http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/sp...rves_to_stand_on_the_top_step_of_the_podium_/ At last a half decent review from the Guardian who have ignored the lower leagues for most of the season. I think we have a great squad to take us up and a great tactical manager who galvanised the squad and really proved that we could do it.....
Lots!!!! Season defining moments?? Change of tactics for Joka after four straight defeats when he came? Getting rid of certain players....? Turing round a two goal deficit at Elland Road? others??
Signing Ben Watson Ighalo's equaliser at Derby Take your pick for saves by Gomez TD being "rested" against Bolton and coming on to score the winner - nobody is bigger than the club.
Don't forget the growth of the 1881. From being a small group in a corner of the Rookery, they have become an inspiration to the rest of The Vic
I think SJ is manager of the season. He arrived late and made the team play together and with spirit. Our earlier Pozzo period coaches did one or the other or both with varying success. SJ took out the trouble makers, includes everyone who wants to play even the lower ranked professionals and has made a good team better. I know the manager of the season will go with Eddie Howe as he is press darling but he has been with his team for longer.
I agree BB. Must say there is a bit of a continental feel to games with the flags and what have you. Also noticeable that aside from slagging the ref all the songs are in support of the team and not abusing opponents. I suspect that may be different for a few games next year!
Switching to red shorts for majority of run in games, we just seem to play better find our own players better. The result at Fulham away after four straight defeats was played in red shorts. So for me next seasons kit red shorts are a must.
great interview from God http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/32470295 and God on the son of God... He also believes we have a much better chance going up automatically....
Looking back we have had four decent managers this season. Beppe got us off to a good start, took us to where he could and left diplomatically and honourably, Garcia looked like he would be strong and was no fault of his he got ill, McKinlay was just plain unlucky to be in the wrong place at the wrong time - all of them had decent results. Finally Jokanovic has been superb. He dealt with the troublemakers and got the team to play as a team and believe in themselves. He took over in the most difficult circumstances yet found his feet quickly, he can make tactical changes really well and is clearly a winner. Anyone else note that about half the Championship have changed managers since he arrived - he is by no means the new kid on the block. Beppe has a clear affection for us as is shown in his reaction to our promotion - a gentleman and a scholar
http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/...hurtles-towards-final-fortnight-10205423.html another interesting read....
