Zola: 'A very good point for us' (From Watford Observer)
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Gianfranco Zola believes Watford's draw at Burnley was 'a very good point'
6:15pm Saturday 15th December 2012 in Watford FC News By Anthony Matthews, Group Sports Editor
Picture: Holly Cant
Gianfranco Zola felt Watford’s draw at Burnley this afternoon “was a very good point for us”.
The Hornets took the lead through Nathaniel Chalobah but were pegged back before half-time when Almen Abdi was penalised for a foul in the area and Charlie Austin converted the resultant penalty. Burnley had the better of the play thereafter but both sides had opportunities to win the game, with the visitors going closest through Troy Deeney and a Joel Ekstrand shot which hit the crossbar.
Asked whether he was pleased with a point, Zola responded: “There was moments when I wasn’t and others when I was so at the end of the day I think it’s a very good point for us because it’s not going to be an easy for anyone to get points here. Burnley are a tough team to play against.”
The Italian, who confirmed Chalobah was replaced at the break because of a dead leg, admitted he wasn’t “very pleased” with the decision for the penalty that was awarded after Abdi was adjudged to have fouled Dean Marney but added: “I need to see it again but it was unclear and some of the decisions were.”
Turning to his side’s performance, the head coach said: “We created chances, not as many as we normally do but, yes, the passing wasn’t fluent. It was two games in which we certainly didn’t play our best football [following last week’s 2-1 defeat at home to Hull City] and that needs to be addressed during the week but I’m not concerned. It is such a long Championship that you cannot pretend to play all the games with the pedal down and you need to accept that, so I’m not worried too much about that.”
There were a number of times when the visitors were forced into last-ditch challenges, with Tommie Hoban and Joel Ekstrand arguably the stand-out performers for the Hornets, and Zola remarked: “I know my defenders can defend well. Sometimes today they got in too many times in situations where we were one versus one at the back, something that we normally, with a defence of three, shouldn’t have. But we are not perfect, we know that. We need to keep working and improving what we need to improve.”
Comments(17)
DuffmanWFC
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8:00pm Sat 15 Dec 12
There is still more to come from our side and we still have the likes of Eustace, Bauban, Munji Bai and Forestieri to return to the side!
AngelHornet
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8:01pm Sat 15 Dec 12
Hornet Cornet
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7:44am Sun 16 Dec 12
SAHornet
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7:57am Sun 16 Dec 12
Hornet Cornet wrote:Whose arse has it been up?
got a spot on my nose this morning folks
mkhornet
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8:43am Sun 16 Dec 12
Oldhorn
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9:06am Sun 16 Dec 12
1. I know were are not a very well supported team, but as one of 356 who was there, I wonder where the other 5,644 plastic fans were...and don't give me any of that "Christmas Shopping" nonsense.
2. Taking a point when not playing very well is fine by me.
3. The one glaring thing we were missing yesterday was a leader on the pitch.
4. 7th coming up to the Christmas frenzy? That'll do nicely thank you.
5. Beer in Burnley. Tetleys or Boddingtons..from a fizz dispenser. Sigh.
6. The Horns are going up.....but not this year. Keep the faith.
midas
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9:27am Sun 16 Dec 12
Oldhorn wrote:5. Next year go to The Bridge Bier Huis, they always have half a dozen cask conditioned ales and its "away fan friendly"
One good thing about these games is that I have a 4 hour drive back to reflect and think about things.
1. I know were are not a very well supported team, but as one of 356 who was there, I wonder where the other 5,644 plastic fans were...and don't give me any of that "Christmas Shopping" nonsense.
2. Taking a point when not playing very well is fine by me.
3. The one glaring thing we were missing yesterday was a leader on the pitch.
4. 7th coming up to the Christmas frenzy? That'll do nicely thank you.
5. Beer in Burnley. Tetleys or Boddingtons..from a fizz dispenser. Sigh.
6. The Horns are going up.....but not this year. Keep the faith.
.
Enjoyed the game yesterday, IMO you were better on the attack than in defence. No. 9 looked good and your goalkeeper was outstanding:-)
midas
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9:27am Sun 16 Dec 12
Oldhorn wrote:5. Next year go to The Bridge Bier Huis, they always have half a dozen cask conditioned ales and its "away fan friendly"
One good thing about these games is that I have a 4 hour drive back to reflect and think about things.
