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Big Sam annoyed with draw

Sam Allardyce: West Ham boss not happy with dropped points at home to Watford
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West Ham United boss Sam Allardyce bemoaned his side's failure to beat Watford at Upton Park.

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Allardyce feels his side should be beating Watford

West Ham United boss Sam Allardyce bemoaned his side's failure to beat Watford at Upton Park. The Hammers went into the match knowing victory would put them on top of the Championship but they missed their chance and were held to a 1-1 draw. It even seemed like they were heading for defeat after Sean Murray put Watford ahead with just over 20 minutes left. But with three minutes left on the clock Ricardo Vaz Te struck for West Ham to salvage a point for the home side. However, Allardyce was less than amused with the efforts of his side.

Frustrated

"If we are to get where we want to get this is where you have to get your three points," he told Sky Sports. "And with all due respect to Watford we should be beating them at Upton Park. "We are capable of beating them and have the players, but we didn't show enough desire in terms of the quality of our finishes. "And that is something that has disappointed me and frustrated me."
Dyche
Watford boss Sean Dyche felt his side could easily have taken victory away from East London as he felt Vaz Te's goal should not have stood. "In the end on the night, we are disappointed at the decision to allow them the goal," said Dyche. "But overall to come here, a massive club, with big players, you have to deal with how they play and it can be hard at times."

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