Watford v Norwich

jedi_master · Post by **jedi_master** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 2:14 pm

Putting aside all the more depressing chat today, there’s a huge game for us tonight.

I think I want Norwich to win…

Spijed · Post by **Spijed** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 2:18 pm

Scenarios are:
Watford win - six points clear, played three games more.
Watford draw - four points clear, played three games more.
Norwich win - five points clear, played five games more.

TheOriginalLongsider · Post by **TheOriginalLongsider** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 2:19 pm

I think we want a draw. Don’t want Norwich to get momentum

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 2:19 pm

Draw surely the best outcome

Marney&Mee · Post by **Marney&Mee** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 2:23 pm

Both teams to lose ideally...

KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 2:25 pm

Imagine if Norwich are the ones to survive out of the 4, the one team everyone had dead and buried with no hope.

jrgbfc · Post by **jrgbfc** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 2:27 pm

Definitely don't want Watford going six points clear of us.

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 2:30 pm

A draw deprives both teams of a possible extra two points, so I'll go with that.

claretonthecoast1882 · Post by **claretonthecoast1882** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 2:33 pm

Both teams to play an illegible player

8 red cards

A 28 man brawl resulting in several season long bans with the punishment dished out the day after the window closes

and a 0-0 draw

Spijed · Post by **Spijed** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 2:34 pm

Draw first, then it must always be the lower team winning thereafter.

ClaretMov · Post by **ClaretMov** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 3:09 pm

A Draw, if not a Norwich win, and a game with plenty of red cards and little injuries

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 3:31 pm

KRBFC wrote: ↑
Fri Jan 21, 2022 2:25 pm
Imagine if Norwich are the ones to survive out of the 4, the one team everyone had dead and buried with no hope.

Just shows how quickly things can change with only 1 win doesn't it.

That's why I firmly believe Burnley still have an evens chance of surviving.

As for tonight draw is probably the best outcome for us, keeps both within reach.

BFCmaj · Post by **BFCmaj** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 3:36 pm

0-0 and then stories in the media that both sides have been taking part in illegal betting which means the clubs are docked 20 points each.

FCBurnley · Post by **FCBurnley** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 4:12 pm

Draw followed by a Norwich win. Worst result is Watford win. So the way this season is going it will be 3-0 Watford

bfcjg · Post by **bfcjg** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 4:14 pm

Draw but I think Watford will win.

BleedingClaret · Post by **BleedingClaret** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 4:16 pm

claretonthecoast1882 wrote: ↑
Fri Jan 21, 2022 2:33 pm
Both teams to play an illegible player

8 red cards

A 28 man brawl resulting in several season long bans with the punishment dished out the day after the window closes

and a 0-0 draw

And points deductions too

Paul Waine · Post by **Paul Waine** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 5:24 pm

Draw is always the best result at this time, 2 points shared between the 2 teams rather than one team taking 3 points.

I think I'll watch Death in Paradise rather than tonight's game.

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Devils_Advocate · Post by **Devils_Advocate** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 5:37 pm

Norwich have the weakest team but probably the best manager of the four teams so whilst I dont think they have enough to survive it would be unwise to discount them

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 5:45 pm

Has to be a draw ... or at worst a narrow Watford win ... as we have Watford to play home and away ... keeping it our own hands

LeadBelly · Post by **LeadBelly** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 7:15 pm

I'd prefer 2 shared points rather than 3 shared points. A few red cards wouldn't go amiss, neither would a few Watford injuries (nothing serious but just enough to keep players out for 3/4 weeks).

My bookie has odds of: home win evens; draw 5/2; away win 11/4 so Norwich clearly well the underdogs. I've had a small punt on the draw.

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 8:04 pm

Gibson starts for Norwich, he could end up having the last laugh at our expense.

chekhov · Post by **chekhov** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 8:12 pm

What’s that kit Norwich are wearing? I’m having difficulty picking out their players.

minnieclaret · Post by **minnieclaret** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 8:19 pm

Devils_Advocate wrote: ↑
Fri Jan 21, 2022 5:37 pm
Norwich have the weakest team but probably the best manager of the four teams so whilst I dont think they have enough to survive it would be unwise to discount them

DA, you’re a very naughty boy winding folk up like that we all know Newcastle have.

minnieclaret · Post by **minnieclaret** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 8:28 pm

Poor game.
We are Watfords next opponents so a couple of red cards would come in handily, Mike Dean.

dougcollins · Post by **dougcollins** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 8:32 pm

If we can't beat either of these we really do deserve to go down.

