Steve McClaren labelled Derby County’s victory at Watford a “big, big three points” but admitted he thought his side had “lost our moment” following the 2-1 victory at Vicarage Road. The Rams dominated the opening period and deservedly led at the
Head coach Slavisa Jokanovic confirmed Matej Vydra and Gianni Munari’s omission from Watford’s starting line-up this afternoon was purely a tactical decision and doesn’t believe their absence contributed to the 2-1 defeat to Derby County. The Rams
Watford are out of the Championship top six after table-topping Derby County condemned the Hornets to a third consecutive defeat following a 2-1 victory at Vicarage Road. The Rams bossed the majority of the first half and but for three fine saves
A project by two Watford and Three Rivers housing associations to create jobs and training opportunities has been recognised with a national award. Jobs at home: Three Rivers and Watford, an initiative created by Thrive Homes and Watford Community
‘'Watford's annual Remembrance Sunday service in the Town Hall was reverent, impressive and notable for a blunt appeal that future Remembrance Sundays should be observed differently.’ So began an article in the Watford Observer of November 15, 1963
A trio of fine stops by stand-in Watford goalkeeper Jonathan Bond ensured his team only trail title-rivals Derby County 1-0 at half-time. Bond was playing due to Heurelho Gomes’ absence with tendonitis and the England Under-21 goalkeeper made three
Sleeping Beauty – Watford Palace The story of the sleeping princess and the wicked fairy is brought magically to life in this proper family pantomime, complete with live musicians on stage, stunning sets and costumes, more audience participation
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
A well-known children’s author officially unveiled a new classroom at a Rickmansworth primary school on Thursday. Jeremy Strong attended Rickmansworth Park JMI, Park Road, on Thursday, November 20 and opened the new reception classroom, which was
If you go along to the Pump House Theatre Company’s production of The Vortex looking forward to the usual Noel Coward frippery and flamboyance, you may be in for quite a surprise. The play caused a sensation in 1920s London on its release due to
Opening a new leisure centre in London Colney is one of 22 priority projects identified for delivery next year. St Albans District Council reviewed council projects delivered in the last year at a recent meeting, including the opening of the Batchwood
The annual winter wonderland Watford4Watford family funday will be held at Watford Colosseum today. Herts Inclusive Theatre and Watford Mencap has invited people to join them for a mince pie and whole a host of winter treats as the countdown to
Derby County entered the international break off the back of a resounding 5-0 victory over Wolves, securing their place at the top of the table going into the weekend away from the Championship. Two goals apiece from Jeff Hendrick and Johnny Russell
In under a year the St Declans Hurling team have gone from an idea among friends to challenging for a national title. Tomorrow St Declans, who are based at Oxhey Park, will take on Wolfe Tones of Liverpool in the All Britain Junior Shield Final
Tuesday, November 22, 1988 Having only recently taken him off the transfer list, Watford manager Steve Harrison sold 30-year-old Luther Blissett to AFC Bournemouth for a £60,000 fee. Blissett was to enjoy a prolific three years in Dorset, scoring
Watford draper Mr Alexander Silver, of St Albans Road, who has written an “anthem” to be played and sung for the England Supporters Club, has gone a step further – he has composed one for Watford, called Up, Up the Hornets! “It ends up with the
