West Brom were involved in controversy against Watford. (Credit: Imago)

'Awful', 'Cheat' - West Brom fans rage at what happened v Watford

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16 Dec 2024, 6:30 am

West Brom suffered their first defeat in 13 games against Watford on Sunday, with supporters left raging at Vicarage Road.

The Baggies left empty-handed following a 2-1 defeat against The Hornets with Vakoun Bayo proving to be the difference on 15 December.

Jayson Molumby scored what would prove to be a consolation goal for West Brom just moments before his antics caused embarrassment for The Baggies.

West Brom struggled to get going in the first half but saw an improvement in the second, with the officiating called into major question yet again.

West Brom fans fume at officials against Watford

Gavin Ward was the man with the whistle on Sunday and his inability to spot a foul for Watford's winning goal proved costly in the end.

Josh Maja was shoved to the floor just milliseconds before Bayo broke free from the downed attacker to dispatch his second of the game but it didn't go unnoticed by Baggies supporters.

Robbed today second goal was blatant foul maja was pushed to the floor with the ref watching but never have it
— Darren Pemberton (@Dazbaza) December 15, 2024

That 2nd goal should never have stood.
We've had enough chances in that game to take something you can't miss chances like we have.
— Richard Plant (@Plantybaggie) December 15, 2024

I know people are going to overreact but that really wasn't that bad there home record is outstanding and I hate to blame the ref but he has cost us a very good point today #wba
— Jack Davies 𓅪 (@WBAJack12) December 15, 2024

That’s the worst refereeing performance I’ve ever seen live
— LC 𓅪 (@L_RC11) December 15, 2024

Grant was dreadful today by the way. Not squaring to Maja, then missing the chance on the stroke of halftime. Wasn't on his own mind you, not least the referee. 2nd goal cannot stand. Disappointing. #wba
— Jacko (@JACKO_BRAND) December 15, 2024

refs a dirty cheat
— jacob 𓅪 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 (@wba_jacob) December 15, 2024

Awful ref.
Inability to not be able to change up front from the bench costs us yet again.
They have some decent ball carrying players, if only we had their no8!
— Andy 𓅪 (@baggieandy79) December 15, 2024

Surely theres a foul on Maja in there?🤣
— Brad 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 (@wbabrad) December 15, 2024

Foul on Maja? No? Cheers ref 👍🏼
— JonW1995 (@JonW1995) December 15, 2024

That referee’s arrogance was only matched by his incompetence.

It’s rare I believe an official influenced the outcome of a game but today he did.

He awards a goal which shouldn’t stand, rewarded “gamesmanship” throughout & rewards a foul with the final whistle!

Inept!#wba
— Chris Hall (@CJHall83) December 15, 2024

West Brom certainly need to do more in the final third but a horrendous decision ultimately cost them a solid point against Watford.

How the officials have missed the clear shove on Maja is remarkable and to be quite honest, it happens far too commonly in English football across all levels.

However, even if the referee gives the foul, Carlos Corberan's side take a point and their inability to win games consistently still leaves questions to be answered.

Things must improve urgently for The Baggies if they are to have any success in this Championship campaign.

In other West Brom news, Wolves have been told what they need to do to prize Carlos Corberan away from The Baggies.

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