Bigvince · Post by **Bigvince** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 8:33 pm

We couldn’t beat Norwich the last time we played them

lakedistrictclaret · Post by **lakedistrictclaret** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 8:35 pm

Are we really worse than these two sides?

dougcollins · Post by **dougcollins** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 8:35 pm

'We couldn’t beat Norwich the last time we played them'

Exactly.

Conroysleftfoot · Post by **Conroysleftfoot** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 8:35 pm

dougcollins wrote: ↑
Fri Jan 21, 2022 8:32 pm
If we can't beat either of these we really do deserve to go down.

Absolutely right.

ClaretAndJew · Post by **ClaretAndJew** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 8:36 pm

As bad as these are I fear we are worse.

dougcollins · Post by **dougcollins** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 8:38 pm

Dennis get a red would be good.

jedi_master · Post by **jedi_master** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 8:39 pm

dougcollins wrote: ↑
Fri Jan 21, 2022 8:38 pm
Dennis get a red would be good.

Should have got a second yellow there for the clearest dive you’ll ever see.

dougcollins · Post by **dougcollins** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 8:42 pm

Dean being incredibly lenient.

NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 8:49 pm

So far so good

Devils_Advocate · Post by **Devils_Advocate** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 8:50 pm

minnieclaret wrote: ↑
Fri Jan 21, 2022 8:19 pm
DA, you’re a very naughty boy winding folk up like that we all know Newcastle have.

I've got to admit you've got me there.....viva Eddie Howe

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 8:50 pm

Decent enough score for us thus far, and neither of these sides look that good, however what's worrying is we are arguably worse than both.

CFS · Post by **CFS** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 8:51 pm

First time watching Watford and they look good.

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 8:52 pm

Can stay like this for the full 90 please

Pearcey · Post by **Pearcey** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 8:52 pm

This score line would do in the second half. I’m just hoping we have one of the massive changes in form that we’ve seen over the years. If we can get our steel back we’ve still got a chance. I believe we are a better side than both of these when we’re on it.

Getting back on it though is looking miles off. Fingers crossed.

Marty Dobson · Post by **Marty Dobson** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 8:53 pm

Poor standard but evenly matched and feisty enough so far. Plenty of late tackles and dives. A red or 2 wouldn't surprise me.

minnieclaret · Post by **minnieclaret** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 8:53 pm

Bigvince wrote: ↑
Fri Jan 21, 2022 8:33 pm
We couldn’t beat Norwich the last time we played them

Krul won it with a ko.

CHEWBACCA · Post by **CHEWBACCA** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 8:54 pm

We can't even beat Norwich at home so what does that tell you??

taio · Post by **taio** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 9:09 pm

Great finish

Bordeauxclaret · Post by **Bordeauxclaret** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 9:10 pm

Good to see defenders not getting away with those dives.

ClaretAndJew · Post by **ClaretAndJew** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 9:10 pm

And the team that weren't winning are now on course for their 4th of the season.

Conroysleftfoot · Post by **Conroysleftfoot** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 9:11 pm

Bordeauxclaret wrote: ↑
Fri Jan 21, 2022 9:10 pm
Good to see defenders not getting away with those dives.

As you say good to see.

Bigvince · Post by **Bigvince** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 9:14 pm

95th minute equaliser for Watford please

Pearcey · Post by **Pearcey** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 9:14 pm

ClaretAndJew wrote: ↑
Fri Jan 21, 2022 9:10 pm
And the team that weren't winning are now on course for their 4th of the season.

Our turn next!

warksclaret · Post by **warksclaret** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 9:17 pm

Wow this would take Norwich to 16 points, with their 4th win

Pearcey · Post by **Pearcey** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 9:17 pm

The lights have caught Covid! Call it off.