'Watford can reach the play-offs' (From Watford Observer)
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Watford striker Alex Geijo believes Gianfranco Zola's men can reach the play-offs
11:05am Thursday 20th December 2012 in Watford FC News
By Frank Smith, Deputy Group Sports Editor
Picture: Holly Cant
Alex Geijo believes Gianfranco Zola is the best man to lead Watford as they attempt to secure Premier League football.
Geijo was one of 16 summer signings and ten from Italian club Udinese. The Swiss-born Spanish striker started his fourth game for Watford at the weekend against Burnley as the Hornets secured an away point.
The Hornets faced former manager Sean Dyche at Turf Moor five months after he was controversially sacked but Geijo believes the club made the right decision in appointing Gianfranco Zola in the summer.
"Zola is the best man for the football that we want to play," Geijo said. "The manager loves the ball, he loves playing football and we have players who like to play this type of football.
"I think he is the best [man for the job] and he is close to the players. He tries to help you as much as he can. He is not only a good manager, he is a good person as well."
When the Pozzo family, who also own Udinese and Granada in Spain, took over Watford, they clearly expressed a desire to reach the Premier League. Doing so in the first year was considered a tall order by many but with the Hornets sitting in seventh position and just three points from the play-off positions, securing promotion this season is a realistic possibility.
"We don’t know because it is difficult," Geijo replied when asked about Watford's chances of securing promotion. "The football has changed a lot. We had a good November but we have lost and drawn the last two matches.
"We have the team to think about the play-offs. Now we are seventh but we don’t want to be in the play-offs tomorrow, we need to be there at the end of the Championship season.
"If we continue to play well then I think we can get in the play-offs. It is difficult to say we will make it to the Premier League because there are a lot of good teams, like you saw against Burnley."
Watford underperformed against The Clarets on Saturday and would have been the happier of the two sides leaving with a point.
Gianfranco Zola opted for Troy Deeney and Geijo up front at the weekend; the first time the Italian has selected the partnership.
The move did not reap the benefits Zola was hoping for and when asked whether he thought the partnership could work, Geijo said: "We have a lot of different players. The likes of Matej Vydra and Fernando Forestieri are small and quick.
"I think against Burnley the manager maybe wanted two big boys because they are a big and strong team.
"It was not our best match and it was difficult but we continue and next week it is another match. We only look to the next game."
Watford's goal at the weekend came from Chelsea loanee Nathaniel Chalobah. The 17-year-old had an off day against Burnley and has struggled to maintain the exceptional form he showed earlier this season.
But Geijo said: "He is my friend so I hope he can play in the Champions League for Chelsea one day.
"It is difficult to tell because circumstances change a lot. At the moment it might be going well for you but you never know, you could end up with an injury.
"If he continues to do his job like he did at the start of the season then he is a player who can play in the Premier League for sure.
"He has quality and he is just 17 - it is incredible. It is not like he is 25, he is 17 and is playing very well in the Championship.
"I tell you, if he continues like this, if he is lucky and continues to work, then he will play in the Premier League for sure."
Geijo added: "He is a confident player because he has quality on the ball. This is why I am telling you that he could play in the Premier League at 17. He has a lot of confidence, he has no problem taking the ball and taking responsibility. This player can go to the top."
Comments(57)
Bush Hornet
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11:39am Thu 20 Dec 12
endean2 wrote:Boo Endean. I like this article it warms my heart and increases my man love for Zola, Geijo and all the boys.
well that filled in a few column inches
at least.
I appreciate it cant all be "blockbuster news" but this is along the lines of what Dyche had for breakfast.
By the way Dyche eats sautéd slugs with chopped almonds for breakfast. Everyone knows that.
Harrydownunder
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11:42am Thu 20 Dec 12
Bush Hornet
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11:48am Thu 20 Dec 12
;-)
jasonwatford
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12:21pm Thu 20 Dec 12
Letsalldothecongaforbrittassombalonga
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12:30pm Thu 20 Dec 12
It would also be nice to have an article about the progress of our loanees and how they are doing at their respective clubs. I still have hopes that Wichelow, Mingoia and Hodson could play a part for us one day.
Please no more Yeates bashing, u only serve to embarass yourself by doing so.
Am going to be at the game on saturday, cant wait- I predict a great win for the golden boys!
COYH!!!
akureyri
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12:30pm Thu 20 Dec 12
When the Pozzo family, who also own Udinese and Granada in Spain
Gianfranco Zola is the best man
former manager Sean Dyche was controversially sacked
I can cut and paste too, can I have a job with Watford Observer Sports page? I have some other phrases as well:
ex-Watford loanee
ex-(other team here) striker
former Watford owner Laurence Bassini
OliverF1976
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1:06pm Thu 20 Dec 12
LetsalldothecongaforWichelow (I assume he is still there) and Mingoia can't even get a start for Accrington so I can;t see much happening for these boys I'm afraid. Had their chances and not being able to get a start at league 2 level shows the progress that has been made. It's a shame but time to move them on now.
brittassombalonga wrote:
I agree with Endean, this is very much 'filler' of the highest degree. How about an update on our injured lads and what team we are likely to put out against Forrest.
