Jerseybean

Questions from the first half and one about the second half…. 1) Have we had a more comfortable 45 minutes all season? 2) How did Cornick put that over the bar? 3) If Humphrys’ had made that challenge five minutes later (rather than a minute after being booked) would the ref have given us a penalty and issued him a second yellow card? 4) Are Pearson and Downsy sleeping together? 5) Will the second half see Rotherham come out fighting and leave with a point or three or can be get a couple more goals which our dominance deserves?

Programme: https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/jay-dasilva-in-the-robins-online-programme/

Some game that!

With 8 mins added

NP and Matty James pre-match https://youtu.be/M8xQoKyAv2Y https://youtu.be/dMyd5RkVF_U

Good day fellow- Reds, hope this finds you well. Our penultimate home game. On Tuesday they drew 2-2 with Burnley, with goals late in both halves, that point - which also denied Burnley a chance of breaking the Championship record for points won in a season - kept the Millers in 18th place four points clear of the relegation places. We played them away immediately after the World Cup break and it finished with us winning away against them for the first time in 27 years, with a 3-1 scoreline and Cam Pring getting his first City goal. Highlights: As NP said post-match it was scrappy….https://youtu.be/NaxnGcz5TEA Matt Taylor had this to say: https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2022/december/post-match--the-second-half-needed-to-look-more-like-the-first---taylor/ Over the years our record against them is lost 24, won 21 and drawn 10. Their media release pre-match: https://www.themillers.co.uk/siteassets/pdf/bristol-city-press-highlights.pdf Our game guide: https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/match-preview-rotherham-united-h/ In January they signed West Ham United midfielder Conor Coventry on loan until the end of the season. The 22-year-old played seven times for the Hammers this season, including making his Premier League debut against Manchester City in August. On deadline day Sunderland loaned ex-BCFC defender Bailey Wright to Rotherham United for the season. They are facing a goalkeeping crisis with the club exploring an opportunity for an emergency loan, according to club journalist Paul Davis. No1 Johansson has missed the last three games with a shoulder injury while back-up stopper Josh Vickers was injured in their last outing. Third choice Robbie Hemfrey, who has played just 45 minutes of senior football, could start in his place. In charge is Josh Smith, assisted by Jonathan Hunt and Akil Howson, the fourth official is Lee Swabey. History To say that the club’s origins are convoluted is a gross understatement. The current Rotherham United FC came into being in 1925 but the brown ball had been kicked around in town long before by a glut of clubs carrying Rotherham in their name. There’s an early mention of a Rotherham Football Club in 1870 playing at a field opposite Eastwood House, Doncaster Road. Rotherham Wanderers were around in 1872, playing on Jarvis’ s Field in Clifton Lane. The name of Thornhill Football Club, eventually becoming forerunners of Rotherham United, pops up in 1877 and one year later Lunar Rovers were founded. The name was derived from the many matches that were played by moonlight but one year later they changed their name to plain Rotherham, with Town added a few seasons later. In the meantime Rotherham Wanderers had disappeared from the town’s football scene to make place for Rotherham Swifts who folded in 1891. Thornhill (later adding United to their name) played at the Red House Ground, devoid of either natural or artistic beauty. It was located off Henley Grove Road and Park Street. Thornhill United played second fiddle to Rotherham Town who entertained their crowds at Clifton Lane Cricket Ground before moving to Clifton Grove. The perennial problem of poor attendances led to the downfall of Rotherham Town in 1896, now giving Thornhill United the status of the top team in town. However, the saga continues. In 1899, two minor clubs in town, Rotherham Casuals and Rotherham Grammar School combined to become Rotherham Club. They changed their name to Rotherham Town in 1905. At Thornhill they were not amused. Not to be outdone and seeing themselves to be the senior club of the two, and certainly the elder, the Thornhill Club, still playing at The Red House, became Rotherham County….. In 1907 Rotherham County moved to a patch of land described as a grass plot of not much practical utility. It was to become Millmoor Ground as we know it today. Meanwhile, Rotherham Town struggled on at their own Clifton Road Ground. By 1922 the club seriously faced extinction. At last, the two clubs amalgamated in 1925 to become Rotherham United and a single club of senior standing was formed in the town. To prevent yet another town club being created the lease of the Clifton Road Ground was taken up and caused the demise of Rotherham Amateurs, which is another long and fairy-tale story…. So at last, Rotherham Town and Rotherham County had overcome their continuing and fierce rivalry, their bitter battles and their poor financial status. Luckily enough their sartorial saga is not as complicated. The first colours of Town were chocolate and sky halves, then blue shirts with white sleeves. County were clad in black and white stripes and later changed to white shirts and black shorts, adding a red belt. Their first strip after the amalgamation in 1925 was amber shirts with a black V and black shorts. The red shirts did not come into being until the 1928/29 season and inspired the early, albeit unimaginative nickname, of the Reds. Rotherham United have since been faithful to red and white and their fans seem to favour the Arsenal-style red shirt with white sleeves, a combination worn whenever Rotherham United have been doing well. The club’s first official badge from the ‘Merry Millers’ from Millmoor was the former Rotherham County Borough coat of arms, granted in 1947. The shield has a green background. The bridge across the centre is emblematic of the first Southwark Bridge in London, cast in Rotherham at the Walkers’ foundry, and of the war winning Bailey Bridge, designed by Rotherham born Donald Bailey. Above the bridge are two white Yorkshire roses and a bishop’s mitre, symbolic of Thomas Rotherham, Archbishop of York (1423-1500) and Lord Chancellor of England, who founded the College of Jesus in Rotherham and built parts of the Church of All Saints. The two bucks supporting the shield are also taken from the arms of Archbishop Rotherham. They wear golden collars from which hand shields charged with a bee, a symbol of industry. The black shields on which to lie are allusive to coal mining, and the black chains to iron and brass founding. Above the helmet is a hand holding a caduceus of Mercury, the god of commerce and emblematic of Rotherham’s trade. The motto, ‘sic virescit industria’ translates as ‘thus trade flourishes’. The present crest is a reference to Millmoor. The letters RUFC are depicted in white in mill wings set in a red shield with a football. Their nickname of the Millers comes from Rotherham’s strong industrial history of flour milling. Millmoor, Rotherham’s home for decades, was so named because it was built in the hub of the flour milling industry in Rotherham. Thus when Rotherham moved to Millmoor, they became the Millers. Well known fans Dean Andrews - Actor Paul Chuckle - Chuckle brother Howard Webb - Former referee

