| Abandon All Hoop, Watford match thread. 12:24 - Aug 4 with 94455 views | connell10 |
I'll go for unlikely 1-1 draw. |  |
| AND WHEN I DREAM , I DREAM ABOUT YOU AND WHEN I SCREAM I SCREAM ABOUT YOU!!!!! | | Poll: | best number 10 ever? |
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| Abandon All Hoop, Watford match thread. on 12:55 - Aug 5 with 4187 views | Boston |
Watford 1 QPR 1
Turgid affair, Hornets the better team but weather and lucky goalkeeping keep Rangers in the points. |  |
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| Abandon All Hoop, Watford match thread. on 12:57 - Aug 5 with 4195 views | connell10 |
| Abandon All Hoop, Watford match thread. on 12:53 - Aug 5 by SimonJames |
What are the chances of Gaz introducing a new signing at today's game? |
Well they did say the chances of anything from Mars were a Million to one ....but still they come!! No hang on. | |
| AND WHEN I DREAM , I DREAM ABOUT YOU AND WHEN I SCREAM I SCREAM ABOUT YOU!!!!! | | Poll: | best number 10 ever? |
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| Abandon All Hoop, Watford match thread. on 13:01 - Aug 5 with 4167 views | Dorse |
| Abandon All Hoop, Watford match thread. on 12:53 - Aug 5 by SimonJames |
What are the chances of Gaz introducing a new signing at today's game? |
About the same as Scarlett Johanssen turning up at my door, naked, with a sort of 'where's Dorse' expression on her face, holding a four pack of Pauliner and a copy of Viz. |  |
| 'What do we want? We don't know! When do we want it? Now!' |
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| Abandon All Hoop, Watford match thread. on 13:39 - Aug 5 with 3884 views | davman |
| Abandon All Hoop, Watford match thread. on 12:32 - Aug 5 by ed_83 |
We’ve had a a terrible pre-season both in terms of recruitment and performances, and we’re everyone’s favourites for relegation. Watford are a basket case but have quality throughout their squad. I would be very very surprised if we come away from this with anything other than a defeat.
At the same time, Gareth’s said that he thrives on that backs to the wall underdog energy: for me the big question today isn’t necessarily the scoreline but our attitude and approach. I want to see the Rs being aggressive and physical, not backing out of challenges, not giving up if we go behind, making ourselves difficult to play against. All basic stuff but things we’ve failed to do for years.
We essentially need to replicate last season’s 1-0 over Watford at Loftus Road 46 times in a row - if we give that a decent go today and lose, then I’ll be disappointed but not too pessimistic. Give it our usual wet blanket routine, after Gareth’s had a full pre-season to work with the existing squad and bring his own players in, and I’m going to officially start panicking. |
"Gareth’s said that he thrives on that backs to the wall underdog energy"
...and that is not in any doubt; as a player we all know that GA showed that again and again as he did at Wycombe and as he continues to do since he got to us.
BUT, it a'int him on the pitch any more and those that are representing us clearly do not "thrive" on any "challenge" let alone backs to the wall stuff.
Such a shame. |  |
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| Abandon All Hoop, Watford match thread. on 13:58 - Aug 5 with 3657 views | stevec |
Waiting for the team sheet.
Any combo of Drewe/Kakay/Dozzell/Uncle will adjust my bet accordingly. |  | | |
| Abandon All Hoop, Watford match thread. on 14:01 - Aug 5 with 3578 views | OldPedro |
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| Extra mature cheddar......a simple cheese for a simple man |
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| Abandon All Hoop, Watford match thread. on 14:03 - Aug 5 with 3493 views | colinallcars |
Willock as impact sub then. |  | | |
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| Abandon All Hoop, Watford match thread. on 14:04 - Aug 5 with 3447 views | EastR |
Willock and Richards benched as top of the non trier's brigade | |
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| Abandon All Hoop, Watford match thread. on 14:05 - Aug 5 with 3413 views | silverbirch |
| Abandon All Hoop, Watford match thread. on 14:03 - Aug 5 by colinallcars |
Willock as impact sub then. |
I guess God told him not to try too hard in training [Post edited 5 Aug 2023 14:06]
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| Abandon All Hoop, Watford match thread. on 14:06 - Aug 5 with 3374 views | PlanetHonneywood |
| Abandon All Hoop, Watford match thread. on 14:01 - Aug 5 by OldPedro |
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That team talks to me on so many levels.
