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Match Day Thread Cardiff v Watford (2nd attempt)

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  1. oldfrenchhorn

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    CARDIFF CITY v WATFORD
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    Cardiff City Stadium
    Tuesday 14th January 2025
    Kick Off 1945 GMT

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    Of course this game should have had the final score recorded in December, but the weather Gods intervened, and it had to be postponed. It has now taken on a new significance for the Hornets, as it is their game in hand to the surrounding teams. A win would keep them on the edge of the promotion play-offs, but a defeat would see them looking at mid-table.
    Cardiff are only three points ahead of basement side Plymouth Argyle, but they are level on points with 21st-placed Portsmouth, so it is far from panic stations with a lot of football left to play this season.
    The Bluebirds have struggled in front of their own fans this season, only picking up 13 points from 12 matches, which is the second-worst home record in the division behind Hull City.
    The Hornets have struggled to make their mark on their travels this season, winning just two of their 12 league matches away from their own stadium, collecting only eight points in the process.
    While Cardiff have won one and drawn two of their last three Championship games, Watford have lost all three of the ones they have played.
    So there is a lot at stake for both sides, suggesting this will be an interesting and maybe a close affair.

    Team News
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    Match Officials
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  2. yorkshirehornet

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    We need to stop the run of defeats....can we do it here??????
     
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    I'm hazarding a guess that we can't - unless we do something about the midfield. They've been missing in action too often recently.
     
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    I am hoping that when TDB is back up to full fitness, he will contribute to a solution
     
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    Look foward to the fans there giving Tom and the team their full backing as per Thursday .

    And hopefully they reward them with 3 points .
     
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    Afraid I cannot join you tonight but will be there in spirit.
     
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    Gin or Whisky?
     
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    I see zero signings in! Wonderful!
     
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    A few options on the bench.
     
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    Slow but physical back line.

    Vata might be needed off the bench
     
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    Cardiff City XI: Alnwick; Ng, Goutas, Daland, O’Dowda; Rinomhota, Chambers, Robertson; Ashford, Colwill, Willock.

    Subs: Horvath, Fish, Bagan, Ralls, Tanner, Meite, Kanga, Pearce, Etete.
     
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    Cardiff playing without a recognized No 9
     
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    Our Officials

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    Mark Stevens and Abbas Khan
     
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    Andrew French: Already quite a few in the away corner off to my right. I'm so full of admiration for the die-hard away travellers. I find long midweek trips hard enough and I get paid to be here with no overheads.
     
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    Poor ish start
     
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    Uninspiring so far - but at least we're not behind ..
     
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    Hardly managed to get into their half.
     
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