Zola hopeful of more signings and Deeney deal 'nearing an agreement' (From Watford Observer)

If we get those players mentioned then happy days! If only to stop commentators constantly droning on about all our loan players from Udinese... blah, blah, blah. In reality, the Pozzos own the contracts, wherever they play.

Can we all calm down about chelsea wanting Zola , They are desparate at the moment and chelsea would not except nani and duxberry as well and zoal would want that. Plus zola is a young manager who is learning slowly at a club that love him and more importantly with owners who he can trust. I guess money is not a factor with zola. Let us all just trust the man. Chelsea are in trouble with manager appointments so lets sit back and hopefully next year we can go to stamford bridge with zola and upset the locals !!

Deeney's new contract should require him to move from the West Midlands to the Watford area so he can be supevised and mentored. His spell in prison for violent behaviour and his more recent conviction for driving offences demonstrates that he's a 'bad boy' in football terms and remains another load of trouble waiting to happen. I was one of those who felt his contract should have been cancelled but now that he is back the Club should take responsibility for his 'rehabilitation'.

After the DiMatteo experience i doubt Zola would jump today at the chance of going to Chelsea, and suspect the owner might not want the blood of two heroes on his hands if he had to sack him after a year - which is the average lifespan for a chelsea manager. But if Zola got Watford promoted and kept them up for a second season then he clearly would become a prized asset in the management market, and unlikely to stay. It will be interesting to see who is in the squad on Feb 1st as no doubt the last few days of the window will see lots of comings and goings.

Troys driving offence is commonplace nowadays, hardly a reason not to re sign him surely.Many players prefer to live home and place of there choice so why should Troy be treated as a naughty schoolboy.Judge his soccer ability factors only.Conclusion in my mind is we have an excellent front man.

Personally signing Abdi, Vydra, Pudil, Geijo and Ekstrand on permenant deals would make me happy! Also the long term services of Troy Deeney will be a bonus too!
For me I think we only really need a right sided midfielder with a good engine and skill as I don't think Anya is the answer when Cassetti doesn't play!
Otherwise we have a great squad, happy days! Come on you Orns!

Looks like the Vydra, Abdi, Ekstrand, Pudil signings are imminent which is massive for us, a defining moment for the club.
The Deeney "deal" is just a sideshow for me, I wouldn't have included it in the same headline. The club basically saved his career, just sign it!

jasonwatford wrote:
Can we all calm down about chelsea wanting Zola , They are desparate at the moment and chelsea would not except nani and duxberry as well and zoal would want that. Plus zola is a young manager who is learning slowly at a club that love him and more importantly with owners who he can trust. I guess money is not a factor with zola. Let us all just trust the man. Chelsea are in trouble with manager appointments so lets sit back and hopefully next year we can go to stamford bridge with zola and upset the locals !!

Stay with us GFZ, you'll only be on the rock and roll if in 3 months if you went to Chelski.

Too many blooming "ifs" in this game.

All very welcome news, but hopefully the sooner the better, as we're all getting a little nervous.

I would also like to add Battochio to that list of Perm signings, however maybe that will be done end of season, as he's not really featured much to earn credit for a Perminent deal yet. Talented kid tho.

On a more domestic note, Deeney & Bond signing deals would be excellent, with Hogg staying put, I no doubt believe he'll stay out anyways.

On the other rumours, would love West hams Vaz Te to come, excellent player, also that Perera kid, but sure it's going to be interesting period come 31st 11pm.


P.s. don't do a Charlton repeat please, beating cracking teams then losing to teams not on best of form. Please thanks.

get proper couver for Hall, that is a priority. He is a great player and vital to us but being realistic he will miss at least half the season from injury.

so much that went wrong against Charlton was his commanding presence and organizing skill.

Conceding 4 at home to Charlton, & 3 away at MCFC, shows how poor that Charlton game was.

Can't do same thing v Huddersfield, release Fessi back on them ;-)

JohnnyHornet wrote:
Too many blooming "ifs" in this game.

Agree It creates uncertainty and that let's in own goals everytime. Calm down before everyone starts jumping up and down and greed - like WBC grabbing of the Farm Terrace allotments - gets in the way of the long term aims.

