Cracking result again, and another away clean sheet, top effort chaps!
Here's another song I wrote to the tune of the national anthem...
God saved our football team,
From that crook bassini,
Watford f.c.
He sent us cassetti,
Vydra and Abdi,
Into the premier league,
Watford f.c.
hornet88
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12:51pm Wed 20 Feb 13
Bush Hornet wrote:Genius....maybe not, too much time in the office pretending to work....YES! Not a massively loud voice but I join in with every song (providing I can hear it myself, or there's not two different songs going at the same time) I'll have to put my new found song writing ability to good use and think of some more. Glad you're learning the words...where do you sit? Most of us tend to agree that we need to sit together to raise the atmosphere but if we all knew the people around us better and felt more comfortable starting songs (knowing you might get some backing voices) then who knows, we could get some of the quiet ones singing more??
hornet88 wrote:This works. Maybe you're a genius. Have you got a loud voice and lack of inhibitions? I've learned the lyrics for Cassitti song ready for SatMickey Quinn, not so thin wrote:Hehe, this is true. Maybe we should go by the minute that matches their shirt number, atleast should get us singing until 41 mins. Here's another song I wrote to the tune of the national anthem... God saved our football team, From that crook bassini, Watford f.c. He sent us cassetti, Vydra and Abdi, Into the premier league, Watford f.c.Bush Hornet wrote:Problem is we are all dispersed. Need to agree a time to all stand up and sing it, say when the clock hits a particular minute. No bottling tho or the few who stand will look stupid !!hornet88 wrote:Well done whoever wrote it but most respect goes to those who sing itLoveKeithDublin wrote:Jason may be getting all the credit here but it was I and travelling horn who came up with this one.jasonwatford wrote: Just one cassetti, Play him for me, Delicious football, From Italy!” he is bearded and 6tf 3 - marco cassetti - from udinese !!!!Love it! Would be great if this song takes off at the Vic on Saturday, I reckon Cassetti would be chuffed to have his own song. Cracking result again, and another away clean sheet, top effort chaps!
lutondown
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1:37pm Wed 20 Feb 13
hornet88 wrote:We try we try!
Bush Hornet wrote:Agreed, its no good us coming up with these moments of genius if they just get posted on here and not sung. Let's get some atmosphere going on saturday!
hornet88 wrote:Well done whoever wrote it but most respect goes to those who sing itLoveKeithDublin wrote:Jason may be getting all the credit here but it was I and travelling horn who came up with this one.jasonwatford wrote: Just one cassetti, Play him for me, Delicious football, From Italy!” he is bearded and 6tf 3 - marco cassetti - from udinese !!!!Love it! Would be great if this song takes off at the Vic on Saturday, I reckon Cassetti would be chuffed to have his own song. Cracking result again, and another away clean sheet, top effort chaps!
hornet88
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2:04pm Wed 20 Feb 13
mk6 hornet
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3:27pm Wed 20 Feb 13
But i bet he is one of these journos who feel sorry for portsmouth plight and will feel for QPR when they go the same way but we are doing nothing wrong and get slaughtered for it.
Boosey
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5:31pm Wed 20 Feb 13
hornet88 wrote:While you are in the office print about 300 copies of the song and give them out at the ground!
Bush Hornet wrote:Genius....maybe not, too much time in the office pretending to work....YES! Not a massively loud voice but I join in with every song (providing I can hear it myself, or there's not two different songs going at the same time) I'll have to put my new found song writing ability to good use and think of some more. Glad you're learning the words...where do you sit? Most of us tend to agree that we need to sit together to raise the atmosphere but if we all knew the people around us better and felt more comfortable starting songs (knowing you might get some backing voices) then who knows, we could get some of the quiet ones singing more??
