Match Thread Watford (A) (19 Viewers)

[Johhny Blue]

I’m sure they’ll both be brimming with confidence after reading this thread.
Why can some armchair fans not support our team even when it’s forced by injuries

 

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[Happy_Martian]

From the extended Robins interview: Hyam is back available. Dabo having another procedure so out, Shipley still out, Godden out (torn tendon in the bottom of his foot, hopefully back after the international break) and Walker a doubt with an injured gash.

Robins is always so frosty when he talks to Clive too. No love lost there.

Happy with the Giles and McCallum duo as wingbacks. They've done well so far in a poor situation. Good attacking abilities and have the speed to get back and support the CBs. CM of Sheaf, Hamer and O'Hare will be lightweight but who do you drop for Kelly ? And is he really the heavy we need in there ?

And Baka and Biamou up front ?

I dread to think who will be our subs.

 

[DannyThomas_1981]

Biamou would still miss

It's amazing that as supporter of our club that you so obviously want one of our players to fail so you can continue with your snide and derisory comments.

Some people on here claim that you want 'what is only the best for the City.' Total bollocks.

It would clearly pain you to see Max score given your obvious agenda and it's also obvious at this point that you want Robins to fail so you can say 'I told you so, look at me, look at my taxi campaign.'

Want the best for the City - fcuk off - you care only for some cheap internet points scoring and snide commentary.

 

[Happy_Martian]

Honestly I didn't think it was that clear in real time who got the ball first, although there was clearly contact. Unfortunately the ref was barely in the same half and the ball moved in a direction that looked like Samba got there first. I think that's what saved him. Needed to be given by the linesman if it was going to be given, look at the ref's position and view from this screenshot:

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Seen it from a couple of angles and its a 50/50. We would have been unhappy if that was a pen against Marosi.

And it wouldn't have been a red as from the frozen image, you can see a Forest defender next to them so the Ref couldn't have said Walker was clear on goal.
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[johnwillomagic]

I think if Baka does come back angry like he can do and with Biamou so desperate to make amends they could spring a surprise to many.

I think MR will stubbornly not pick Baka play one up top (Biamou) and drift in Kelly but I so hope he does not do this we need the two up top!

 

[Johhny Blue]

Seen it from a couple of angles and its a 50/50. We would have been unhappy if that was a pen against Marosi.

And it wouldn't have been a red as from the frozen image, you can see a Forest defender next to them so the Ref couldn't have said Walker was clear on goal.
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We were lucky Mc fax got away with a yellow. Not much different than Rose’s red

 

[cc84cov]

I think if Baka does come back angry like he can do and with Biamou so desperate to make amends they could spring a surprise to many.

I think MR will stubbornly not pick Baka play one up top (Biamou) and drift in Kelly but I so hope he does not do this we need the two up top!

O’Hare close to Biamou Kelly coming back in also ? Possibly could happen

 

[Tommo1993]

Think I’ll just listen on the radio

 

[Grendel]

It's amazing that as supporter of our club that you so obviously want one of our players to fail so you can continue with your snide and derisory comments.

Some people on here claim that you want 'what is only the best for the City.' Total bollocks.

It would clearly pain you to see Max score given your obvious agenda and it's also obvious at this point that you want Robins to fail so you can say 'I told you so, look at me, look at my taxi campaign.'

Want the best for the City - fcuk off - you care only for some cheap internet points scoring and snide commentary.

You are getting as fixated with me as you are with Biamou you crank

 

[hamil99]

I'm thinking throw Bapaga on in Godden's place. It's the perfect time with there being no fans in the stadium (less pressure). And from what I've seen of the lad he does have that bit of magic.

Baka and Biamou up front doesn't fill me with confidence. If they are picked I'm totally behind them, but it would worry me.

 

[CanuckSkyBlue]

We always play better when there’s a low expectation... obviously it will be men against boys for 90% of the game.

We’re not gonna shut them out so we might as well go for it. Turn it into a battle and bring them down to our level. Baka’s gonna have to hold and I mean hold everything up.

 

[kg82]

Seen it from a couple of angles and its a 50/50. We would have been unhappy if that was a pen against Marosi.

And it wouldn't have been a red as from the frozen image, you can see a Forest defender next to them so the Ref couldn't have said Walker was clear on goal.
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I don’t think the problem was the “clear goal scoring opportunity” rule. It’s the fact the keeper has followed through, shin/knee high, studs up. Anywhere on the pitch that’s a red. Don’t care what position you play. Don’t care what direction the ball went. And yes, if it had been Marosi, I’d expect him to have been off for it.

