Watford 1-0 West Ham
By: Ted | September 24th, 2008
What a relief to see that despite all the upheaval we are still able to stay true to our traditions and lose to a lower league club. A changed West Ham team played out a fairly even game against a decent and direct Watford side, losing by an unlucky own goal from a set-piece. Our best chance came when we hit the bar from a corner towards the end of the match but never really threatened too much. The negatives to take out of this game is that it is a reality check, we will not play beautiful let alone all-conquering football just yet. Zola’s philosophy needs time to take hold, and our ambitions of being a major force in English football are still some years off. The honeymoon period for the manager is over, for now. The positives were a solid but unspectacular debut from Walter Lopez, and the consolation that despite its growing reputation, the Carling Cup was the least important competition we entered this year. Some might say it was a chance for silverware, but I didn’t really see that happening. The stand-out performers on the day in my book were:
Lastuvka: Proved to be a reliable deputy with much to do. One mistake led to the goal but keepers will always be punished for mistakes and despite that did well. Not a good sign though when the keeper stands out.
Mullins: Again he gets in despite scoring the own-goal. However, I think he took his chance back in the team well and did the kind of solid job we expect from him.
Etherington: Best attacking player on the pitch, creating the majority of our best chances, including making a great 70 yard run that almost led to a goal at one point. My ‘man of the match’ for showing the quality that a Premier League side should show against a lower league team. Good to see him play well for the whole 90 minutes, and to see him move around more dynamically from the left to the centre and even to the right under this new regime and formation.
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