hornet88 wrote:This works. Maybe you're a genius. Have you got a loud voice and lack of inhibitions? I've learned the lyrics for Cassitti song ready for SatMickey Quinn, not so thin wrote:Hehe, this is true. Maybe we should go by the minute that matches their shirt number, atleast should get us singing until 41 mins. Here's another song I wrote to the tune of the national anthem... God saved our football team, From that crook bassini, Watford f.c. He sent us cassetti, Vydra and Abdi, Into the premier league, Watford f.c.Bush Hornet wrote:Problem is we are all dispersed. Need to agree a time to all stand up and sing it, say when the clock hits a particular minute. No bottling tho or the few who stand will look stupid !!hornet88 wrote:Well done whoever wrote it but most respect goes to those who sing itLoveKeithDublin wrote:Jason may be getting all the credit here but it was I and travelling horn who came up with this one.jasonwatford wrote: Just one cassetti, Play him for me, Delicious football, From Italy!” he is bearded and 6tf 3 - marco cassetti - from udinese !!!!Love it! Would be great if this song takes off at the Vic on Saturday, I reckon Cassetti would be chuffed to have his own song. Cracking result again, and another away clean sheet, top effort chaps!
lutondown
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6:17pm Wed 20 Feb 13
Boosey wrote:That's what I needs.
hornet88 wrote:While you are in the office print about 300 copies of the song and give them out at the ground!
Bush Hornet wrote:Genius....maybe not, too much time in the office pretending to work....YES! Not a massively loud voice but I join in with every song (providing I can hear it myself, or there's not two different songs going at the same time) I'll have to put my new found song writing ability to good use and think of some more. Glad you're learning the words...where do you sit? Most of us tend to agree that we need to sit together to raise the atmosphere but if we all knew the people around us better and felt more comfortable starting songs (knowing you might get some backing voices) then who knows, we could get some of the quiet ones singing more??
hornet88 wrote:This works. Maybe you're a genius. Have you got a loud voice and lack of inhibitions? I've learned the lyrics for Cassitti song ready for SatMickey Quinn, not so thin wrote:Hehe, this is true. Maybe we should go by the minute that matches their shirt number, atleast should get us singing until 41 mins. Here's another song I wrote to the tune of the national anthem... God saved our football team, From that crook bassini, Watford f.c. He sent us cassetti, Vydra and Abdi, Into the premier league, Watford f.c.Bush Hornet wrote:Problem is we are all dispersed. Need to agree a time to all stand up and sing it, say when the clock hits a particular minute. No bottling tho or the few who stand will look stupid !!hornet88 wrote:Well done whoever wrote it but most respect goes to those who sing itLoveKeithDublin wrote:Jason may be getting all the credit here but it was I and travelling horn who came up with this one.jasonwatford wrote: Just one cassetti, Play him for me, Delicious football, From Italy!” he is bearded and 6tf 3 - marco cassetti - from udinese !!!!Love it! Would be great if this song takes off at the Vic on Saturday, I reckon Cassetti would be chuffed to have his own song. Cracking result again, and another away clean sheet, top effort chaps!
Think we'll have to get a song sheet for our coach mate.
I think we'll get them tickets for game as Soon as available!
hornet88
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7:00pm Wed 20 Feb 13
lutondown wrote:Hmmm who's in charge of the match day programme? That would surely be a better way? I personally don't buy them but I'm sure they must sell a fair few. Save my toner thank you very much
Boosey wrote:That's what I needs.
hornet88 wrote:While you are in the office print about 300 copies of the song and give them out at the ground!
Bush Hornet wrote:Genius....maybe not, too much time in the office pretending to work....YES! Not a massively loud voice but I join in with every song (providing I can hear it myself, or there's not two different songs going at the same time) I'll have to put my new found song writing ability to good use and think of some more. Glad you're learning the words...where do you sit? Most of us tend to agree that we need to sit together to raise the atmosphere but if we all knew the people around us better and felt more comfortable starting songs (knowing you might get some backing voices) then who knows, we could get some of the quiet ones singing more??
