View Full Version : FT: WATFORD 0 - 1 CARDIFF CITY. Match thread
Michael Morris
03-12-20, 09:57
Saturday 5th December, 2020. ko 3:00pm
Match officials:
Referee: STEPHEN MARTIN
Assistants: Rob Smith and Craig Taylor
Fourth Official : George Byrne
Watford have had a ballot for season ticket holders to allow up to 2,000 home fans into Vicarage Rd for the game.
life on mars
03-12-20, 10:21
Watford is our biggest test yet of the season as are the others in December , now we will see shall see if the current side has the ability and effort to get this done
Former Labour leader
03-12-20, 10:42
Judging by the highlights Watford did not play well last night (0-0 v Forest) but having spectators is likely to give them a lift.
This is going to be a tough one, and I promise not to be too judgemental on Harris if we lose.
That can wait till we play the Jacks.
Watford still have a very good squad, the likes of Troy Deeney, Joao Pedro, Will Hughes, Nathaniel Chalobah, Andre Grey, Etienne Capoue, James Garner would walk into almost any Championship side, including ours.
Will Hughes was being mentioned as a potential England player a few seasons ago, and he's played a total of 9 minutes for them this season.
Former Labour leader
03-12-20, 11:16
Watford's home form is excellent, their away form poor. They have a decent side. Hopefully not so decent Saturday.
life on mars
03-12-20, 14:34
Watford still have a very good squad, the likes of Troy Deeney, Joao Pedro, Will Hughes, Nathaniel Chalobah, Andre Grey, Etienne Capoue, James Garner would walk into almost any Championship side, including ours.
Will Hughes was being mentioned as a potential England player a few seasons ago, and he's played a total of 9 minutes for them this season.
Like a lot of sides with Premiership players they can be got at , you only need to look at the Luton and Wycombe results yesterday
Der Kaiser
03-12-20, 15:07
Like a lot of sides with Premiership players they can be got at , you only need to look at the Luton and Wycombe results yesterday
Wycombe lost 1-0?
Like a lot of sides with Premiership players they can be got at , you only need to look at the Luton and Wycombe results yesterday
But also like a lot of sides ith premiership players, if they get their shit together they can steamroller sides in this division.
And somewhat concerningly all 3 premier league sides seem in less disarray this season than you typically see from relegated sides.
Eric the Half a Bee
03-12-20, 22:01
But also like a lot of sides ith premiership players, if they get their shit together they can steamroller sides in this division.
And somewhat concerningly all 3 premier league sides seem in less disarray this season than you typically see from relegated sides.
Yes, this has been the strongest relegation trio that we've had for quite a few seasons.
Kind of Blue
04-12-20, 08:06
I wonder if the nature of the pandemic has aided the relegated sides (on the playing field at least) this season? Has there been a transfer market suppression compared to other seasons in terms of volumes of players coming and going? More settled squads and starting line ups?
The three relegated do look like they’ve taken well to dropping down a level this season. Although saying that, it’s very tight at the top at the moment - 3pts between 1st and 8th.
I wonder if the nature of the pandemic has aided the relegated sides (on the playing field at least) this season? Has there been a transfer market suppression compared to other seasons in terms of volumes of players coming and going? More settled squads and starting line ups?
The three relegated do look like they’ve taken well to dropping down a level this season. Although saying that, it’s very tight at the top at the moment - 3pts between 1st and 8th.
Yes they all seem to have held onto their best players, players like Buendia were linked with some top clubs but finds himself playing in the championship.
WJ99mobile
04-12-20, 11:53
Set up to draw
Still lose 2-0
Rock_Flock_of_Five
04-12-20, 13:16
Set up to draw
Still lose 2-0
That's how I see it panning out.
Former Labour leader
04-12-20, 13:43
That's how I see it panning out.
Yes, Watford got a very good home record and we havent got a good record there.
2-1 Watford 😠
Set up to draw
Still lose 2-0
Yes, I can see Harris changing the starting eleven in an effort to add numbers to the midfield and we will lose
Der Kaiser
04-12-20, 17:22
1-0 City.
Hope I'm wrong, but 3-0 to hornets.
Stanmore Bluebird
04-12-20, 18:44
3-1 to the Bluebirds.
I'm going for us keeping the winning run going...
