Post by popsideprince on May 6, 2006 17:08:55 GMT -1
Congratulations Watford on today's comprehensive victory over Palace. What a fantastic second half performance, which has effectively ended the Eagles' hopes of promotion this time round.
All three goals were brilliant, especially Spring's goal, and underlined the fantastic job Boothroyd has done at the club, he has transformed Marlon King into the instinctive goalscorer we all thought he'd become at his time at Gillingham. Players like Matthew Spring and Clarke Carlisle have looked solid, compared to when they were struggling at Leeds. Malky Mackay came in from West Ham and has rallied round defensively. And the manager must of had an effect on the youngsters, Ashley Young has come on leaps and bounds this year. And the likes of DeMerit, Doyley, Foster, Mahon and Henderson have all played invaluable roles in the side.
It will take a minor miracle for Palace to claw themselves back into the tie and it will certainly show what they are really made of, if they can win by a three goal deficit on Tuesday night, just to take the game into extra time. It promises to be tense, as always with the play-offs. I can safely say, its alot easier when your team is not involved. Thats why Im hoping Derby will be auto-promoted next year! I certainly could do without all the stress, though a trip to Wembley would be great!
I also was impressed with the Watford reaction to the result. The players and manager are clearly keeping their feet firmly on the ground and know they still have work to do to get into the Premiership.
I think Watford have deserved their success this season and alot of credit must go to the board for giving Boothroyd a chance and he has certainly come good. Long may it continue, good luck for the rest of your play-off campaign.
Jourdan
DCFC
All three goals were brilliant, especially Spring's goal, and underlined the fantastic job Boothroyd has done at the club, he has transformed Marlon King into the instinctive goalscorer we all thought he'd become at his time at Gillingham. Players like Matthew Spring and Clarke Carlisle have looked solid, compared to when they were struggling at Leeds. Malky Mackay came in from West Ham and has rallied round defensively. And the manager must of had an effect on the youngsters, Ashley Young has come on leaps and bounds this year. And the likes of DeMerit, Doyley, Foster, Mahon and Henderson have all played invaluable roles in the side.
It will take a minor miracle for Palace to claw themselves back into the tie and it will certainly show what they are really made of, if they can win by a three goal deficit on Tuesday night, just to take the game into extra time. It promises to be tense, as always with the play-offs. I can safely say, its alot easier when your team is not involved. Thats why Im hoping Derby will be auto-promoted next year! I certainly could do without all the stress, though a trip to Wembley would be great!
I also was impressed with the Watford reaction to the result. The players and manager are clearly keeping their feet firmly on the ground and know they still have work to do to get into the Premiership.
I think Watford have deserved their success this season and alot of credit must go to the board for giving Boothroyd a chance and he has certainly come good. Long may it continue, good luck for the rest of your play-off campaign.
Jourdan
DCFC
