QPR Will Be Tough Says Boothroyd

Watford boss Aidy Boothroyd believes Saturday’s derby clash against Queens Park Rangers will be a tough test for the Championship joint leaders.

Talking to the official Watford website the Hornets boss said…

‘Queens Park Rangers will be a really tough test for us, with their new manager coming into this local derby wanting a win.’

‘I remember the last time we played Rangers at home and it was a terrific night, we managed to get a win, and we’ve got to make sure that we approach the game with our normal spirit but keep adding the improved bits in, the quality that we’ve been working on.’

‘QPR will want to put right their last minute defeat at Plymouth and they’ll fancy their chances coming to us.’

Aidy continued…

‘They’ll come to Vicarage Road thinking that they can make the crowd nervous and get in to us. But, we’ve already proved that we can win games, either by going out in front, or by coming from behind.’

With new investment pouring into Loftus Road and the January transfer window looming Boothroyd cynically added…

‘The newspaper reports suggest that QPR are chomping at the bit to spend some of their new found wealth, but I’m not sure whether that makes it a better time to play them or not.’

‘Maybe it’s the cynic in me, but we’ve heard this all before and whether it’s true or not doesn’t really concern me, whatever the club involved. We’ll have to see what they do, and if they do, then good luck to them.’