Vydra shortlisted for two Player of the Year awards (From Watford Observer)
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Watford striker Matej Vydra nominated for Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year awards
9:32am Thursday 21st March 2013 in Sport By Tom Allnutt
Picture: Holly Cant
Watford striker Matej Vydra has been nominated for both the Championship Player of the Year and the Football League's Young Player of the Year awards.
The Hornets forward has scored 20 goals in the Championship this season including a golden patch between December and January when the 20-year-old bagged 10 in seven matches.
In the Championship Player of the Year category, Vydra is nominated alongside Blackpool’s Tom Ince and Crystal Palace’s Glenn Murray.
The Young Player of the Year award meanwhile, given to the best young player across the whole of the Football League, sees Vydra up against Ince and Crystal Palace’s Wilfried Zaha.
Richard Heaselgrave, Chief Commercial Officer at The Football League, said: “The Football League Awards are a great way to celebrate the work that goes on behind the scenes at each club, as well as the action that has taken place on the pitch each week.
“To make these shortlists is a real achievement. I would like to wish all those nominated the best of luck and we look forward to announcing the winners.”
Previous winners of the Championship award include Phil Jagielka (2006), Kevin Phillips (2008) and Kevin Nolan (2010).
The shortlists were drawn up based on votes from managers in the respective divisions and the winners will be announced on Sunday.
Comments(37)
Mohandas
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10:03am Thu 21 Mar 13
mattymashup
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10:09am Thu 21 Mar 13
Harry's Bar
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10:40am Thu 21 Mar 13
mattymashup wrote:Really?
He has had a very good two thirds of the season, he hasn't learnt how to get the hard goals when he is double marked though so I think Murray and zaha will get the awards. Great achievement for him though and a shoe in for the club player of the year.
Colin West's mullet
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10:46am Thu 21 Mar 13
Harry's Bar wrote:there were 5 different statements there. Which one are you querying?
mattymashup wrote:Really?
He has had a very good two thirds of the season, he hasn't learnt how to get the hard goals when he is double marked though so I think Murray and zaha will get the awards. Great achievement for him though and a shoe in for the club player of the year.
Harry's Bar
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10:49am Thu 21 Mar 13
akureyri
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10:50am Thu 21 Mar 13
"Watford and their loans, it's wrong..."
Harry's Bar
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10:51am Thu 21 Mar 13
Colin West's mullet wrote:Sorry, club player of the year award.
Harry's Bar wrote:there were 5 different statements there. Which one are you querying?mattymashup wrote: He has had a very good two thirds of the season, he hasn't learnt how to get the hard goals when he is double marked though so I think Murray and zaha will get the awards. Great achievement for him though and a shoe in for the club player of the year.Really?
hornetwise
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11:06am Thu 21 Mar 13
Harry's Bar wrote:What a ridicoulous thing to say!!!He just needs to get on with what he is paid to do...score goals which have not been many in the last few games when needed!!!
Vydra looks like he's feeling sorry for himself at the moment, like his chin's dropped. He needs to get things in perspective, a visit to a children's hospice or something may help.
chrisptrifle
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11:32am Thu 21 Mar 13
hornetwise wrote:What do you mean ridiculous ? Whenever I'm going through a tough time at work, or feeling a bit down in my personal life I always make sure to visit a childrens hospice :P
Harry's Bar wrote:What a ridicoulous thing to say!!!He just needs to get on with what he is paid to do...score goals which have not been many in the last few games when needed!!!
Vydra looks like he's feeling sorry for himself at the moment, like his chin's dropped. He needs to get things in perspective, a visit to a children's hospice or something may help.
Harry's Bar
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11:50am Thu 21 Mar 13
chrisptrifle wrote:Not something I would joke about personally but each to their own.
hornetwise wrote:What do you mean ridiculous ? Whenever I'm going through a tough time at work, or feeling a bit down in my personal life I always make sure to visit a childrens hospice :PHarry's Bar wrote: Vydra looks like he's feeling sorry for himself at the moment, like his chin's dropped. He needs to get things in perspective, a visit to a children's hospice or something may help.What a ridicoulous thing to say!!!He just needs to get on with what he is paid to do...score goals which have not been many in the last few games when needed!!!
