Something in the Making: Lam Matteo (PES 2009)

[PNE-Adz]

Re: Something in the Making: Lam Matteo (PES 2009)

Ooh playing PNE next.

[mamizu]

Re: Something in the Making: Lam Matteo (PES 2009)

Come on Matt, just because you don´t see me posting messages, it doesn´t mean I´m not reading. It´s match day.
And btw, nice twist to the story, and awesome new lay-out! Just wish there was more to read.

[Matt10]

Re: Something in the Making: Lam Matteo (PES 2009)

I know - I haven't been up to playing PES lately - or any video games for that matter. House situation and working - not to mention have football practice (semi pro).

Things are starting to balance out though, so I should be getting an update - maybe even tonight.

[Matt10]

Re: Something in the Making: Lam Matteo (PES 2009)

Fixture 14 - (Oct. 21, 2017)
Watford v Preston North End


Cleverley found himself on the scoresheet.

Prematch: Watford (3rd, 27pts) v Preston North End (7th, 19pts)
With a more than healthy Lam Matteo in the center midfield, not to mention Heidar Helguson as well, Watford will be looking to grab all
three points from Preston tonight. The Northenders have had a bleak form as of late, with only 6 points notched in their last 6 matches.

Halftime: Watford 3-0 Preston
Watford are dominating the attacking play, two goals by Heidar Helguson and then setting up Tom Cleverly after a nice one-two exchange.
Lam Matteo is showing solidarity on the attack and defending, could possibly be giving Jon Harley a bid for the captaincy at this rate. Preston
have had no response except for the end of the half when Neil Mellor's diving header sailed high and wide after a nice, but rare, build up from
the visitors.

Fulltime: Watford 4-1 Preston
A brilliant performance by Watford! Heidar Helguson is the man of the match with two goals and an assist, while Lam Matteo despite producing
69 minutes of play, was a definite bright light in the midfield. Chris Brown scored for the visitors almost immediately after Matteo's exit, but all
hopes of an upsetting comeback were demolished when Tom Cleverley scored his second.

Watford Goals: Helguson 1 12, Cleverley 32 73
Preston North End Goals: Brown 71

Caution: Cleverley (Watford)
Sent off: None
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Next Match - Watford v Cardiff City (Premiership Cup, Cardiff lead 4-0)

[Matt10]

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Championship Cup, 2nd Leg - (Oct. 28, 2017)
Watford v Cardiff City (0-4)


Lam Matteo may be fit to score, but has had fatigue issues.


Prematch: Watford – Cardiff City
Hoping to come back from a 4-0 deficit, Watford will be loading up on sttars such as Lam Matteo and Tom Cleverly. The surprise was the
absence of Heidar Helguson, the team's top scorer - which is odd because the home side need plenty of goals. Cardiff City are rejuvinated
with their cup play since the emergence of Michael Chopra - the striker has scored 2 goals in his last league matches, and notched 2 in the
first leg.

Halftime: Watford 2-0 Cardiff City
Watford have begun brightly thanks to two goals from Lam Matteo. The midfielder has shown his expertise in one-on-one situations, by
easily slotting the ball past jjjjjj. The mood is upbeat now, but can Watford continue the improbably comeback? Have faith!

Fulltime: Watford 2-1 Cardiff City (Cardiff proceed to quarterfinals, 5-2)
With the final whistle blown, Cardiff City have knocked out Watford, who just had too much of a deficit to come back from. All momentum
was lost when Stephen McPhail found himself open in the box, and neatly slotted the ball past Richard Lee. Lam Matteo's substitution was
also a momentum killer as the midfielder showed significant fatigue in the 70th minute.

Watford Goals: Matteo 28 31
Cardiff City Goals: McPhail 60

Caution: Morris (Cardiff) Bothroyd (Cardiff
Sent off: None
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Next Match - QPR v Watford

[Matt10]

Re: Something in the Making: Lam Matteo (PES 2009)

Striker controversy
Helguson and Mackay full blown disagreement
by Mark Schwarzer last updated 31 October 2017


How could there be playing time concerns for the team's top scorer

After missing the crucial cup tie against Cardiff City - in which the team badly needed goals, striker Heidar Helguson has remarked
how dissapointed he was in his manager's decision making.


The remarks initially were kept under the rug, but rumors have filtered in from unmarked sources that the Watford top scorer (10 goals)
is planning an early exit as soon as the transfer window opens in January.


"I think things are being blown out of proportion," states his manager, Malky Mackay, "Anyone missing that big of a match would have
been upset - and I can understand the young man's frustration on my decision making - but I will not excuse it."


Rumor has it, Helguson will sit out the next match against QPR, and who knows however longer the player will "hold out". However,
nothing has been confirmed - and as the cup elimination thoughts are still with the Watford faithful - the team can only come together
against QPR.


