Watford Home Match Thread

[The Doctor]

2 minutes ago, Dahnsouff said:

More brain less vibes. People complain about papering over cracks. Fatawu facilitates this. less exciting but we need more brain less tricks.

his decision making is poor yes, he's 21. That's very much the case with any young winger - a winger not yet in his prime who makes the right decision every time is a 9 figure player going to a man city or real madrid. Like lets be clear, hes been poor this season, but this system hangs all of the attacking players out to dry.

[Sly]

1 minute ago, JonnyZeroFox said:

We can’t defend… we are shit. Fatawu, Mavididi just waste chances more than anything. 

I think Mavididi has played really well today. They are trying to double up on him.

[Dahnsouff]

1 minute ago, Mark said:

Should have made the most of the chances we had, those two long range efforts from Ayew and Reid sum up why we're going nowhere whilst they play.

If  you think they are the biggest problems on the pitch, its time to switch to bowls  

[Tommy Fresh]

Just now, Richmondfox said:

He can’t seem to pass the ball while moving.  He has to stand still, stutter and pass with little power. 

Yeah it's eerily similar to Amartey, where you can see the cogs going round in his head about what to do

[Xen]

2 minutes ago, Rubbersoul said:

The Luke Thomas long throws are the most embarrassing thing I’ve ever seen. 

I'm still gobsmacked that he's not been pulled up for a foul throw at all this season. Every other throw he's half a yard on the pitch when he releases it.

[adamkhalifa]

Simple equation. Allow non-footballing defenders to Pep ball. And that's the result. Wonder how many soft goals we have given this season. 

[Fazzer 7]

I've said before and will reiterate. There is not a decent defender in this squad. 

[SafewayFox]

1 minute ago, Pliskin said:

Abdul needs the momentum of the game to be on his side…. We play with zero counter or pace for that matter, every time he gets the ball he’s expected to produce something from a standing start….

 

He has been poor this season, but I attribute half of that to our style of play, which is far too slow….. if he played in a team that attacked with more pace and aggression he would be more consistent. 

I agree with the style of play being an issue, I called it out earlier that we have no idea, on or off the ball.

 

However, you’re giving Abdul way too much credit, he has been poor for most of the season with a few wonder strikes in between.

 

He is not being helped by this turgid football but he needs to mix it up, I haven’t played in about 2 years but I’d even not mind playing him as know that he’ll cut inside 10/10.

 

If we could be trusted to spend money wisely, you’d cash in IMO.

[RumbleFox]

3 minutes ago, Tommy Fresh said:

Okoli is shitter with the ball than Amartey was

Amartey would be one of the first names on the teamsheet currently. Which, as much as I adore Big Dan, is eye opening. 

[Ian Nacho]

Whilst Okoli hasn't ever been the best with his feet, not playing for 3 months probably has made him even rustier. 

[Stuntman_Mike]

We're just so dull. 

 

I'm not saying we should be hammering teams, but from an attacking point of view, fitness and just all round commitment, another manager would get more out of us.

[Sly]

Just now, Tommy Fresh said:

Yeah it's eerily similar to Amartey, where you can see the cogs going round in his head about what to do

Daniel Amartey who hasn’t had a club for over 12 months! 

[Dan]

17 Championship games without a clean sheet. What a disgrace.

[Dahnsouff]

4 minutes ago, The Doctor said:

his decision making is poor yes, he's 21. That's very much the case with any young winger - a winger not yet in his prime who makes the right decision every time is a 9 figure player going to a man city or real madrid. Like lets be clear, hes been poor this season, but this system hangs all of the attacking players out to dry.

That just an excuse cos he has tekkers and is exciting on occasion, but its a team game last time I checked. Agree that plenty have been poor this season, but NOBODY gets the level of kid gloves Fats gets.

 

Edited 26 December 2025 by Dahnsouff

[Sly]

1 minute ago, RumbleFox said:

Amartey would be one of the first names on the teamsheet currently. Which, as much as I adore Big Dan, is eye opening. 

Available on a free transfer and I still wouldn’t take him! 

[Richmondfox]

Just now, Tommy Fresh said:

Yeah it's eerily similar to Amartey, where you can see the cogs going round in his head about what to do

When Okoli is on the ball you hear the windows shut down sound. 
 

The Okoli to Ricardo pass has been useless all game.  Ricardo just sends the ball backwards after he receives a slow pass.  Repeat until mess up. 

[Mark 'expert' Lawrenson]

15 minutes ago, TrickyTrevLeftPeg said:

Okoli can't play football. Absolutely woeful.

Like a few of our players, who scouts them and thinks they can play? Recently Okoli, Carranza, WoYo or whatever his name is, Just dreadful  signings. 

Edited 26 December 2025 by Mark 'expert' Lawrenson

[Swarles Barkley]

Lose the will to live every time we have a chance to attack and go backwards

[reynard]

1-1 at half time is a pretty fair reflection on the play.  We just aren't good enough to play out from the back the way the manager is trying to make them play.

It hasn't been terrible but it hasn't been very good either.  1-0 up with a minute to go to half time just clear your lines for ****s sake.

 

Exactly like you would expect from a lower mid table championship team. One or two moments of decent play one or two moments of utter dross and the rest somewhere in between.

Easy to see Watford winning this.

[Sunbury Fox]

Insulting to Amartey to compare his competence on the ball to Okoli's. Okoli can barely even be described as a footballer to be honest. 

[RumbleFox]

Just now, Sly said:

Available on a free transfer and I still wouldn’t take him! 

I 100% would haha. 

[Tommy Fresh]

1 minute ago, Sly said:

Daniel Amartey who hasn’t had a club for over 12 months! 

What's your point?

[Fear Of The Fox]

Just now, Sly said:

Daniel Amartey who hasn’t had a club for over 12 months! 

Other teams probably investigated his background and found out he's 53yrs old. 

[Sly]

Just now, RumbleFox said:

I 100% would haha. 

 

He’s one of those. 
 

He’s just a bomb scare like Faes and Okoli. 

[l444ry]

Game management skills of an under 8 side. One minute to half-time. Just all push up and let it go Jakub?