It would also be nice to have an article about the progress of our loanees and how they are doing at their respective clubs. I still have hopes that Wichelow, Mingoia and Hodson could play a part for us one day.
Please no more Yeates bashing, u only serve to embarass yourself by doing so.
Am going to be at the game on saturday, cant wait- I predict a great win for the golden boys!
COYH!!!
OliverF1976
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1:10pm Thu 20 Dec 12
Mickey Quinn, not so thin
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1:21pm Thu 20 Dec 12
endean2 wrote:Did I miss the Sean breakfast story ? Is there a link to the page ? Is he a toast or cereal man ? Or maybe full english breakfast ?
well that filled in a few column inches
at least.
I appreciate it cant all be "blockbuster news" but this is along the lines of what Dyche had for breakfast.
Come on wobbly - we are 12 days from January - who's coming, who are we sending back and who's being released ??
lutondown
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1:22pm Thu 20 Dec 12
OliverF1976 wrote:You got it Olly. Nothing better to do than bully a young Journo doing his best. Sometimes there is no groundbreaking news and we have to accept this. We have had our fair share this season!
I don;t really see the problem with this article. The WO come in for a lot of stick with some of the articles and I don;t understand it. I enjoyed the article and as this is an online version of the paper it's hardly a page filler. I would rather read and article like this than there be no article at all. I fail to see the problem with it. There are far too many people ready to jump down the throat of the paper. This is surely a positive article about Geijo's aspirations for the season and his admiration for another of our young players even if he is one of Chelsea's. I think sometimes Watford fans are desperate to have a whinge for the sake of it!
I'm with old Lady garden bush, I also like to hear of the optimism of the new guys. Better than talking of how we might escape relegation or us over achieving.
jasonwatford
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1:35pm Thu 20 Dec 12
Mickey Quinn, not so thin
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1:40pm Thu 20 Dec 12
jasonwatford wrote:Ah, but of course you're an evil sc****r from up the road !! ;-)
just ask , i will tell you whatever news you would like to know
Holly68
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2:42pm Thu 20 Dec 12
lutondown wrote:We've had more ground breaking stories in past few months than since the Kevin Affleck days, so a tamer story on one of our new (but quite shy) players is very welcome.
OliverF1976 wrote:You got it Olly. Nothing better to do than bully a young Journo doing his best. Sometimes there is no groundbreaking news and we have to accept this. We have had our fair share this season!
I don;t really see the problem with this article. The WO come in for a lot of stick with some of the articles and I don;t understand it. I enjoyed the article and as this is an online version of the paper it's hardly a page filler. I would rather read and article like this than there be no article at all. I fail to see the problem with it. There are far too many people ready to jump down the throat of the paper. This is surely a positive article about Geijo's aspirations for the season and his admiration for another of our young players even if he is one of Chelsea's. I think sometimes Watford fans are desperate to have a whinge for the sake of it!
I'm with old Lady garden bush, I also like to hear of the optimism of the new guys. Better than talking of how we might escape relegation or us over achieving.
These people knocking Frank need to get real. As if Zola is going to call Frank in and say btw, we are selling him, releasing him, and signing him, you go tell the world First Frankie !!!
With every story it has to be substantiated, and not rumour. So I think we get a very good service from the Wobby
Given the push for promotion, I would rather the club retained its large squad
AMP4WATFORD4EVER
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4:20pm Thu 20 Dec 12
KeithMercer
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4:50pm Thu 20 Dec 12
Holly68 wrote:With you guys ! whats the point of slagging Wobbly off all the time ? if you dont like it ! you have a choice to move on and find somewhere else for your daily dose !!
lutondown wrote:We've had more ground breaking stories in past few months than since the Kevin Affleck days, so a tamer story on one of our new (but quite shy) players is very welcome.
OliverF1976 wrote:You got it Olly. Nothing better to do than bully a young Journo doing his best. Sometimes there is no groundbreaking news and we have to accept this. We have had our fair share this season!
I don;t really see the problem with this article. The WO come in for a lot of stick with some of the articles and I don;t understand it. I enjoyed the article and as this is an online version of the paper it's hardly a page filler. I would rather read and article like this than there be no article at all. I fail to see the problem with it. There are far too many people ready to jump down the throat of the paper. This is surely a positive article about Geijo's aspirations for the season and his admiration for another of our young players even if he is one of Chelsea's. I think sometimes Watford fans are desperate to have a whinge for the sake of it!