Taxidermist
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12:07pm Thu 21 Mar 13
chrisptrifle wrote:I take a walk round a graveyard and look at all the young people buried there.
hornetwise wrote:What do you mean ridiculous ? Whenever I'm going through a tough time at work, or feeling a bit down in my personal life I always make sure to visit a childrens hospice :P
Harry's Bar wrote:What a ridicoulous thing to say!!!He just needs to get on with what he is paid to do...score goals which have not been many in the last few games when needed!!!
Vydra looks like he's feeling sorry for himself at the moment, like his chin's dropped. He needs to get things in perspective, a visit to a children's hospice or something may help.
1234566789
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12:44pm Thu 21 Mar 13
mattymashup wrote:Personally don't think Zaha should be in with a shout - if his two competitors are also nominated for the full award (Ince and Vydra), surely that means they have done better than him?
He has had a very good two thirds of the season, he hasn't learnt how to get the hard goals when he is double marked though so I think Murray and zaha will get the awards. Great achievement for him though and a shoe in for the club player of the year.
Harry's Bar
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12:51pm Thu 21 Mar 13
Taxidermist wrote:Maybe you should go into the church and thank whoever your God is that you're not one of them.
chrisptrifle wrote:I take a walk round a graveyard and look at all the young people buried there.hornetwise wrote:What do you mean ridiculous ? Whenever I'm going through a tough time at work, or feeling a bit down in my personal life I always make sure to visit a childrens hospice :PHarry's Bar wrote: Vydra looks like he's feeling sorry for himself at the moment, like his chin's dropped. He needs to get things in perspective, a visit to a children's hospice or something may help.What a ridicoulous thing to say!!!He just needs to get on with what he is paid to do...score goals which have not been many in the last few games when needed!!!
Guy Bov
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12:57pm Thu 21 Mar 13
Abdi is a more worthy candidate for me in the main category and Chalobah in the young player section.
Mickey Quinn, not so thin
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1:07pm Thu 21 Mar 13
Guy Bov wrote:yes Abdi for me. Look how MV & TDs goals have dried up without him. He is the pulse of the team and chips in with his fair share of goals too (which is why I'd like an update on his injury, LD et al !!).
His recent performances don't merit winning the award and does seem timing is wrong when so much of the season has yet to be played out.
Abdi is a more worthy candidate for me in the main category and Chalobah in the young player section.
Harrydownunder
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1:09pm Thu 21 Mar 13
akureyri wrote:and the racist card will come out.....
You can imagine the reaction of Ian Holloway if Wilfred Zaha or Glenn Murray do not win, or from Paul Ince if his son does not get a prize.
"Watford and their loans, it's wrong..."
This is one reason why Vydra won't win.
Zaha is a shoe in for the award.
mattymashup
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1:18pm Thu 21 Mar 13
Ronny oh Ronny Ronny
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1:32pm Thu 21 Mar 13
The Rover
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1:35pm Thu 21 Mar 13
lutondown
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1:40pm Thu 21 Mar 13
Harrydownunder wrote:If the case so very wrong. It really cheapens real racism
akureyri wrote:and the racist card will come out.....
You can imagine the reaction of Ian Holloway if Wilfred Zaha or Glenn Murray do not win, or from Paul Ince if his son does not get a prize.
"Watford and their loans, it's wrong..."
This is one reason why Vydra won't win.
Zaha is a shoe in for the award.
hornetwise
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2:01pm Thu 21 Mar 13
chrisptrifle wrote:Since he has stopped scoring we have dropped big points!!!! enough said !!!
hornetwise wrote:What do you mean ridiculous ? Whenever I'm going through a tough time at work, or feeling a bit down in my personal life I always make sure to visit a childrens hospice :P
Harry's Bar wrote:What a ridicoulous thing to say!!!He just needs to get on with what he is paid to do...score goals which have not been many in the last few games when needed!!!
Vydra looks like he's feeling sorry for himself at the moment, like his chin's dropped. He needs to get things in perspective, a visit to a children's hospice or something may help.
corbindallas
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2:05pm Thu 21 Mar 13
D.unstable
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2:14pm Thu 21 Mar 13
If I feel sorry for myself I usually find a nice cake does the trick.