Hornets 1-2 BLUEBIRDS
:ayatollah:
Former Labour leader
04-12-20, 19:05
Watford play 442 so it will be interesting to see if Harris matches up or decide to 'Pack' the midfield.
I wonder if the nature of the pandemic has aided the relegated sides (on the playing field at least) this season? Has there been a transfer market suppression compared to other seasons in terms of volumes of players coming and going? More settled squads and starting line ups?
The three relegated do look like they’ve taken well to dropping down a level this season. Although saying that, it’s very tight at the top at the moment - 3pts between 1st and 8th.
Perhaps it’s because they’re not really established Premier League clubs, all are smaller clubs than us and used to playing in the Championship? Unlike the likes of Leeds,Villa,Sunderland,Forest,Sheffield Weds etc who thought they’d just waltz their way back due to their history. Funny to think that before they had money we pinched Malky from Watford!
Perhaps it’s because they’re not really established Premier League clubs, all are smaller clubs than us and used to playing in the Championship? Unlike the likes of Leeds,Villa,Sunderland,Forest,Sheffield Weds etc who thought they’d just waltz their way back due to their history. Funny to think that before they had money we pinched Malky from Watford!
are Norwich and Watford really smaller than us?
Norwich have a very well regarded director of football as well, and I think Watford operate with that model as well, so that helps with the longer term planning
I might bet on the win, 13/5 with William Hill.
life on mars
05-12-20, 08:09
I might bet on the win, 13/5 with William Hill.
Good luck , worth a punt its a decent price
Full radio commentary Talksport 2 today for those of us outside the Cardiff area.
are Norwich and Watford really smaller than us?
Norwich have a very well regarded director of football as well, and I think Watford operate with that model as well, so that helps with the longer term planning
Much smaller support and potential, In Premier League Norwich average 26k,Watford 20k, compared to our 33k, Yes we’re a bigger club!
Moodybluebird
05-12-20, 12:54
The last away game I went to was at Vicarage Road 9 years ago, a 1-1 draw. I was staying with my son in London over Christmas and we went to the game on Boxing Day. As we were sat with the Watford fans, we had to pretend to play hell when one of their defenders scored an own goal to equalise for us near the end of the match. Inside I was euphoric but I hid it well !
Michael Morris
05-12-20, 14:01
Cardiff unchanged for third game in a row
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">��<br><br>Unchanged starting XI once again! ��<br><br>�� Match Pass ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/BjhHXHG2rZ">https://t.co/BjhHXHG2rZ</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/888sport?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@888sport</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CityAsOne?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CityAsOne</a> <a href="https://t.co/ccNj2wX9ui">pic.twitter.com/ccNj2wX9ui</a></p>— Cardiff City FC (@CardiffCityFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/CardiffCityFC/status/1335222714831925249?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Michael Morris
05-12-20, 14:01
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">�� �������� �������� ��<br><br>There are four changes from Wednesday night...<br><br>⬅️ Cathcart, Femenía, Chalobah & Quina<br>➡️ Troost-Ekong, Wilmot, Cleverley & Sema<a href="https://twitter.com/Sportsbetio?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Sportsbetio</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCAR?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCAR</a> <a href="https://t.co/0Glsz48rzX">pic.twitter.com/0Glsz48rzX</a></p>— Watford Football Club (@WatfordFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/WatfordFC/status/1335222392721911808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Michael Morris
05-12-20, 14:06
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Former Labour leader
05-12-20, 14:07
Looks like 5 at the back for them. Watford fans orgasmic over Sema starting. I 😛
Wash DC Blue
05-12-20, 15:10
Watching with The Watford commentary.
Guy on there, don’t know who he is....just said he worked with Bacuna at Villa and didn’t like him as a person.
Seems a bit unprofessional.
Watching with The Watford commentary.
Guy on there, don’t know who he is....just said he worked with Bacuna at Villa and didn’t like him as a person.
Seems a bit unprofessional.
Very.
Watching with The Watford commentary.
Guy on there, don’t know who he is....just said he worked with Bacuna at Villa and didn’t like him as a person.
Seems a bit unprofessional.
How are you watching with Watford commentary?
Good start. You can tell they're a decent side though.
Wash DC Blue
05-12-20, 15:16
How are you watching with Watford commentary?