I'm with old Lady garden bush, I also like to hear of the optimism of the new guys. Better than talking of how we might escape relegation or us over achieving.
These people knocking Frank need to get real. As if Zola is going to call Frank in and say btw, we are selling him, releasing him, and signing him, you go tell the world First Frankie !!!
With every story it has to be substantiated, and not rumour. So I think we get a very good service from the Wobby
Given the push for promotion, I would rather the club retained its large squad
Also whats this bloke on about "no slagging off Yeates " no ones mentioned Yeates ! you keep bringing his name up as if he is some wonderful talent beyond criticism !! my jury is still out mate !! seeings as you brought the subject up !!
gloryhornet4
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4:55pm Thu 20 Dec 12
He will also be giving his views on who will be in the Stanley side later in the day.
lutondown
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5:02pm Thu 20 Dec 12
jasonwatford wrote:What about? Luton! Ha ha
just ask , i will tell you whatever news you would like to know
lutondown
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5:03pm Thu 20 Dec 12
AMP4WATFORD4EVER wrote:I like that. Play our best team every week and we will. No more sentiment ( if that's the case)!
Forget about the play-offs......Go for automatic promotion. End of discussion.
rousman 2
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6:22pm Thu 20 Dec 12
OliverF1976 wrote:Agree Wichelow & Mingoia no chance at Championship level.
LetsalldothecongaforWichelow (I assume he is still there) and Mingoia can't even get a start for Accrington so I can;t see much happening for these boys I'm afraid. Had their chances and not being able to get a start at league 2 level shows the progress that has been made. It's a shame but time to move them on now.
brittassombalonga wrote:
I agree with Endean, this is very much 'filler' of the highest degree. How about an update on our injured lads and what team we are likely to put out against Forrest.
It would also be nice to have an article about the progress of our loanees and how they are doing at their respective clubs. I still have hopes that Wichelow, Mingoia and Hodson could play a part for us one day.
Please no more Yeates bashing, u only serve to embarass yourself by doing so.
Am going to be at the game on saturday, cant wait- I predict a great win for the golden boys!
COYH!!!
Boosey
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6:23pm Thu 20 Dec 12
lutondown
says...
6:31pm Thu 20 Dec 12
Boosey wrote:Billy Jennings! Was a great little player. Our record transfer at the time £100k to WHU? I think!
I want Billy Jennings to score the next header and Ian Bolton to take the next penalty. Sorry about that! but believe the good old days are just round the corner.
Ian Bolton, free kicks went two ways, crashing thru back of the net or knocking letters of the Watford Observer sign at top of old Rookery stand. But again what a player.
Boosey
says...
6:36pm Thu 20 Dec 12
lutondown wrote:Andy Rankin my favourite goalkeeper.
Boosey wrote:Billy Jennings! Was a great little player. Our record transfer at the time £100k to WHU? I think!
I want Billy Jennings to score the next header and Ian Bolton to take the next penalty. Sorry about that! but believe the good old days are just round the corner.
Ian Bolton, free kicks went two ways, crashing thru back of the net or knocking letters of the Watford Observer sign at top of old Rookery stand. But again what a player.
Anyone else for some good old memories?
lutondown
says...
6:43pm Thu 20 Dec 12
Boosey wrote:Best penalty stopper I ever saw at the Vic. Modest guy.
lutondown wrote:Andy Rankin my favourite goalkeeper.
Boosey wrote:Billy Jennings! Was a great little player. Our record transfer at the time £100k to WHU? I think!
I want Billy Jennings to score the next header and Ian Bolton to take the next penalty. Sorry about that! but believe the good old days are just round the corner.
Ian Bolton, free kicks went two ways, crashing thru back of the net or knocking letters of the Watford Observer sign at top of old Rookery stand. But again what a player.
Anyone else for some good old memories?
John Mcllelland. Best CB I ever saw at the Vic.
Boosey
says...
7:06pm Thu 20 Dec 12
lutondown
says...
7:11pm Thu 20 Dec 12
Boosey wrote:Is it that common knowledge! Worst kept secret! I do take it we are talking my Half season Ticket!?
Also agree that play offs is minimum expectation, great bunch of players who seem to want to show their skills at a higher level. LD are you getting excited about your Xmas present now?
gloryhornet4
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7:22pm Thu 20 Dec 12
lutondown wrote:Billy J played for L*t*n and failed to score his only pen for WFC. The best player for hanging in the air I have ever seen. As with all the good players Bonser would sell to balance the books, trouble was the world knew he loved the smell of a cheque no matter how small.
Boosey wrote:Best penalty stopper I ever saw at the Vic. Modest guy.
lutondown wrote:Andy Rankin my favourite goalkeeper.