But seriously, best of luck to young Gubbins. |  |
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| Abandon All Hoop, Watford match thread. on 14:09 - Aug 5 with 3226 views | The_Beast1976 |
| Abandon All Hoop, Watford match thread. on 12:06 - Aug 5 by traininvain |
The messaging coming out of the club is embarrassing imo. I understand that expectation management is needed this season but we’re playing a team we beat twice last season. The club comms today should be excitement at the prospect of the new season, not the nervous emoji.
It’s painfully obvious from last season that most of the squad has a weak mindset. I fear that all this talk of ‘just avoid relegation’ is going to give them the perfect excuse to down tools for the season. The bar needs to be set a bit higher.
Why does everyone at the club seem intent on making relegation a self fulfilling prophecy. I can’t imagine any other club in the league is adopting this approach before a ball has been kicked. It’s bizarre and has the opposite effect of galvanising the fan base. [Post edited 5 Aug 2023 12:09]
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Absolutely. No other team anywhere in professional football is sending out the messages our club is sending out. It's almost as if the club is being 'wound down' on its way to permanent closure. Absolutely disgraceful | | | |
| Abandon All Hoop, Watford match thread. on 14:10 - Aug 5 with 3188 views | connell10 |
| Abandon All Hoop, Watford match thread. on 14:03 - Aug 5 by colinallcars |
Willock as impact sub then. |
I personally think Willock does not give a f uck ,. He don't care if he plays or not , just running down his contract. I might be wrong but I don't think so. | |
| AND WHEN I DREAM , I DREAM ABOUT YOU AND WHEN I SCREAM I SCREAM ABOUT YOU!!!!! | | Poll: | best number 10 ever? |
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| Abandon All Hoop, Watford match thread. on 14:13 - Aug 5 with 3084 views | kensalriser |
| Abandon All Hoop, Watford match thread. on 13:01 - Aug 5 by Dorse |
About the same as Scarlett Johanssen turning up at my door, naked, with a sort of 'where's Dorse' expression on her face, holding a four pack of Pauliner and a copy of Viz. |
So you're saying there is a chance? |  |
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| Abandon All Hoop, Watford match thread. on 14:16 - Aug 5 with 2979 views | The_Beast1976 |
| Abandon All Hoop, Watford match thread. on 14:10 - Aug 5 by connell10 |
I personally think Willock does not give a f uck ,. He don't care if he plays or not , just running down his contract. I might be wrong but I don't think so. |
I think you're probably right | | | |
| Abandon All Hoop, Watford match thread. on 14:16 - Aug 5 with 2971 views | colinallcars |
| Abandon All Hoop, Watford match thread. on 14:05 - Aug 5 by silverbirch |
I guess God told him not to try too hard in training [Post edited 5 Aug 2023 14:06]
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He maketh me to lie down in green football pitches and call for the physio. | | | |
| Abandon All Hoop, Watford match thread. on 14:16 - Aug 5 with 2969 views | DavieQPR |
G A 's preferred 4-4-2. Bash it down the wings then hoist it in the middle. Fortunately Watfod have some iffy forwards and quite a few newbies. |  | | |
| Abandon All Hoop, Watford match thread. on 14:16 - Aug 5 with 2961 views | connell10 |
Hey the game might get called water logged pitch , or not. | |
| AND WHEN I DREAM , I DREAM ABOUT YOU AND WHEN I SCREAM I SCREAM ABOUT YOU!!!!! | | Poll: | best number 10 ever? |
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| Abandon All Hoop, Watford match thread. on 14:20 - Aug 5 with 2844 views | Antti_Heinola |
| Abandon All Hoop, Watford match thread. on 14:01 - Aug 5 by OldPedro |
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Manager's job is to motivate and get his best players plauying their best football. See Warnock/Taraabt. Never a word about Willock's attitude under Warbs or Beale. Maybe he's had a complete personality change since October. (Or maybe a bid is incoming this week).
Apart from that: Paal, Chair, Kelman, Smyth. He should have started Drewe and Duke McKenna, then we'd only be one short of the seven dwarfs. Guess who's Dopey?
