A very solid controlled performance - FF really did work his socks off and deserved the goal Cannot really fault anyone - as I say we looked assured in defence thanks to Hall coming in and the midfield held their shape well with Tozser impressing.
Can't argue with that, and has been said elsewhere, good team performance. I thought Brighton were poor, but we've been beaten by worse teams. Loved FF's goal celebration. Yes, this one was definitely over the line.
Wonderful to see a win at last (missed Boxing Day!). I think Sannini may have had some words at half time. Brighton played the ball around in the first half when we gave them space, BUT after the interval everyone began pressing hard and they lost any rhythm they might have had. There was a lot more effort out there today without it being a game marked by great skill. Playing Hall in the centre of the back three meant there was someone trying to organise the back line...which they definitely need. They were helped by an assured performance from Toczer in front of them and a limited Brighton attacking force.
Had visitors all day. Checked the score at 2-0 and just assumed final score would be 2-4. Lovely surprise when it wasn't!
I think we learned today that it is key to keep Forestieri on the pitch for the 90. He gives us an outlet when under pressure and also tracks about the pitch and puts in a tackle or simply holds up the play allowing the defence to marshal and organise. He was just fantastic today, back to close to his best with his runs and passing and he even got the goal for his effort. The rest of the team stepped up their game after Thursday and it showed. Hall was dominant at the back as usual, Anya ran his socks off even having had them knocked off a few times. Toszer was excellent and has a lot more to offer from set pieces.
http://www.watford.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=348242 This reviewer says the same BHD.... What do other people think of his player ratings?
So much better - thank goodness. Just a pity it's Leicester away next but then again if you really want to believe in yourselves again...........
Yes, a pity it is Leicester next--it would have been good to face an "easier" team to get some of the new boys into the formation. Birmingham, Middlesboro Blackpool and Yeovil will be better gauges of progress.
Presumably after Watford have equalised following leicester's penalty. No penalty in last two games? They must be due one!!!
I don't think anything sould measure up to the magic of those two or three minutes, finely rounded off by GFZ falling over whilst running up the pitch!
Kevin Phillips would be taking the peno the only break away will be you taking kick off straight after Should be a good game next week. Were looking for our 10th win in a row and your looking to build on your win. The boot is on the other foot now as it was us with a record like 2 wins in 16 when we played at the back end of last season.
Why should we be afraid of Leicester, we weren't afraid of Man City? If we emulate that performance and yesterdays then if we lose then we lose to the better team on the day unless we have a blind ref. I don't mind losing if the TEAM put in a shift.
