Oh Wes. What a hunk you are. And what a goal you scored from the half way line. But what a terrible first touch which led to the Ipswich winner. Never mind Great Dutch beauty, I still love you and I know you’re gonna be extra good on Saturday. Also I love your sweeping passes. But maybe you can mix it up a bit more. And Ryan. Crazy Ryan, the flying Scotsman. Blonde Braveheart, I believe in you mate. I love how you get into it with your bonkers marauding up the pitch and the way you wind up the opposition. But I genuinely think you’re alright, even if you have your moments of madness. Stay strong and keep your head up. I reckon you like wearing a kilt and hanging loose. Benny lad, you deserve your time between the sticks. I hope you’re working hard behind the scenes because it’s never too late to learn. I don’t know about the players, but I feel a bit more confident when the other side have a corner now. I have to say that Bellowing Dan is a great shotstopper though. I like his passion. Oh it’d be nice to take the best bits of his game and give them to you, then you’d be a helluva hero. Anyway, hero is what you were the other day with that penalty save. It’s not forgotten mate, especially the way you pushed the ball away so no follow up. I know you’ll be sad you didn’t get that bit right against Ipswich, but I reckon it’s because they all stink of pigs from the farm and it distracted you. Not your fault about Ipswich, so if you get the nod again for Preston then keep knowing that you’re there on merit. Young Ryan. Watford’s own. I think we’re all liking your progress. Keep going. Don’t get into trouble thinking you’re hard and don’t be playing computer games all night. Remember what Mickey told Rocky in Rocky 1: women weaken legs. If you need to ask Daddy Wayne, I’m sure he’ll concur. Just stay focused and the future is all yours and yellow. Jamal, how did you feel after Ipswich? I hope it hurt. I hope you’re not satisfied that you are proving to be a good player most of the time. We still need a bit more consistency from you, but hey: the bottom line is that you are not playing for a filthy oil rich state owned team and having to see Eddie Howe every day. Enjoy it. Your best days were in yellow before, but they were also tinged by the brown of Norfolk pigshit. I’m guessing that was why you were a little bit off colour against the tractor boys. Get back on track in Preston and keep the faith. Welcome to Watford. You can stay for now. Yasser. Oh Yasser. You’re just a boy. You haven’t started shaving yet. You’re so young and so…teenage. And yet so talented. Oh boy I was so proud of you for that goal against Norwich. I watched it live in the living room of my neighbours who have Sky. They’re from Switzerland and they have two boys not much younger than you. And those kids follow ManU and Real Madrid, or is it Barcelona, I really can’t remember. Anyway they love their football and I tell them about Watford and we watched that game where you did that lovely little bit of skill and it ended up in the goal. You made me proud. And then you thumped it in the net again last night against Ipswich. Because you can. But listen here laddy: you’re good, you know you are. And you’re proving it more and more. But you’ve got a way to go. One day you can leave for the big time with your head held high and all of Watford’s blessing. But for now you can only do this: Stay focused, work your socks off, and keep putting the team first. Ismael Kone, you’ve got a future too. Great to see you putting a shift in these days. I know there’s more to come from you. I don’t mind if you want to have long hair or short hair. In fact, I’m of the opinion that no one cares. People will criticise you for not trying. If they criticise you for anything else then just ignore them. Welcome to Watford. I hope you’re enjoying it. Sorry we don’t have the mountains of Canada. Or the lakes. But we’ve got Cassiobury Park and I saw a kingfisher there once. Who’s next? Edo Kayembe. That’s who. You know what, Edo? I’m actually a fan, and I always believed. I know it’s not been easy coming over to Watford, but you definitely belong in this team now. Other people are waking up to the idea that you are a half decent player. I have to say you weren’t great against Ipswich but I still saw what I like about you: running, linking up, tracking back. It’s priceless stuff man. Not everyone can be that. I see heart out there when I see you play. Keep going, and show a bit more conviction next time you shoot. You took a shot against Ipswich last night and it was off the mark. I knew it would be