1. I know were are not a very well supported team, but as one of 356 who was there, I wonder where the other 5,644 plastic fans were...and don't give me any of that "Christmas Shopping" nonsense.
2. Taking a point when not playing very well is fine by me.
3. The one glaring thing we were missing yesterday was a leader on the pitch.
4. 7th coming up to the Christmas frenzy? That'll do nicely thank you.
5. Beer in Burnley. Tetleys or Boddingtons..from a fizz dispenser. Sigh.
6. The Horns are going up.....but not this year. Keep the faith.
.
Enjoyed the game yesterday, IMO you were better on the attack than in defence. No. 9 looked good and your goalkeeper was outstanding:-)
jasonwatford
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9:36am Sun 16 Dec 12
mk6 hornet
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11:34am Sun 16 Dec 12
Oldhorn wrote:I agree our away support is pathetic.
One good thing about these games is that I have a 4 hour drive back to reflect and think about things.
1. I know were are not a very well supported team, but as one of 356 who was there, I wonder where the other 5,644 plastic fans were...and don't give me any of that "Christmas Shopping" nonsense.
2. Taking a point when not playing very well is fine by me.
3. The one glaring thing we were missing yesterday was a leader on the pitch.
4. 7th coming up to the Christmas frenzy? That'll do nicely thank you.
5. Beer in Burnley. Tetleys or Boddingtons..from a fizz dispenser. Sigh.
6. The Horns are going up.....but not this year. Keep the faith.
mk6 hornet
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11:37am Sun 16 Dec 12
Oldhorn wrote:I agree our away support is pathetic we should be getting a few more away but we not the only club whos away support has dipped in recent times/
One good thing about these games is that I have a 4 hour drive back to reflect and think about things.
1. I know were are not a very well supported team, but as one of 356 who was there, I wonder where the other 5,644 plastic fans were...and don't give me any of that "Christmas Shopping" nonsense.
2. Taking a point when not playing very well is fine by me.
3. The one glaring thing we were missing yesterday was a leader on the pitch.
4. 7th coming up to the Christmas frenzy? That'll do nicely thank you.
5. Beer in Burnley. Tetleys or Boddingtons..from a fizz dispenser. Sigh.
6. The Horns are going up.....but not this year. Keep the faith.
Boosey
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2:05pm Sun 16 Dec 12
Guy Bov
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2:09pm Sun 16 Dec 12
mkhornet wrote:Agreed Chalobah needs a break. Disappointed Battochio didn't come on and would have preferred Bia to Anya on the bench.
A good point even though we didn't perform too well. Looking forward to seeing Eustace back in the team. Challobah needs a rest, he's done very well but has looked tired in the last few games. He's only 17 and needs a break.
Boosey
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2:27pm Sun 16 Dec 12
SAHornet
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2:40pm Sun 16 Dec 12
midas wrote:Thanks for joining in midas. Good to hear from opposition fans if they are constructive. Your manager is ok with nearly all of us.
Oldhorn wrote:5. Next year go to The Bridge Bier Huis, they always have half a dozen cask conditioned ales and its "away fan friendly"
One good thing about these games is that I have a 4 hour drive back to reflect and think about things.
1. I know were are not a very well supported team, but as one of 356 who was there, I wonder where the other 5,644 plastic fans were...and don't give me any of that "Christmas Shopping" nonsense.
2. Taking a point when not playing very well is fine by me.
3. The one glaring thing we were missing yesterday was a leader on the pitch.
4. 7th coming up to the Christmas frenzy? That'll do nicely thank you.
5. Beer in Burnley. Tetleys or Boddingtons..from a fizz dispenser. Sigh.
6. The Horns are going up.....but not this year. Keep the faith.
.
Enjoyed the game yesterday, IMO you were better on the attack than in defence. No. 9 looked good and your goalkeeper was outstanding:-)
akureyri
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5:46pm Mon 17 Dec 12
CARDIFFHORN says...
7:28pm Sat 15 Dec 12