Perspective & Hindsight

Perspective and Hindsight are fine things. They allow a slightly-rose tinted view of real world events.

Saturday's result is put into perspective by the news of the tragic death of QPR's Ray Jones. Although we can pick a news story on any day of the year to remind us that football is just a game, this story in particular will have jolted Watford fans, given the similarities to the death of Jimmy Davis in 2001. Our thoughts are with Ray's family and we once again remember Jimmy.

The result also puts into perspective our start to the season. Against Wolves and Sheffield United we did not play as well as the table might have suggested. At Leicester we got what we deserved, as a lackadaisical performance was rewarded with a proper thumping. The 4-1 scoreline looking half-respectable thanks to a fortunate last-minute, King penalty and some sturdy woodwork around Mart Poom's goal. Still we'd have taken 6 points from the first three games two weeks ago. In the interest of fairness the "highlights" are shown below. I wouldn't bother if I were you though.

Aidy has suggested, somewhat perversely that this result might be exactly what our season needed, a boot up the backside to remind this team that they are far from invincible. Lets hope with the benefit of hindsight this turns out to be correct, and not a return to last years mindless optimism.

The benefit of hindsight can not only highlight the good, but also the bad. I imagine that now, Aidy is wishing he hadn't accepted Preston's offer for Doris before securing the return of Heidar to the Vic. There was much praise laid upon Henderson following his decision to stay and fight for his place, and some have been as quick to malign his transfer request following the interest of Northern Ireland, but you can understand his decision after his treatment by the club. I hope he stays and we can bring in another striker at the right price. Lets hope though that Saturday's lacklustre performance had nothing to do with this saga. The window closes on Friday night, and it can't come soon enough as far as I'm concerned.

Next up is Sarfend away in the drink cup this evening. It appears the kids don't get a run-out this time with Aidy keen for the first team to make ammends for the weekend's woeful performance.