01/03/2026

theSun on Sunday MAR 1, 2026

SPORTS 14

Watford boost playoff bid

perfectly into the top cor ner, allowing Watford to close the gap to sixth-placed Wrexham to three points before the rest of the weekend’s games.

beyond anything else this evening was the energy the players could find and the heart they could put into it. Everybody saw the commitment that has gone into that perform ance,” Watford head coach Ed Still told BBC Three Counties Radio . “We forced a little bit of luck - when you create a wonder goal like that it doesn’t just fall from the sky and we’ve got a bit lucky at the end as well, they’ve had a couple of chances where on another day that could be a draw. “We’re not getting ahead of ourselves but it does feel special. “I’m so pleased and proud of the dressing room and for the team because they’re com ing together and they are starting to believe in each other and hopefully the fans can feel that and feed off that.” – Agencies

JEREMY NGAKIA’S sublime second-half strike gave Watford victory at Championship playoff rivals Bristol City, who they leap frogged in the table up to seventh. Luca Kjerrumgaard lifted the ball over Robins keeper Radek Vitek to put Watford 1 0 up after just seven minutes, while Saba Goglichidze also hit the post during the first half for the Hornets.

But Scott Twine headed Bristol City level before the break, nod

ding in a lovely Adam Randell cross, and a point apiece looked to be on the cards. That was until Ngakia’s shot from outside the box curled

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… as Edwards understands significance of avoiding being worst Premier League team Wolves send Villans packing Wolves’s Hugo Bueno reacts after the Premier League win yesterday. – AFPPIC

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WOLVES BOSS Rob Edwards under stands the significance of his side mov ing past Derby’s record-low Premier League points tally after a 2-0 win over Aston Villa at Molineux. It had looked for much of the season that Wolves would struggle to match the meagre 11 points the Rams posted in the 2007/08 season. But second-half goals from Joao Gomes and Rodrigo Gomes gave them just a second win in 29 games, which takes them to 13 and beyond the possi ble notoriety of being the worst-ever Premier League team. Asked if it means a lot to lose that tag, he said: “It does. It’s not something I’ve been focusing on, but being aware of it. “Of course, I know it means a lot to the supporters. You don’t want that tag. Clearly we don’t. No one wants that. “That’s just obvious. But it’s not something that’s been weighing me down or I’ve been thinking about too much, but if that releases a little bit more tension or whatever, and helps you more, then great. “I know it’s important to the sup porters. I know it’s important to the football club. It’s not something that I’ve been really focusing on or talking about too much all of the time.” Wolves opened the scoring with their first shot on target when Joao Gomes thrashed home but Rodrigo Gomes’ last-gasp second sparked mass scenes of celebration, with Edwards sprinting down the touchline. Edwards added: “At the end, that was incredible. It was a special moment in a really difficult season. It’s nice to be able to show some emotion and build that connection that we’re desperate to do that. “That’s why I came here. “Nights like that. Really special moments and that’s a moment that will

live with me forever.” Villa boss Unai Emery did not enjoy it as much and stormed straight down the tunnel when the second goal went in and was not around to shake Edwards’ hand at full-time. Edwards added: “I get it. The two games that we have won in the League this year, both managers have disap peared. “I think everyone expects just to turn up and win, which is understand able the way the season’s gone. So two guys have not been that happy.” Emery was not happy with what he saw from his side after a dire perform ance, which saw their Champions League qualification hopes suffer a blow. They have now won just one of their last five games and are now looking over their shoulders at the chasing pack. But Emery called for perspective. He said: “Of course, it’s getting bal ance. We are doing a great season, a great season, and this is the moment I want to tell our supporters, now we need the supporters. “We need the energy, we are grate ful for them being with us, but again playing in Villa Park on Wednesday, we need again their help, and we need to be together. “The players, coaches, supporters, everybody, because the season is being fantastic, and we can remind ourselves now how we were in in September, how we are now. “Maybe now we are a little worse than two months ago. We are losing the opportunity to compete for the title in the Premier League, two months ago you were asking about it. “Some supporters maybe they were dreaming it. Now we are not with the possibility to fight for the Premier League, some can feel frustrated, even myself because I have my dreams.” – The Independent

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