Beppe Sannino says Doncaster Rovers deserved their 2-1 victory over his Watford side tonight but believes the starting XI he picked was strong enough to win the Capital One Cup second round tie. The Golden Boys head coach made nine changes to his
Lloyd Dyer scored on his return to the Watford side but the Hornets are out of the Capital One Cup after they paid the price for starting both halves poorly and producing a disjointed display as Doncaster Rovers claimed a 2-1 second round victory at
A goal from Lloyd Dyer means Watford go in at half time of their League Cup second round tie against Doncaster Rovers level with the score at 1-1. Rovers took the lead in the contest when Kyle Bennett was brought down in the penalty area by Gabriel
A goal from Lloyd Dyer means Watford go in at half time of their League Cup second round tie against Doncaster Rovers level with the score at 1-1. Rovers took the lead in the contest when Kyle Bennett was brought down in the penalty area by Gabriel
Former teachers have remembered Aqeel Khan, who was fatally stabbed in West Watford last week, as a "polite, courteous and respectful young man". The principal of West Herts College, which the 18-year-old attended last year, said the thoughts of
Contentious proposals to build more than 50 new homes on a cramped Garston estate have been recommended for approval. Watford Council planners have urged politicians should vote through Watford Community Housing Trust’s plans to expand the Boundary
Over the next four years, the Woodland Trust will be commemorating the centenary of the First World War by planting millions of trees across the country – and you have the chance to create a lasting tribute to those who lived and served during the war
The Watford Observer is hoping fans will enjoy interacting pre-match, during the game and after the final whistle has blown on our website. Twitter users can contribute just by adding the #WatfordFC hashtag and for those of you not on the social
Work has started on a new £250,000 gym in Bushey. Bushey Grove Leisure Centre is due to be opened next month by Paralympian and gym member Derek Derelangi. The new gym will be managed by Hertsmere Leisure in partnership with Hertsmere Borough
Watford have confirmed popular midfielder Cristian Battocchio has joined Serie B side Virtus Entella on a season-long loan. We reported yesterday that the 22-year-old, who has not been named in any Hornets squad this season, was set to depart Vicarage
Leeds United will not appeal the red card Sam Byram received against Watford due to a lack of video evidence and the defender vehemently denies head-butting Daniel Pudil. The 20-year-old was dismissed in the 92nd minute on Saturday as the Hornets
The owner of a beautiful one month old pony who was stolen from a stable in Aldenham "just wants him brought home." Hertfordshire Constabulary was called last Friday after Cecil, a one month old Shetland pony, was stolen from a stable in Summerhouse
The Watford Observer is looking for a worthy cause which would benefit from a cash donation of up to £10,000. Grants are being offered by the newspaper through The Gannett Foundation, the charitable arm of Gannett Co, Inc. owner of Newsquest Media
Watford Friends of Salfeet is holding a garden party next month as part of their annual fundraising to help with its work in Palestine. The group aims to support the "social, medical and educational activities and institutions of Salfeet", a district
An elderly man had to be freed from his car after a five-vehicle smash in Watford ended with one car on top of another and damage to a lamp post. Three fire engines from Watford, Garston and St Albans, a road ambulance and police raced to Nascot
Gabriel Tamas has become the latest player to reignite his international career whilst at Watford. Tamas picked up his 63rd and last Romania cap 17 months ago but his performances for the Golden Boys this season have earned a recall for their Euro
A Watford church which was burned down in a shock arson attack is set to re-open after months of repairs - but the offender remains at large. The blaze at Derby Road Baptist Church in February caused substantial damage to the interior of the church
An innocent woman clubber almost died when she was hit on the head with a bottle in a Watford bar. Holly Hallett, 20, was not involved in a scuffle that had broken out involving her friends and John Esquivias-Davies in Paparazzi in The Parade.
Watford duo Matej Vydra and Daniel Pudil have been selected in the Czech Republic squad for next week’s friendly against the USA and their 2016 European Championship qualifier against the Netherlands. Vydra, who has been capped 12 times by his
Members of West Watford Golfing Society presented Peace Hospice Care with a cheque for £10,000, as part of a special relationship that has spanned 20 years. The society was founded in 1940 and their charitable works began almost immediately, as
Crowds gathered at Bushey Horticultural Society’s annual show at the Community Centre on Saturday. Once again the main trophies for flowers went to the Parker family from Hemel Hempstead. This year it was Julie Parker collecting the silverware
A woman was taken to hospital with life threatening injuries after she fell from a car on the A41 near Bushey. Police are investigating a traffic incident after it is believed a woman fell from a car on North Western Avenue. Hertfordshire Constabulary
Watford have no fresh injury concerns ahead of tonight’s League Cup tie against Doncaster Rovers while Craig Cathcart is back in training following a knee injury. Cathcart suffered his injury during the Hornets' pre-season fixture at Shrewsbury
Opposition Profile: Doncaster Rovers Doncaster Rovers’ League One campaign has seen a productive start with two wins, a draw and a loss as they attempt to return to the division they exited so dramatically at the end of last season. Their most
Thursday, August 26, 1982 Watford signed their first ever kit sponsorship deal with industrial vehicle manufacturer IVECO. The £400,000 deal lasted three years, and the name IVECO in black on the club shirt became a defining image of the era
The Berkhamsted magistrates decided that a boy witness, 11 years old, was too young to take the customary oath but the chairman warned him: “You must tell the truth as far as you can.” [From the Watford Observer of August 26, 1933] For more