"It's essential we bounce back after the loss," says Mackay, "This kind of distraction is not what the team needs - and I hope Heidar
can realize that."

[Matt10]

Re: Something in the Making: Lam Matteo (PES 2009)

Fixture 14 - (Nov. 4, 2017)
Queens Park Rangers v Watford


Taarabt was selected as Man of the Match after his performance.

Prematch: QPR (5th, 27pts) v Watford (2nd, 30pts)
The strength of Watford will be tested today, so close to the top - but the distraction of Mackay and Heidar Helguson has resulted in the
top scorer being benched today. Danny Graham gets the start over the Iceland international, and of course Lam Matteo gets the nod as
well - the next highest scorer with six goals. QPR also have an outstanding midfielder, Giovanni dos Santos is the highest paid player in
the Championship - and will make sure to showcase his talents that were so ever defined in the premiership before a torn ACL was the
culprit of his downfall.

Halftime: QPR 0-1 Watford
A fortunate bounce off of the keeper, and Lam Matteo scores yet another goal for the club. QPR are showing the best attack, but the final
ball by Watford was created by Matteo initially, a swift attack - and a setup goal by Billy Gibson to the American international, his 7th for the
club.

Fulltime: QPR 2-1 Watford
Watford were catch ball watching too many times on defense, and the heading shots from QPR were spot on. QPR midfielder Adel Taarabt
takes man of the match awards with a goal and an assist. Lam Matteo continues to score goals, but also continues lack the fitness for a full
90 minute performance - Mackay could be blamed, but can Watford afford being without Matteo after such a devastating loss today?

Watford Goals: Matteo 35
QPR Goals: Taarabt 62, Pellicori 67

Caution: Faurlin (QPR)
Sent off: None
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Next Match - Uefa Europa Fixture, Matchday 4, Atletico Madrid v Watford

[Matt10]

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Preparing for Madrid
Will Heidar and Matteo be benched?
by Mark Schwarzer last updated 10 November 2017


First place Atletico Madrid play the role of hosts in tommorow's match

Malky Mackay and Watford have made an incredible start to their European campaign - more than proving themselves as the better team in
the Championship. Mackay has not directly addressed, however, the status of Lam Matteo and Heidar Helguson.

"Matteo is fatigued," says Mackay, "He has played in quite a few games, and with my system - he is an all around player who runs around quite
a bit - it's only understandable his body has taken a toll."

The manager has also, rather bluntly, addressed the issue with Heidar Helguson's playing time.

"I do not plan on playing Heidar. He has been a distraction, and I believe he's to blame on how we lost focus against QPR this past weekend.
Frankly, his lack of professionalism is concerning me."

As for Atletico Madrid, the top scorer tied at the top with 5 goals in the Uefa Europa League is Diego Forlan. Forlan poses more than a threat for
a shaky backline, but Mackay believes a win is in the books.

"We have come a long way, from being doubted to hailed as the possible English champions. A good group of lads who need to refocus
consisting of some superstars - I think we have a good mix and a great chance to beat Madrid, and Forlan".

[Matt10]

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Groupstage Matchday 4 - (Nov. 11, 2017)
Atletico Madrid v Watford


Diego Forlan was an absolute threat to the shaky Watford defense.

Prematch: Watford - Atletico Madrid - Watford
Spain is the venue tonight, and the second meeting between Atletico Madrid and Watford football club. Madrid bring in Diego Forland, the
currently tied top scorer - and Watford of course are without troubled striker Helguson, but Lam Matteo does get the nod to start. A crucial
match for both teams, if Watford win - they claim first however.

Halftime: Atletico Madrid 1-2 Watford
Lam Matteo is serving Malky Mackay's side as the utility player with no stamina - but the midfielder has once again put Watford in a position
to for success by scoring two goals. Matteo was at fault though when Diego Forlan was left unmarked by the American at the end of the half,
the Argentine international headed the ball uncontested into the back of the Watford net.

Fulltime: Atletico Madrid 3-2 Watford
They say two nil is the worst scoreline for a team - and tonight, Watford suffered a heart breaking loss to a fortunate Atletico Madrid side.
Two goals from Diego Forlan, the first one just before half time, and then the one that hurt the opposition was the one in the 77th minute
after some hard work by Gudjohnsen on the flank. Lam Matteo, once again, left the match showing fatigue, but before that had scored two
goals for his side. Eitherway, a loss is not the worst result - at this rate, both sides should qualify for advancement into the knockout stage.

Watford Goals: Matteo 29 40
Atletico Madrid Goals: Forlan 44 77, Jurado 64

Caution: None
Sent off: None
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Next Match - Watford v Sheffield United

[Matt10]

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Rested, finally
Mackay says Matteo deserves a couple

For the next four matches, Lam Matteo will be rested. Even though it was against Mackay's plans - sources state that the American is his prized possession - therefore you have to make the talent happy.