IPTV
IPTV
same here, at least the Watford commentary is able to correctly identify all of our players though, that isn't always the case
StraightOuttaCanton
05-12-20, 15:32
IPTV
Do you have the link?
Wash DC Blue
05-12-20, 15:32
same here, at least the Watford commentary is able to correctly identify all of our players though, that isn't always the case
Absolutely.
that could easily have been a pen then against harris
Wash DC Blue
05-12-20, 15:40
Do you have the link?
It’s a subscription service through a firestick sorry Mate.
I’m sure that it’s on Vipstand though.
Morrison has got to score there!
Saw it all the way onto his head and no challenge.
At least make the keeper work.
WJ99mobile
05-12-20, 15:43
I’m watching and we’re actually looking OK
cityhammer
05-12-20, 15:43
Yes.
WJ99mobile
05-12-20, 15:43
Yes great chance
cityhammer
05-12-20, 15:44
5 in 5!
Wash DC Blue
05-12-20, 15:44
Kiefer Moore!!!!!
Get in there!!!
👏👏👏
WJ99mobile
05-12-20, 15:46
There we go!!!
I’ve only seen last 15 but seems like we’re not taking any chances at the back. Quite route one.
Another goal from a set piece. Just drops down and he pokes it into bottom right though a big crowd of players.
we are winning every high ball
Great first half. Deservedly ahead.
For those who make "insurance" bets, Watford have gone out to 5/1!
A very good first half performance got even better.
Every player is doing their bit.
Eric the Half a Bee
05-12-20, 15:49
Competely different side from the one we've seen most of this season. Playing some great stuff as well. Thoroughly deserved.
WJ99mobile
05-12-20, 15:58
Competely different side from the one we've seen most of this season. Playing some great stuff as well. Thoroughly deserved.
I think we’re not playing particularly differently to how we have in the past it just Watford look so much shakier than they should given their squad. We’re set up well and organised.
Agree we deserve the lead but think it’s a case of we've not got the results we’ve deserved previously.
Freitag 4.17
05-12-20, 15:59
https://www.soccer24hd.com/game/match/3171/Watford-Vs-Cardiff-City.html
WJ99mobile
05-12-20, 16:00
Anyone watching the youth game highlights vs Newport?
I know it’s a training game but something doesn’t look right with Murphy
Anyone watching the youth game highlights vs Newport?
I know it’s a training game but something doesn’t look right with Murphy
He's obviously not happy. He's a professional. He should buck up. But I can see why he is disgruntled.
Anyone watching the youth game highlights vs Newport?
I know it’s a training game but something doesn’t look right with Murphy
That youth team number nine looked a cool finisher.
I think we’re not playing particularly differently to how we have in the past it just Watford look so much shakier than they should given their squad. We’re set up well and organised.
Agree we deserve the lead but think it’s a case of we've not got the results we’ve deserved previously.
Whaaat? We got exactly what we deserved against Coventry and Millwall. I didn't see the Bristol game, but the reports were not good.
WJ99mobile
05-12-20, 16:10
Whaaat? We got exactly what we deserved against Coventry and Millwall. I didn't see the Bristol game, but the reports were not good.
Bristol we were better
QPR we hammered them second half admittedly awful first
We were better than derby
We were better than Blackburn
Michael Morris
05-12-20, 16:16
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This ref should pay less attention to himself and the gym and concentrate more time on refereeing football matches.
Bristol we were better
QPR we hammered them second half admittedly awful first
We were better than derby
We were better than Blackburn
we were better than Middlesbrough, but not as good as Bournemouth.
Bristol we should have won comfortably
Wash DC Blue
05-12-20, 16:20
This ref should pay less attention to himself and the gym and concentrate more time on refereeing football matches.
Shocking decision booking Ojo.
Shouldn’t have even been a free kick.
Also he was right in front of Cleverly stamping on Ralls leg after their tangle.
Bristol we were better
QPR we hammered them second half admittedly awful first
We were better than derby
We were better than Blackburn
Bristol is the only game I haven't seen this season. I may be mistaken, but I don't remember ever feeling the team had been particularly hard done by at the end of the game.
life on mars
05-12-20, 16:30
Nervous 20 minutes left now.
