Watford v Sheff Utd
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 7:28 pm
On sky tonight, a good chance weigh up the opposition.
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Re: Watford v Sheff Utd
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 7:30 pm
Watford’s current front 3 is very, very good for this league. Could do with them losing Dennis and Sarr…
Re: Watford v Sheff Utd
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 7:37 pm
Re: Watford v Sheff Utd
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 7:37 pm
Will give it a watch
I forecast a draw
I forecast a draw
Re: Watford v Sheff Utd
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 7:45 pm
Just goes to show that we should be playing Cornet.
Re: Watford v Sheff Utd
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 7:45 pm
I expect Sheff Utd to be right up there this season.
Re: Watford v Sheff Utd
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 7:59 pm
cracking following from Sheff Utd
Re: Watford v Sheff Utd
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 8:01 pm
That United line up looks very solid for this level
They have the managerial edge on experience and for all the quality of Watford's front three their problems were at the other end last season. I didn't see much of them but whenever I did Bachmann was very poor
They have the managerial edge on experience and for all the quality of Watford's front three their problems were at the other end last season. I didn't see much of them but whenever I did Bachmann was very poor
Re: Watford v Sheff Utd
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 8:08 pm
The front line of Sheffield is poor and they lack pace and creativity in midfield. Not promotion material for me.
Re: Watford v Sheff Utd
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 8:13 pm
Absolutely, I don't see Watford freezing out Sarr and Dennis to ''protect the sale'', a sale that is nowhere near being agreed.
Re: Watford v Sheff Utd
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 8:15 pm
There is also the thought that maybe Max doesn't want to play or that he may not have 100% commitment if his mind is elsewhere which would not be beneficial to either himself or us.
Re: Watford v Sheff Utd
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 8:27 pm
Bit o scuffling.
Re: Watford v Sheff Utd
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 8:40 pm
Just flicked it on for a minute and both keepers have already launched it forward.
What sort of football is this?
What sort of football is this?
Re: Watford v Sheff Utd
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 8:43 pm
Pretty poor game so far. More like an end of season fixture, not much atmosphere.
Re: Watford v Sheff Utd
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 8:49 pm
If the FK in added time, following a SheffU corner was for a foul on the keeper it’s a shocking decision. The forward just stood his ground, any contact if any was initiated by the keeper.
Re: Watford v Sheff Utd
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 8:52 pm
Pretty dull first half.
Re: Watford v Sheff Utd
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 8:54 pm
Thought it was a decent half. Both teams look quite good. Dennis and Sarr a big threat.
Re: Watford v Sheff Utd
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 9:10 pm
Bit of a stalemate although Watfords front 3 do look quality. Still nothing to fear IMO
Re: Watford v Sheff Utd
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 9:15 pm
Ridiculous defending from SU
Re: Watford v Sheff Utd
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 9:16 pm
Watford 1-0
Re: Watford v Sheff Utd
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 9:17 pm
Deserved lead
Re: Watford v Sheff Utd
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 9:17 pm
Definitely offside
Re: Watford v Sheff Utd
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 9:17 pm
Looks offside
Where is VAR when you need it
Where is VAR when you need it
Re: Watford v Sheff Utd
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 9:18 pm
Yep
Re: Watford v Sheff Utd
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 9:22 pm
Re: Watford v Sheff Utd
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 9:24 pm
Probably offside, certainly not definitely. Camera was at a poor angle to be exact.
Re: Watford v Sheff Utd
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 9:25 pm
Sheff Utd don’t have anywhere near enough goals in their squad to threaten promotion…in my opinion.
Re: Watford v Sheff Utd
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 9:27 pm
Agreed.jedi_master wrote: ↑Mon Aug 01, 2022 9:25 pmSheff Utd don’t have anywhere near enough goals in their squad to threaten promotion…in my opinion.
Watford look stronger.
Re: Watford v Sheff Utd
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 9:32 pm
Sure that was the second time someone from the crowd tried to run on the pitch.
Re: Watford v Sheff Utd
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 9:36 pm
Well done Watford for playing Sarr & Dennis though. Hope we follow suit.
Re: Watford v Sheff Utd
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 9:51 pm
Re: Watford v Sheff Utd
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 9:51 pm
Watford will be up there I reckon, not got out of first gear and are beating one of the play-off teams
Re: Watford v Sheff Utd
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 9:57 pm
Nothing to sweat on there. Watfords lauded attack created nothing and made a breakaway count. Blades midfield was less than the names in it, again creating nothing.
Re: Watford v Sheff Utd
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 9:59 pm
Re: Watford v Sheff Utd
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 10:04 pm
Hope that’s right as think we’d have had another goal or two if he’d played against Hudds.Tricky Trevor wrote: ↑Mon Aug 01, 2022 9:59 pmHas he refused to play or are ALK bothered he picks up an injury? We don’t know what’s going on. VK has already intimated he’ll be involved next match if still with us.
Re: Watford v Sheff Utd
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 10:08 pm
Re: Watford v Sheff Utd
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 10:09 pm
Both were crap.
Now I am not thinking one swallow makes a summer. But all teams appear to be taking the same path. And us another, time will tell if it will work for us. But I think the Huddersfield game is colouring my judgement.
Now I am not thinking one swallow makes a summer. But all teams appear to be taking the same path. And us another, time will tell if it will work for us. But I think the Huddersfield game is colouring my judgement.
