Thomas Allnutt

Children from a Chipperfield primary school rocked out in the final of a performing arts competition.

Politicians visited areas of Tottenham left ravaged by the 2011 riots to see how a £41million pot of regeneration cash is being spent.

Gabriele Angella admits the number of different nationalities at Watford does make it harder for new players to integrate but insists the Hornets are all together when they go out on the pitch.

Hornets head coach Beppe Sannino was pleased with the debut performance of Watford’s new signing Alexander Merkel against Reading despite the creative midfielder being sent off in injury time.

Watford head coach Beppe Sannino believes his team can score more goals by playing with more passion and more forward passes.

Beppe Sannino admitted Watford started their game against Reading “45 minutes late” after his team paid the price for a lacklustre first half in a 1-0 defeat at Vicarage Road.

New signing Alexander Merkel could make his first appearance for Watford against Reading on Saturday after being declared fully fit while the Hornets have also been boosted by the return of Daniel Pudil and Fernando Forestieri.

Hornets season ticket holders have raised more than £7,000 for charity as part of the club's 'Say No To No-Shows' campaign.

Watford head coach Beppe Sannino believes the 1-1 draw at Bristol City was a fair result but admitted the Hornets should have held on after taking the lead with only six minutes to play.  

New signing Alexander Merkel says it was entirely his decision to join Watford and revealed he is fulfilling a dream by playing in England.