Watford 1-3 West Ham Utd (24/08/19)

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Re: ⚽ Watford v West Ham Utd: match thread

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With Doucoure and Capoue in for them, and Haller in for us, this will be a really interesting early test for Pelle's set up for the season.

Will also be an early indicator for how much we see of Snodgrass this season.
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Wasn't feeling confident, but just noticed we're wearing the new white kit.

Fairly certain we will win every game we play wearing that kit.

COYI!!

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Swiss Pauli wrote:No Snodders or Wilshere in the 18 a bit of a shock.
Being saved for the game against mighty Newport.
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If Yarmolenko is starting then we're guarantee to see some smart positional play on the counter. The thing that stood out for me last year with Yarmolenko - before his injury - was his outlet runs on the counter. Made it very easy for Rice by making obvious runs from deep and out wide.

The 'from deep' is the crucial part, it allows Rice to make that simple diagonal pass - after breaking up play - along the ground to target that's moving forward into space rather forcing Rice to hit long diagonals over the top because Antonio is trying to play off the opponent's shoulders. We might just see some fluid Wing play today.
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Has Balbuena had a dump in the manager's portaloo?
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Good shout traxop :thup:

I like Yarmo, hope he does well today.

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I'm not sure how pellegrini can have watched the game against Brighton and decided not to start Antonio today. Surprised Balbuena doesn't start either.
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Not sure about keeping on titting around with the centre half pairing, but a very attacking team, Noble back, Anderson back, Haller back, Yarmalenko starts. I'm happy.
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Noble pen 1-0! :scarfer:
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Penalty scored by Mr Noble 1-0
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Noble

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I ****ing love you Nobes :crest:
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Beautiful through-ball from Anderson to start all that.
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Great start
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Noble's back........ :scarfer:
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Terrific start! Hopefully that gives us something to build on
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Bugger me, not only did I miss a goal already but it was one for us too! :scarfer:
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The difference Nobes inclusion makes to the team.

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Re: ⚽ Watford v West Ham Utd: match thread

Post by Paddy O'Hammer »

Now to sit back for the next 85 mins :P
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