before it left your boot. You didn’t believe. Score a blinder against Preston. You’ve got that in you. Go on. Score another goal. And another. And again. Jake. Oh wait. Jake Livermore. You might see yourself as the old man, the wise head, the senior. And you are no kid. But you have been rolling back the years and it’s producing childlike joy in Watford fans two or three times older than you. Three times older than you is 102. I worked that out by going on Wikipedia and looking you up to find out your exact age. My great grandfather died at 104. Anyway, the bad news is that there’s a picture of you in a spurs shirt on that Wiki page. You looked good though. I grudgingly think that Spurs have always had quite nicely cut shirts. But I would like you to update the Wikipedia page so that you are pictured in yellow. Or, if you want to, you can have a picture of yourself in an England shirt, I don’t mind. But I’d prefer yellow. And be careful not to have a moustache. Mileta. Ooh. I just don’t know what to think about you, Raj, except that I used to love The Raj curry house on Shepherds Bush Road. So that is something isn’t it? I think of Raj and I think about a very well executed Jalfrezi. But It’s not straightforward is it? Let’s face it, you’ve made me happy with your goals. And I’m not the only one. In fact, if you score goals then you’ll always be loved. That bit is straightforward. But the truth is that you’re not really the complete striker. Not yet. I’m not saying that you’re useless. People like to say things like that because people need to see things in black and white. It hurts some people’s heads to have to deal with a work in progress. In many ways, we’re all works in progress, if we want to be. And that’s something that I see that you’ve got in spades, Raj: the desire to improve. And you have improved, in my opinion. You’re not trying to do something that you can’t do, but you’re trying to do the simple things well. And I think your one touch layoffs are getting better. But whatever you’re learning, please don’t unlearn the art of being in the right place at the right time and scoring goals. I can pay you a compliment that I think all Watford fans will appreciate: if Graham Taylor were around today, I am sure that he would see your potential and would throw his arms around you and tell you, in no uncertain terms, how much you can do. But I am not sure he would necessarily give you as much game time as you get right now. So, I guess I need to say this: you’re getting a huge opportunity right now, so give it EVERYTHING when you’re on the pitch. EVERYTHING dammit. Well I make that 10 starters from the Ipswich match. Who am I missing? Let’s see. I honestly can’t remember anyone else…Well, I can’t remember any other man. But there was an eleventh starting player. It wasn’t a man though. It was Ken. Some people call him King Ken. But to me, I think he’s excelled so much that he is actually beyond Sovereign. He is Supreme. He’s a Demi-god. Hey, I’m going to say this… Your Royal Highness, if I may be so bold. Your Majesty, I am not worthy to speak to you in such a manner as I have presumed to speak thus with your underlings hitherto. You are a most excellent footballer and I am surely a worthless piece of dust, only fit to be trampled upon by your ingenious left foot. I am in awe as I think of you. You have done great and marvellous things for our humble football club and I most sincerely thank you. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. This heart that is given to you. Do with my heart what thou will, King Ken. But whatever you do, keep playing for Watford. Never, ever leave us. At least, not yet. Not until you’re past it. No, not until you’re a bit shitt. Talking about players who are past it, can we please stop bringing on Tom Ince. Sorry Tom, but if you’re going to come on for Yasser then you’re going to have to make things happen, otherwise I need you to retire MID SEASON. I always thought you hated us, but what you’re doing now is cruel. And Valerian. I like you, I really do. But please bring Healey and Bayo on earlier, and maybe try Rhys on his own. I don’t know why he’s not getting the game time, but he needs to play, surely. And a word for Francisco. Hang in there bro. You’re a great centre half and not the worst midfielder. And I used to have a man bun like you. I looked good with it but I know that some people don’t think buns are for men like us. It’s not everyone’s cup of tea but you get away with it. Do you still wear your hair in a bun? I’ve seen so little of you that I honestly can’t remember. Hope you get