The Match Thread ESPN'S match page is here and the BBC's is here WATFORD 1 v 0 BRIGHTON AND HOVE ALBION Prince Buaben - caution 28 mÃn. Craig Forsyth - caution 32 mÃn. Mauricio Taricco - caution 35 mÃn. Troy Deeney - goal 77 mÃn. 1:0 Attendance 11.818 The Hornets welcome the Albion, the third of the promoted teams. Brighton make the journey from the coast for the first league game between the two companies since 2006. Watford • The Manager – Sean Dyche “It is fair to say I am really proud of the lads, we all know what the reality of going on a losing run and it had to end. We came within 20 seconds of stopping it last week and sometimes you bottom out and look at and say 'ok, we will build from here'. Today I thought we did a fine job” “We have had an awkward week; we have had people injured at the last minute and we have had a mixed team - I was pleased seven of the new signings played today – so to come through and deliver a good performance, nice first half and a tactical second half, I think we were worthy winners today.” • The Hornets Scott Loach Lee Hodson, Adrian Mariappa (c), Nyron Nosworthy, Carl Dickinson Michael Kightly for Mark Yeates - 61 mÃn., Jonathan Hogg, Prince Buaben - caution 28 mÃn., Troy Deeney - goal 77 mÃn. - caution 89 mÃn. for Craig Forsyth - caution 32 mÃn. - 75 mÃn. Marvin Sordell, Chris Iwelumo Substitutes: Rene Gilmartin (gk), Troy Deeney, Ross Jenkins, Michael Kightly, David Mirfin Update on the Hornet's latest statistics Brighton and Hove Albion • The Manager – Gustavo Poyet "Last Monday, even losing (to West Ham), I had the feeling that we were back in terms of the understanding of the football we need to play. I'm not saying it was pretty, I'm not saying there were lots of chances, but for a team like us, playing the way we play, and coming to Birmingham and getting the result we got, I think it's good.” ”It just shows the way we are trying to set up a team – from the back. Then we play. I don't think anybody can say we held back for a 0-0. We finished the game with three strikers and winger Craig Noone on the pitch.” • The Albion Steve Harper Romain Vincelot, Gordon Greer, Inigo Calderon, Marcus Painter Mauricio Taricco - caution 35 mÃn. for Liam Bridcutt - 30 mÃn., Kazenga LuaLua for Matthew Sparrow (c) - 82 mÃn., Ashley Barnes for Ryan Harley - 71 mÃn Craig Noone, Billy Paynter, Craig Mackail-Smith Substitutes: Caspar Ankergren (GK), Ashley Barnes, Alan Navarro, Kazenga LuaLua, MauricioTaricco Update on the the Albion’s latest statistics Who will win? Current form The visitors run of eight matches without makes Watford the form team as they are on a winning run of one game, although the league table shows something else. Brighton had a good start to their return to the Championship but recently their tactics have come unstuck or luck has just left them for a while, Watford are just wandering along under achieving with the odd good result. Akureyri's Prediction: 2-1 Watford'd change of fortune will continue with another hard fought win and Brighton's run without a win continues. There is a history The last match: Watford - Brighton 0:1 3.649 travelling Brighton fans saw their high flying Seagulls team beat a Watford team on a seven match winning run in the FA Cup round 3. Ashley Barnes goal at 16 mÃn. was enough to sting the Hornets and knock them from the cup. The lower league visitors gave a very good account and made the hosts look like the minor club. Further into the past: Brighton have the edge in all meetings but in Watford the hosts have the better record, but not by much. 73 goals against 58 and 21 wins against 16 with 17 draws is the record. A 5:0 win for the locals in 1930 will certainly not be repeated but Brighton’s win of 1:3 in 1955 may be, the Albion did do better in the 1940s but again no repeat of that is predicted. skál/skÃ¥l/cheers/salut Don't forget Drop in for some match chat.inThe Hornet's Nest Travellers may want some information about Watford.
I have a feeling it will be a 2-2 draw. Just because we seem to be scoring but our defence will struggle again. However a win would be massive and I certainly think its possible
another great thread, thanks Ak I think we can win this and i'm going for my usual 3-1 My avid Brighton fan friend will not be happy if we beat them! lol...COYH!
watford played so well against Posh, tighten that defence there is a good team there, lets just hope we can get a bit of a run going
Just got this message from a Leyton Orient supporting friend of mine... Oliver Langford will be refereeing your match with Brighton on Tuesday. He's incompetent! I wrote a letter of complaint to the FA about that ****er! Good luck Just thought i'd let you know!
Oh dear..have to watch ourselves then. Will be interesting to see if Doyley and Eustace get back in after good showings by their replacements who showed more attacking threat.
you seem to have a friend from every club , most handy for inside intelligence lol! by the way have extended my trip at the end of November will now take in the Bristol game as well! trying to sort out hotels again !
lol i am pretty well covered in clubs over the country! Coolio! not sure i'll make Bristol, but might make Notts F...maybe...
Glad Buckley and Hoskins aren't playing. Both prone to spells of mediocrity, but both people I'd tip to turn it on against a former club.
I agree, let's hope the incompetance is in out favour.... it's refs like him where we need to make the Vic an intimidating atmosphere, so more likely to give the 50/50s to us! As for the match... After a good start, they seem to be struggling a bit so hpefulyl can get something from this game. Went for a 2-2 score against the Posh, so will go for the same. Goals from Big Chris and the Prince Another great thread Ak
Will Buckley pulled his hamsting in the warm up on Saturday and Will Hoskins is injured, I have no details without some detective work.
