Watford FC 1-2 Gillingham AET - EFL Cup Second Round - 23/08/2016

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  1. Smudger

    Smudger Messi's Mad Coach Staff Member


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    Watford entertain League One Gillingham at Vicarage Road assuming the sinkhole outside the stadium hasn't engulfed it by then. Watford's record in this competition is pretty poor in recent seasons since the 2004/5 edition which saw us hammer Portsmouth and Southampton on the way to a semi-final against Liverpool. Last years campaign was a dismal one ended at the first hurdle by Preston North End with Miguel Britos being sent off on his debut and roundly decried as one of the worst players ever to don the yellow.

    Once again the League Cup offers a valuable opportunity for Mazzari to test some of the youngsters and reserves. Hopefully players like Vydra get a run out along with Jakubiak, Rowan and Hoban. It is unlikely that Success will feature though just to keep him wrapped up for the main event at the end of the week. Presumably the team will stick with a 3-5-2 formation.

    Gillingham managed by Justin Edinburgh currently lead League One as they did for the initial part of last season before fading away in the second half of their campaign. They have won all three of their games including a 3-1 win over Southend to secure their passage to the second round of the EFL Cup. They play a 4-4-2 formation in which Ryan Jackson at right back has been impressive so far.

    Edinburgh has made several acquisitions over the summer with a view to ensuring a reasonable shot at promotion. These are players with experience of the top flight and Championship such as Jamie O'Hara, Lee Martin, Paul Konchesky and Jay Emmanuel-Thomas as well as several younger players who have impressed at other clubs like Josh Wright and Billy Knott. Jake Hessenthaler son of Watford stalwart Andy may feature at some point. Max Ehmer for the Gills is unlikely to feature having suffered concussion.Gillingham will see this as a potential giant killing and they certainly have players that can trouble us given that we will field in all probability a much changed first eleven.

    Fingers crossed we can secure passage into the next round and build some forward momentum and players press their claims to the first team particularly Vydra who will hopefully be retained by Mazzari.

    Gillingham 2016-17 season:

    3-1 W Southend United A
    3-1 W Southend United A (EFL Cup 1st Round)
    2-1 W Bury H


     
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    Smudger, Aug 14, 2016
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  2. Nnnn

    Nnnn First Team

    I am very much looking forward to seeing us play our second string & u21s and losing 1-0
     
    Nnnn, Aug 14, 2016
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  3. UEA_Hornet

    UEA_Hornet First Team Captain

    Isn't there a game in between?
     
    UEA_Hornet, Aug 14, 2016
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  4. Nnnn

    Nnnn First Team

    Nobody worth mentioning
     
    Nnnn, Aug 14, 2016
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  5. wfcmoog

    wfcmoog Tinpot

    Must win game for Walter
     
    wfcmoog, Aug 14, 2016
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  6. I Blame Pozzo

    I Blame Pozzo First Team

    I thought it was the week after next or have I gone potty?
     
    I Blame Pozzo, Aug 14, 2016
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  7. Nnnn

    Nnnn First Team

    or both maybe?
     
    Nnnn, Aug 14, 2016
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  8. jw-

    jw- Reservist

    Kabasele to one-up Britos and kill someone on his debut.
     
    jw-, Aug 14, 2016
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  9. miked2006

    miked2006 Premiership Prediction League Proprietor

    Good chance to play the reserves.

    Hopefully Vydra and Forestieri get a bit of a run out here.
     
    miked2006, Aug 14, 2016
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  10. Lloyd

    Lloyd Squad Player

    Rest players v Chelsea to put out strongest possible side against the Gills.
     
    Lloyd, Aug 14, 2016
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  11. I Blame Pozzo

    I Blame Pozzo First Team

    Well yes I suppose so!
     
    I Blame Pozzo, Aug 14, 2016
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  12. LondonOrn

    LondonOrn Squad Player

    Sounds like it might be quite a good game and worth the tenner to get in, contrary to what one of one resident misery guts think, with Gillingham again one of the contenders for promotion - at least more interesting than some of our other ties at this stage of the competition (not very difficult TBH). Let's hope we aren't reunited with them next season!

    Realistically, what would be considered a good second round tie when we usually play lower league opponents? Morecambe, Bury or Southend at home out of the top of my head?
     
    LondonOrn, Aug 15, 2016
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  13. wfcmoog

    wfcmoog Tinpot

    We owe them one after Hessenthaeler. Could get nasty
     
    wfcmoog, Aug 15, 2016
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  14. Relegation Certs

    Relegation Certs Squad Player

    I'm looking forward to this one. Hope we smash them, they were a bogey team of sorts for a while. I seem to recall a painful boxing day defeat at their **** hole of a stadium 15 years ago or so.
     
    Relegation Certs, Aug 15, 2016
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  15. StuBoy

    StuBoy Forum Cad and Bounder

    I might actually go to this game.
     
