Watford vs Everton: The Marco Silva derby arrives with more than just pride on the line
It was inevitable. Its always inevitable with Watford.As soon as Christian Kabasele leapt with his hand in the air, needlessly conceding a free-kick just outside the area, there was no chance Everton were not going to score.Right on cue, Lucas Digne stepped up and curled a superb finish into Ben Fosters net, scoring the fourth goal of the game to rescue Everton a point.
8Digne’s superb free-kick rescued Everton a point against Marco Silva’s former sideIt was the sixth minute of injury time.Almost two months have passed since Watford visited Goodison Park to write the latest chapter in the drama that concerns the two clubs the drama of Marco Silva.The tale begins with the sacking of Ronald Koeman, who was dismissed by Everton in October 2017 after the club slipped into the relegation zone.A couple of weeks later Everton had an approach for Silva firmly rejected by Watford, beginning a saga which rumbles on as a Premier League investigation into an alleged illegal approach continues.And then, on November 5, came the nadir.
8There were certainly fireworks at Goodison Park that fateful Bonfire NightIt was another trip to Goodison Park which began the unravelling, the slow and uneasy fall from grace.Watford looked certain to win as they went two goals ahead with just 25 minutes remaining, but Heurelho Gomes was taken off injured and Orestis Karnezis had a debut to forget as his replacement.He was at fault as Oumar Niasse halved the deficit for the hosts, before conceding twice more in a second half that last 58 minutes. Dominic Calvert-Lewin grabbed an equaliser with Leighton Baines netting a penalty at the start of injury time, sending Everton ahead for the first time in the match.
8Watford had only themselves to blame for their collapse at Goodison ParkThere was still time for more drama, however, with Tom Cleverley later missing a spot kick of his own.Watford left Merseyside empty-handed, and that was the beginning of the end for Silva.They may have won their next two matches, but fans never truly trusted Silva again, and after just one win in 11 matches he was shown the door.
8Calls for Silva to leave started shortly after the defeat by EvertonWatfords statement made it very clear who they blamed.The Club is convinced the appointment of Silva was the right one and had it not been for the unwarranted approach by a Premier League rival for his services we would have continued to prosper under his leadership, it read.Sam Allardyce was already in the Everton dugout by this time, but he was sacked and replaced by Silva last summer no one was surprised.
8Silva has been branded a ‘snake’ for taking the Everton job, and Watford fans taunted him earlier this seasonUnder pressure but not at risk of losing his job, talkSPORT has learned Silva has already spent longer with Everton than either Watford or Hull, the first club he managed in England.This longevity, in relative terms, may suggest Silva is doing a fine job at Goodison Park.Such suggestions are wrong. Everton supporters are already turning against him with just four wins in the last 15 matches one of which came against League Two Lincoln in the FA Cup.The late, late draw with Watford came early in that run, while the Toffees have also failed to beat relegation battlers Newcastle and Southampton, and they were knocked out the FA Cup by Championship strugglers Millwall.
8Just how long can Silva survive the pressure?As with his spell at Watford, which turned on that November defeat at Goodison Park, Silvas Everton career can be defined by two eras pre-Merseyside derby and post-Merseyside derby.Things were moving along so nicely before Jordan Pickford gifted Divock Origi the latest of goals, and Liverpools win appears to have affected Silva, his players and seemingly the whole of Everton.
8Everton’s season appears to have swung on Pickford’s Merseyside derby blunderToffees fans, like the Watford fans before them, are starting to lose faith in Silva, and suggestions he is a case of the Emperors New Clothes have returned.The limp and passionless performances of recent weeks show a man who cannot fix that which has all gone wrong, and this weekends return to Watford –
which you can listen to LIVE on talkSPORT – is about more than just pride.Watford want to get one over their former manager and Silva would love to the same to his one-time employer, but if things go wrong on Saturday for the Hornets there will be no serious ramifications simply disappointment.
8Javi Gracia is gunning for victory over the man he replaced at Vicarage RoadFor Silva, much more appears to be on the line.If he cannot inspire his players at Vicarage Road amid taunts and abuse from the Watford faithful he will never be able to do it anywhere, and that, more than anything, should have Everton chiefs worried.
talkSPORT brings you full live commentary of Watford vs Everton on Saturday, January 9, kick-off 3pm. Click here to listen online, or tune in via the talkSPORT app, DAB or your radio on1089 or 1053 AM
Celtic star Leigh Griffiths criticised by Brendan Rodgers who reminds forward he's 'not on holiday' during indefinite leave Posted on March 1, 2019 Leigh Griffiths has been reminded he is 'not on holiday' by Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers after the striker was pictured at Newcastle Racecourse during a period of indefinite leave.
Celtic star Leigh Griffiths criticised by Brendan Rodgers who
How Chelsea COULD have had a world class team by not selling Mohamed Salah, Kevin De Bruyne, Declan Rice and other stars Talksport Domenico Tedesco's future hangs in the balance after latest
The Latest Franco Di Santo News | SportSpyder
Leeds United head down the M1 this weekend for what promises to be a rip-roaring Yorkshire derby against Sheffield United. Marcelo Bielsa's men head into the Bramall Lane clash second in the table following their back-to-back Elland Road wins over Bristol City and Reading.
Leeds vs Wigan live on talkSPORT 2: Full commentary, free
Jurgen Klopp and James Milner send poignant messages to Liverpool fan who has just days to live Daily Mail 15:41 31-May-19 Without 'Milly', it wouldn't work at Liverpool, says Jurgen Klopp talkSPORT 15:15 31-May-19
Unai Emery believes Hector Bellerin will be out for a few weeks after picking up an injury in Arsenal's 3-2 defeat to Southampton on Sunday. Bellerin received treatment before half-time.
Unai Emery's focus must be on fixing Arsenal's defensive woes
Coach claims reported Manchester City target is better than Bernardo Silva was hitc.com; Guardiola key to City's Rodri raid - Report eatsleepsport.com; Kylian Mbappe next club latest: Odds shorten on PSG wonderkid making surprise move to Newcastle United talkSPORT
LIVE Mbappe News | One News Page
Sports. Whether you're a rookie player, superfan, or coach, use these tips to develop techniques, and learn more about gear, safety, and your favorite professional athletes and leagues.
Videos Home | Channel 24
Mauricio Pochettino says Tottenham will not make many signings this summer but new boss promises to play attacking football Spurs manager insists 'there will not be many changes'
Manchester United news: Premier League side planning £
LaLiga Team of the Season 2018/19: No Real Madrid players
Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte says continued
The inside story of how Arsenal blew a top four finish as Unai Emery's revolution hits the rocks. Arsenal news includes a look at how it went so badly wrong so quickly for Unai Emery's side
Arsenal news: Unai Emery apologised to Brighton fans after
No comments:
Post a Comment