Re: Watford v Sheff Utd
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 10:17 pm
like Kompany said, the fixtures have done u a favour, we'll know exactly way we are after the next twoLowbankclaret wrote: ↑Mon Aug 01, 2022 10:09 pmBoth were crap.
Now I am not thinking one swallow makes a summer. But all teams appear to be taking the same path. And us another, time will tell if it will work for us. But I think the Huddersfield game is colouring my judgement.
Re: Watford v Sheff Utd
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 10:28 pm
To be fair after talking to an ex claret player today, which I completely agree with. Once you have played a few games other managers will develop strategies to deal with us.Vegas Claret wrote: ↑Mon Aug 01, 2022 10:17 pmlike Kompany said, the fixtures have done u a favour, we'll know exactly way we are after the next two
Those three games will give them the data, experience to come up with strategies.
Once that happens we will see what Konpany has in his locker to deal with it with his players and strategy.
Re: Watford v Sheff Utd
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 10:30 pm
and vice versaLowbankclaret wrote: ↑Mon Aug 01, 2022 10:28 pmTo be fair after talking to an ex claret player today, which I completely agree with. Once you have played a few games other managers will develop strategies to deal with us.
Those three games will give them the data, experience to come up with strategies.
Once that happens we will see what Konpany has in his locker to deal with it with his players and strategy.
Re: Watford v Sheff Utd
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 10:39 pm
Not sure what you mean, most championship teams are so predictable, as we were under SD.
Let’s see how we go.
I just felt the more Huddersfield pressed the quicker we passed the ball and frustrated them.
Re: Watford v Sheff Utd
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 11:02 pm
Hmmm sounds familiarVegas Claret wrote: ↑Mon Aug 01, 2022 9:51 pmWatford will be up there I reckon, not got out of first gear and are beating one of the play-off teams
Re: Watford v Sheff Utd
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 11:35 pm
Didn't watch the entire game but thought Watford are a serious threat. It's almost tiresome thinking about Sheff Utd.
Re: Watford v Sheff Utd
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 11:38 pm
Once you have played a few games other managers will develop strategies to deal with us.Lowbankclaret wrote: ↑Mon Aug 01, 2022 10:39 pmNot sure what you mean, most championship teams are so predictable, as we were under SD.
Let’s see how we go.
I just felt the more Huddersfield pressed the quicker we passed the ball and frustrated them.
Those three games will give them the data, experience to come up with strategies.
^^^^^We will be doing exactly the same to others
Re: Watford v Sheff Utd
Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2022 12:05 am
So your saying we will change our style of play, don’t think so.Vegas Claret wrote: ↑Mon Aug 01, 2022 11:38 pmOnce you have played a few games other managers will develop strategies to deal with us.
Those three games will give them the data, experience to come up with strategies.
^^^^^We will be doing exactly the same to others
We just bought a load of players a foot smaller than championship teams players.
We are committed to VK style and after watching the first game it might just work.
Re: Watford v Sheff Utd
Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2022 2:08 am
no, i'm saying Kompany will come up with strategies to beat them, I never mentioned anything about playing styleLowbankclaret wrote: ↑Tue Aug 02, 2022 12:05 amSo your saying we will change our style of play, don’t think so.
We just bought a load of players a foot smaller than championship teams players.
We are committed to VK style and after watching the first game it might just work.
Re: Watford v Sheff Utd
Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2022 3:24 am
Watford looked the stronger. Sheffield U did not appear to have many goals in them. Only 45 games to prove me wrong.
Re: Watford v Sheff Utd
Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2022 7:01 am
It’s only a good idea playing them if the intention is to keep them. If it’s a shop window job your manager has to quickly adapt to be without them on 1 Sept.
I’m happy with Kompany’s Cornet approach. If he doesn’t think he’ll be here next month, it makes sense to work with the players who will.
Re: Watford v Sheff Utd
Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2022 7:55 am
This was a pretty good Championship game between to well organised physically strong and energetic teams.
Watford of course were the more dangerous and broke quickly - can we deal with that? Their defence looks a bit dodgy though and temperamental - Barnes vs Sierralta will be interesting!
Sheffield United looked mostly solid but were troubled by the pace and strength of Watford's attack. The only obvious threat in their attack was Ndiaye (who was signed from Borehamwood a couple of years ago).
Watford of course were the more dangerous and broke quickly - can we deal with that? Their defence looks a bit dodgy though and temperamental - Barnes vs Sierralta will be interesting!
Sheffield United looked mostly solid but were troubled by the pace and strength of Watford's attack. The only obvious threat in their attack was Ndiaye (who was signed from Borehamwood a couple of years ago).
Re: Watford v Sheff Utd
Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2022 8:53 am
Teams have been looking for a strategy to beat City, and they've been watching them for years. It doesn't matter what the opposition do, IF we play and improve on how we played at Huddersfield.Lowbankclaret wrote: ↑Mon Aug 01, 2022 10:28 pmTo be fair after talking to an ex claret player today, which I completely agree with. Once you have played a few games other managers will develop strategies to deal with us.
Those three games will give them the data, experience to come up with strategies.
Once that happens we will see what Konpany has in his locker to deal with it with his players and strategy.
Not getting carried away, we are still short a striker, and Huddersfield weren't physical at all. There will be harder games to come, even if nobody had seen us play, but it was a great first step.