Isnt it funny how we are all anxioiusly awaiting to hear about the loanees signing permanently.

A year ago, we would have been luck to get ONE of these quality players on loan with no chance of signing him.

Now we are being a bit spoilt and we still arent happy!!

Zola will not go anywhere he is committed to the pozzo project with watford and even if he did go just imagine the type of manager we would get judging by the players were bringing in were the most resourceful side in the league who wouldnt want the job. But like I said Zola will not leave.

I think players should live where they want to, if Troy is happy staying in the Midlands then so be it, as long as he keeps netting who cares where he lives.
I know he did wrong but hopefully he has learnt his lesson and now gets on with what he is good at finding the back of the net.

holtonian wrote:
Troys driving offence is commonplace nowadays, hardly a reason not to re sign him surely.Many players prefer to live home and place of there choice so why should Troy be treated as a naughty schoolboy.Judge his soccer ability factors only.Conclusion in my mind is we have an excellent front man.

He was convicted for failing to produce a driving licence or insurance 2 months after beng stopped by the police in Birmingham. He blamed his failure on is electronic tag (home detention order) and the pressures of being a footballer. The court didn't accept his explanation and fined him £666. If he was showing any maturity I would agree with you but this guy is another disaster waiting to happen.
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MJ1 wrote:

holtonian wrote: Troys driving offence is commonplace nowadays, hardly a reason not to re sign him surely.Many players prefer to live home and place of there choice so why should Troy be treated as a naughty schoolboy.Judge his soccer ability factors only.Conclusion in my mind is we have an excellent front man.

He was convicted for failing to produce a driving licence or insurance 2 months after beng stopped by the police in Birmingham. He blamed his failure on is electronic tag (home detention order) and the pressures of being a footballer. The court didn't accept his explanation and fined him £666. If he was showing any maturity I would agree with you but this guy is another disaster waiting to happen. http://www.solihulln ews.net/news/solihul l-news/2012/12/07/wa tford-striker-troy-d eeney-has-admitted-f ailing-to-produce-do cuments-to-police-wi thin-weeks-of-being- released-early-from- jail-for-affray-1050 74-32369001/

Have you never done anything wrong? Bullied or beat anyone up? Accepted too much change from shopkeeper? Cheated on your partner? Told lies? No one is perfect sober or drunk. I would put a lot of money on the fact the majority of people who comment on here have done wrong, even if it only excludes you. There is always an underlying reason why someone sometime go off the rails.

some very odd comments re: Zola. The idea that he would turn down Chelsea, one of the biggest clubs in the world and very close to his heart, unless Duxbury & Nani could go with him is so daft it defies sensible discussion.

Let's all be honest, no-one would turn down CFC to stay at WFC. And I don't think CFC will want him based on one good half-season in the Championship. No story.

Colin West's mullet wrote:
some very odd comments re: Zola. The idea that he would turn down Chelsea, one of the biggest clubs in the world and very close to his heart, unless Duxbury & Nani could go with him is so daft it defies sensible discussion. Let's all be honest, no-one would turn down CFC to stay at WFC. And I don't think CFC will want him based on one good half-season in the Championship. No story.

And doubt the Pozzos would let the other coaches go either but saying that, the Russian has an awful lot of money!

Boosey wrote:

MJ1 wrote:

holtonian wrote: Troys driving offence is commonplace nowadays, hardly a reason not to re sign him surely.Many players prefer to live home and place of there choice so why should Troy be treated as a naughty schoolboy.Judge his soccer ability factors only.Conclusion in my mind is we have an excellent front man.