 

[CanadianCCFC]

Are Godden and Walker out? This could be bad

 

[CanadianCCFC]

Marosi
McCallum Leo Rose McFadzean Hyam Giles
Hamer Kelly Sheaf
O’Hare

6-3-1-0 make it happen Robins

 

[Amcoventry]

I think if we can have a good last 2-3 minutes we will win or draw

 

[PUSB-We_are_going_up]

Reckon Walker will be patched up to partner Biamou.

If not draft Big Dave Bremang in.

Bremang would do better than Baka as he has actually scored for the first team after lockdown

 

[PUSB-We_are_going_up]

We were lucky Mc fax got away with a yellow. Not much different than Rose’s red

But roses red was different because the player would be through on goal had he not fouled him where as Fadz fouled him in an area where there is not a big chance he can score and the other CBs were in a position to thwart the attack unlike the Rose red

 

[PUSB-We_are_going_up]

You are getting as fixated with me as you are with Biamou you crank

Nobody is getting fixated with you.....

(who would want to you grumpy piece of )

 

[SkyBlueSam01]

Can see us reverting to the box with so many strikers out:

Marosi
Osti Fadz Rose
McCallum Sheaf Hamer Giles
OHare Allen
Biamou

Slightly worrying line up but I have a good feeling about today - our result against reading was a reminder that as tough as this league is, anyone really can beat anyone.

 

[Earlsdon_Skyblue1]

I'm also tempted to skip this one.

In fact it is so bad I'm tempted to say start Kasta.

 

[PUSB-We_are_going_up]

I'm also tempted to skip this one.

In fact it is so bad I'm tempted to say start Kasta.

I mean he would do a better job than Allen as he would he entertaining to watch

 

[AFCCOVENTRY]

Down to the bare bones again.

Hyam comes in for Fadz.

I suspect Robins might revert to 1 up front in Max with Allen coming back in.

 

[Covstu]

But roses red was different because the player would be through on goal had he not fouled him where as Fadz fouled him in an area where there is not a big chance he can score and the other CBs were in a position to thwart the attack unlike the Rose red

And violets are blue, we are playing Watford and I don’t think we will have a clue

 

[Covstu]

With lack of options upfront and the team in front of us I think our formation will be defensive with one upfront. They will be too much for us and we sadly won’t have a response. 3-0 loss

 

[cc84cov]

If we stand of Watford like we do most teams it will be over by half time

 

[Lord_Nampil]

Bring Kelly and Hyam back in Kelly covering the the back 3 play ohare behind Max and see what happens, though if walker is fit I’d start ahead of him ahead of Max!

 

[PUSB-We_are_going_up]

We seem to forget bapaga can play up front

 

[Johnnythespider]

Lovely day for it, what pubs are people drinking in today, , love an away day me, i haven't been to Watford since the league cup tie in the early eighties, a surprise win i think, PUSB.

 

[Frostie]

I am not quite as pessimistic as some... Watford's squad is incredible for this level but they've not hit the heights yet. If we were at full strength I'd have fancied us to nick something.

 

[Somerset Sky Blue]

My house mate is a Watford fan so I end up watching them a fair bit when City aren't playing. Watford have played virtually the whole season without a recognised striker but just our luck that both Deeney and Andre Gray made the bench for them in midweek. Capoue has also started the last couple of games and will Hughes also made the bench in midweek. They have had quite a lot of their key players out but they seem to have the vast majority of them back just in time to play City (just our luck). They are fairly solid defensively The play a 3-5-2 with Femenia on the right and Swedish international Ken Sema on the left and they have options in the centre, Craig Cathcart, Kabasele, Nigeria captain Troost-Ekong, chilliean International Sierelta or England under 21 centre half Ben Wilmot (not bad depth for championship level right!) The likely team according to my house mate will be:

Foster
Cathcart Kabasele Troost-Ekong
Femenia Capoue Hughes Chalobah Sema
Sarr Gray

That's what you call a good description of the opposition!
Still hoping for a scrappy 2-1, but watching with low expectations of achieving it.

 

[BornSlippySkyBlue]

But roses red...

...and violets are blue?

 

[coop]

Not expecting any points today as I think they will be far too strong for us. They are a big useful team obviously in the Premier last season. Fingers crossed that we can at least get a point. Both teams on sky bet are 6/5 I thought we would be about 3/1.

 

[no_loyalty]

We seem to forget bapaga can play up front

I would rather play Bapaga alongside Biamou, than bring Baka in.

 

[David O'Day]

Head says we'll get smashed

Heart sys we'll set smashed

 

[Liquid Gold]

Had a bad feeling about Boro and Blackburn, had a good feeling against Reading, wasn't sure against Forrrrrrest. My gut has been pretty decent so far and today it's telling me we're going to get embarrassed. Either that or the Thai curry from last night is playing up.