    StuBoy, Aug 15, 2016
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  16. I Blame Pozzo

    I Blame Pozzo First Team

    I remember going there with my brother for a 1-1 draw I think.

    You're correct their stadium and the surrounding area is horrid but then I suppose most are. Not every ground is Craven Cottage after all!

    Gillingham always remind me of the directions from our programme which were something along the lines of...

    "Drive for approx 3 miles out of Hertfordshire and then park". We were miles away from the ground. On reflection that was no bad thing!
     
    I Blame Pozzo, Aug 15, 2016
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  17. Otter

    Otter Gambling industry insider

    Tickets go on sale after 5pm today £10 adults, £1 U16s. It also says that for those buying tickets who are not yet Home Category C it will count towards their tally, I don't think they did that last year if not then this is a good way to get the attendance up a little bit.
     
    Otter, Aug 15, 2016
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  18. Relegation Certs

    Relegation Certs Squad Player

    for a tenner I wonder how many people will buy a ticket to get the cat C, then not bother going. Loads I bet.
     
    Relegation Certs, Aug 15, 2016
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  19. Levon

    Levon Squad Player

    Gillingham have made a few marquee signings of late. This will be a tough game. Their players could more than cut it against ours, especially if they play a full-strength team. I'm expecting rotation, of course, but I'd like to think we maintain a decent bit of clout.

    And so, I would call the squad like this:

    Pantilimon; Nyom, Kabasele, Hoban; Djedje, Doucoure, Behrami, Zuniga, Anya; Vydra, Success - or something like that. It depends on the lineup v Chelsea, who we get in, and who is injured.
     
    Levon, Aug 15, 2016
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  20. Elz

    Elz Reservist

    Might as well go with a team like this

    Pants
    Kabasele -- Hoban -- Cathcart/Prodl/Britos (1 of these 3)
    Anya -- Doucoure -- Gueds -- Behrami -- Dja Djeje
    Success/Sinclair/Vydra (2 of 3)
     
    Elz, Aug 15, 2016
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  21. Hornet23

    Hornet23 First Team

    Pants

    Nyom
    Kabasele
    Hoban

    Zuniga
    Doucouré
    Watson
    Anya

    Success
    Vydra
    Sinclair
     
    Hornet23, Aug 15, 2016
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  22. AngelHornet

    AngelHornet Reservist

    Isn't Watson banned for this?
     
    AngelHornet, Aug 15, 2016
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  23. Relegation Certs

    Relegation Certs Squad Player

    I'd back that team to beat the one who drew with southampton...
     
    Relegation Certs, Aug 15, 2016
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  24. Hornet23

    Hornet23 First Team

    No, Chelsea.
     
    Hornet23, Aug 15, 2016
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  25. GoingDown

    GoingDown "The Stability"

    Is Toszer suspended for this one as well?
     
    GoingDown, Aug 15, 2016
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  26. Nnnn

    Nnnn First Team

    Anyone who hasn't played in a league game & also doesn't get to start against Gillingham might as well pack his bags
     
    Nnnn, Aug 15, 2016
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  27. wfcmoog

    wfcmoog Tinpot

    Troy needs the exercise. Needs to start.
     
    wfcmoog, Aug 16, 2016
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  28. GoingDown

    GoingDown "The Stability"

    Hope he does. At least for Jon Mark's sake. If he's left out and commentates, they'd better reinforce the gantry.
     
    GoingDown, Aug 16, 2016
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  29. BigRossLittleRoss

    BigRossLittleRoss First Team

    Not to mention the distracting sound of a " crisp, chip and doughnut sandwich " being noisily eaten off mic
     
    BigRossLittleRoss, Aug 17, 2016
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  30. Goat

    Goat First Year Pro

    Chelsea are banned? About bloody time
     
    Goat, Aug 17, 2016
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  31. Malteser

    Malteser Squad Player

    Entirely possible Pereyra could feature in this one.

    If he signs of course.
     
    Malteser, Aug 17, 2016
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  32. El distraído

    El distraído Johnny Foreigner

    This will be a crap game. You heard it here first.
     
    El distraído, Aug 17, 2016
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  33. wfcwarehouse

    wfcwarehouse First Team Captain

    First game of the season for me. Here's hoping the Vic is a pokestop in case it's a rubbish game.
     
    wfcwarehouse, Aug 18, 2016
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  34. Relegation Certs

    Relegation Certs Squad Player

    We will absolutely snot them. 4 or 5 nil. They are ****.
     
    Relegation Certs, Aug 18, 2016
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  35. StuBoy

    StuBoy Forum Cad and Bounder

    No chance. Haven't they started the season ok? This will be the usual early season cup game where we either struggle through 1-0 or they grind out a 0-1. Uninspiring stuff.
     
    StuBoy, Aug 18, 2016
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