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Match Day Thread Sheffield United v Watford F.C. 25th Feb. 3pm.

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  1. Mexican Hornet

    Mexican Hornet Well-Known Member

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    Sheffield United v Watford F.C.

    Watford end their recent tough run of games against promotion placed Sheffield United. The Blades have lost their last two games, 1-3 to Middlesborough, and then 3-2 to Millwall. However, they still sit 2nd in the table.

    The Hornets had a hectic win against WBA in their last game. It was their first since a 2-0 win against Blackpool on the 15th of January. After that win, Bilic had dragged his injury ravaged squad to a DLDDD run. Therefore, the win against the Baggies must have been a welcome confidence boost for the players. Now, with injured players seemingly returning, coupled with a new centre back partnership that appears to be more solid, there is renewed hope of a play-off push. Nevertheless, Sheffiled United away will be a tough nut to crack.

    Team news to follow:

    ENJOY THE GAME <cheers>
     
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    Mexican Hornet, Feb 22, 2023
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    oldfrenchhorn Well-Known Member Forum Moderator

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    Keith Stroud has been appointed to officiate the Hornets’ trip to the second-placed Blades, the third time he will be in the middle for a Watford game in the current campaign.
    The official has shown a total of 135 yellow cards in his 26 matches this season, but has only issued a red card on three occasions.

    Sam Lewis and Mark Stevens are due to be the assistant referees for the game at Bramall Lane, with Ross Joyce the fourth official.
     
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    andytoprankin Well-Known Member

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    Sorry, I think Stroud is a cock.
     
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  4. Bolton's Boots

    Bolton's Boots Well-Known Member

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    When you think about it, they all are - except Fez...
     
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    Luton supporter from Bournemouth!

    We have had him before this season and won though
     
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  6. yorkshirehornet

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    A draw here would be good...and clearly achievable......no defensive cock ups please......
     
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  7. Hornet-Fez

    Hornet-Fez Well-Known Member

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    Didn't he send off Angella at Southampton on the telly after about two minutes and subsequently rescinded?
     
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    That may have been Lee Probert - sent Angella off at Bournemouth after 30 seconds. We lodged an appeal and won, but the damage had already been done with that 2-0 defeat.
     
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    Hornet-Fez Well-Known Member

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    I stand corrected. He refereed our promotion game at Brighton.

    Here's his record vs Watford:
    Keith Stroud » Record by matches of Watford FC (worldfootball.net)
     
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    Would he come back in or just be sub ?
     
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    Personally I'd have him back in rather than sub - I rate him higher than I rate Hoedt.
     
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    Interesting. I adore CC, I think he is an all-round class act. However I think we should stick with Hoedt at least for a few more games, barring major calamity, as he and RP continue to build their relationship. But I get the argument, without a doubt.
     
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    I would still go with Hoedt...maybe for a half if cc is fit.... he does add something...although cc is much tidier
     
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    oldfrenchhorn Well-Known Member Forum Moderator

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    Started to look for likely streams, without much success so far.
     
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    Packing for Cornwall/France this pm...so may drop in and out

    COYH!
     
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  17. Markthehorn

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    Louza starts .

    Cathcart on bench .
     
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    oldfrenchhorn Well-Known Member Forum Moderator

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    A thrice taken kick off - not often you see that.
     
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