The Football.....

[Andrew_P]

Boo-Hiss

Some awful defending for the first goal, but quality from Costa, second goal typical brilliant Willian third crappy goalkeeping but begrudgingly Costa deserved it. Delaney over cooked it way too early clumping Costa and meant he spent the game watching everything he did.

Only complaint the ref was letting far too many Chelsea fouls go where as Palace were getting booked.

 

[Smokin Joe]

Mourinho will be off to Currys tomorrow to replace his damaged TV.

 

[claudbutler]

How times have changed i was upset when we slipped to 2nd UP THE CITY

 

[MarkF]

Everton v Spurs is a very high quality game, loads of young talent to admire.

 

[Hitchington]

Hang on, Watford 1 up against Citeh (o.g.), 9th in the league? They appear to have snuck up there without anybody noticing.

Even though we lost in the end and we were holding our own, overall thoroughly enjoying the season so far. Atmosphere at the Vic is unbelievable!

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Even though we lost in the end and we were holding our own, overall thoroughly enjoying the season so far. Atmosphere at the Vic is unbelievable!

I think they (Watford) would've won had they shut up shop at around 65-70 mins instead of going for the second goal. Tactical mistake esp' when City switched Mangala to Bony.

Good game to watch though and yes - good atmosphere came through on the box.

 

[User482]

Are you sure? West Ham were relegated with 42 points.

Thanks for the reminder.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Not good news for The Foxes if this is correct:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35218678

 

[Hitchington]

I think they (Watford) would've won had they shut up shop at around 65-70 mins instead of going for the second goal. Tactical mistake esp' when City switched Mangala to Bony.

Good game to watch though and yes - good atmosphere came through on the box.

Yep, we should have brought Berhrami on instead of Guedioura. We switched off for both City goals.

 

[13 rider]

Not good news for The Foxes if this is correct:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35218678

At least it come at at a time he's stopped scoring .

 

[ozboz]

I like Football , been a Man City follower since 1956 cup final ,
City 3 Birmingham1
That's the one Bert broke his neck , also a young Jack Dyson who scored for City that day after his football he went on to play for Lancashire CC , unknowingly I lived within minutes of him in the late 70's In Oldham , I wish I had known that , I could have took my Uncle Tommy for a pint with him , Tommy was the biggest ever City Fan and went to the game , along with the other 100,000 !!
As it stands today , let us all watch it unfold !!

 

[SpokeyDokey]

At least it come at at a time he's stopped scoring .

Sadly I think it's quite possible that you have gone as far as you are going to go this season - would've been a fairy tale for you to win it. Foxes look like a good outfit that have done well when all the established Top 4 (apart from Arsenal) have stuttered in the first half of the season. I think their cohesiveness, work ethic and simple, direct play have served them well - the weakness being that the team is built around a couple of standout players and that the style of play has now been worked out.

To struggle to break down a 10 man Bournemouth with 35 min's to go is not a good sign.

Arsenal/City/Spurs & MUFC are realistic top four for me with a very wishful thinking Chelsea as a fourth spot inclusion.

Not sure a Euro run would do you good esp' if you do end up in the EL - Middlesbrough and Fulham have both lost their way since their epic runs.

I guess it depends on how many Thai Bhat the man with the incredibly long name wants to throw at the project.

 

[Roadhump]

Yep, we should have brought Berhrami on instead of Guedioura. We switched off for both City goals.

As a neutral watching on the box I uttered a quiet curse after both City's goals to which Mrs Rh asked if I don't like City. My reply was that I was really disappointed for Watford who I thought were the better team - probably also to do with enjoying seeing the underdog do well.

 

[ianrauk]

I see the fat Spanish waiter is available again... @martint235
A shoe in for the Liverspuds job once Kloppy buggers off/is sacked.

Abramovich... stay away from that telephone.

 

[13 rider]

Sadly I think it's quite possible that you have gone as far as you are going to go this season - would've been a fairy tale for you to win it. Foxes look like a good outfit that have done well when all the established Top 4 (apart from Arsenal) have stuttered in the first half of the season. I think their cohesiveness, work ethic and simple, direct play have served them well - the weakness being that the team is built around a couple of standout players and that the style of play has now been worked out.

To struggle to break down a 10 man Bournemouth with 35 min's to go is not a good sign.

Arsenal/City/Spurs & MUFC are realistic top four for me with a very wishful thinking Chelsea as a fourth spot inclusion.

Not sure a Euro run would do you good esp' if you do end up in the EL - Middlesbrough and Fulham have both lost their way since their epic runs.

I guess it depends on how many Thai Bhat the man with the incredibly long name wants to throw at the project.

Yes that's a pretty fair assessment I'd have taken anything above 17th place before the season but after the start below top six will be a disappointment .Its been a hell of a ride