Tonight the Blades became the first team in the Championship to do the league double over the Robins this season.

As they said on Sky ‘you could tastes the relief’

Overall thoughts…..we created zero chances, managed to restrict/contain SU for most of the game, although in the second half they stepped it up and should have scored twice. So, a hard working team performance, with some neat and tidy stuff, however, we had no cutting edge and we’re beaten by one of the two clear chances they created.

Their MDT https://www.s24su.com/forum/threads/sheffield-united-v-bristol-city-18th-april-2023.95166/#post-4475479

And Robins TV https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/blades-clash-on-robins-tv-in-uk-and-overseas/

Today there are 18,206 members of OTIB out of idle curiosity I took a look at the number of members on other clubs forums here’s a sample: Blackpool 3,108, Coventry 8,207, Huddersfield. 16,620, Boro 1,828, Sheffield Utd 10,672 and Watford 7,802.

Make that 6-1

Watching Liverpool tonight is more akin to walking football, yet they are winning 5-1

https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/bristol-city-ross-mccrorie-links-8358244

OS preview: https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/match-preview-sheffield-united-a-1/

So, one thing is for sure - you won’t go thirsty in Sheffield, another thing is highly probable - we won’t be playing ‘em next season. Pay on the day will be available at Bramall Lane tomorrow (Tuesday, April 17th, 7:45pm) as City travel to face Sheffield United. Pay on the day tickets will be available for cash only without an increase in price from the ticket office, which is located at the bottom of the main car park – Cherry Street. Collection and duplicates will be available from the black collection kiosk which is adjacent to the ticket office – an hour and a half before KO. Tickets remain on sale from Ashton Gate until 11am tomorrow (Tuesday). At the end of last season the Blades were beaten on penalties by Nottingham Forest after their play off semi-final finished 3-3 on aggregate. On Saturday they boosted their hopes of automatic promotion to the Premier League with a 4-1 win over relegation-threatened Cardiff City. They have a five point buffer on the teams chasing them and a game in hand. Next Saturday they face Manchester City (who ended our FA Cuo run) at Wembley in the FA Cup semi-final. On November 1st it finished 0-1 at Ashton Gate, in torrential rain, a game we played well in and really deserved at least a point from. Paul Heckingbottom's reaction, ‘That's the worst win I've had here. I felt our experience really came to the fore. I can really feel for Nigel, so I'm not going to be smug about it but you've got to win. They were the better team in most departments but we defended our box.’ It’s a 360ish mile round trip from Bristol so a big shout out to the traveling Red Army. Here’s a guide to Bramall Lane: https://www.sufc.co.uk/club/visiting-bramall-lane/ and another: https://footballgroundguide.com/leagues/england/premier-league/bramall-lane-sheffield-united.html The man in the middle is Geoff Eltringham, who will be assisted by Andrew Fox and Shaun Hudson. The fourth official is Carl Boyeson. We have a poor record against them having lost 32, won 16 and drawn 12. NP isn’t popular with their fans he played for arch rivals Sheffield Wednesday (see photo) between October 1987 and July 1994, making 218 appearances and scoring 20 times. As it happens Heckingbottom played for them too 2004-2006 making 42 appearances and scoring four. Coincidentally, Wednesday are facing the Gas at the same time we face the Blades. Diego De Girolamo Played for both clubs. Here’s a view from a SU fan: So, there's a general pattern regards Sheff Utd this season. Overall the team are consistently average, no where near as good as the Wilder promotion side. However, this season our defence is always very strong, their only weakness is pace with other teams catching us on the counter but when the defence need to sit back and are put under pressure they've always consistently coped really well. Another issue this season has been our style of play, it's very disjointed