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Richard Lee
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10/04/2008
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By Richard Lee on
30/11/2008
Another eventful week at The Vic: two points gained and a new man in charge.
Brendan Rodgers took charge as of Wednesday and I think I can speak for all the lads when I say that he’s made an instant impact and a very positive one at that.
His philosophy on the game is one that deserves success, he wants us to get the ball down and enjoy playing football. He’s got a vision of a team that keep the majority of possession and, when needed, be ...
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By Richard Lee on
23/11/2008
Finally the result that we’ve been threatening for a few weeks; from start to finish every player worked their socks off and the 3-0 score line certainly didn’t flatter us.
I was disappointed to be given the news on Friday that I wouldn’t be playing. Admittedly I had played a couple of games that weren’t up to my usual standard but I was very pleased with my past two performances so the news did come as a surprise to me but if anyon ...
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By Richard Lee on
16/11/2008
The week began with a fantastic away performance and result against Swansea. We gained revenge for the previous game with a display which was quite possibly the best of the season so far. We defended resolutely and always looked capable of scoring at the other end. It was certainly the quietest game I’ve had for some time.
After having a tough few games on a personal level it was pleasing to get a solid performance behind me and one that I built on against Barns ...
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By Richard Lee on
09/11/2008
A very eventful week followed by defeat at Swansea. The news of Aidy’s departure shocked everyone at the club, things haven’t been great in recent weeks - but I don’t think anyone had foreseen the defeat against Blackpool being his final game in charge.
From a personal point of view I have much to be thankful to Aidy for. He gave me opportunities in the Premiership and in the Championship last season that may well not have happened had he ...
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By Richard Lee on
02/11/2008
Football can be a cruel game - on a personal level and as a team this has been a tough week.
Two defeats from games that could, on other days, have produced six points. We played well against Preston and deserved more than the 0-2 scoreline we ended up with - and the same can be said against Blackpool.
Despite the horrendous weather conditions we played some very good football that could’ve resulted in a comfortable victory. The proble ...
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By Richard Lee on
25/10/2008
A disappointing end to what has been quite an eventful week but, unfortunately, without too much to show for our efforts.
The week began with a thrilling game against Cardiff; after going two up we were pegged back and had to settle for the point. Yesterday we left empty-handed after facing Wolves in another action-packed game at The Vic.
The game on Tuesday was one of the best I’ve had in my years at Watford. It was certainly one of t ...
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By Richard Lee on
19/10/2008
Well that was a nice way to finish a week! A resounding victory against Southampton and saving two penalties has made for a good start to this run of games we have coming up.
I sit here writing this at 5am (I really struggle to sleep after games, adrenaline has its effects) and I can’t help but think how things could’ve been different and how football really is a game decided on the smallest of margins.
Ninety seconds into th ...
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By Richard Lee on
12/10/2008
With the international break upon us it meant another tough week of training followed by a long weekend off. With so many games in a short period of time prior to this break there have been minimal opportunities for any days off so to have four days was very welcome.
I decided to use mine by booking a last-minute flight to join Alec in his villa in Valencia and partake in a couple of games of golf and enjoy what we thought would be a few nice days of weather. Un ...
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By Richard Lee on
05/10/2008
The perfect way to go into the international break, a good performance and 2-1 win certainly lifted the mood in the changing room and among our fans too I’m sure.
I heard an interesting fact recently that after a team goes 1-0 up they will only lose the game once every 10 times that happens - so to come back and win yesterday was very pleasing. We seemed to have found it tough against Preston in recent years but we were well worth the three points yesterday.< ...
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By Richard Lee on
28/09/2008
What a funny game football can be. Only a few days ago I’m weighing up possible loan options and within a week two injuries mean that I’m back in the firing line after coming on against Sheffield United.
The result itself was disappointing, similar to the Plymouth game this felt like a game that was there for the taking. Conceding a goal within a minute wasn’t ideal but the game was made more frustrating as we actually managed to get ourselves back ...
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