Matej, get down to the bakery.
mooneysmagic
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2:36pm Thu 21 Mar 13
BigRussMalta wrote:We are under a transfer embargo until the end of the summer transfer window, so as it stands none of the current loanees will be able to sign or extend their loans without league approval. In view of the uproar from the likes of Hollowhead I think it is unlikely we will get such approval..
If we didnt get promotion he'll surely be playing Premiership football next season anyway,good lučk Matej.if we do go up he has to sign for us.
mellow yellow
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3:21pm Thu 21 Mar 13
mooneysmagic wrote:Then we sign them on September 1 IF we are still in this division and IF the league do not approve them before. Big deal.
BigRussMalta wrote:We are under a transfer embargo until the end of the summer transfer window, so as it stands none of the current loanees will be able to sign or extend their loans without league approval. In view of the uproar from the likes of Hollowhead I think it is unlikely we will get such approval..
If we didnt get promotion he'll surely be playing Premiership football next season anyway,good lučk Matej.if we do go up he has to sign for us.
mellow yellow
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3:56pm Thu 21 Mar 13
mellow yellow wrote:Sorry. Meant Jan 1. I'm sure the Pozzos know how to make it work for WFC regardless.
mooneysmagic wrote:Then we sign them on September 1 IF we are still in this division and IF the league do not approve them before. Big deal.
BigRussMalta wrote:We are under a transfer embargo until the end of the summer transfer window, so as it stands none of the current loanees will be able to sign or extend their loans without league approval. In view of the uproar from the likes of Hollowhead I think it is unlikely we will get such approval..
If we didnt get promotion he'll surely be playing Premiership football next season anyway,good lučk Matej.if we do go up he has to sign for us.
Bush Hornet
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4:39pm Thu 21 Mar 13
Colin West's mullet
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5:04pm Thu 21 Mar 13
Harry's Bar wrote:well if he goes into the Church, it had better be the Christian God, otherwise he'll just make matters worse.
Taxidermist wrote:Maybe you should go into the church and thank whoever your God is that you're not one of them.
chrisptrifle wrote:I take a walk round a graveyard and look at all the young people buried there.hornetwise wrote:What do you mean ridiculous ? Whenever I'm going through a tough time at work, or feeling a bit down in my personal life I always make sure to visit a childrens hospice :PHarry's Bar wrote: Vydra looks like he's feeling sorry for himself at the moment, like his chin's dropped. He needs to get things in perspective, a visit to a children's hospice or something may help.What a ridicoulous thing to say!!!He just needs to get on with what he is paid to do...score goals which have not been many in the last few games when needed!!!
lutondown
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5:13pm Thu 21 Mar 13
Harry's Bar wrote:I understand what you mean by perspective and all that, but perhaps the lad ( the same one we were all fretting over a few weeks back that he might be off) is down because he hasn't scored.
Vydra looks like he's feeling sorry for himself at the moment, like his chin's dropped. He needs to get things in perspective, a visit to a children's hospice or something may help.
We Watford fans really do the hero to zero bit better than anyone else.
mellow yellow
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5:52pm Thu 21 Mar 13
lutondown wrote:No mate. All clubs have fans who only see it black or white. Thankfully we have balanced pragmatists like your good self to add a sense of perspective. Vydra is young and needs the experience of being double marked... In time it will serve him well.
Harry's Bar wrote:I understand what you mean by perspective and all that, but perhaps the lad ( the same one we were all fretting over a few weeks back that he might be off) is down because he hasn't scored.
Vydra looks like he's feeling sorry for himself at the moment, like his chin's dropped. He needs to get things in perspective, a visit to a children's hospice or something may help.
We Watford fans really do the hero to zero bit better than anyone else.
Travelling Hornet
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9:09pm Thu 21 Mar 13
mooneysmagic wrote:Complete rubbish! On what grounds could the FL refuse us if we wanted to sign them?
BigRussMalta wrote:We are under a transfer embargo until the end of the summer transfer window, so as it stands none of the current loanees will be able to sign or extend their loans without league approval. In view of the uproar from the likes of Hollowhead I think it is unlikely we will get such approval..
