Enjoying the view

We were disappointed to draw with QPR two weeks ago. We knew what was going on there with the takeover and when we went one-up, we thought we were going to kick on. But they got a goal back - that was a real kick in the teeth.

We worked hard on the training ground to see what the problems were but we were frustrated by Blackpool last Saturday.

Once they scored their equaliser they were content just to stick with what they had. It's frustrating when a team does that, getting men behind the ball, but you have to be patient. You have to wait for that moment of quality and we got that through Adam Johnson's free-kick to take the lead.

That was his second goal in as many games. He's come in and settled really quickly since joining on loan from Middlesbrough. He has got a lot of ability, a good left foot and is an old school winger, one who likes to take players on.

He's been called up for England Under-21s, which is great for Watford. At Middlesbrough he's got Stewart Downing to compete against, so being with us is great experience for him. He's getting games at a club which tries to play football.

We beat Sheffield Wednesday on Tuesday. Hendo scored the first - he's going through a purple patch at the moment. He deserves it though as he's worked hard. He's top scorer, although I have told him it won't be for long - I'm going to take it off him!

I'm not sure about his bleached blond hair though. He looks Scandinavian. No-one has given him much stick about it though because he's scoring goals.

I then scored a penalty to put us two up. It's my third goal of the season and they have all been from the spot. I want to score in open play but strikers need to take every goal they can get.

If I had to give a tip for taking penalties then I would advise people to not change their mind. Work out what you are going to do and stick to it. Nathan Ellington runs up to the ball straight and can tell which way the keeper is going to dive. I just try to leave it as late as possible and wait for the keeper to make his move.

We played brilliantly for the first 30 minutes but they pulled one back and put us under pressure. We held on though.

It's strange. We are top of the league but we have still not hit full potential. We are winning ugly. It's exciting to think how good we might be when we start playing well. It's a tough league though. There are no bad teams and there isn't any ground you can go where you can expect to win easily.

We play Scunthorpe on Saturday. They are a really hard working team. They fight for each other and won't make it easy. They will see no reason why they should not beat us. Hopefully we can do our jobs and win.

I have had flu for the last week and a half but I have finally shaken it off. Hendo had it too, so we both had a day off to make sure we didn't give it to the rest of the lads.

I dosed up on Vitamin C and watched lots of TV - the Champions League, Jerry Springer, Sky Sports News. I have to say, it's nice putting on Sky Sports News and seeing we are top of the league.

There has been a lot of cricket and rugby on, but I'm not too bothered about that. My dad loves cricket but it bores me. I'd rather go to a game than listen to him commentating on it!

I'm looking forward to the Hatton-Mayweather fight. I have seen a lot of the build-up to that fight. Joe Calzaghe is fighting Mikkel Kessler soon. Calzaghe is an unbelievable fighter but he hasn't made it worldwide yet.

Speak to you next week.

Laters.

Your team-mate Mart Poom is playing for Estonia against England next weekend. What's he like as a goalkeeper?
Graham Turrall
He's a very good goalkeeper. He's a great shot-stopper and a very dedicated professional. Even though he's 35, he's the first one in the gym and the last one to leave. It's difficult to understand him at times though and I think he might have Tourette's. He just shouts for no reason.

Which player has impressed you most this season?
Andy Simmons
Wayne Hennessey really impressed me when we played against Wolves. He looks an excellent keeper and has played for Wales. He's definitely one to watch.