in midfield. We often have 15 minutes where we pass the ball around with confidence and look a top two side then in the same match we have 15 minutes spells where we can't string three passes together and it's almost kick and rush football. The Wilder promotion team were so well drilled and consistently played simple, quick, pass and move possession football. The other big factor this season is that we can be playing average or even quite poorly then we have some high quality individuals who can score a goal out of the blue from nothing. The current team has far higher individual quality than the players in the Wilder promotion team. N'Diaye is one of the biggest talents at the club in decades, he's capable of producing magic and we think he'll take the PL by storm. Don't think our fans will feel over confident regards Tuesday because we remember during the Wilder promotion season, that was also near the end of the season. A vital game, we were big favourites and you turned up in that Wimbledon tennis style purple and green kit. You were quite impressive that match beating us 3-2, so we'll expect another tough game. Sheffield stuff A Green City People often think of Sheffield as an industrial city, but it’s actually one of the greenest cities in the UK. Sheffield has the highest ratio of trees to people in Europe - there are over two million across the city! Rolling down the river The name Sheffield comes from the River Sheaf, one of several rivers that run through the city, along with the River Don and the River Loxley. The lower part of the River Sheaf once formed two sides of the boundary of Sheffield Castle where Mary, Queen of Scots, was once held prisoner! Heavy metal You might have heard Sheffield being called the Steel City, due to its international reputation for steel production in the 19th century. Crucible is another innovation developed in Sheffield, which is where the Crucible Theatre gets its name from. The beautiful game Sheffield is home to the world’s oldest football club AND its second oldest - Sheffield FC was founded in 1857 and Hallam FC was founded just three years later. 5. All the world’s a stage Sheffield stars Did you know Sheffield has a walk of fame? The Sheffield Legends plaques outside the Town Hall pay tribute to local celebrities who have achieved national or international acclaim such as actor Sean Bean, Olympic athlete Jessica Ennis, and astronaut Helen Sharman, who was the first ever Briton in space! Music is the answer Sheffield is well known for its music scene and has produced acts such as Pulp, Def Leppard, Bring Me The Horizon, Arctic Monkeys, Reverend and The Makers, and The Human League. Pulp frontman, Jarvis Cocker, once fell out of a window on Division Street - there’s even a plaque commemorating the event! Sheffield is also home to iconic music venues such as The Leadmill, O2 Academy and Utilita Arena, as well as smaller venues such as Delicious Clam and Picture House Social. Pubs If you like proper beer and you're here early or staying over you're spoilt for choice. There is a cracking selection of pubs and breweries/brewery taps: Sheffield Tap - At the station. Decent beer selection if a little pricy! Triple Point brewery - 10 mins from the train station. Full of home fans usually, but still can get a beer in less than five mins. Also tends not to attract ********* as they don't sell cheap shite lager. Industry tap - five mins from station two from ground. - Cracking little place, DIPAs IPAs and stouts galore. All from top breweries. No fizzy shite. Grizzly grains brewery - 15 mins from the station, five mins from the ground. (same description as triple point in terms of d h’s) more of a warehouse with three benches tho. Vocation Tap Room - 15 from station, 10 from ground - Division Street. Its a vocation brewery tap room! Any fans staying the night get down to Kelham island - 15 mins walk from station 18 mins (current record walking from the ground). Shakespeares, Crow, West Bar Tap, Perch, Kelham Tavern, Salt Brewery Tap, Fat Cat, Millowners, Riverside, Heist brewery see below...........endlesss. Map: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1JNWMzDm6AJgeA0nUASIH002INDs&usp=sharing