Watford 2-0 Burton Albion

Its felt like ages since I did my report on the Crystal Palace match and after deciding not to do a report on the Spurs match I haven't actually written one of these this year yet. However this year I do intend to be more consistent with a write up of some description happening after every match.

A quick few words on the Spurs match, personally I was raging following the game with the complete lack of passion shown on the pitch by The Hornets. I hate seeing us lose but if we lose in a committed manner then it is certainly is easier to accept. I think everyone around the club knew the performance was unacceptable and with another defeat at Stoke the following Tuesday the pressure was really starting to mount of Walter Mazzari.

Watford had the chance to find that winning feeling as we hosted Burton Albion of the championship at Vicarage Road in the FA Cup 3rd round. It was vital we won at all costs and this was shown through a strong selection by Walter Mazzari as he fielded many of his "fit" first team players.

After reaching the semi final last year I would personally love us to go on another cup run as it is sometimes a welcome distraction from the Premier League particularly if we find ourselves out of the relegation battle in a few weeks. Although we do need to pick some points up very soon or we will be dragged in to a battle for survival.

The Hornets started well but there was sense of nervousness around The Vic and an early opening goal was going to be needed to settle the fans and the players. Thankfully we took the lead just after 20 minutes when youngster Brandon Mason found Christian Kabasele at the back post leaving the Belgian with a tap in.

Now the reaction of Brandon Mason when we scored is exactly what us fans want to see, he looked absolutely thrilled to have set up that goal showing a real passion for the club, something that seems to have left many players over the Christmas period.

There were chances for Odion Ighalo and Ettiene Capoue but neither doubled The Hornets lead meaning for the first time in ages we went in at half time ahead. We looked relatively comfortable but Burton did show in flashes they were more than still in the game.

It was the visitors who started the better in the second half and Luke Varney should've levelled the cup tie but somehow headed wide from close range.

However Watford booked their place into the 4th round through an excellent goal from Jerome Sinclair, he took the ball from the halfway line, skipped past a few Burton players before firing home. Again you could see how much the goal meant to him and he's certainly given Mazzari something to think about.

It wasn't a glamorous performance but it was a win and thats the most important thing in these kind of games. Hopefully we secure another winnable tie in the fourth round draw that takes place tonight (Monday) at 7pm.

We move on to next weeks home game v Middlesborough which for is a must win and 3 points would most certinaly lift the spirits around the club even more.

Onwards and Upwards we must stay behind the boys!

You 'Orns!

Watford 2-0 Burton Albion

Man of the match- Mason- played pretty well and was a bright spark for The Hornets

Pogba v Capoue- I will do this when Capoue decides to turn up for Watford again

Match rating- 5/10

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