Boosey wrote:Billy Jennings! Was a great little player. Our record transfer at the time £100k to WHU? I think!
I want Billy Jennings to score the next header and Ian Bolton to take the next penalty. Sorry about that! but believe the good old days are just round the corner.
Ian Bolton, free kicks went two ways, crashing thru back of the net or knocking letters of the Watford Observer sign at top of old Rookery stand. But again what a player.
Anyone else for some good old memories?
John Mcllelland. Best CB I ever saw at the Vic.
lutondown
says...
7:24pm Thu 20 Dec 12
gloryhornet4 wrote:This is a true story. Billy J lodged with my great Aunt in Rushton Avenue for a year as a young player. I was completely star struck but still managed to get it wrong when I told him Barry Endean was my favourite player ever!
lutondown wrote:Billy J played for L*t*n and failed to score his only pen for WFC. The best player for hanging in the air I have ever seen. As with all the good players Bonser would sell to balance the books, trouble was the world knew he loved the smell of a cheque no matter how small.
Boosey wrote:Best penalty stopper I ever saw at the Vic. Modest guy.
lutondown wrote:Andy Rankin my favourite goalkeeper.
Boosey wrote:Billy Jennings! Was a great little player. Our record transfer at the time £100k to WHU? I think!
I want Billy Jennings to score the next header and Ian Bolton to take the next penalty. Sorry about that! but believe the good old days are just round the corner.
Ian Bolton, free kicks went two ways, crashing thru back of the net or knocking letters of the Watford Observer sign at top of old Rookery stand. But again what a player.
Anyone else for some good old memories?
John Mcllelland. Best CB I ever saw at the Vic.
Boosey
says...
7:33pm Thu 20 Dec 12
lutondown wrote:Yeah, I would have thought that the amount of games you attend, you would have had a season ticket. more money than sense! I need to get into this gardening game.
Boosey wrote:Is it that common knowledge! Worst kept secret! I do take it we are talking my Half season Ticket!?
Also agree that play offs is minimum expectation, great bunch of players who seem to want to show their skills at a higher level. LD are you getting excited about your Xmas present now?
lutondown
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7:39pm Thu 20 Dec 12
Boosey wrote:Apparently according to my old foe I'm pretty poor at that, but it will really annoy him to know that I'm paid well for my incompetence!
lutondown wrote:Yeah, I would have thought that the amount of games you attend, you would have had a season ticket. more money than sense! I need to get into this gardening game.
Boosey wrote:Is it that common knowledge! Worst kept secret! I do take it we are talking my Half season Ticket!?
Also agree that play offs is minimum expectation, great bunch of players who seem to want to show their skills at a higher level. LD are you getting excited about your Xmas present now?
Yep the pay as you go was madness, trouble is I don't know my favourite spot, after all these years.
I think the upper Rous next year. They need a bit if rough up there.
As they say you can take the boy out of the council estate but.....!
Boosey
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7:47pm Thu 20 Dec 12
lutondown wrote:Upper Rous is freezing.
Boosey wrote:Apparently according to my old foe I'm pretty poor at that, but it will really annoy him to know that I'm paid well for my incompetence!
lutondown wrote:Yeah, I would have thought that the amount of games you attend, you would have had a season ticket. more money than sense! I need to get into this gardening game.
Boosey wrote:Is it that common knowledge! Worst kept secret! I do take it we are talking my Half season Ticket!?
Also agree that play offs is minimum expectation, great bunch of players who seem to want to show their skills at a higher level. LD are you getting excited about your Xmas present now?
Yep the pay as you go was madness, trouble is I don't know my favourite spot, after all these years.
I think the upper Rous next year. They need a bit if rough up there.
As they say you can take the boy out of the council estate but.....!
Paul Gadd
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7:59pm Thu 20 Dec 12
Best CB- agreed- Big Mac
Best memories?
choose from a few:
- the final few games of the '86? season, when Man U & Spurs at thumped 5-0 at the Vic
- reading the back page headline one sunday..'Falco's 6-5 special!..6 goals in 5 WFC games for legend Mark
- for a laugh...a WFC preseason programme, 'Trevor Senior..should make full England appearance!!?!!
Mickey Quinn, not so thin
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8:13pm Thu 20 Dec 12
lutondown wrote:Too right re JM. Would outpace any striker who took him on, but only ever seemed to be jogging because of his odd running style.
Boosey wrote:Best penalty stopper I ever saw at the Vic. Modest guy.
lutondown wrote:Andy Rankin my favourite goalkeeper.
Boosey wrote:Billy Jennings! Was a great little player. Our record transfer at the time £100k to WHU? I think!
I want Billy Jennings to score the next header and Ian Bolton to take the next penalty. Sorry about that! but believe the good old days are just round the corner.
