The contrast was stark. So many of the positives aspects of the performance that enabled Watford to beat Arsenal and reach the FA Cup semi-finals six days previously were missing yesterday in one of the most disappointing displays of the season.
Quique Sanchez Flores admits he is surprised by Swansea City’s plight near the bottom of the Premier League ahead of Watford’s trip to south Wales tonight.
Troy Deeney believes Wayne Rooney deserves to be shown a lot of respect for what he has achieved in his career and says the England captain “has loads of football left in him”.
Quique Sanchez Flores believes David de Gea is in the top three goalkeepers in the world and has revealed his fellow Spaniard gave him a gift when he left Atletico Madrid.
Miguel Layun is set to complete a season-long loan move to FC Porto before the European transfer window closes this evening, the Watford Observer understands.
Watford have signed experienced defender Lucas Neill on a deal until the end of the season, subject to international clearance.
Watford take on Charlton Athletic at Vicarage Road on Saturday and boss Gianfranco Zola hopes his side will come back stronger following the international break.
Gianfranco Zola has described Ikechi Anya’s rise from non-league football to Scotland international as "a great story and a great example" for other players.
Watford head coach Gianfranco Zola has not ruled out making a move for Nathaniel Chalobah after the Hornets missed out on Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Tom Carroll.
Managers have come and gone. Owners have come and gone. And countless players have come and gone. But loyal Lloyd Doyley remains a permanent and reassuring presence at Watford.
