 Watford FC, What a great story! |
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 Jul 11 2006, 11:53 PM
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 Dir. of Football Operations  Group: Members Posts: 10840 Joined: 26-April 06 From: Crenshaw & Torrance Member No.: 2804 Supports: Pints of Jamesons  |
 I've chosen to follow this team and it's campaign to stay up in the Premiere League this season, so if there is anyone else who gives two shits about the squad, post here. Watford FC Homepage 
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-H. L. Mencken ---------------------- The Dunning–Kruger effect is a cognitive bias in which "unskilled people reach erroneous conclusions and make unfortunate choices but their incompetence robs them of the metacognitive ability to realize it." The unskilled therefore suffer from illusory superiority, rating their own ability as above average. |
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Jul 13 2006, 01:11 AM
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Dir. of Football Operations Group: Members Posts: 10840 Joined: 26-April 06 From: Crenshaw & Torrance Member No.: 2804 Supports: Pints of Jamesons |
After signing Damien Francis from Wigan, there are rumors that Theo Walcott, the teen wunderkind of the English National team bench, may be on his way to Watford.
He was spotted by some Arsenal and Watford nuts taking a physical today in a Watford facility...the Watford folks aren't happy since when he faced them before, he was invisible. The Arsenal fans seem to be OK with it as they trust in Wenger's assessment of players, and assume that if he is letting a player go on loan, he isn't good enough to be a Gunner. We'll see. -------------------- Nobody ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the American public.
-H. L. Mencken ---------------------- The Dunning–Kruger effect is a cognitive bias in which "unskilled people reach erroneous conclusions and make unfortunate choices but their incompetence robs them of the metacognitive ability to realize it." The unskilled therefore suffer from illusory superiority, rating their own ability as above average. |
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Jul 13 2006, 06:47 AM
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Reserve Team Group: Members Posts: 469 Joined: 16-June 06 Member No.: 2958 |
I think Theo is heading to West Brom
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Jul 13 2006, 04:56 PM
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Dir. of Football Operations Group: Members Posts: 10840 Joined: 26-April 06 From: Crenshaw & Torrance Member No.: 2804 Supports: Pints of Jamesons |
I think you are right, and that the facility used for the physical he was taking is just coincidental.
-------------------- Nobody ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the American public.
-H. L. Mencken ---------------------- The Dunning–Kruger effect is a cognitive bias in which "unskilled people reach erroneous conclusions and make unfortunate choices but their incompetence robs them of the metacognitive ability to realize it." The unskilled therefore suffer from illusory superiority, rating their own ability as above average. |
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Jul 14 2006, 12:57 PM
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Dir. of Football Operations Group: Members Posts: 10840 Joined: 26-April 06 From: Crenshaw & Torrance Member No.: 2804 Supports: Pints of Jamesons |
Watford agrees with Manchester United to retain star goal keeper Ben Foster on loan.
"We have an agreement with Watford that the boy goes back for the full year." Watford supporters can breathe a big sigh of relief now Manchester United supremo Sir Alex Ferguson has given the go-ahead for young goalkeeping prospect Ben Foster to spend a second season on loan with the Hornets. Speculation had surrounded the commanding goalkeeper's future ever since Watford's Play-Off Final victory back in May. Now, almost two months later, the news all Watford supporters have been waiting for arrived when Ferguson revealed Foster will again be sent out on loan following the arrival of fellow custodian Tomasz Kuszczak from relegated West Bromwich Albion." -------------------- Nobody ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the American public.
-H. L. Mencken ---------------------- The Dunning–Kruger effect is a cognitive bias in which "unskilled people reach erroneous conclusions and make unfortunate choices but their incompetence robs them of the metacognitive ability to realize it." The unskilled therefore suffer from illusory superiority, rating their own ability as above average. |
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Jul 14 2006, 01:01 PM
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 Shogun of Jersey Group: Members Posts: 22446 Joined: 22-February 04 From: New Jersey Member No.: 176 Supports: Metro & 'Nats |
Off topic but does Elton John still own Watford?
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Jul 14 2006, 01:16 PM
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Dir. of Football Operations Group: Members Posts: 10840 Joined: 26-April 06 From: Crenshaw & Torrance Member No.: 2804 Supports: Pints of Jamesons |
Yes, although I'm not sure what percentage or the details. The Watford FC message boards refer to Sir Elton John regularly. It's a pretty unique feature to the clubs mythology. It's really another reason why I love the team, aside from the obvious:
American (and former UIC and Fire reserves player) Jay Demerit's game winning goal against Leeds to earn promotion to the Premiership at the end of last season. An instant legend! -------------------- Nobody ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the American public.