Ian Bolton, free kicks went two ways, crashing thru back of the net or knocking letters of the Watford Observer sign at top of old Rookery stand. But again what a player.
Anyone else for some good old memories?
John Mcllelland. Best CB I ever saw at the Vic.
Mickey Quinn, not so thin
says...
8:17pm Thu 20 Dec 12
Boosey
says...
8:36pm Thu 20 Dec 12
GianlucaVialli the better italian
says...
8:52pm Thu 20 Dec 12
lutondown wrote:You don't have a season ticket? I guess your allowance doesn't cover a Watford season ticket as well as one for your beloved L*ton.
Boosey wrote:Apparently according to my old foe I'm pretty poor at that, but it will really annoy him to know that I'm paid well for my incompetence!
lutondown wrote:Yeah, I would have thought that the amount of games you attend, you would have had a season ticket. more money than sense! I need to get into this gardening game.
Boosey wrote:Is it that common knowledge! Worst kept secret! I do take it we are talking my Half season Ticket!?
Also agree that play offs is minimum expectation, great bunch of players who seem to want to show their skills at a higher level. LD are you getting excited about your Xmas present now?
Yep the pay as you go was madness, trouble is I don't know my favourite spot, after all these years.
I think the upper Rous next year. They need a bit if rough up there.
As they say you can take the boy out of the council estate but.....!
Watforddogs
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9:21pm Thu 20 Dec 12
jasonwatford wrote:Come on Jason enough of this fake Watford supporting - back to the Kennel
boom boom boom let me hear you say geijo geijo...boom boom boom let me hear you say geijo geijo !!!
- Come on u atters
Does that feel better?
@ChrisBottom16
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10:15pm Thu 20 Dec 12
GianlucaVialli the better italian wrote:Here we go again
lutondown wrote:You don't have a season ticket? I guess your allowance doesn't cover a Watford season ticket as well as one for your beloved L*ton.
Boosey wrote:Apparently according to my old foe I'm pretty poor at that, but it will really annoy him to know that I'm paid well for my incompetence!
lutondown wrote:Yeah, I would have thought that the amount of games you attend, you would have had a season ticket. more money than sense! I need to get into this gardening game.
Boosey wrote:Is it that common knowledge! Worst kept secret! I do take it we are talking my Half season Ticket!?
Also agree that play offs is minimum expectation, great bunch of players who seem to want to show their skills at a higher level. LD are you getting excited about your Xmas present now?
Yep the pay as you go was madness, trouble is I don't know my favourite spot, after all these years.
I think the upper Rous next year. They need a bit if rough up there.
As they say you can take the boy out of the council estate but.....!
lutondown
says...
10:17pm Thu 20 Dec 12
@ChrisBottom16 wrote:No Chris, only if you let him. He does not exist. He is nothing
GianlucaVialli the better italian wrote:Here we go again
lutondown wrote:You don't have a season ticket? I guess your allowance doesn't cover a Watford season ticket as well as one for your beloved L*ton.
Boosey wrote:Apparently according to my old foe I'm pretty poor at that, but it will really annoy him to know that I'm paid well for my incompetence!
lutondown wrote:Yeah, I would have thought that the amount of games you attend, you would have had a season ticket. more money than sense! I need to get into this gardening game.
Boosey wrote:Is it that common knowledge! Worst kept secret! I do take it we are talking my Half season Ticket!?
Also agree that play offs is minimum expectation, great bunch of players who seem to want to show their skills at a higher level. LD are you getting excited about your Xmas present now?
Yep the pay as you go was madness, trouble is I don't know my favourite spot, after all these years.
I think the upper Rous next year. They need a bit if rough up there.
As they say you can take the boy out of the council estate but.....!
@ChrisBottom16
says...
10:19pm Thu 20 Dec 12
@ChrisBottom16 wrote:Vialli why do you single LD out on every post? Like a bl**dy stalker!
GianlucaVialli the better italian wrote:Here we go again
lutondown wrote:You don't have a season ticket? I guess your allowance doesn't cover a Watford season ticket as well as one for your beloved L*ton.
Boosey wrote:Apparently according to my old foe I'm pretty poor at that, but it will really annoy him to know that I'm paid well for my incompetence!
lutondown wrote:Yeah, I would have thought that the amount of games you attend, you would have had a season ticket. more money than sense! I need to get into this gardening game.
Boosey wrote:Is it that common knowledge! Worst kept secret! I do take it we are talking my Half season Ticket!?
Also agree that play offs is minimum expectation, great bunch of players who seem to want to show their skills at a higher level. LD are you getting excited about your Xmas present now?
Yep the pay as you go was madness, trouble is I don't know my favourite spot, after all these years.
I think the upper Rous next year. They need a bit if rough up there.
As they say you can take the boy out of the council estate but.....!
Boosey
says...
