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'I am not even thinking about the transfer window' (From Watford Observer)
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Gianfranco Zola focused on Watford's next two games ahead of transfer window opening
3:30pm Friday 28th December 2012 in Sport By Adam Newson
The January transfer window may open on Tuesday but Watford boss Gianfranco Zola has stated he will not think about improving his squad until after the next two matches.
The Hornets travel to Brighton & Hove Albion tomorrow before returning to Vicarage Road on New Year’s Day for a clash against Charlton Athletic.
Many sides will look to strengthen their squads throughout January and while Zola hasn’t ruled out that possibility, he insists the match against the Seagulls is currently the focus of his attention.
He said: “I am not even thinking about the transfer window. The priority is to get the two games out of the way then we can maybe start thinking about the possible things we could do to improve the team.
“But first of all, Saturday is a massive game for us so we have to concentrate on that.”
The Hornets travel to Brighton looking to build on their 2-0 victory against Nottingham Forest.
Neither side were in action on Boxing Day and Gus Poyet’s men haven’t played since their 2-2 draw with Millwall on December 18.
There are no fresh injury concerns for Watford but Marco Cassetti is suspended. Zola is expecting Fernando Forestieri to be available for selection after he trained yesterday.
The Hornets manager is anticipating an entertaining contest and a different test than what his players are used to.
The Italian explained: “It has all the ingredients to be a very good game. We will certainly want to do well and they will obviously do the same.
“I have been told it will nearly be a full house as well which means the supporters will be there and will make the game even better.”
He continued: “We are playing a side that is close to us [in the table] and it is going to be tough. They play in a way, especially at home, that sees them keep a lot of possession – as we like to do.
“So it is going to be a tough game for my team. We normally play sides who play differently to how we do but Brighton play in a similar way to how we do, so that will be a good test for us.
“I’m looking forward to it and it will be a pleasure to see Gus again and compete against him.”
Zola and Poyet are good friends after the duo spent four years playing together at Chelsea and the Brighton boss believes his former team-mate is doing a good job at Watford.
He said: “If I can’t win the league, if you ask me who I want to win the league it is Gianfranco Zola.
“As a player (at Chelsea) he was not even thinking about being a manager. I would imagine he was thinking more about being a professional golfer than a manager.
“But sometimes with football, like life, you don’t know where it takes you. Slowly he started watching football, then he got with the right people and they convinced him. He knows what he wants.
“He understands football in an unbelievable way. People were trying to find out if he could transmit that to the players and I think so far so good.”
Comments(34)
Bush Hornet
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4:47pm Fri 28 Dec 12
WFC4ever
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5:20pm Fri 28 Dec 12
Bush Hornet wrote:Depends who goes but anyone coming in would have to accept they won't be a starter.
I really don't think we need anyone...do we?
WessexLad
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5:46pm Fri 28 Dec 12
Bush Hornet wrote:If Chalobar returns to Chelsea, that would leave a hole, even if Eustace returns. Then, I'd be more comfortable with more experienced cover for Almunia. But of course, it also depends on whether anyone we could afford, and who is better than what we have, becomes available.
I really don't think we need anyone...do we?
Watfordpete
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6:23pm Fri 28 Dec 12
buckler
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6:33pm Fri 28 Dec 12
WessexLad wrote:Trade secret , sshh Chalobar here for the year. Fact..
Bush Hornet wrote:If Chalobar returns to Chelsea, that would leave a hole, even if Eustace returns. Then, I'd be more comfortable with more experienced cover for Almunia. But of course, it also depends on whether anyone we could afford, and who is better than what we have, becomes available.
I really don't think we need anyone...do we?
PeteBogHorrorHornet
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6:35pm Fri 28 Dec 12
WFC4ever wrote:And what if the Pozzo's get tempted by some big money bids coming in for the likes of Vydra, Abdi, Forestieri etc...?
Bush Hornet wrote:Depends who goes but anyone coming in would have to accept they won't be a starter.
I really don't think we need anyone...do we?
@ChrisBottom16
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6:42pm Fri 28 Dec 12
goldenboy1993
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6:46pm Fri 28 Dec 12
Baz loves porridge
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6:47pm Fri 28 Dec 12
Travelling Hornet
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6:52pm Fri 28 Dec 12
@ChrisBottom16 wrote:Udineses young goalkeeper?
Wojciech Pawłowski is all im saying.
What do you know Chris?
dmuz
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7:00pm Fri 28 Dec 12
PeteBogHorrorHornet wrote:No point in selling our best if there is £60m for potential promotion. Doesnt make business sense.
WFC4ever wrote:And what if the Pozzo's get tempted by some big money bids coming in for the likes of Vydra, Abdi, Forestieri etc...?
Bush Hornet wrote:Depends who goes but anyone coming in would have to accept they won't be a starter.
I really don't think we need anyone...do we?
I imagine most transfer business has already been discussed internally about prior to now, so just wait and see if/who comes in.
lutondown
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7:20pm Fri 28 Dec 12
Bush Hornet wrote:Leave it aloan!
I really don't think we need anyone...do we?
lutondown
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7:21pm Fri 28 Dec 12
goldenboy1993 wrote:Your misinformed. He's staying for season.
Gone of the days of all the big names leaving in jan, only replacement needed is leaving chalobah
jasonwatford
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7:27pm Fri 28 Dec 12
holtonian
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7:32pm Fri 28 Dec 12
jasonwatford
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7:41pm Fri 28 Dec 12
another gem to shoot us into prem league....whoops..di
d i say something ?
@ChrisBottom16
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7:41pm Fri 28 Dec 12
- Polish
- Goalkeeper
- 19 Years Old
- 6 Foot 3 Inches
- 13 Stone ish.
