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8:30am Thursday 9th February 2012 in Watford FC News
By Frank Smith
Watford captain John Eustace believes Adrian Mariappa will end up back in the Premier League despite remaining at Vicarage Road during the transfer window.
Mariappa was the subject of several bids in recent weeks, with Newcastle United and Wigan Athletic showing particular interest in the centre back.
The 25-year-old has made no secret of his desire to play in the top flight of English football and the Hornets captain believes his deputy will end up back in the Premier League.
Eustace said: "Aidy has been immense all season. He’s been immense since I have been at the club. I’m sure he’ll get his chance in the Premier League."
It has been a tough week for Watford following the departure of leading goalscorer Marvin Sordell but Eustace has echoed the views of manager Sean Dyche with regards to the squad's response.
He said: "We have a very strong group and when players leave we stick together and it makes no difference. You saw against Barnsley the desire of the team. The lads want to win."
The 32-year-old helped Watford deal with the loss of Sordell at the weekend as he scored both goals in the win over Barnsley.
Eustace was keen to deflect the attention away from himself though and praised the Hornets strike partnership of Troy Deeney and Joe Garner.
"It’s nice to score and it doesn’t matter who you score them against, a goal is a goal. It was great to score but I’m not Marvin’s replacement" Eustace joked.
"I have to say the work-rate of Troy Deeney and Joe Garner was unbelievable. That really set us up for the match. They were outstanding."
Watford are now 12 points clear of the relegation places but Eustace was quick to stress that the 2011/12 campaign is a rebuilding season.
He said: "It’s an important season for the club in general. We have a new manager and new team and he’s building and if we can stay in the league this year, next season we should be in good stead."
Comments(16)
CLHornet
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11:03am Thu 9 Feb 12
CLHornet
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11:03am Thu 9 Feb 12
akureyri-geitungur
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12:55pm Thu 9 Feb 12
CLHornet wrote:Easy, earthquake off SW Ísland - Scott Loach is to blame. CLHornet if someone is that way they will always blame Scott even when he plays very well.
How can you take this article and turn it into a way to have a pop at Scott Loach? He's made a couple of mistakes this year but it shows the character of the lad that he hasnt bowed to the idiots that criticise him and his form is now pretty good. Did you include in those 8 added points the games in which he's made some cracking saves? Millwall away would be one of the them. Did you also include mistakes made by other people?
rookerylad
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2:03pm Thu 9 Feb 12
buckler
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3:38pm Thu 9 Feb 12
CLHornet wrote:Every article should turn into a pop at Billy Butter! The luckiest bloke with no talent to ever make a pro! Go and watch a Sunday morning pub team and come back on here and tell me what the difference between the keepers and him is?
How can you take this article and turn it into a way to have a pop at Scott Loach?
He's made a couple of mistakes this year but it shows the character of the lad that he hasnt bowed to the idiots that criticise him and his form is now pretty good.
Did you include in those 8 added points the games in which he's made some cracking saves? Millwall away would be one of the them.
Did you also include mistakes made by other people?
Bush Hornet
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3:46pm Thu 9 Feb 12
lutondown
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4:28pm Thu 9 Feb 12
buckler wrote:Difference is Uncle Buck the pub goalies better!
CLHornet wrote:Every article should turn into a pop at Billy Butter! The luckiest bloke with no talent to ever make a pro! Go and watch a Sunday morning pub team and come back on here and tell me what the difference between the keepers and him is?
How can you take this article and turn it into a way to have a pop at Scott Loach?
He's made a couple of mistakes this year but it shows the character of the lad that he hasnt bowed to the idiots that criticise him and his form is now pretty good.
Did you include in those 8 added points the games in which he's made some cracking saves? Millwall away would be one of the them.
Did you also include mistakes made by other people?
tonyevans22
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5:13pm Thu 9 Feb 12
Chris the Vic wrote:Did you know that the keeper is the last line of defence,is scott also to blame that we could not score a goal for love or money for many games.Tottenham and having 22 shots is one example,scott is to blame,world class save at millwall,some watford supporters are complete victor meldrews.In fact if you had a brain you would be dangerous.
I hope JE is right and that Mariappa gets to the Premier, as to whether he has been immense since JE arrived not so sure, last year Tiny was far more consistent but this year Mariaapa has achieved a high standard week in week out despite beiing let down, so many times, by our infamous keeper.
As for 'if we can stay in the league' there are no ifs John we have to stay in the leagues and to be quite brutal with a 12 point safety net and playing well enough we have to and please bear in mind we wouod be 20 points clear of danger if Scottie had done his job.
Having lashed Scottie it is fair to say that his last couple of games have beek ok and if he continues at that level we should keep picking up wins despite a perceived lack of threat up front.
Estuary Hornet
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5:24pm Thu 9 Feb 12
luther blissett
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6:16pm Thu 9 Feb 12
rousman 2
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6:26pm Thu 9 Feb 12
CLHornet wrote:I agree mate, most of the people who have a pop at Scott are most likely not to go to many games the save at Millwall last week at 0-0 was top draw. He is not the best keeper ever to play for WFC but he is no where near the worst.
How can you take this article and turn it into a way to have a pop at Scott Loach?
He's made a couple of mistakes this year but it shows the character of the lad that he hasnt bowed to the idiots that criticise him and his form is now pretty good.
Did you include in those 8 added points the games in which he's made some cracking saves? Millwall away would be one of the them.
Did you also include mistakes made by other people?
Feff
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7:06pm Thu 9 Feb 12
buckler
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7:47pm Thu 9 Feb 12
luther blissett wrote:mmm do i detect a hint of jealousy here? feel free to add yourself!
Danny Down & Buckler, stick to your love in on twitter. If you don't like clappers (realistic supporters) stay away.
luther blissett
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8:07pm Thu 9 Feb 12
buckler wrote:Not at all. Find it a bit sad that you both carry on your whinging about people on here over on twitter.
luther blissett wrote:mmm do i detect a hint of jealousy here? feel free to add yourself!
Danny Down & Buckler, stick to your love in on twitter. If you don't like clappers (realistic supporters) stay away.
buckler
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8:59pm Thu 9 Feb 12
luther blissett wrote:Not as sad as you being that interested you find the need to keep bringing it up! Bad thing that jealously!
buckler wrote:Not at all. Find it a bit sad that you both carry on your whinging about people on here over on twitter.
luther blissett wrote:mmm do i detect a hint of jealousy here? feel free to add yourself!
Danny Down & Buckler, stick to your love in on twitter. If you don't like clappers (realistic supporters) stay away.
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Chris the Vic says...
9:31am Thu 9 Feb 12
As for 'if we can stay in the league' there are no ifs John we have to stay in the leagues and to be quite brutal with a 12 point safety net and playing well enough we have to and please bear in mind we wouod be 20 points clear of danger if Scottie had done his job.
Having lashed Scottie it is fair to say that his last couple of games have beek ok and if he continues at that level we should keep picking up wins despite a perceived lack of threat up front.