Malky Mackay flags up problem

Watford manager Malky Mackay was fuming about a mix-up at a throw-in that led to Bristol City's equaliser at Vicarage Road last night as his side suffered a 3-1 defeat which left them nine points off the play-offs.

Nicky Maynard took advantage of Watford's ponderous defence to level after Don Cowie had given Mackay's team the lead. Marvin Elliot put City ahead after 69 minutes before Brett Pitman wrapped up the points.

Mackay said: "Once the flag goes up I accept we were second to react but you expect that kind of situation to be managed better."