It was a season of two distinct halves for watfordfc U21s
And although yesterday’s last game of the season ended in a narrow 3-2 defeat to Burnley, it was a performance that showed the squad had learned from the painful experiences earlier in the campaign and have emerged stronger and better players for it.
“The older players in opposing teams had that little bit of know-how, and we were quickly having to come to terms with extra power and pace. “There were things happening in games where the boys were making it more difficult for themselves,” he said. “If you get boys who are doing it for minutes and fitness, and are playing for the right reason, then you get a good positive effect for the other players.
As much as being on the wrong end of large scorelines isn’t ideal, Riza has ended the season with a group that is more streetwise, and has gained both physical and mental strength. “The next step is being able to do that under pressure, and I think we’ve got better at that in the back end of the season.
“I can’t remember going to Cardiff too many times and getting a result. They are usually very resilient and tough to beat, and the pitch they play on isn’t the best,” said Riza. “Peterborough at home, scoring seven goals and to play the way we did, using the first teamers we had and with some of our young prospects elevating their performance, was a very good day.
“Tobi scoring his goal, Grievesy, Blakey and Michael all got their chance – plus Shaq Forde has gone out on loan and scored nine goals in the National League for York City. “We don’t want to be bottom of the league, we didn’t like it, and it’s harder for boys to grow in confidence when you’re in that position and losing.
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