If we didnt get promotion he'll surely be playing Premiership football next season anyway,good lučk Matej.if we do go up he has to sign for us.
Because it might upset The Hollowtwathead , I don't think so!!!!
lutondown
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9:48pm Thu 21 Mar 13
Travelling Hornet wrote:This embargo is not new. While its been in place we have loaned and bought players, apparently a new one in tonight. Please stop fretting .
mooneysmagic wrote:Complete rubbish! On what grounds could the FL refuse us if we wanted to sign them?
BigRussMalta wrote:We are under a transfer embargo until the end of the summer transfer window, so as it stands none of the current loanees will be able to sign or extend their loans without league approval. In view of the uproar from the likes of Hollowhead I think it is unlikely we will get such approval..
If we didnt get promotion he'll surely be playing Premiership football next season anyway,good lučk Matej.if we do go up he has to sign for us.
Because it might upset The Hollowtwathead , I don't think so!!!!
I think Hollowheads noise was to help add to case against us and somehow sway towards a point deduction.
Well the ugly carrot Muncher failed, like his team will.
Russ, your bang on mate, they can't not dare try.
Now about that XJ.....Big boy!
hornet88
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11:09pm Thu 21 Mar 13
BEAGS SAYS: The gulf between the Premier League and Championship is huge but between international football and the Championship it is is immeasurable. The young centre-halves at Hull, Jack Hobbs and James Chester, have done well but have been helped by playing as part of a back three, and while the most outstanding second-tier centre-backs, Cardiff's Mark Hudson and Leicester's Wes Morgan, are strong, resolute and good leaders, they are probably not international class. However, Watford's Nathanial Chalobah, who can play at centre-half or centre-midfield is someone I would put in the England squad now. He is elegant, athletic and has a great temperament, while he has also excelled at all international age groups he has represented; he reminds me of a young Yaya Toure in that he can influence a game from any position. He is THE outstanding talent in English football and could POSSIBLY replace Frank Lampard in the Chelsea's engine rom next season but will DEFINITELY play for England.
Somebody has finally noticed how good chalobah is. And guess what hollowhead.... He's English! All that's right with English football!
lutondown
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6:29am Fri 22 Mar 13
hornet88 wrote:Yes!
Just in case nobody has seen this
BEAGS SAYS: The gulf between the Premier League and Championship is huge but between international football and the Championship it is is immeasurable. The young centre-halves at Hull, Jack Hobbs and James Chester, have done well but have been helped by playing as part of a back three, and while the most outstanding second-tier centre-backs, Cardiff's Mark Hudson and Leicester's Wes Morgan, are strong, resolute and good leaders, they are probably not international class. However, Watford's Nathanial Chalobah, who can play at centre-half or centre-midfield is someone I would put in the England squad now. He is elegant, athletic and has a great temperament, while he has also excelled at all international age groups he has represented; he reminds me of a young Yaya Toure in that he can influence a game from any position. He is THE outstanding talent in English football and could POSSIBLY replace Frank Lampard in the Chelsea's engine rom next season but will DEFINITELY play for England.
Somebody has finally noticed how good chalobah is. And guess what hollowhead.... He's English! All that's right with English football!
northofwatfordpete
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6:34am Fri 22 Mar 13
lutondown
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6:41am Fri 22 Mar 13
Colin West's mullet wrote:LOL!
Harry's Bar wrote:well if he goes into the Church, it had better be the Christian God, otherwise he'll just make matters worse.
Taxidermist wrote:Maybe you should go into the church and thank whoever your God is that you're not one of them.
chrisptrifle wrote:I take a walk round a graveyard and look at all the young people buried there.hornetwise wrote:What do you mean ridiculous ? Whenever I'm going through a tough time at work, or feeling a bit down in my personal life I always make sure to visit a childrens hospice :PHarry's Bar wrote: Vydra looks like he's feeling sorry for himself at the moment, like his chin's dropped. He needs to get things in perspective, a visit to a children's hospice or something may help.What a ridicoulous thing to say!!!He just needs to get on with what he is paid to do...score goals which have not been many in the last few games when needed!!!
BigRussMalta says...
10:00am Thu 21 Mar 13