10:23pm Thu 20 Dec 12
@ChrisBottom16 wrote:That's what I thought! Here we go again.
GianlucaVialli the better italian wrote:Here we go again
lutondown wrote:You don't have a season ticket? I guess your allowance doesn't cover a Watford season ticket as well as one for your beloved L*ton.
Boosey wrote:Apparently according to my old foe I'm pretty poor at that, but it will really annoy him to know that I'm paid well for my incompetence!
lutondown wrote:Yeah, I would have thought that the amount of games you attend, you would have had a season ticket. more money than sense! I need to get into this gardening game.
Boosey wrote:Is it that common knowledge! Worst kept secret! I do take it we are talking my Half season Ticket!?
Also agree that play offs is minimum expectation, great bunch of players who seem to want to show their skills at a higher level. LD are you getting excited about your Xmas present now?
Yep the pay as you go was madness, trouble is I don't know my favourite spot, after all these years.
I think the upper Rous next year. They need a bit if rough up there.
As they say you can take the boy out of the council estate but.....!
But you must admit it's very funny.
lutondown
says...
10:25pm Thu 20 Dec 12
@ChrisBottom16 wrote:Hey mate, thanks for you having my back but trust me on this, he's a nothing, so I do not see the point.
@ChrisBottom16 wrote:Vialli why do you single LD out on every post? Like a bl**dy stalker!
GianlucaVialli the better italian wrote:Here we go again
lutondown wrote:You don't have a season ticket? I guess your allowance doesn't cover a Watford season ticket as well as one for your beloved L*ton.
Boosey wrote:Apparently according to my old foe I'm pretty poor at that, but it will really annoy him to know that I'm paid well for my incompetence!
lutondown wrote:Yeah, I would have thought that the amount of games you attend, you would have had a season ticket. more money than sense! I need to get into this gardening game.
Boosey wrote:Is it that common knowledge! Worst kept secret! I do take it we are talking my Half season Ticket!?
Also agree that play offs is minimum expectation, great bunch of players who seem to want to show their skills at a higher level. LD are you getting excited about your Xmas present now?
Yep the pay as you go was madness, trouble is I don't know my favourite spot, after all these years.
I think the upper Rous next year. They need a bit if rough up there.
As they say you can take the boy out of the council estate but.....!
A flea that needs swatting
lutondown
says...
10:29pm Thu 20 Dec 12
Boosey wrote:Normally enjoy the banter, I stick my neck out to receive some, but in this case....I'd like to stick something else out!
@ChrisBottom16 wrote:That's what I thought! Here we go again.
GianlucaVialli the better italian wrote:Here we go again
lutondown wrote:You don't have a season ticket? I guess your allowance doesn't cover a Watford season ticket as well as one for your beloved L*ton.
Boosey wrote:Apparently according to my old foe I'm pretty poor at that, but it will really annoy him to know that I'm paid well for my incompetence!
lutondown wrote:Yeah, I would have thought that the amount of games you attend, you would have had a season ticket. more money than sense! I need to get into this gardening game.
Boosey wrote:Is it that common knowledge! Worst kept secret! I do take it we are talking my Half season Ticket!?
Also agree that play offs is minimum expectation, great bunch of players who seem to want to show their skills at a higher level. LD are you getting excited about your Xmas present now?
Yep the pay as you go was madness, trouble is I don't know my favourite spot, after all these years.
I think the upper Rous next year. They need a bit if rough up there.
As they say you can take the boy out of the council estate but.....!
But you must admit it's very funny.
Anyway back to more important matters like if my 'allowance' will allow me to have a hot dog on Saturday, and if it stretches to buying you a pint!
Allowance?....if only..!
Boosey
says...
10:35pm Thu 20 Dec 12
lutondown wrote:Stick something else out? Careful Chris might think it's for his bottom.
Boosey wrote:Normally enjoy the banter, I stick my neck out to receive some, but in this case....I'd like to stick something else out!
@ChrisBottom16 wrote:That's what I thought! Here we go again.
GianlucaVialli the better italian wrote:Here we go again
lutondown wrote:You don't have a season ticket? I guess your allowance doesn't cover a Watford season ticket as well as one for your beloved L*ton.
Boosey wrote:Apparently according to my old foe I'm pretty poor at that, but it will really annoy him to know that I'm paid well for my incompetence!
lutondown wrote:Yeah, I would have thought that the amount of games you attend, you would have had a season ticket. more money than sense! I need to get into this gardening game.
Boosey wrote:Is it that common knowledge! Worst kept secret! I do take it we are talking my Half season Ticket!?
Also agree that play offs is minimum expectation, great bunch of players who seem to want to show their skills at a higher level. LD are you getting excited about your Xmas present now?
Yep the pay as you go was madness, trouble is I don't know my favourite spot, after all these years.
