Cathcart revives Graham Taylor’s
Crystal Palace 1 Watford 2 Tony Stenson
WATFORD paid tribute to the man who turned them from humble to a household name.
Two years to the day since former manager and legend Graham Taylor, their club builder and dream maker, died, they showed the type of spirit and heart he once instilled.
No one more so than Craig Cathcart (left celebrating with Troy Deeney), whose own goal put Palace ahead and who then headed Watford’s equaliser at a time when they were under the cosh. Watford manager Javi Gracia said: “He is a fighter and no wonder he has played so many minutes for this club. I trust him because he always shows a high level of commitment.
“This is probably one of the most satisfying wins of my career here.” Watford hit the same post twice within three minutes. Gerard Deulofeu drilled a decent effort from 15 yards and then Roberto Pereyra virtually hit his follow-up into the same spot. It was a warning sign Palace accepted and they gradually dulled the pressure from a side they had beaten in five of their last seven games at home.
Palace were their frustrating best: offering much, supplying little before suffering a sixth home defeat of the season. But they did take the lead in the 38th minute. You lost count of players trying to hack away Luka Milivojevic’s minute corner.
The farce finally ended when Abdoulaye Doucoure attempted to clear, only for the ball to smack the