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Priskin to get the nod ahead of John
9:31am Friday 18th April 2008
Aidy Boothroyd has defended his decision not to play Collins John in the Reserves on Monday night.
The manager claimed last week that John, the Dutch forward signed to replace Marlon King, was short of match fitness and many expected him, along with the likes of Lionel Ainsworth, Jay DeMerit and Adrian Mariappa, to run out against Leyton Orient on Monday night.
But John, who has not featured in any of the last three matches, was not required and he looks high unlikely to be involved tomorrow (Saturday) against Crystal Palace.
Darius Henderson and Tamas Priskin look likely to start a home game for the first time as a pair, with record signing Nathan Ellington and Steve Kabba set to provide back up on the bench.
"I could probably play in the Reserves," said Boothroyd, whose playing career was cut short at the age of 26 because of injury.
"The level is nowhere near the first team and that's the problem we have in the whole game. You go from youth-team football and it's almost like a dance at times. There is big gap between that and the first team and I think it's better to work Collins with the first team."
John has not even made the 16 for the last two matches and has been linked with a summer move to QPR. Asked if the striker still has a part to play, Boothroyd replied: "They have all got a part to play. We have had to fully rehabilitate Collins He's got undoubted talent but unfortunately for him I've got to pick players that have got to hit the ground running and that can win.
"CJ is a terrific lad, has worked very hard to get himself fit but Tamas has come back, done very well at Preston and I thought he was terrific at West Brom in the first-half on Saturday. He is the guy in form at the minute and he is the guy who should be up there with Henderson."
Henderson and Priskin have their strengths as a pair but their inclusion means Watford will lack the raw pace to unhinge a Palace side boasting the best defensive record in the Championship.
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SIMMO, BUCKS says...
10:13am Fri 18 Apr 08
only 1 john stirk, Hemel says...
11:17am Fri 18 Apr 08
Bendean, Snorbens says...
11:49am Fri 18 Apr 08
Berks Horn, London says...
1:18pm Fri 18 Apr 08
chrissyboy, Milton Keynes says...
1:36pm Fri 18 Apr 08
Aidy says he doesn't want CJ in the reserves but wants him to work with the first team, yet admits he's not match fit. He said recently CJ's not in the first team as he needs players who can hit the ground running, and that CJ needs to get match fit. Aidy also said that all players still have apart to play? With only 3 or maybe 6 games left, what & when exactly ,is CJ going to contribute something to the team? I am very confused as to why CJ is here?!
Sage Lazarus, says...
1:57pm Fri 18 Apr 08
DH needs help & if we rely on TP for it then he has to show far more.
Yes obvious talent but very little effort or impact so far.lets hope he shows some determination-at last!
JohnBoy, Watford says...
2:40pm Fri 18 Apr 08
Bendean wrote:Let me get this right, you must sympathise with someone who has bought in poor strikers and now can't find anyone to score a goal? He bought the players now he has to get them to do the job they are paid handsomely to do.
Warnock will be worried about DH and DS battering his back four and has said so in the past. I think Kabba would be more of a threat than powderpuff Priskin, although I must sympathise with AB's selection dilemna - who to pick from a srikeforce of 6 who have scored less than 20 goals between them !
Aidy is the master of his own downfall.
Hurlsburls, The City says...
2:41pm Fri 18 Apr 08
Sage Lazarus wrote:Who would you use instead of Priskin? I reckon Kabba has got to be worth a start, at least he doesn't mind chasing down lost causes and I'm sure it makes it harder for the oppostion if their defence don't have time to pick a pass.
TP did 2 decent things first half @ WBA & bugga all before being subbed in second--talent without application is useless. DH needs help & if we rely on TP for it then he has to show far more. Yes obvious talent but very little effort or impact so far.lets hope he shows some determination-at last!
Sage Lazarus, says...
3:18pm Fri 18 Apr 08
henry, oxhey says...
3:53pm Fri 18 Apr 08
However, I expect the strikers to play facing our goal for 80 minutes as usual !
Most will disagree but I think that NE is the best link front player that we have. I'd play him (and then Doris in the second half) with SK.
VoR, Watford says...
