Nottingham Forest v Watford: Forest Get a Pinch of Championship Reality?
Having held their own against Premier League relegated Reading on the opening day of the Championship season, Forest succumbed 3-1 to their fellow League One promoted team Swansea last week. It was a nightmare time for Forest goalkeeper Paul Smith who handed Swansea the lead after he put into his own net. Despite equalising before half time, Forest could simply not match the strength of the Swans and spent much of the second 45 marching to the tune of the home side.
Watford picked up their first win of their 2008/09 campaign as once again they make a push for Premier League. After a rather dull opening game against Crystal Palace, Aidy Boothroyd’s side picked up a pace a little and weathered the storm against 10-man Charlton to take all three points; Tommy Smith’s well-taken goal ending Watford’s goal drought at Vicarage Road. The last goal scored there being at the beginning of April. And now the goal gates have been open ajar, we can expect more of the same in their trip to the City Ground.
The Hornets have a good record on the road to Nottingham. They are unbeaten in their last five games there with the latest encounter (in October 2004) finishing with a 2-1 win to Watford courtesy of a Heidar Helguson double. The last time Forest defeated Watford on their own turf was back in 1994, Neil Webb with the crucial goal and three of the last five meetings have ended in a draw.
Pundits Pick: Forest to feel the sting of the Hornets (Away win)
Tags: Championship, footy 15, Hornets, Match Previews, Nottingham Forest, Watford
August 21st, 2008 at 14:02
Smith did NOT throw the ball into his net, you chimps. What are you talking about???
August 22nd, 2008 at 07:05
At least get ur facts right, the ball rebounded off the post and hit him on the back of the head before going into the goal. Get ur facts right before you slate a good keeper.