Hornets in Crisis

Watford boss Malky Mackay expects tough test against Nottingham Forest

Malky Mackay has been impressed with Nottingham Forest's run of form

9:50am Friday 25th December 2009

Watford manager Malky Mackay expects a real test on Boxing Day when his side host promotion chasers Nottingham Forest.

Lord Ashcroft to cover shortfall until rights issue

3:27pm Wednesday 23rd December 2009

Lord Michael Ashcroft has offered to cover Watford’s cash shortfall until the proposed £7.5m rights issue is completed.

Watford FC's parent company releases statement to stock exchange

12:57pm Wednesday 23rd December 2009

Statement from Watford Leisure Plc released at 1pm this afternoon.

Russo's lawyers looking at Taylor's 'bad man' remarks

Former Watford chairman Jimmy Russo has contacted lawyers over Graham Taylor's 'bad man' comments. Picture: Pippa Douglas

10:15am Wednesday 23rd December 2009

Jimmy Russo has contacted his lawyers after Watford legend Graham Taylor called the former Hornets’ chairman a “bad man” for the way he conducted himself following his resignation last week.

Watford very close to reaching agreement on future

3:52pm Monday 21st December 2009

Watford are very close to finding a successful resolution in their bid to pay off the £4.88m owed to Valley Grown Salads and solving their short-term cash flow problems, the Watford Observer understands.

Still no news on December 22 deadline

2:45pm Monday 21st December 2009

Watford fans are still waiting for news on the rescue package which needs to be in place by tomorrow to stop the club from going into administration.

Watford saved from administration

7:54pm Friday 18th December 2009

Watford fans can breathe a huge sigh of relief tonight after their club was saved from administration.

Taylor: Hornets face 'deeply unpleasant situation'

Former England manager Graham Taylor fears Watford may go into administration after Russo brothers call-in loans. Picture: Action Images

1:49pm Friday 18th December 2009

WATFORD FC: Hornets legend Graham Taylor has urged fans to get behind the team as it returns to Championship action after a week of off-the-pitch turmoil.

Watford Supporters' Trust chairman gives his views on Watford FC crisis

Watford Supporters' Trust chairman Graham Sterry.

11:19am Friday 18th December 2009

Following Tuesday's dramatic AGM, Watford Supporters' Trust chairman Graham Sterry released this statement on Thursday morning with his own views on the current situation

Russo confirms Watford set for administration

Former England manager Graham Taylor fears Watford may go into administration after Russo brothers call-in loans. Picture: Action Images

8:24pm Thursday 17th December 2009

Watford legend Graham Taylor has hit out at Jimmy Russo after the Hornets former chairman confirmed he plans to appoint an administrator for the club after rejecting Lord Michael Ashcroft’s proposal for a rights issue.

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