‘Magic’, ‘Different class’ – Plenty of Watford fans rave over one man after Rotherham win

It was a good night for Watford in the race for Championship promotion on Tuesday, as they thrashed Rotherham United 4-1 at The New York Stadium.

Goals from Francisco Sierralta, Ismaila Sarr and Ken Sema gave Watford a comfortable 3-0 lead at half time in that game, and although Freddie Ladapo pulled one back for the hosts, after Hornets goalkeeper Daniel Bachmann had saved a Michael Smith penalty, Dan Gosling then netted his first Watford goal to secure all three points for Xisco Munoz’ side.

With automatic promotion rivals Brentford and Swansea both dropping points, Watford are now second in the Championship table, three points clear of the play-off places, albeit having played a game more than those other two sides.

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Perhaps not surprisingly therefore, plenty of Watford fans were delighted as they took to Twitter to give their thoughts on the game, and one player that many were keen to praise, was Philip Zinckernagel.

The winger proved influential throughout the course of the game, playing a role in setting up all three first half goals for the Hornets, with the January signing continuing to look ever more at home in his new surroundings.

That is something that did not go unnoticed by a number of Watford fans, and here, we take a look at what some of them had to say about the 26-year-old’s latest performance.

And Zinckernagel! Lovely display of what he can do with the ball at his feet so far. #WatfordFC https://t.co/XzoqYoOoWf

— Andrew Reynolds (@AvroRedgrave) March 16, 2021

Excellent performance.

Could of easily taken tonight for granted but went with a strong starting eleven, got the job done & increased the goal difference.

Zinckernagel is magic, pass it on 🪄

You ‘Orns!!!! 🐝#watfordfc

— The Voices of The Vic (@VoicesOfTheVic) March 16, 2021

Zinckernagel is so good isn’t he 👀

— Rob (@RobertJA07) March 16, 2021

Zinckernagel has been quality tonight. Needed that run of matches, looked full of confidence. #watfordfc #ROTWAT

— Hornet Shane (@HornetShane) March 16, 2021

zinckernagel has been outrageous first half

— will (@theeorns) March 16, 2021

zinck was different class

— Hoots (@joehoughton54) March 16, 2021

Zinckernagel and is not even close

— Marcelo (@MarceSP15) March 16, 2021