4:07pm Fri 18 Apr 08
Hold on a minute....I've not heard of any manager bemoaning the state of reserve team football before, how do other clubs get their players into shape?
I'm afraid that doesn't wash with me, he's gone stark starring mad I tells ya.
Hurlsburls, says...
4:39pm Fri 18 Apr 08
Anyway, would love to see Priskin score a few...he's done it for Hungary, why not us?!
HiHo SilverLining, Norfolk says...
6:36pm Fri 18 Apr 08
chrissyboy wrote:"Confused" could be the word of the season.
Am I missing something here? Aidy says he doesn't want CJ in the reserves but wants him to work with the first team, yet admits he's not match fit. He said recently CJ's not in the first team as he needs players who can hit the ground running, and that CJ needs to get match fit. Aidy also said that all players still have apart to play? With only 3 or maybe 6 games left, what & when exactly ,is CJ going to contribute something to the team? I am very confused as to why CJ is here?!
Come on u Horns!!
Hexham Hornet, Hexham says...
6:53pm Fri 18 Apr 08
If we can get the ball wide and behind the defence then Priskin and Henderson is an ideal first choice. Priskin is a box player and not one to run for the knock downs. Henderson could be more use heading at goal in the box than knocking the ball down to space that is not being covered by his team mates. JJ and JE could then come from deep and the edge of the box to pick up the loose clearances. I can see it now. The Watford of old, skinning defenders and creating numerous chances.... Now to return to the TARDIS and back to 2008 with happy memories of when I supported a free scoring team.
We can score goals, but we just need to remember how to create them and then what to do when we have a chance.
Come on you Horns, you CAN do it, just BELIEVE!!!!!!
zip, cutting edge of controversy!!!!! says...
9:41pm Fri 18 Apr 08
i'm sick of this talk of promotion. When Palace thunder in their third without reply tomorrow you'll all be jeering again.
Make no mistake, another home stinker is on the cards. Palace are hitting form and in Warnock they have an experienced manager.
Our long ball fairies will simply not rise to the occasion...in much the same way as they've been doing since November.
At the moment our false league position is shielding the manager from widespread scrutiny. Come five oclock tomorrow it could all be very different.
I want a team i can be proud of again, a team i can identify with. Give us the Jacketts, the Holdens, the Mooney's and the Johnson's over this bunch of arrogant, misfiring rubbish.
I want my club back...i've had enough of the spin, the lies, the corruption, the gloss without the substance.
Bugger off Boothroyd.
Sage boy, Vor. ozzy ****, pint in the moon tomorrow?
VoR, Watford says...
10:02pm Fri 18 Apr 08
Winston, watford says...
7:15am Sat 19 Apr 08
AB stated that he is not match fit - not picked for reserves?
Clearly AB has another agenda not in the interest of WFC, it has become clear he has lost his way and does not noi who to turn to for help!
john, greece says...
7:30am Sat 19 Apr 08
It is scary that everyone has Henderson as their hero. Alot of running around but not much of a goal scorer and as for penalties...
As for Collins John, what is that all about. How much has it cost to bring him to the club. I dont suppose his 20K? a week was dependent on something silly like appearances !!
Richard, Come On You Golden Boys! says...
8:43am Sat 19 Apr 08
Can pick anyone of the other 3 really (Kabba, Ellington & Priskin) to join him. Need to get Smith & Mcanuff involved, get those crosses in and we'll win for sure.
Do not understand John situation. It's a very expensive trial if he's on 20k/week for 4 months!
Heh ho, Let's all keep the faith today. Come on Aidy & You Golden Boys!
mitch, kings langley says...
10:14am Sat 19 Apr 08
VoR, Watford says...
10:44am Sat 19 Apr 08
john wrote:Caught the bug again john?.....welcome back and good luck with the bet!
dont worry abt the result today Ive got it sorted. Simple, I layed WFC on betfair big style !!
It is scary that everyone has Henderson as their hero. Alot of running around but not much of a goal scorer and as for penalties...
As for Collins John, what is that all about. How much has it cost to bring him to the club. I dont suppose his 20K? a week was dependent on something silly like appearances !!
A win today and it's very much game on.
DS to score again!!
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