hornet88 wrote:This works. Maybe you're a genius. Have you got a loud voice and lack of inhibitions? I've learned the lyrics for Cassitti song ready for SatMickey Quinn, not so thin wrote:Hehe, this is true. Maybe we should go by the minute that matches their shirt number, atleast should get us singing until 41 mins. Here's another song I wrote to the tune of the national anthem... God saved our football team, From that crook bassini, Watford f.c. He sent us cassetti, Vydra and Abdi, Into the premier league, Watford f.c.Bush Hornet wrote:Problem is we are all dispersed. Need to agree a time to all stand up and sing it, say when the clock hits a particular minute. No bottling tho or the few who stand will look stupid !!hornet88 wrote:Well done whoever wrote it but most respect goes to those who sing itLoveKeithDublin wrote:Jason may be getting all the credit here but it was I and travelling horn who came up with this one.jasonwatford wrote: Just one cassetti, Play him for me, Delicious football, From Italy!” he is bearded and 6tf 3 - marco cassetti - from udinese !!!!Love it! Would be great if this song takes off at the Vic on Saturday, I reckon Cassetti would be chuffed to have his own song. Cracking result again, and another away clean sheet, top effort chaps!
Think we'll have to get a song sheet for our coach mate.
I think we'll get them tickets for game as Soon as available!
lutondown
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7:28pm Wed 20 Feb 13
hornet88 wrote:You need a small group, to get it going.
lutondown wrote:Hmmm who's in charge of the match day programme? That would surely be a better way? I personally don't buy them but I'm sure they must sell a fair few. Save my toner thank you very much
Boosey wrote:That's what I needs.
hornet88 wrote:While you are in the office print about 300 copies of the song and give them out at the ground!
Bush Hornet wrote:Genius....maybe not, too much time in the office pretending to work....YES! Not a massively loud voice but I join in with every song (providing I can hear it myself, or there's not two different songs going at the same time) I'll have to put my new found song writing ability to good use and think of some more. Glad you're learning the words...where do you sit? Most of us tend to agree that we need to sit together to raise the atmosphere but if we all knew the people around us better and felt more comfortable starting songs (knowing you might get some backing voices) then who knows, we could get some of the quiet ones singing more??
hornet88 wrote:This works. Maybe you're a genius. Have you got a loud voice and lack of inhibitions? I've learned the lyrics for Cassitti song ready for SatMickey Quinn, not so thin wrote:Hehe, this is true. Maybe we should go by the minute that matches their shirt number, atleast should get us singing until 41 mins. Here's another song I wrote to the tune of the national anthem... God saved our football team, From that crook bassini, Watford f.c. He sent us cassetti, Vydra and Abdi, Into the premier league, Watford f.c.Bush Hornet wrote:Problem is we are all dispersed. Need to agree a time to all stand up and sing it, say when the clock hits a particular minute. No bottling tho or the few who stand will look stupid !!hornet88 wrote:Well done whoever wrote it but most respect goes to those who sing itLoveKeithDublin wrote:Jason may be getting all the credit here but it was I and travelling horn who came up with this one.jasonwatford wrote: Just one cassetti, Play him for me, Delicious football, From Italy!” he is bearded and 6tf 3 - marco cassetti - from udinese !!!!Love it! Would be great if this song takes off at the Vic on Saturday, I reckon Cassetti would be chuffed to have his own song. Cracking result again, and another away clean sheet, top effort chaps!
Think we'll have to get a song sheet for our coach mate.
I think we'll get them tickets for game as Soon as available!
Perhaps Boosey, we'll get enough printed for coach. I'll stand the ink and paper!
hornet88
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7:40pm Wed 20 Feb 13
lutondown
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7:52pm Wed 20 Feb 13
hornet88 wrote:No our coach will be different to the club coach. No flasks, blankets licking the window, wearing of jelly shoes, no monks, librarians, teetotallers, must act young even if your old, love Watford not just like them.
Is this where I'm going wrong, I'm not getting coaches. Usually me and my mates drive to away games because a full car is cheaper than coaches and we get to stop when we want, drink when we want etc. We do have a sing song sometimes (not so much on the way home from bristol city, derby, or Cardiff) but the songs usually consist of....if you all want a bk clap your hands....
