Match Day Thread WATFORD v HULL CITY

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WATFORD v HULL CITY

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Vicarage Road Stadium
Saturday 20th April 2024
Kick Off : 1500 BST

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The big question is, can we get a win at home?
If you are hoping that this might be the game, then you probably wish that the team are not facing Hull, who are still striving to get into the play-offs. The visitors were going along nicely until February, but then they didn't win again until the start of this month. Since then, two wins and a draw have brought them back into contention, although their fate is no longer in their hands.

Team News

Watford have the full squad of players available again, leaving Tom Cleverley with the task of trying to put out a team that can win again.
Hull are also reporting that they only have one player doubtful, defender Lewie Coyle.

Our Officials

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BEN TONER

An official who last took charge of a game in the Championship at Watford is set to be back in the middle at Vicarage Road tomorrow for the Hornets’ penultimate home fixture of the season.
The Lancashire official was at Vicarage Road in February when he took charge of the 2-1 defeat against Huddersfield Town, but since then he has been refereeing in League One and League Two.

Mark Stevens and Shaun Hudson
Fourth Official : Jeremy Simpson​

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Ben Toner was rubbish. He effectively gave Huddersfield carte blanche to do what they liked due to not sanctioning fouls properly and allowing them to waste time in the first half. I'm not happy that we have to put up with this one, he wasn't good enough then and I doubt he's good enough now.

 

That is probably the reason why he has refereed so few Championship matches this season, but mostly League 1 and League 2 games.

 

Cue a red card for the first foul/challenge that a Watford player makes

 

The first YC he dished out was to a Watford player... Kayembe in the first 15, then Ince.

 

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The bench looks a bit stronger with the return of Ngakia and Sema.

 

Dele-Bashiru and Chakvetadze not on the bench, assume managing injuries

 

I don't get the club's fascination with Lewis - does he have a clause in his loan contract that says he must play if fit?

 

Afternoon all, should be outside on this lovely sunny day, but I have cut the grass and deserve a rest.
Waiting for the Fawa stream to start.
Will we get our first home win at last?
Enjoy the game all.

 

Just up
http://www.fawanews.com/Watford FC vs Hull City.html

 

Hull commentary.

 

Penaly to Hull

 

Bachmann saves Tufan Pen

 

Saved by Bachmann

 

Took that Pen to wake us up.

 

Good cross from Lewis headed wide by Asprilla.

 

Commentator very fair.

 

Plenty of attacking intent from both sides makes for an entertaining game.

 

Of course he is- it's Jon Marks...

I've had one eye on the Aberdeen v Celtic cup semi - a mighty effort from Aberdeen just failed - lost 7-6 on penalties.

Now back to the important stuff...