Watford away match thread

[steviestevieneville]

17 minutes ago, Robbored said:

The combination of Williams/James never really worked as they’re very similar in their style. TGH is the obvious alternative with one of them dropping to the bench. Against Hull it was JW and today it’s James.

It took longer than I thought for Manning to realise that.

How are Williams & James similar in style. Complete opposites 

[Numero Uno]

5 minutes ago, Super said:

He isn't on the bench

Team sheet must have been written incorrectly by Manning then…….

[steviestevieneville]

3 minutes ago, brad blit said:

Any streams available?

Robins tv 

[Alan Dicks]

Anyone got a livestream link?

[sh1t_ref_again]

6 minutes ago, Super said:

He isn't on the bench

He is according to the team sheet, unless that's changed

[Port Said Red]

6 minutes ago, Super said:

He isn't on the bench

As it's panto season may I say, "Oh yes he is"

[RedM]

22 minutes ago, Ghost Rider said:

Disappointed. Where are the bin pictures?

That's soooo last year, all about street signs now

[Lanterne Rouge]

They just said they`ll be showing the goals as they go in on SSN as usual.

[Davefevs]

23 minutes ago, Robbored said:

The combination of Williams/James never really worked as they’re very similar in their style. TGH is the obvious alternative with one of them dropping to the bench. Against Hull it was JW and today it’s James.

It took longer than I thought for Manning to realise that.

I see them as very different styles.

17 minutes ago, CliftonCliff said:

There are always a few eager to write James off. It's been that way for ages. It's wearying. What are people watching?

I and others have said many times that you sometimes don't notice him that much when he's playing, but you bloody well  notice when he isn't. Still under-appreciated after his time with the club, and still a very, very good player.

There are games (though not many) when you could dispense with him, but there are many more when, frankly, you'd be screwed without him. Experience, leadership, composure, reading the game, retaining possession... The old cliche applies: be careful what you wish for.  

Yep, he has been an important cog in the  team. Every team needs one. I accept he’s not in his youth but we need to be mindful as we transition away from players like Matty James. 

[Unan]

Watford 3-1

[petehinton]

https://sports-10.com/watford-v-bristol-city/#

[italian dave]

10 minutes ago, sh1t_ref_again said:

He is according to the team sheet, unless that's changed

And just announced at the ground.

[Davefevs]

1 minute ago, petehinton said:

https://sports-10.com/watford-v-bristol-city/#

Any sound? (I’ve pressed unmute)

Edited December 26, 2023 by Davefevs

[CliftonCliff]

12 minutes ago, Ghost Rider said:

I know what you’re saying here. Hes one of those players that quietly goes about his role, without any bell and whistles. 
 

People will laugh at this, but I don’t care. I think Cole Skuse is one of our most underrated players in the last decade. 

When Mick McCarthy had him at Ipswich, he said more than once that Skuse was the first name on the team sheet, and big Mick had been around a long time and was no mug.

[Numero Uno]

Just now, italian dave said:

And just announced at the ground.

It’s written for the “none-present” James to nab an equaliser or winner today……….

[petehinton]

4 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

Any sound? (I’ve pressed unmute)

There is for me mate?

[CliftonCliff]

15 minutes ago, steviestevieneville said:

How are Williams & James similar in style. Complete opposites 

I was going to add that to my previous comment but decided I'd be wasting my time... You are right, though. Joe at his best, all action, energetic, aggressive, ball-winning, etc. James, deep lying, measured, steady, calm, anchoring the midfield. Very little similarity. 

[sh1t_ref_again]

Guess if its James, that's not our main stay James on the bench then James must have picked up an injury or sickness bug or eaten undercooked Turkey

[RedM]

[CliftonCliff]

7 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

Any sound? (I’ve pressed unmute)

I almost lost the will to live trying to activate sound, going round in bloody circles, but eventually it worked. It's a pain, but persevere.

[sh1t_ref_again]

Just confirmed on robins tv, it is Matty James on the bench

[Andy082005]

12 minutes ago, CliftonCliff said:

When Mick McCarthy had him at Ipswich, he said more than once that Skuse was the first name on the team sheet, and big Mick had been around a long time and was no mug.

Let’s be honest - Ipswich were bang average back then . And thats being generous 

[ENOUGH]

15 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

Any sound? (I’ve pressed unmute)

GO FULL SCREEN

[Super]

26 minutes ago, Numero Uno said:

Team sheet must have been written incorrectly by Manning then…….

Originally it had number 34 James

[Robbored]

13 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

I see them as very different styles.

Yep, he has been an important cog in the  team. Every team needs one. I accept he’s not in his youth but we need to be mindful as we transition away from players like Matty James. 

It there is difference it’s that Williams is more combative and wins more ball than James but that apart they both sit comfortably in midfield - two solid players that are hard work to play against but neither are particularly creative whereas TGH provides more ‘flair’.

[old_eastender]

TGH a little lucky not to get a yellow

[old_eastender]

Opening 20 minutes been pretty even

[MelksRed]

8 minutes ago, old_eastender said:

TGH a little lucky not to get a yellow

Not really....he didn't touch the player. The foul immediately prior from them should have been a yellow.

[MelksRed]

Poor touch allows them to break on us....needless pressure...

Need to cut that out

Edited December 26, 2023 by MelksRed

[hollydog]

45 minutes ago, steviestevieneville said:

How are Williams & James similar in style. Complete opposites 

No pace!