Different dont really touch it
Boosey
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7:52pm Wed 20 Feb 13
lutondown
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7:56pm Wed 20 Feb 13
Boosey wrote:Boosey, sent u a message on numbers left. Briggsy wants to know. We have 34 between us. If full I'll tell him!
£10 a head to leicester and definately boozing! If you're interested give money on Saturday. We will be having beer at half time in the Rookery, main bar, standing under the middle tv. Just ask for myself or Lutondown.
hornet88
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8:11pm Wed 20 Feb 13
Where would this amazing non window licking coach be meeting? Do these get arranged for all away days?
lutondown
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8:25pm Wed 20 Feb 13
hornet88 wrote:No this a special coach for non special people. We are easy to spot at the bar. I'm the one throwing beers at Boosey who stands still as I do so, because he never moves when a shot is taken at him.
I can imagine the scene now...."hello, can I speak to a Mr boosey please?" "Sorry, Mr boosey is in his office right now, (at the bar) I'm his secretary (no disrespect) "Mr lutondown, can I take a message?"
Where would this amazing non window licking coach be meeting? Do these get arranged for all away days?
Secratary? I'd like to be offended by that, but no, Im far too grown up for that!
lutondown
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8:26pm Wed 20 Feb 13
hornet88 wrote:Mail me at lutondown@me.com
I can imagine the scene now...."hello, can I speak to a Mr boosey please?" "Sorry, Mr boosey is in his office right now, (at the bar) I'm his secretary (no disrespect) "Mr lutondown, can I take a message?"
Where would this amazing non window licking coach be meeting? Do these get arranged for all away days?
Being the Sec to the Boose!
hornet88
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8:31pm Wed 20 Feb 13
lutondown wrote:See you at the bar then!
hornet88 wrote:No this a special coach for non special people. We are easy to spot at the bar. I'm the one throwing beers at Boosey who stands still as I do so, because he never moves when a shot is taken at him.
I can imagine the scene now...."hello, can I speak to a Mr boosey please?" "Sorry, Mr boosey is in his office right now, (at the bar) I'm his secretary (no disrespect) "Mr lutondown, can I take a message?"
Where would this amazing non window licking coach be meeting? Do these get arranged for all away days?
Secratary? I'd like to be offended by that, but no, Im far too grown up for that!
hornet88
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8:33pm Wed 20 Feb 13
lutondown wrote:Better still, you'll receive a tweet from me in a minute
hornet88 wrote:Mail me at lutondown@me.com
I can imagine the scene now...."hello, can I speak to a Mr boosey please?" "Sorry, Mr boosey is in his office right now, (at the bar) I'm his secretary (no disrespect) "Mr lutondown, can I take a message?"
Where would this amazing non window licking coach be meeting? Do these get arranged for all away days?
Being the Sec to the Boose!
lutondown
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8:35pm Wed 20 Feb 13
hornet88 wrote:Ok! Think I've got you anyway!
lutondown wrote:Better still, you'll receive a tweet from me in a minute
hornet88 wrote:Mail me at lutondown@me.com
I can imagine the scene now...."hello, can I speak to a Mr boosey please?" "Sorry, Mr boosey is in his office right now, (at the bar) I'm his secretary (no disrespect) "Mr lutondown, can I take a message?"
Where would this amazing non window licking coach be meeting? Do these get arranged for all away days?
Being the Sec to the Boose!
Boosey
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8:56pm Wed 20 Feb 13
lutondown wrote:Please take into account, myself, you, Dave, Hemel lot, we need to sort it out Saturday to make sure how many but should be o.k for few more. Leave Briggsy numbers as they are at the mo.
Boosey wrote:Boosey, sent u a message on numbers left. Briggsy wants to know. We have 34 between us. If full I'll tell him!
£10 a head to leicester and definately boozing! If you're interested give money on Saturday. We will be having beer at half time in the Rookery, main bar, standing under the middle tv. Just ask for myself or Lutondown.