back on the pitch more. If Wes makes more clangers then you will. And I want to see more of Georgi Chaka Kahn. Come on son, there’s a player in you. Get your act together and let’s have some fun. Matheus Martins, you are very good. But you seemed to shine in darker days. It’s not about you. Work hard and look up. Dan. Stay strong. We’re gonna need you. And you know that we mostly love you. Don’t worry about the pricks. Imran. You can do things that others can’t. How determined are you? Do not give up. Do not take things personally. Do not be a loser, Imran. You have got all that you need to be great. FFS. And now about Preston The air turbulence within the cumulonimbus clouds can cause plumes of colder air to emerge from the base of the cloud. This causes them to appear to have pouches hanging down, which is where they get their name, through the Latin word "mamma", meaning udder or breast. Apparently they have clouds that are like mammary glands. This is a picture taken on Sunday If you don’t believe me then please visit Lancs Live and get in touch with Ashley Pemberton. So I think we can see why they managed to beat Huddersfield while we were losing to Ipswich. Because of the udders that hung over them. If you’re playing Huddersfield and udders appear in the sky a couple of nights before, then you know that ’uddersfield is ripe for milking. And here’s an interesting fact about Preston North End: when they get relegated, a funeral takes place at Bamber Bridge – with a coffin which holds a sinister doll, a full procession and floats. Apart from this, there is nothing to worry about. I wish everyone who is going up there a very happy day. Sing your hearts out. Do it for Martin Patching who made his Watford debut here. And if you want coffee, then visit Bob and Berts on Fishergate (cheaper than Starbucks). I was actually going to go with my neighbour (not the Swiss ones), but I have contracted Labyrinthitis, which makes travelling very uncomfortable. I have included this information in order to gain your pity. But actually I don’t want your pity. I want you to enjoy supporting the Hornets. I think they are currently deserving of that.
May I suggest you get inoculated before entering Preston. Their team are also experts in the dark arts. I hope you muller them.
It's 1980's and it's soaking in the nostalgia of it. It's brilliantly acted, Bowie is first class with some quite heart warming songs, Jim Henson in his prime with the puppet work. Also a very cute Jennifer Conolly in one of her first roles.
Unfortunately, "Depreston" is alphabetically next after "Deepdale", so I was forced to vote for it based on the question asked. Poor methodology.
I need to get this out there so no one accuses me of any plagiarism of any kind. Courtney Barnett coined the term first I believe https://open.spotify.com/track/67927kDLEGZ64BWET2R6g2?si=II4HNL6hTt6jY-WTXpKwZA I don’t think the Preston in her song is the same place. Excellent song and artist by the way.
I've never seen this mentioned, but does anyone know if Sema knows he is called "King Ken" by the fanbase? I assume he does, granted he's quite shy socially but I do wonder what he thinks of such a legendry title.
I am concerned that I might shout abuse if I go, and therefore as loyal supporter, I'm doing the right thing and not attending.
Probably not enough hot water in the showers to wash the stink of Preston off. Blackburn is by far a much nicer place to visit.
Preston is a suburb in Melbourne , probably what she’s singing about as I think she’s Ozzie . Most of the suburbs there are a bit depressing. Think Milton Keynes in the sun .
If you think that's bad, watch Just A Gigalo Second thoughts, maybe don't! And this from a Bowie fan.....
I feel that we've got a reasonable chance against most teams now, just need the dice to roll in the right direction (that great winner against Norwich vs that ugly mistake last game). My only request is that Val stops making the mass subs every single game. OK it worked a couple of times but it stank against Ipswich. I thought Kayembe had something about him last season (but in a poor team) but I can see him being a big hit over the season.... 1-2
Great choon but Embarrassingly dreadful lyrics eg “…I wanna toss, I wanna tumble Feel and fumble, I wanna do it Till my belly rumbles…”
For those travelling by rail, you may wish to check the status of your trains throughout the day. Avanti West Coast are looking likely to cancel a number of services this weekend owing to train crew availability and other factors. https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