Matteo will miss matches against Sheffield United, Hearts (Uefa), Middlesbrough and finally Olimpiacos (Uefa).

"It's a tough decision," Matteo goes about, "But I have to start caring about my health more than ever - I'm 28 now, I'm not sure how much football is left in me - plus I want to be able to finish off the season strongly."

Mackay feels that keeping the midfielder happy will also steer clear his thoughts of a possible transfer when January transfer window opens up in a couple of weeks.

"At this very moment, he is the most important player - and I want him to not only be happy, but fit when he comes on to guide his team to victories."

[PNE-Adz]

Re: Something in the Making: Lam Matteo (PES 2009)

You thrashed PNE.

Where do you get them awesome Sky Sports/Watford banners at the top of your updates?

[Matt10]

Re: Something in the Making: Lam Matteo (PES 2009)

You thrashed PNE.

Where do you get them awesome Sky Sports/Watford banners at the top of your updates?

Yeah - I like PNE, and it was a shame they couldn't put up a bigger fight. The banners are from their websites - I just copy, and edit in photshop a bit.

[PNE-Adz]

Re: Something in the Making: Lam Matteo (PES 2009)

Oh right.

PNE have Chelsea in the FA Cup tomorrow; and I will be there.

[Matt10]

Re: Something in the Making: Lam Matteo (PES 2009)

Simmed Results:

v Sheffield United - 0-3 (L)
v Hearts, UEFA - 2-3 (L)
v Middlesbrough - 0-3 (L)


Groupstage Matchday 6 - (Dec. 9, 2017)
Watford v Olympiacos


Matteo returns early from his fatigue break to help his club.

Prematch: Watford - Olympiacos
Watford runs out of chances tonight, the last match is one that absolutely needs to be won by the English side. As it stands, the club
would not go through to the knock-out stage. Lam Matteo makes a triumphant, and necessary, return. The midfielder has found the
back of the net in this competition - and his magic will surely be needed. Yet again, according to Malky Mackay, Heidar Helguson's
scoring touch is not needed - the striker warms the bench for the 8th consecutive match.

Halftime: Watford 0-0 Olympiacos
A couple of glances on the target, played at a frantic pace - the best chance of the match fell to Zairi for Olympiacos, when the striker
was left alone at the back post - but his shot was blocked off the line by Jay Demerit. Lam Matteo is the workhorse for Mackay's side -
and showing great fitness, and effort. A clear cut shot by the American in the 22nd minute was saved well by the keeper.

Fulltime: Watford 1-1 Olympiacos
Watford and Olympiacos exit the UEFA stage with their heads held high, a brilliant display of football competition - no winners is fitting,
but at the same time heart breaking. Don Cowie's effort in stoppage time was pushed away by Nikopolidis - a goal surely would have
sent the home crowd into a frenzy. Lam Matteo grabs man of the match awards due to his incredible work rate in the midfield - still
showing some signs of fatigue, putting up 82 minutes of play.


Watford Goals: Matteo 49
Olympiacos Goals: Gonzalez 72

Caution: Torosidis (Olympiacos)
Sent off: None
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Next Match - Newcastle United v Watford

[Matt10]

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Fixture 18 - (Dec. 16, 2017)
Newcastle United v Watford


Alan Smith is always a handful for any team he faces.

Prematch: Newcastle (1st, 36 pts) v Watford (6th, 30 pts)
Two weeks away from the January transfer window and Watford face a tough Newcastle side that has shown no signs of weakness.
Rumor has it that Heidar Helguson, the troubled striker for Watford, will find a new home. However, Malky Mackay is starting the
man tonight - maybe in hopes of a late makeup? While Malky Mackay struggles with the Icelandic international, American inernational,
Lam Matteo, is carrying the team on his back - scoring last weekend in the Hornets unfortunate exit of the Europa league.

Halftime: Newcastle 0-0 Watford
Niether team making the break, but Watford has certainly threatened the Newcastle goal-mouth. A couple of weak efforts by Alan Smith
for Newcastle, and the same on the other end for Watford via Heidar Helguson. Despite everything, the pace of play is fast and the ball
movement is sublime - we have a good one here!

Fulltime: Newcastle 2-0 Watford
A heartbreaking loss for the Hornets, but Newcastle took advantage of their chances. Alan Smith got on the scoresheet through a goal,
and also a brilliant pass that setup Wiego for the Magpies second goal. Only one more game left for Watford before the January transfer
window - will we see some big moves, or will Mackay keep his struggling team in tact?

Watford Goals:
Newcastle Goals: Smith 73 - Wiego 76

Caution: None
Sent off: None
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Next Match - West Bromwich Albion v Watford