Boosey
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9:03pm Wed 20 Feb 13
Boosey wrote:How many times do I need to tell you? When working please dress accordingly, you really don't suit short skirt and high heels but at least Hornet88 will be able to spot you!
lutondown wrote:Please take into account, myself, you, Dave, Hemel lot, we need to sort it out Saturday to make sure how many but should be o.k for few more. Leave Briggsy numbers as they are at the mo.
Boosey wrote:Boosey, sent u a message on numbers left. Briggsy wants to know. We have 34 between us. If full I'll tell him!
£10 a head to leicester and definately boozing! If you're interested give money on Saturday. We will be having beer at half time in the Rookery, main bar, standing under the middle tv. Just ask for myself or Lutondown.
lutondown
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9:04pm Wed 20 Feb 13
Boosey wrote:Hornet 88 just tweeted he'll meet at bar. So before the drink takes a grip we'll do a stock take!
lutondown wrote:Please take into account, myself, you, Dave, Hemel lot, we need to sort it out Saturday to make sure how many but should be o.k for few more. Leave Briggsy numbers as they are at the mo.
Boosey wrote:Boosey, sent u a message on numbers left. Briggsy wants to know. We have 34 between us. If full I'll tell him!
£10 a head to leicester and definately boozing! If you're interested give money on Saturday. We will be having beer at half time in the Rookery, main bar, standing under the middle tv. Just ask for myself or Lutondown.
lutondown
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9:05pm Wed 20 Feb 13
Boosey wrote:The very thought of being able to express my softer side!
Boosey wrote:How many times do I need to tell you? When working please dress accordingly, you really don't suit short skirt and high heels but at least Hornet88 will be able to spot you!
lutondown wrote:Please take into account, myself, you, Dave, Hemel lot, we need to sort it out Saturday to make sure how many but should be o.k for few more. Leave Briggsy numbers as they are at the mo.
Boosey wrote:Boosey, sent u a message on numbers left. Briggsy wants to know. We have 34 between us. If full I'll tell him!
£10 a head to leicester and definately boozing! If you're interested give money on Saturday. We will be having beer at half time in the Rookery, main bar, standing under the middle tv. Just ask for myself or Lutondown.
lutondown
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9:11pm Wed 20 Feb 13
lutondown wrote:Right, just revamped list included Briggsy's crowd, my lot, me you and Dave Coaches (!) that's 36. 31 have paid, Briggsy has 4 to pay. I've emailed over for you
Boosey wrote:Hornet 88 just tweeted he'll meet at bar. So before the drink takes a grip we'll do a stock take!
lutondown wrote:Please take into account, myself, you, Dave, Hemel lot, we need to sort it out Saturday to make sure how many but should be o.k for few more. Leave Briggsy numbers as they are at the mo.
Boosey wrote:Boosey, sent u a message on numbers left. Briggsy wants to know. We have 34 between us. If full I'll tell him!
£10 a head to leicester and definately boozing! If you're interested give money on Saturday. We will be having beer at half time in the Rookery, main bar, standing under the middle tv. Just ask for myself or Lutondown.
Boosey
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10:18pm Wed 20 Feb 13
lutondown wrote:Too late, the drink normally kicks in before kick off. We will meet Hornet88 at half time then by full time we'll have forgotten what he looks like! LOL
Boosey wrote:Hornet 88 just tweeted he'll meet at bar. So before the drink takes a grip we'll do a stock take!
lutondown wrote:Please take into account, myself, you, Dave, Hemel lot, we need to sort it out Saturday to make sure how many but should be o.k for few more. Leave Briggsy numbers as they are at the mo.
Boosey wrote:Boosey, sent u a message on numbers left. Briggsy wants to know. We have 34 between us. If full I'll tell him!
£10 a head to leicester and definately boozing! If you're interested give money on Saturday. We will be having beer at half time in the Rookery, main bar, standing under the middle tv. Just ask for myself or Lutondown.
We are in denial, we have a drink problem!
Forest Hornets says...
10:03pm Tue 19 Feb 13