I think the upper Rous next year. They need a bit if rough up there.
As they say you can take the boy out of the council estate but.....!
But you must admit it's very funny.
Anyway back to more important matters like if my 'allowance' will allow me to have a hot dog on Saturday, and if it stretches to buying you a pint!
Allowance?....if only..!
lutondown
says...
10:36pm Thu 20 Dec 12
Boosey wrote:Bit higher up mate! Sort of what's on the end of my arms.
lutondown wrote:Stick something else out? Careful Chris might think it's for his bottom.
Boosey wrote:Normally enjoy the banter, I stick my neck out to receive some, but in this case....I'd like to stick something else out!
@ChrisBottom16 wrote:That's what I thought! Here we go again.
GianlucaVialli the better italian wrote:Here we go again
lutondown wrote:You don't have a season ticket? I guess your allowance doesn't cover a Watford season ticket as well as one for your beloved L*ton.
Boosey wrote:Apparently according to my old foe I'm pretty poor at that, but it will really annoy him to know that I'm paid well for my incompetence!
lutondown wrote:Yeah, I would have thought that the amount of games you attend, you would have had a season ticket. more money than sense! I need to get into this gardening game.
Boosey wrote:Is it that common knowledge! Worst kept secret! I do take it we are talking my Half season Ticket!?
Also agree that play offs is minimum expectation, great bunch of players who seem to want to show their skills at a higher level. LD are you getting excited about your Xmas present now?
Yep the pay as you go was madness, trouble is I don't know my favourite spot, after all these years.
I think the upper Rous next year. They need a bit if rough up there.
As they say you can take the boy out of the council estate but.....!
But you must admit it's very funny.
Anyway back to more important matters like if my 'allowance' will allow me to have a hot dog on Saturday, and if it stretches to buying you a pint!
Allowance?....if only..!
lutondown
says...
10:37pm Thu 20 Dec 12
lutondown wrote:I see you do still enjoy a little stir up! No changes from the canteen days I remember!
Boosey wrote:Bit higher up mate! Sort of what's on the end of my arms.
lutondown wrote:Stick something else out? Careful Chris might think it's for his bottom.
Boosey wrote:Normally enjoy the banter, I stick my neck out to receive some, but in this case....I'd like to stick something else out!
@ChrisBottom16 wrote:That's what I thought! Here we go again.
GianlucaVialli the better italian wrote:Here we go again
lutondown wrote:You don't have a season ticket? I guess your allowance doesn't cover a Watford season ticket as well as one for your beloved L*ton.
Boosey wrote:Apparently according to my old foe I'm pretty poor at that, but it will really annoy him to know that I'm paid well for my incompetence!
lutondown wrote:Yeah, I would have thought that the amount of games you attend, you would have had a season ticket. more money than sense! I need to get into this gardening game.
Boosey wrote:Is it that common knowledge! Worst kept secret! I do take it we are talking my Half season Ticket!?
Also agree that play offs is minimum expectation, great bunch of players who seem to want to show their skills at a higher level. LD are you getting excited about your Xmas present now?
Yep the pay as you go was madness, trouble is I don't know my favourite spot, after all these years.
I think the upper Rous next year. They need a bit if rough up there.
As they say you can take the boy out of the council estate but.....!
But you must admit it's very funny.
Anyway back to more important matters like if my 'allowance' will allow me to have a hot dog on Saturday, and if it stretches to buying you a pint!
Allowance?....if only..!
Boosey
says...
10:51pm Thu 20 Dec 12
lutondown
says...
10:54pm Thu 20 Dec 12
Boosey wrote:He could come and see for himself.....
Always loved the banter, the wind ups etc. But thought that was way below the belt, him believing you're a scummer LOL
I'll be easy to find in my orange scarf!
As for the wind ups, like said, no changes there! Lol
Boosey
says...
11:02pm Thu 20 Dec 12
lutondown
says...
11:12pm Thu 20 Dec 12
Boosey wrote:That's how it was though. Times change, we get older and wiser, well older for sure! Had some great away days back then. Always been a Hornet thick and thin ( you have to be thick!)
Memories, looking back and not proud of it but on a Saturday away day, we would walk up from the estate to Robertson's supermarket and ask for a bottle of soccer violence and promptly being presented with a bottle of Old English. That was at least 35 years ago and about 35p for the drink LOL
Here's some names from those times
Tony Wilson ( Chisler) defected to West Ham with Gary Chandler.
Martin Filer, where did he go? All a bit blurry now but a lots coming back to me.
Guy who posts as Bringe, I used to see him at places like Workington and Darlington.
I've been to some places watching Watford, but really supporting Luton all the time..;-) !
lutondown
says...
