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Match Day Thread Watford v Sheffield Wednesday [21st October]

Discussion in 'Watford' started by Mexican Hornet, Oct 11, 2023.

  1. Mexican Hornet

    Mexican Hornet Well-Known Member

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    Watford F.C. v Sheffield Wednesday.

    ¡¡Xisco!! ¿Que pasó? ¿Enserio?

    It all started with such hope, it ended so badly. Ten games into the season Muñoz was axed after picking up 2 points, in what was Wednesday's worst ever start to a season. After Muñoz's sacking Moore, the Spaniard's predecessor and the person who got the Sheffield club up from leauge 1 last season, returend at the helm of Huddersfield to pick up a point. A game in which Niel Thompson was the Owl's caretaker boss. At the time of writing they still haven't announced a new manager of if Thompson will continue in charge. This leaves The Owls rooted to the bottom of the table with 3 points in 11.

    On the other hand, the hosts recently gave Valerien Ismael a new contract. How much longer or improved hasn't been mentioned mind! Despite this Gino Pozzo had to sack someone and it seems that the highly rated Ben Manga, the technical director, has got the boot. I guess there was discontent about the shoe string budget, or false promises made to him. This might satisfy the owner's sacking cravings, but a loss to Wednesday might make him think again. Watford haven't really found any consistent form of their own, and coupled with a lack of talent in the squad, the push for the play offs that some might have thought possible is already looking a bit more of smoke and mirrors from the hierarchy. The pessimists might say that this is a very early relegation battle 6 pointer. The optimists might say we are only 11 games into a 46 game season. Either way, a win would go down better than the first beer on a Friday after work.

    More news to follow nearer the game as the international break relieves us of Watford related non-sense (for now.)

     
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  2. Markthehorn

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    Got to say this is must win or things could get quite nasty (by Watford standards!) in the crowd.
     
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    Wednesday fans seem confident - their allocation, 2104 tickets, for the match has sold out already.
     
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    Wednesday have announced their new head coach - former Germany assistant coach Danny Rohl.
    New manager bounce incoming...
     
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    Andrews is suspended for the next three matches - won't be available for selection until the Huddersfield match in November..
     
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  8. Mexican Hornet

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    ¡¡Ay caray!!
     
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  9. Markthehorn

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    I hope we win then those on Twitter and WFC forum actually wishing we lose look a bit silly.

    Is that what is has come to now ?

    Sure criticism of the club and the way it might be run/heading is fair if constructive but surely as fans we want our team to do well and win?

    Afterall the Pozzos won’t just suddenly disappear over night !

    They will probably just sack another manager.
     
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    TBF some of our fans are such self entitled bell ends that "know" our history AGT.
    Some of us lived it PGT. Irritates the living doodahs outta me.
     
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    All the players away for International games have returned without injury. Looks as though there is a fully fit squad for once.
     
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    Shame Andrews is banned as means Ngakia will start and will have to hope he doesn't get injured!
     
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    I have wondered if Porteous and Hoedt could plays as full backs with Siarralta and Pollock as the centre backs if really needed because of injuries
     
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    Don't you think they're a bit slow, duggie? Besides which they already play as wide as full-backs! You could land a 747 between our centre-backs the way we play...
     
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    I would love to tell these sort of people they don’t have to go to or watch games if they hate it that much.





    Not saying we have to be all “happy clappy” and think everything is wonderful but why bother wasting time doing something you don’t enjoy ..?

    It’s not like work where you are contracted to go.

    Let’s hope there is something to cheer later!
     
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  18. Bolton's Boots

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  19. Mexican Hornet

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    COYH got to start well.
     
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    This Saturday shopping is not good. Still here now, and have signed in to Hive. Hope it is worth it.
     
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