Bristol is the only game I haven't seen this season. I may be mistaken, but I don't remember ever feeling the team had been particularly hard done by at the end of the game.
https://twitter.com/XGEEFAX/status/1325030264196698112?s=19
Couldn't see where Ralls could go for his booking either.
WJ99mobile
05-12-20, 16:36
I’m watching the second half on a Watford stream. My word the one guy is the most biased commentator I’ve ever listen to
Quite enjoyable seeing people moan
CopenhagenBlue
05-12-20, 16:39
This ref should pay less attention to himself and the gym and concentrate more time on refereeing football matches.
the Watford commentary team are quite good. They made a good comment about this ref having the tightest shirt they've ever seen. He's been rubbish to both teams I would say. Given us 2 bookings where there wasn't even a foul.
I’m watching the second half on a Watford stream. My word the one guy is the most biased commentator I’ve ever listen to
Quite enjoyable seeing people moan
His comment on Marlon Pack “has never passed the ball forward in his life” did make me smile!!
WJ99mobile
05-12-20, 16:40
shit ref
Watford commentator just said the ref is the only thing worse than Cardiff’s time wasting :hehe:
splott parker
05-12-20, 16:45
I’m watching the second half on a Watford stream. My word the one guy is the most biased commentator I’ve ever listen to
Quite enjoyable seeing people moan
The Watford TV set up is quite good really, half time ‘studio’ analysis with an ex player and a fan, streets ahead of our ‘productions’.
WJ99mobile
05-12-20, 16:46
We need to kill off this game just use the subs to get it into the 90!
Whyte/Murphy/Glatzel/Cunningham whoever
WJ99mobile
05-12-20, 16:53
How did they not score
3 games, 3 wins, 3 clean sheets, 8 goals, 9 points. It doesn't get much better than that, fair play.
PHEW! It's been a while since we've had one of those.
PHEW! It's been a while since we've had one of those.
I thoroughly enjoyed the game. Very entertaining.
splott parker
05-12-20, 16:58
The messageboard should threaten Harris with the bullet a lot more often:hehe:
The Watford TV set up is quite good really, half time ‘studio’ analysis with an ex player and a fan, streets ahead of our ‘productions’.
They talked a lot of biased crap mind.
Very condescending on our style of play the lady presenter was too.
Hornets NIL Bluebirds ONE
Avi it!! :ayatollah:
Brilliant win, can't complain to 3 wins
Wheres bluebird23 now ? No sign of him for three games for some reason.
Wash DC Blue
05-12-20, 17:09
Morrison and Nelson were massive today.
Great result against a very dangerous team.
splott parker
05-12-20, 17:10
They talked a lot of biased crap mind.
Very condescending on our style of play the lady presenter was too.
Hornets NIL Bluebirds ONE
Avi it!! :ayatollah:
I think all club tv is biased towards their club, it’s only natural, and Watford were no different but looking beyond that their presentation was pretty good, very good compared to ours. As you say though, The City 1 Watford 0, f*ck ‘em:thumbup:
good result
Probably best result of the season so far.
Watford have never scored a blank at home and given their position, surely this willlift us as we prepare for Stoke and the Swans
Pedro de la Rosa
05-12-20, 17:12
Wheres bluebird23 now ? No sign of him for three games for some reason.
I agree with dml... this is new. Cracking performance City :ayatollah::ayatollah::ayatollah:
Great win Bloooobirds:ayatollah:
Lets keep this run going
Pedro de la Rosa
05-12-20, 17:15
They talked a lot of biased crap mind.
Very condescending on our style of play the lady presenter was too.
Hornets NIL Bluebirds ONE
Avi it!! :ayatollah:
Our style of play? They were so ponderous until they had to win and they just started to lump it in the box. We were fantastic today, dangerous too. Moore is getting better and better, their back 3 were all at sea with him.
Happy days. Another 3 points. Should have had a penalty. Job done. Bring on Stoke.
Hope I'm wrong, but 3-0 to hornets.
I was wrong :thumbup:
Gofer Blue
05-12-20, 17:41
The Watford TV set up is quite good really, half time ‘studio’ analysis with an ex player and a fan, streets ahead of our ‘productions’.
I listened to the CCFC audio feed. What was particularly noticeable today was the long periods of silence from the commentator accompanied by quite a vociferous reaction from the crowd as if something was happening. Maybe they forget that some of us aren't watching the game and therefore can't see what's going on - very frustrating!