Let's hope Watford aren't good on set pieces. Even Morgan Fox is barely over 6ft. |  |
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| Abandon All Hoop, Watford match thread. on 14:22 - Aug 5 with 2807 views | queensparker |
| Abandon All Hoop, Watford match thread. on 14:01 - Aug 5 by OldPedro |
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Best of luck to our new “defence”!
I’m going to give Dozzell one last chance today. If he tarts about going missing all game again I fear for my laptop screen |  | | |
| Abandon All Hoop, Watford match thread. on 14:23 - Aug 5 with 2776 views | Burnleyhoop |
| Abandon All Hoop, Watford match thread. on 14:10 - Aug 5 by connell10 |
I personally think Willock does not give a f uck ,. He don't care if he plays or not , just running down his contract. I might be wrong but I don't think so. |
And what precisely has Dozzell shown in pre-season?
Dozzell, Smyth and Kelman aren’t fit to lace Willock’s boots. If Willock doesn’t give a shit, why has he played so much in pre-season?
I’m fast losing faith in Ainsworth and unless this selection turn up today, he is going to cop some serious flak. | | | |
| Abandon All Hoop, Watford match thread. on 14:23 - Aug 5 with 2745 views | Damo1962 |
| Abandon All Hoop, Watford match thread. on 12:06 - Aug 5 by traininvain |
The messaging coming out of the club is embarrassing imo. I understand that expectation management is needed this season but we’re playing a team we beat twice last season. The club comms today should be excitement at the prospect of the new season, not the nervous emoji.
It’s painfully obvious from last season that most of the squad has a weak mindset. I fear that all this talk of ‘just avoid relegation’ is going to give them the perfect excuse to down tools for the season. The bar needs to be set a bit higher.
Why does everyone at the club seem intent on making relegation a self fulfilling prophecy. I can’t imagine any other club in the league is adopting this approach before a ball has been kicked. It’s bizarre and has the opposite effect of galvanising the fan base. [Post edited 5 Aug 2023 12:09]
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Like you say, the club,manager and players have already thrown in the towel before a ball is kicked. Supporters may as well do the same...and find something else to do on a match-day. Or is it all reverse psychology from the club?🤔 | | | |
| Abandon All Hoop, Watford match thread. on 14:26 - Aug 5 with 2670 views | rbee |
| Abandon All Hoop, Watford match thread. on 13:01 - Aug 5 by Dorse |
About the same as Scarlett Johanssen turning up at my door, naked, with a sort of 'where's Dorse' expression on her face, holding a four pack of Pauliner and a copy of Viz. |
Isn't it annoying when people do that? I had to send Rita Ora packing last Wednesday night standing there shivering in only a new home shirt and raincoat.
No place for Albert, Willock on the bench even though Gaz has been singing his praises.
Many thought we would put out a defensive team but this certainly isn't.
Let's give it 100% boys, Morgan Fox, Kenneth Paal, Andre Dozzell and Sam Field really need to be on their game inparticular. |  | | |
| Abandon All Hoop, Watford match thread. on 14:27 - Aug 5 with 2627 views | QPROslo |
| Abandon All Hoop, Watford match thread. on 14:10 - Aug 5 by connell10 |
I personally think Willock does not give a f uck ,. He don't care if he plays or not , just running down his contract. I might be wrong but I don't think so. |
He said he was really looking forward to playing in an Official interview I heard today. I don't know, if he plays like he can he's the one player who could turn a game our way even with today's back 4. Not likely now. | | | |
| Abandon All Hoop, Watford match thread. on 14:27 - Aug 5 with 2617 views | Discodroids |
| Abandon All Hoop, Watford match thread. on 14:22 - Aug 5 by queensparker |
Best of luck to our new “defence”!
I’m going to give Dozzell one last chance today. If he tarts about going missing all game again I fear for my laptop screen |
I'm pissed off to see Dozzell still clinging on like a sweetcorn infused clinker under the rim of the armitage shanks in a public shithouse.
I'd rather have one of Barry George, Monkey Harris, Colin Stagg or Barry the ballroom dancer of Hi de hi at the base of our midfield. For the love of god i hope he puts in a shift today. |  |
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