11:15pm Thu 20 Dec 12
lutondown wrote:And go here's one from the Garage days. Steve Wharton, Gobby but ok in small doses. He nicked a chip from my plate without asking, so I let him have the whole plate, he always asked nicely after that. Some characters there as well. Remember you holding court in the canteen! Lol. Good days, too long ago
Boosey wrote:That's how it was though. Times change, we get older and wiser, well older for sure! Had some great away days back then. Always been a Hornet thick and thin ( you have to be thick!)
Memories, looking back and not proud of it but on a Saturday away day, we would walk up from the estate to Robertson's supermarket and ask for a bottle of soccer violence and promptly being presented with a bottle of Old English. That was at least 35 years ago and about 35p for the drink LOL
Here's some names from those times
Tony Wilson ( Chisler) defected to West Ham with Gary Chandler.
Martin Filer, where did he go? All a bit blurry now but a lots coming back to me.
Guy who posts as Bringe, I used to see him at places like Workington and Darlington.
I've been to some places watching Watford, but really supporting Luton all the time..;-) !
Boosey
says...
11:33pm Thu 20 Dec 12
lutondown wrote:I have always wondered what happened to Steve, he was funny as ****. Not seen Chisler for years. Where have all those years gone? Anyway finishing work now, long drive home, see you Sat.
lutondown wrote:And go here's one from the Garage days. Steve Wharton, Gobby but ok in small doses. He nicked a chip from my plate without asking, so I let him have the whole plate, he always asked nicely after that. Some characters there as well. Remember you holding court in the canteen! Lol. Good days, too long ago
Boosey wrote:That's how it was though. Times change, we get older and wiser, well older for sure! Had some great away days back then. Always been a Hornet thick and thin ( you have to be thick!)
Memories, looking back and not proud of it but on a Saturday away day, we would walk up from the estate to Robertson's supermarket and ask for a bottle of soccer violence and promptly being presented with a bottle of Old English. That was at least 35 years ago and about 35p for the drink LOL
Here's some names from those times
Tony Wilson ( Chisler) defected to West Ham with Gary Chandler.
Martin Filer, where did he go? All a bit blurry now but a lots coming back to me.
Guy who posts as Bringe, I used to see him at places like Workington and Darlington.
I've been to some places watching Watford, but really supporting Luton all the time..;-) !
Hampshire hornet
says...
11:47pm Thu 20 Dec 12
Mickey Quinn, not so thin wrote:Hoban similar style?
lutondown wrote:Too right re JM. Would outpace any striker who took him on, but only ever seemed to be jogging because of his odd running style.
Boosey wrote:Best penalty stopper I ever saw at the Vic. Modest guy.
lutondown wrote:Andy Rankin my favourite goalkeeper.
Boosey wrote:Billy Jennings! Was a great little player. Our record transfer at the time £100k to WHU? I think!
I want Billy Jennings to score the next header and Ian Bolton to take the next penalty. Sorry about that! but believe the good old days are just round the corner.
Ian Bolton, free kicks went two ways, crashing thru back of the net or knocking letters of the Watford Observer sign at top of old Rookery stand. But again what a player.
Anyone else for some good old memories?
John Mcllelland. Best CB I ever saw at the Vic.
Hampshire hornet
says...
7:28am Fri 21 Dec 12
Is Bas going to be having porridge soon?
Mickey Quinn, not so thin
says...
7:49am Fri 21 Dec 12
Hampshire hornet wrote:yes definitely. Hopefully the rest of his game will develop in line with the great JM and he'll go on to have as great a career.
Mickey Quinn, not so thin wrote:Hoban similar style?
lutondown wrote:Too right re JM. Would outpace any striker who took him on, but only ever seemed to be jogging because of his odd running style.
Boosey wrote:Best penalty stopper I ever saw at the Vic. Modest guy.
lutondown wrote:Andy Rankin my favourite goalkeeper.
Boosey wrote:Billy Jennings! Was a great little player. Our record transfer at the time £100k to WHU? I think!
I want Billy Jennings to score the next header and Ian Bolton to take the next penalty. Sorry about that! but believe the good old days are just round the corner.
Ian Bolton, free kicks went two ways, crashing thru back of the net or knocking letters of the Watford Observer sign at top of old Rookery stand. But again what a player.
Anyone else for some good old memories?
John Mcllelland. Best CB I ever saw at the Vic.
northofwatfordpete
says...
8:42am Fri 21 Dec 12
lutondown
says...
1:01pm Fri 21 Dec 12
Hampshire hornet wrote:And all them soap bars in the showers awaiting picking up..ooh
What is Mr Dyche having for breakfast today?
Is Bas going to be having porridge soon?
endean2 says...
11:22am Thu 20 Dec 12
at least.
I appreciate it cant all be "blockbuster news" but this is along the lines of what Dyche had for breakfast.