WATFORD ENDED A run of three successive Premier League defeats, but Hayden Mullins’ brief spell as interim manager concluded without a victory as Crystal Palace held them to a 0-0 draw.
The Hornets confirmed Nigel Pearson as their new manager on Friday, but he watched from the stands as Palace left Vicarage Road with a hard-earned point.
A first half of few chances was only notable for Wilfried Zaha’s display, as the Ivory Coast international was involved in a couple of flashpoints, seemingly angering his manager Roy Hodgson.
Watford dominated after the interval, with Gerard Deulofeu going close before substitute Ismaila Sarr enjoyed a lively cameo, failing to convert two decent opportunities.
Palace held on, and Zaha – who continued to get caught up in off-the-ball tussles – somewhat surprisingly managed to avoid earning a second yellow card, as Watford remain bottom and the visitors move above Manchester United into seventh for at least a few hours.
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McCormack is a super player, covers acres of ground and always contributes a score or two.
How did Mccormack and John McGrath not start last week ffs. Hope it’s not too late.
@Michael Gleeson: Tipp impressive last week, albeit in a loss. Better than I thought they would be. Not sure about Flynn in midfield, McCormack a better option alright. Fully expect a win v Clare
Hard to call the outcome of this game . Clare will be the underdogs but will give them everything. Another great game to look forward to
@Finnster: should be a cracker , maybe a slight advantage to Tipp having a game under our belts .But then you add in Tony Kelly to the mix .
Clare by 4 .as long as James Owens doesn’t act the B+×=$x
Tipping by 7 or 8 points