Watford (A) 25/02 - 17.30 k/o (BT Sport)
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his all but rather naive at times, hence his sending off, but If all the team gave
100% like he does, then we wouldn't have a problem, apart from not having a fit
striker, which needs needs to be sorted before next season.
Tripped?
The guy had his arm around Kouyate's midriff dragging him back from getting to the ball.
But... that ref and Watford are on my list!
Snodgrass was frustratingly bad but at least got himself involved a lot.
Feghouli still seems to be out of sync with the pace of the game but still thought he was very good with some positive running and a few clever link-ups in the final third.
Lanzini's second-half was masterful.
Reid and Fonte looks like a good partnership.
Obiang.
I just think we've been so much better in the last few weeks even with the two gaps we have up front and at right back. Kouyate at RB is a bit scary though.
Lanzini was on fire and improved in the 2nd half when Ayew came on and gave him options with his movement, one thing Antonio doesn't give.
How we didn't get the Kouyate penalty is amazing. He may as well pulled out a gun and shot him it was that clear.
Cressie had a better game and even won a 50-50 and whipped in a couple of decent crosses.
Snoddy had a poor one and couldn't get his crosses going although he put in some effort.
Nobes was ok but insisted on passing back too much which put Reid, Fonte and Randy under unnecessary pressure with Watford pressing.
Obiang, nuff said.
Feg had a decent game and is maintaining his improvement.
Reid, Fonte and Randy were steady as you go at the back and Kouyate got forward a lot and had a good game.
Antonio is so frustrating. Should have scored with the header. Great run and shot leading to the goal. Walks back and gets caught offside and still doesn't see a pass. Stupid red as well.
Watford were poor. 1 up in 3 minutes and then sit back and showed little ambition until the final 5 minutes. Only shot on goal was the penalty. They were pretty cynical as well.
Both Manu and Valon received a warm response from the travelling fans and what a shame Manu picked up what appears a serious injury.
Point gained, performance maintained.
COYI
If the players give their all then I will be content. We can't influence the refereeing so if we still pick up points, all the better.
Kind regards
Dolly Parton
The one thing we need to do though is realise that it really is ok to play well for two halves and not just one.
If Kouyate gives away that penalty with minimal contact and Zarate making a meal of it ;angry
Then we should've had one at the other end, they were very similar situations.
I don't think we're being intentionally cheated or they are Anti WHU we've just been off the back of many, many poor decisions in the last season and a half.
Apart from that I think Pawson got every major decision correct, the only other whinge would be that they got away with some robust and cynical challenges.
All the problems with the stadium, the bulk buying in the summer and most don't jel or hit the ground running, in a new home which Slav admits makes it easier for away teams with the apparent wide open spaces.
It looked like a possible typical WHU nightmare at one stage, that has been put to bed, we've got 12 decent games to look forward to and a possible 36 points to play for, anything could happen, with the exception of relegation.
Transition season.......
Push on next year, small steps.
coyi
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After our first two months this season, I think in the cold, hard light of day, and after my second coffee this morning, I would say we did well in the second half of the season, and at the risk of tempting fate, it bodes well for 2017/18.
Just saying .
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