- Signed For Udinese In January 2012
- Very Much In The Peter Scmeichel Role
- Played At Top Level In Poland
Highly Rated But At least 3rd Choice At Udinese
- The GK position is the one we need to strengthen... Bond and Bonham on the bench andalthough very promising, not enough if Almunia is injured.
- Nothin Concrete But Polish Mates Have Heard Rumours Back In Poland.
- Poss Coming On 6 Month Loan With A View To Staying On As No 1 Next Year.
- He Is Very Good, I'd Rate Him Better Than Ben Foster.
- Here Are Some Clips Of Him
http://www.youtube.c
om/watch?v=xUoSiN2tG
Kk
- Really Hope He Joins
@ChrisBottom16
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7:46pm Fri 28 Dec 12
@ChrisBottom16
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8:03pm Fri 28 Dec 12
jasonwatford wrote:Another very good creative player who would stand out in this league!! My dream job is to go out to eatern europe and scout out there!
Piotr Zieliński..........
another gem to shoot us into prem league....whoops..di
d i say something ?
jasonwatford
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8:21pm Fri 28 Dec 12
@ChrisBottom16
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8:32pm Fri 28 Dec 12
jasonwatford wrote:sounds good to me bud! a lot of talent out in poland, slovinia, slovakia, serbia, armenia, albania, montenegro!
pack ur bags chris.........lets go scouting
KeithMercer
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8:50pm Fri 28 Dec 12
I have it on good authority there is some serious talent out there !!
@ChrisBottom16
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10:37pm Fri 28 Dec 12
KeithMercer wrote:i promise you on my lifehaving spent the last 8 years working with Polish car valeters, your information is bang. on. models each and everyone of them, and the most lovliest people you could meet!
Is It ok if I come as well guys I can scout some women for the Watford ladies team .
I have it on good authority there is some serious talent out there !!
lutondown
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10:44pm Fri 28 Dec 12
@ChrisBottom16 wrote:Dog!
KeithMercer wrote:i promise you on my lifehaving spent the last 8 years working with Polish car valeters, your information is bang. on. models each and everyone of them, and the most lovliest people you could meet!
Is It ok if I come as well guys I can scout some women for the Watford ladies team .
I have it on good authority there is some serious talent out there !!
D.unstable
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12:36am Sat 29 Dec 12
@ChrisBottom16 wrote:Just watched the YouTube montage of this guy, difficult to judge without seeing him in a game. Imagine buying a Scott Loach off the back of a few decent looking saves on camera then realising you have a chump who doesn't communicate with his defenders or move off his line. So will reserve judgement.
Wojciech Palowowski:
- Polish
- Goalkeeper
- 19 Years Old
- 6 Foot 3 Inches
- 13 Stone ish.
- Signed For Udinese In January 2012
- Very Much In The Peter Scmeichel Role
- Played At Top Level In Poland
Highly Rated But At least 3rd Choice At Udinese
- The GK position is the one we need to strengthen... Bond and Bonham on the bench andalthough very promising, not enough if Almunia is injured.
- Nothin Concrete But Polish Mates Have Heard Rumours Back In Poland.
- Poss Coming On 6 Month Loan With A View To Staying On As No 1 Next Year.
- He Is Very Good, I'd Rate Him Better Than Ben Foster.
- Here Are Some Clips Of Him
http://www.youtube.c
om/watch?v=xUoSiN2tG
Kk
- Really Hope He Joins
I think Almunia still has a couple of years as No.1 even if promoted, but do need to look around for an 'experienced' back up.
wfc lad
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7:35am Sat 29 Dec 12
watford1881
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9:51am Sat 29 Dec 12
jasonwatford
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10:37am Sat 29 Dec 12
jamaca...miami....!!
!!
thehornet35
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11:31am Sat 29 Dec 12
@ChrisBottom16 wrote:By "Very much in the Peter Schmeichel Role" Im guessing you mean goalkeeper..........
Wojciech Palowowski:
- Polish
- Goalkeeper
- 19 Years Old
- 6 Foot 3 Inches
- 13 Stone ish.
- Signed For Udinese In January 2012
- Very Much In The Peter Scmeichel Role
- Played At Top Level In Poland
Highly Rated But At least 3rd Choice At Udinese
- The GK position is the one we need to strengthen... Bond and Bonham on the bench andalthough very promising, not enough if Almunia is injured.
- Nothin Concrete But Polish Mates Have Heard Rumours Back In Poland.
- Poss Coming On 6 Month Loan With A View To Staying On As No 1 Next Year.
- He Is Very Good, I'd Rate Him Better Than Ben Foster.
- Here Are Some Clips Of Him
http://www.youtube.c
om/watch?v=xUoSiN2tG
Kk
- Really Hope He Joins
..
AngelHornet
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11:54am Sat 29 Dec 12
bigthunder
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1:21pm Sat 29 Dec 12
welcome back Danny Graham . loan with a view to perm when promoted ?
nice thought
bigthunder
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1:26pm Sat 29 Dec 12
bigthunder wrote:forgot to say would also put alot more bums on seats Mr Nani/Duxbury and is english so helps with the number of players in team who have to be from here
Well if we really want to get up this season i can think of one player who would so fit into this team , works his n*ts off , scores goals , leads the line and still loves watford , unsettled at his present club and better than we have got presently and now has experience
welcome back Danny Graham . loan with a view to perm when promoted ?
nice thought
trying to convince you anyway would be a massively popular and strong signing !!!
Harrydownunder
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2:03pm Sat 29 Dec 12
WessexLad says...
4:33pm Fri 28 Dec 12
That said, though, there is nothing that can be done immediately, so GZ is quite right to be focusing his efforts on the upcoming games.