Kelham Island: Kelham Island Tavern: http://www.kelhamtavern.co.uk/ The Fat Cat: http://www.thefatcat.co.uk/ The Ship: http://www.artisantap.co.uk/sheffield/ The Harlequin: https://theharlequinpub.wordpress.com/about/ Shakespeares: http://www.shakespeares-sheffield.co.uk/ Riverside: http://www.riversidesheffield.co.uk/ If you're in town, you have, in no particular order: The Rutland: http://www.therutlandarmssheffield.co.uk/ Sentinel Brewhouse: http://www.sentinelbrewing.co/ Henrys: https://www.facebook.com/Henrys-Sheffield-222778037755094/ Brewdog: https://www.brewdog.com/bars/uk/sheffield Devonshire Cat: http://www.devonshirecat.co.uk Red Deer: http://www.red-deer-sheffield.co.uk/ Bath Hotel: http://www.beerinthebath.co.uk/ The Hop: http://www.thehop-sheffield.com/ The Forum: http://www.forumsheffield.co.uk/ The Old House: http://www.theoldhousesheffield.com/ The Head of Steam: http://www.theheadofsteam.co.uk/pub?pub=23 Brown Bear (Sam Smiths): https://www.facebook.com/pages/Brown-Bear/152936284728092 Tap and Tankard: http://www.tapandtankard.co.uk/ The Tap (Railway Station): http://www.sheffieldtap.com/ Wetherspoons: Sheffield Waterworks Company: https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/pubs/...shire/sheffield-water-works-company-sheffield Benjamin Huntsman: https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/pubs/all-pubs/england/south-yorkshire/the-benjamin-huntsman-sheffield Sheaf Island: https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/pubs/all-pubs/england/south-yorkshire/the-sheaf-island-sheffield And for completeness, I have to include the Bankers Draft. But I really, really really wouldn't recommend it: https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/pubs/all-pubs/england/south-yorkshire/the-bankers-draft-sheffield Near the ground: Near the ground, you will find most pubs are home fans only but without colours, you should be alright in: Beer Engine: http://www.beerenginesheffield.com/ - welcomes sensible away fans Cremorne: https://www.facebook.com/TheCremorne/ Albion: https://www.facebook.com/albionpubsheffield/?fref=ts Royal Standard: https://www.facebook.com/thersbar/ - usually a good mix of home and away South Sheffield: If you are driving in and require somewhere to park, Heeley has a few pubs and on-street parking and is a short walk away from the ground. Choose from: Sheaf View: Sorry about all the tweets below I can’t get rid of ‘em! The Brothers Arms: https://www.facebook.com/thebrothersarms/ White Lion: http://www.whitelionsheffield.co.uk/ Tramshed: https://www.facebook.com/The-Tramshed-411632215664267/ The pubs near Bramall Lane are extremely partisan and best left to home fans. Several visitors have recommended pubs in the city centre. The Howard, near Sheffield railway station welcomes visiting fans. In the same area, The Globe, about a 5-minute walk from the station and 15 minutes from the ground, is a friendly pub serving good beer, it welcomes both home and away supporters, as does the Graduate, both are walking distance from the train station, good pubs too. The Sheaf Island, Wards Brewery, Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, S11 8HW. Wetherspoons. https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/pubs/all-pubs/england/south-yorkshire/the-sheaf-island-sheffield The Nottingham House (a mile and a half from the ground) is renowned for its pies. Savory pies, mash and mushy peas with real ales and a full bar in relaxed, old-school pub quarters. 164 Whitham Rd, Sheffield S10 2SR. See photo. According to the Good Pub Guide all of these are worth a visit: https://thegoodpubguide.co.uk/?s=&gpg=Sheffield&pub_category=2-worth-a-visit Food Restaurants: try one of these: https://yorkshirefoodguide.co.uk/best-restaurants-sheffield/ Best chip shops: https://www.thestar.co.uk/business/consumer/the-10-best-fish-and-chip-shops-in-sheffield-according-to-tripadvisor-including-frymaster-new-cod-on-the-block-and-ranmoor-friery-2909307 Sheffield is renowned for its pies, here are some top rated pie shops: https://www.thestar.co.uk/lifestyle/food-and-drink/british-pie-week-7-best-pie-shops-and-bakeries-in-sheffield-based-on-google-reviews-3597437

