William Troost-Ekong has been voted Watford Man of the Match for his superb performance in his side’s 1-0 win at Birmingham City, in Saturday’s Championship game, Completesports.com reports.
Watford made the announcement on their verified Twitter handle on Sunday.
Troost-Ekong beat off competition from Troy Deeney and Nathaniel Chalobah to win the award.
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The former Udinese defender polled 55 per cent of the votes by the club fans to emerge winner.
Deeney was second after garnering 32 per cent while Chalobah got 13 per cent of the votes.
The win took Watford to fourth on 33 points in the 24-team Championship table.
By James Agberebi
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Just keep doing what you do best. We always appreciate your talent, as it sure gonna take you higher come next season. Congratulations broda man and God bless. Meanwhile this Aderabioyo guy of Fulham is truly proving to be some class act. We must try not to lose out getting him but with our kind of football administration, I no longer confidently speak on such matters.
HE APPLIED TO FIFA FOR A SWITCH TO PLAY FOR NIGERIA, LOOKMAN TOO. AND THEY HAVE BOTH SAILED THROUGH.WHAT REMAINS IS AN INVITE TO THE SUPER EAGLES..
Probably this is Ekong third to fourth man of the match, and the league has not gone half way. I’m impressed. But I’m also wary… Ekong has turned Ramos-Tiago at championship, proving he’s way above the league. Ekong is at his prime, and because of such he should be playing at a top flight league. Anyway, congrats bro.
Now our defense has improved via players. Balogun still the top dog in the department. Akpoguma is coming out good and plays regularly at a bundelisga (in my view, akpoguma is balogun replacement). Ekong has turned watford’s Gerald Pique, though his performances in super eagles colour is at best decent – nothing spectacular; Awaziem is our future and probably the most gifted and consistent in the department (on a good day awaziem is our best defender, and yes I said so); Ajayi and Omeruo have to fight for the last spot. They both have flaws that can be unforgivable: for Omeruo, it is his complacency and poor judgement in critical areas during the game. For Ajayi, it is his lack of mobility, either in chasing attackers or jumping to clear balls (watch his club side games). For prospect, Adarabioyo and Jordan tourinhga (I can’t spell his last name well) are top quality with immense potentials. During his time at championship, Adarabioyo was among the best defenders in the league. I’ve read reports that he has made his choice already on playing for Nigeria. That’s good news. Because by the time akpoguma and ekong will be getting to old age adarabioyo will be at his prime, ensuring continuity for super eagles. As for Jordan, I’m yet to watch his match (full one) so I can’t give any verdict on him. Anyway, he rejected playing for Nigeria ahead of the world cup. Would he make a U-turn? God knows and I personally hope so. Playing at Germany top flight is no joke, so yes we very much need his talent.
lets get Jordan and Adaroboyie, this guys will.help us in world cup and Lookman is very important in Super Eagles
Its like You will win plenty man of the match awards this season hmmmmm. How many did you win while playing in the serie A.im not attacking your abilities as a defender im just trying to point out that the club level your playing in is below your standard, so I cant really appreciate your performance because its to be expected. Atleast your playing regularly even if the challenge isnt what your used to.
ADARABIOYO LOOKS SOFT. ONE SEMI AJAYI IS ENOUGH, WE DONT NEED TWO
What makes him soft. Someone playing well in the premier league is good by all standards.