Wash DC Blue
05-12-20, 17:54
I listened to the CCFC audio feed. What was particularly noticeable today was the long periods of silence from the commentator accompanied by quite a vociferous reaction from the crowd as if something was happening. Maybe they forget that some of us aren't watching the game and therefore can't see what's going on - very frustrating!
A right pair of Werhers Originals.
I honestly do prefer listening to the opposition’s commentary.
life on mars
05-12-20, 18:04
1-0 City.
Spot on
I think all club tv is biased towards their club, it’s only natural, and Watford were no different but looking beyond that their presentation was pretty good, very good compared to ours. As you say though, The City 1 Watford 0, f*ck ‘em:thumbup:
Oh I agree on that front.
Don't we just put a highlights of the 1st half clip on and repeat it?
They had a studio and nice piece of eye candy. If you were hard of hearing it would have been terrific :hehe:
Regarding the commentary, they were constantly referring to the size of our team, how we were well known for our direct style, which is true to an extent, but they had this delusional attitude that they were like some kind of Guardiola side intent on entertaining the crowd (they were as direct as us especially towards the end) and should be a matter of time before they scored.
The co-commentator even said when Pack came on that "he'd never made a forward pass in his life " the cheeky tw@t.
I find it funny now though :hehe:
I wasn't expecting this result at all. Think we're only 2 points off where we should be now, but is that gap going to widen again when Harris is pushed into using the squad a bit more?
Pedro de la Rosa
05-12-20, 18:47
I listened to the CCFC audio feed. What was particularly noticeable today was the long periods of silence from the commentator accompanied by quite a vociferous reaction from the crowd as if something was happening. Maybe they forget that some of us aren't watching the game and therefore can't see what's going on - very frustrating!
I watched it and I really don't mind them. The silence is good if you're watching as otherwise it's too much. If they're using the same comms team for radio, that's not ideal. An example of too much talking, is Graham Hunter. Really knowledgable, interesting but he just never ever shuts up.
That’s a cracking result. Three straight wins and clean sheets.
I wasn't expecting this result at all. Think we're only 2 points off where we should be now, but is that gap going to widen again when Harris is pushed into using the squad a bit more?
I think if we revert to starting with Hoillet and Murphy our winning ways will end sooner rather than later. Maybe rest Keiffer after 60 minutes v Stoke but, we have a winning line up....stick with it if we can. And....is it time to forget the high balls into the box? Heading ability between Keiffer and Mozzer seems to be declining. Some creativity with balls to feet from set pieces could improve our shots on target/goals. Indeed, some shooting practice from just outside the D wouldn't go amiss. That said, things are looking a lot brighter. Onwards and upwards.
splott parker
05-12-20, 20:45
I think if we revert to starting with Hoillet and Murphy our winning ways will end sooner rather than later. Maybe rest Keiffer after 60 minutes v Stoke but, we have a winning line up....stick with it if we can. And....is it time to forget the high balls into the box? Heading ability between Keiffer and Mozzer seems to be declining. Some creativity with balls to feet from set pieces could improve our shots on target/goals. Indeed, some shooting practice from just outside the D wouldn't go amiss. That said, things are looking a lot brighter. Onwards and upwards.
Re. Shooting from outside the box, there was one instance today when it fell to Hoilett, I thought it was ideal to have a blast but he tried to control it, failed and they pinched the ball and set up a dangerous counter attack. Have a go for Christ’s sake, if it ends up in row Z, at least it’s a regroup for a goal kick and not a reverse cavalry charge.
Very good win indeed.
Kieffer continues his recent scoring streak and a clean sheet at one of the teams fancied for promotion.
4192
the last 30 minutes made it a close game , but we were far more threatening up until that point.
Re. Shooting from outside the box, there was one instance today when it fell to Hoilett, I thought it was ideal to have a blast but he tried to control it, failed and they pinched the ball and set up a dangerous counter attack. Have a go for Christ’s sake, if it ends up in row Z, at least it’s a regroup for a goal kick and not a reverse cavalry charge.
Exactly that. It was squeaky bum time when Hoillet lost the ball. Thankfully, he wasnt on the pitch long enough for Watford to pinch the ball off him for most of the match. The scoreline could have been very different. Anyway, Watford were the Row Z specialists.
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