Player ratings: https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/bristol-city-player-ratings-watford-8355493?utm_source=bristol_live_newsletter&utm_campaign=bcfc_newsletter2&utm_medium=email

NP’s thoughts: https://youtu.be/ozXSQba_EeA

Immediate thoughts, they created very little and scored twice (both sloppy goals to concede,) we created a number of decent chances but couldn’t score. We’ve played worse and won this season. We looked a well balanced side and overall it was a decent City performance. Scott shone from the bench and Bell looked a threat, Wells worked his socks off. Funny old game isn’t it? Watford get three points in a game which we’ve largely controlled. In the end it’s always goals, even sloppy ones, that win games.

Unusual half in some ways, in that we’ve had 64% of the ball, looked neat and tidy on the ball, Sam Bell has been our main threat. Watford are looking more like us e.g. looking to hit us on the break. Unfortunate to be behind, on the balance of play in the first half we can certainly get something out of this. Sort of game Scott can influence.

Unless the ref gets a grip or the players calm down I can see a red card appearing in the second half

Top rated all you can eat places: https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink/bristols-most-popular-you-can-8345313?utm_source=bristol_live_newsletter&utm_campaign=daily_newsletter2&utm_medium=email

Hertfordshire here we come for first league trip in front of supporters there since 2012. Pay on the day will not be available. We have sold out a full allocation of 1,996 tickets for the Vicarage Road clash. Please note that Watford operate a turnstile entry system via QR code tickets so supporters are advised that the QR code on the tickets must not be marked or tampered with in any way as this may affect entry into the stadium. They are three points better off than us and in 12th place in the table. In November it finished 0-0 at Ashton Gate On 26 September 2022, Slaven Bilić became their manager on an 18-month contract. Along with his native Croatian, Bilić is fluent in German, Italian and English, while he also holds a degree in law. As a big fan of rock music, he plays rhythm guitar with his favoured red Gibson Explorer and is a member of Rawbau, a Croatian rock band. In early March they sacked head coach Slaven Bilic after just over five months in charge of the Championship club. The 54-year-old replaced Rob Edwards, who himself only lasted 11 games at Vicarage Road, in September. Watford had won just one of their past eight matches prior to the decision and were four points outside the play-offs. SB was replaced by Chris Wilder who signed a contract until the end of the season. Recent rumours about his future were refuted by the club: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/65252438 Their next manager will be their 22nd in 22 years (not counting caretaker bosses). Longest tenure in that time was Zola with 75 games. Their forum already has a thread entitled ‘first manager next season’ https://wfcforums.com/index.php?threads/first-manager-next-season.60176/ Since we last played them they have signed midfielders Matheus Martins and Leandro Bacuna. On deadline day they signed striker Britt Assombalonga on a six-month contract, with an option for a further year. The 30-year-old returned to English football following a year and a half in Turkey with Adana Demirspor. Tom Dele-Bashiru is out for the rest of the season because of an ankle injury. Fellow midfielder Edo Kayembe is also out for the same period with a calf strain. Their goalkeeper Daniel Bachmann was sent off deep into stoppage time against Huddersfield after picking up two yellow cards in the space of a minute so will be missing, see photo for his second yellow! Look out for the Vicarage Roadies who are there to meet and greet supporters coming to Watford Football Club on match days. They are a team of volunteer Watford fans who aim to enhance the supporter experience by offering advice and support to all visitors to Vicarage Road. Most of the Roadies have been Hornets for years, the one thing they all have in common is their desire to go that extra mile and give all supporters the best possible match-day experience. Head to head we have won 37, lost 30 and drawn 31. In the last six games they have lost three, drawn two and won one. In common with us on Monday they drew 2-2 (away at Coventry) having been two up. Watford were relegated after just one season in the top flight finishing the 21/22 season in 19th place on 23 points, having managed six wins and five draws. They also set an unwanted club record of only managing