-H. L. Mencken ---------------------- The Dunning–Kruger effect is a cognitive bias in which "unskilled people reach erroneous conclusions and make unfortunate choices but their incompetence robs them of the metacognitive ability to realize it." The unskilled therefore suffer from illusory superiority, rating their own ability as above average. |
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Jul 14 2006, 01:30 PM
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Shogun of Jersey Group: Members Posts: 22446 Joined: 22-February 04 From: New Jersey Member No.: 176 Supports: Metro & 'Nats |
QUOTE(Gen'Buck'Turgidson @ Jul 14 2006, 02:08 PM) [snapback]257537[/snapback] Yes, although I'm not sure what percentage or the details. The Watford FC message boards refer to Sir Elton John regularly. It's a pretty unique feature to the clubs mythology. It's really another reason why I love the team, aside from the obvious: American (and former UIC and Fire reserves player) Jay Demerit's game winning goal against Leeds to earn promotion to the Premiership at the end of last season. An instant legend! Yea just went to Wikipedia... apparently Sir Elton is honorary President for life. Not sure about his shares in the club. |
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Jul 14 2006, 03:43 PM
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Dir. of Football Operations Group: Members Posts: 10840 Joined: 26-April 06 From: Crenshaw & Torrance Member No.: 2804 Supports: Pints of Jamesons |
QUOTE(UncleLTrain @ Jul 14 2006, 11:22 AM) [snapback]257555[/snapback] Sir Elton is honorary President for life. Sounds a bit like an African or Central American head of state. -------------------- Nobody ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the American public.
-H. L. Mencken ---------------------- The Dunning–Kruger effect is a cognitive bias in which "unskilled people reach erroneous conclusions and make unfortunate choices but their incompetence robs them of the metacognitive ability to realize it." The unskilled therefore suffer from illusory superiority, rating their own ability as above average. |
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Jul 14 2006, 04:03 PM
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Shogun of Jersey Group: Members Posts: 22446 Joined: 22-February 04 From: New Jersey Member No.: 176 Supports: Metro & 'Nats |
QUOTE(Gen'Buck'Turgidson @ Jul 14 2006, 04:35 PM) [snapback]257731[/snapback] Sounds a bit like an African or Central American head of state. Whatever works.... they're doing well enough. |
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Jul 15 2006, 06:51 AM
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Dir. of Football Operations Group: Members Posts: 10840 Joined: 26-April 06 From: Crenshaw & Torrance Member No.: 2804 Supports: Pints of Jamesons |
*yawn*
Beckham rumors... The Watford board, like the Galaxy and probably other boards, is seeing Becks rumors. Nobody believes it, but the point is that they are out there. Kind of ridiculous, isn't it? -------------------- Nobody ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the American public.
-H. L. Mencken ---------------------- The Dunning–Kruger effect is a cognitive bias in which "unskilled people reach erroneous conclusions and make unfortunate choices but their incompetence robs them of the metacognitive ability to realize it." The unskilled therefore suffer from illusory superiority, rating their own ability as above average. |
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Jul 17 2006, 03:01 PM
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Shogun of Jersey Group: Members Posts: 22446 Joined: 22-February 04 From: New Jersey Member No.: 176 Supports: Metro & 'Nats |
QUOTE(Gen'Buck'Turgidson @ Jul 15 2006, 07:43 AM) [snapback]257924[/snapback] *yawn* Beckham rumors... The Watford board, like the Galaxy and probably other boards, is seeing Becks rumors. Nobody believes it, but the point is that they are out there. Kind of ridiculous, isn't it? He was signing with Newcastle too after he and Roeder were spotted talking. People just love Beckham rumors. |
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Jul 17 2006, 11:05 PM
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 Commandant Butthole Group: Members Posts: 2337 Joined: 22-January 05 From: Pittsburgh, PA Member No.: 1423 Supports: Chelsea, USMNT, Riverhounds |
QUOTE(UncleLTrain @ Jul 14 2006, 02:22 PM) [snapback]257555[/snapback] Yea just went to Wikipedia... apparently Sir Elton is honorary President for life. Not sure about his shares in the club. According to the internet: "He is now Life President of Watford FC (he had become owner and chairman in 1976, sold most of his shares in 1990, but returned as a director in 1993)." On a side note, biog.com also said this: "A godfather to the Beckham boys, Elton John is also godfather of Sean Lennon. " Interesting. -------------------- |
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Jul 18 2006, 02:00 AM
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 Posting From Behind Enemy Lines Group: Members Posts: 20521 Joined: 7-August 04 From: Reston, VA Member No.: 1234 Supports: Metro, Fulham, CPUSA, Swindontown |
QUOTE(EddieBa26 @ Jul 17 2006, 11:57 PM) [snapback]259018[/snapback] On a side note, biog.com also said this: "A godfather to the Beckham boys, Elton John is also godfather of Sean Lennon. " Interesting. When one is confused on what hole to tap as well as the correct gender to throw said bone in; godfather is as good as it gets. -------------------- Pregame pints 15. Ticket to the game 60. Carlsburg, Meatpie and Crisps 16. Seeing an American score on another American at a Premier League match in England; Priceless.
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Jul 18 2006, 06:27 PM
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 Player/Manager Group: Members Posts: 4851 Joined: 22-February 04 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 184 Supports: USA, Metro, Celtic, Houston Dynamo |
QUOTE(Gen'Buck'Turgidson @ Jul 14 2006, 03:35 PM) [snapback]257731[/snapback] Sounds a bit like an African or Central American head of state. Which begs the question: who has more shoes, Sir Elton or Imelda Marcos? |
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