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Despite Watford signing many senior players to make an instant impact upon their return to the Premier League, the Hornets have also emphasised bolstering their youth ranks to provide a strong foundation for years to come. Early in the transfer window, the club signed teenagers Mattie Pollock and Kwadwo Baah. Watford recently signed Dapo Mebude […] READ MORE
Marco Silva has been confirmed as the new manager of Fulham, signing a three-year contract with the West London club. The Portuguese succeeds Scott Parker, who left the club to take over at Bournemouth after failing to keep the Cottagers in the Premier League last season. Silva’s appointment could also mean a return to Fulham […] READ MORE
Watford have confirmed captain Troy Deeney is set for a spell on the sidelines following an Achilles tendon injury. The Hornets’ legend is always given the armband when starting and is known for his leadership abilities. But, his form has notably declined the past few seasons. Now, in his absence, manager Xisco Munoz knows the […] READ MORE
As time passes, Ben Foster gets closer to his return from injury. But, in the 37-year-old goalkeeper’s absence, Daniel Bachmann has filled in admirably. The fight for Watford’s number one goalkeeper will very much be on when Foster returns. However, the former Manchester United shot-stopper no longer has the upper hand. Daniel Bachmann Has Likely […] READ MORE
Once again, the Championship is seeing an abundance of emerging talent come through, with a high number of these footballers still in their teenage years. And whilst these players are admired by their respective fanbases’, their brilliance is more often than not being monitored by clubs with spending power, or they are enjoying a brief […] READ MORE
Watford star Ismaila Sarr almost left the club in January. The Hornets main focus was on finding replacements for expected departures in the January transfer window. The departure of Etienne Capoue and Gerard Deulofeu disappointed fans but were inevitable. Although Sarr’s departure rumours will never stop, they were not strong in January like they were […] READ MORE
Former Newcastle United defender Achraf Lazaar has completed a move to Watford as a free agent. The 29-year-old full-back was released by the Magpies in January after four-and-a-half years at the club, but he only managed to make ten appearances in that time. Achraf Lazaar Joins Watford ✍️ We are pleased to confirm the signing […] READ MORE
The Pozzo family’s sacking tendencies are known by many football fans by now. Watford have become the team synonymous with a constant rotation of managers. Following Watford’s draw against Coventry City, Adam Leventhal of the Athletic reported of discontent amongst players and concern from the hierarchy. So, how long does Xisco Munoz have left? Xisco […] READ MORE
Nottingham Forest had a relatively quiet January transfer window, bringing in three players in Filip Krovinovic, Glenn Murray, and James Garner. The latter two, however, were on loan to Watford at the beginning of the season. Neither were considerably successful for the Hornets. The early story at The City Ground is shaping up to be much […] READ MORE
Watford’s January transfer window was more eventful than usual. Most of the fan focus went toward senior-squad transfers, such as Philip Zinckernagel and Dan Gosling arriving, and Etienne Capoue and Gerard Deulofeu departing. However, the Hornets did considerable youth investment – including signing Maurizio Pochettino. Maurizio Pochettino Makes Watford Introduction Debut in the U23 Squad […] READ MORE