four clean sheets all season. NP had a spell at the helm (2019/20) for Watford and can point at a decent win 35% win record. He had this to say ahead of the game: Dean Whitestone will referee the game, Whitestone has officiated in only one previous Hornets game this season, the goalless draw against Hull City in December. The Northamptonshire official has been in the middle for 30 league and cup fixtures in the 2022/23 campaign, showing a total of 88 yellow cards and three reds. Daniel Leach and Rob Smith will be the assistant referees, with Carl Brook the fourth official. AW pre-match: Watford guide: https://www.watfordfc.com/news/supporter-information-watford-v-bristol-city With thanks to Jack Phillips here is his guide for information on tickets, parking, pubs and food for Watford: Tickets: Tickets are nearly sold out for this weekend, pricing is as follows: Adults: £30 Senior 65+: £18 18 and under: £5 Coach travel has sold out for this fixture. Parking: Street parking, I'm told, is restricted to residents only, however it's always worth a shot. Here are some paid match day car parks: Field Junior School: Run in partnership with Watford FC, you can book a space by clicking here. £10 WD18 0AZ, 7-10 minute walk from Vicarage Road. Watford Grammar School: Five minute walk from Vicarage Road. £12 WD18 0AE Chater Junior School: Cheaper option at £5. 10 minute walk from Vicarage Road. WD18 0WN Pubs (see below too) The Oddfellows: *POTENTIALLY CLOSED* WD18 0RD Just round the corner from Vicarage Road, approximately a three minute walk. The Moon Under Water: A Wetherspoons WD17 2BS 11 minute walk from Vicarage Road. 15 minute walk, in the right direction, from Watford Junction train station. Food: Watford Atria is a 10 minute walk from Vicarage Road, and hosts: Burger King, Costa, Starbucks and Tortilla, with a McDonald's and Taco Bell nearby. Postcode for Watford Atria: WD17 2UB. Watford waffle The only Englishman to ever become pope, Pope Adrian IV, was born Nicholas Breakspear in Abbots Langley in 1100. Watford has made huge contributions to the printing industry. Rotary photogravure was a technique which was first used in Watford to reproduce very fine, high quality fine art prints and then it went on to be used to produce colour magazines. All the ladies’ colour magazines, like Woman’s Weekly and Woman’s Own, were all printed in Watford, as well as most of the colour supplements for the Sunday newspapers. Melanie C aka Sporty Spice lived in Watford for a spell. Vinnie Jones was born in Watford. England manager Gareth Southgate was also born in Watford. Watford FC played in blue and white until 1959 where it then changed to gold/yellow shirts and black shorts. Ovaltine is manufactured in a factory in Kings Langley, it was the official drink of the 1948 Olympics. It was also carried up Mount Everest by Sir Edmund Hillary in 1953. Pubs, Indian restaurants and chip shops The Oddfellows, 14 Fearnley Street, Watford, WD18 0RD, https://www.facebook.com/OddfellowsWatford Unsurprisingly, the closest pub to Vicarage Road is the most popular on match days; 'Oddfellows' on Fearnley Street can get very busy as it offers decent priced drinks, a beer garden as well as a barbecue in the summer. Maybe closed. The pubs on the High Street lack the atmosphere of other Watford fan pubs but are well worth checking out. The Moon Under Water, 44 High Street, Watford, WD17 2BS (Spoons) is extremely popular so be sure to get there early otherwise you may have to wait a while to get served. The Moon Under Water welcomes well behaved home and away fans. Watford’s exclusive away fans pub is Macs Bar, around a five minute walk to the stadium, 14 Fearnley St, Watford, WD18 0RD. Slug and Lettuce, 66-68 The Parade, Watford, WD17 1AH offer a decent bottomless brunch. Indian restaurants If you want a good Indian restaurant try one of these: https://threebestrated.co.uk/indian-restaurants-in-watford Indian Sizzler, 97-99 Longspring, Watford WD24 6PU Spice Lounge, 36 Market Street, Watford WD18 0PY Rabbani’s, 167-169 The Parade, Watford WD17 1NJ Saffron House, 113 Courtlands Drive, WD17 4HZ Watford, https://saffronwatford.com Raj Garden 217- 219 Park Avenue, Bushey, Hertfordshire WD23 2DQ https://rajgardenbushey.co.uk Best chip shops Codland fish and chips, 117 Courtlands Drive, Watford WD17 4HZ. Viking fish and chips, 3 Bushey Mill Lane, Watford, WD24 7QT. Ocean World fish and chips, 209C Queens Road, Watford, WD17 2QH. https://threebestrated.co.uk/fish-and-chips-in-watford Wishing the traveling fans a great day out and wherever you are supporting the Robins from enjoy the game and let’s put in a performance to be proud of, COYR!