He was convicted for failing to produce a driving licence or insurance 2 months after beng stopped by the police in Birmingham. He blamed his failure on is electronic tag (home detention order) and the pressures of being a footballer. The court didn't accept his explanation and fined him £666. If he was showing any maturity I would agree with you but this guy is another disaster waiting to happen. http://www.solihulln ews.net/news/solihul l-news/2012/12/07/wa tford-striker-troy-d eeney-has-admitted-f ailing-to-produce-do cuments-to-police-wi thin-weeks-of-being- released-early-from- jail-for-affray-1050 74-32369001/

Have you never done anything wrong? Bullied or beat anyone up? Accepted too much change from shopkeeper? Cheated on your partner? Told lies? No one is perfect sober or drunk. I would put a lot of money on the fact the majority of people who comment on here have done wrong, even if it only excludes you. There is always an underlying reason why someone sometime go off the rails.

MJ1, you've been banging on about what a bad lot Troy is for months and months. Give it a rest now please. He's a fully grown man who has paid the price for his wrong doing now ffs can it, will you?

Zola is an Elvis Costello fan and he 'don't want to go to Chelsea.' So that's the end of that.

You gotta be bonkers to work for the mad oligarch

Boosey wrote:

MJ1 wrote:

holtonian wrote: Troys driving offence is commonplace nowadays, hardly a reason not to re sign him surely.Many players prefer to live home and place of there choice so why should Troy be treated as a naughty schoolboy.Judge his soccer ability factors only.Conclusion in my mind is we have an excellent front man.

He was convicted for failing to produce a driving licence or insurance 2 months after beng stopped by the police in Birmingham. He blamed his failure on is electronic tag (home detention order) and the pressures of being a footballer. The court didn't accept his explanation and fined him £666. If he was showing any maturity I would agree with you but this guy is another disaster waiting to happen. http://www.solihulln ews.net/news/solihul l-news/2012/12/07/wa tford-striker-troy-d eeney-has-admitted-f ailing-to-produce-do cuments-to-police-wi thin-weeks-of-being- released-early-from- jail-for-affray-1050 74-32369001/

Have you never done anything wrong? Bullied or beat anyone up? Accepted too much change from shopkeeper? Cheated on your partner? Told lies? No one is perfect sober or drunk. I would put a lot of money on the fact the majority of people who comment on here have done wrong, even if it only excludes you. There is always an underlying reason why someone sometime go off the rails.

Especially if you went to school in winkle pickers and grey flannel trousers, it makes you kind of angry!

MJ1 wrote:

holtonian wrote:
Troys driving offence is commonplace nowadays, hardly a reason not to re sign him surely.Many players prefer to live home and place of there choice so why should Troy be treated as a naughty schoolboy.Judge his soccer ability factors only.Conclusion in my mind is we have an excellent front man.

He was convicted for failing to produce a driving licence or insurance 2 months after beng stopped by the police in Birmingham. He blamed his failure on is electronic tag (home detention order) and the pressures of being a footballer. The court didn't accept his explanation and fined him £666. If he was showing any maturity I would agree with you but this guy is another disaster waiting to happen.
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It's getting a bit tiresome now, are you one of the dozen or so tools who stay seated when Troy scores? Not happy with his goal but happy with the points it contributes to...!

lutondown wrote:

Boosey wrote:

MJ1 wrote:

holtonian wrote: Troys driving offence is commonplace nowadays, hardly a reason not to re sign him surely.Many players prefer to live home and place of there choice so why should Troy be treated as a naughty schoolboy.Judge his soccer ability factors only.Conclusion in my mind is we have an excellent front man.

He was convicted for failing to produce a driving licence or insurance 2 months after beng stopped by the police in Birmingham. He blamed his failure on is electronic tag (home detention order) and the pressures of being a footballer. The court didn't accept his explanation and fined him £666. If he was showing any maturity I would agree with you but this guy is another disaster waiting to happen. http://www.solihulln ews.net/news/solihul l-news/2012/12/07/wa tford-striker-troy-d eeney-has-admitted-f ailing-to-produce-do cuments-to-police-wi thin-weeks-of-being- released-early-from- jail-for-affray-1050 74-32369001/

Have you never done anything wrong? Bullied or beat anyone up? Accepted too much change from shopkeeper? Cheated on your partner? Told lies? No one is perfect sober or drunk. I would put a lot of money on the fact the majority of people who comment on here have done wrong, even if it only excludes you. There is always an underlying reason why someone sometime go off the rails.

Especially if you went to school in winkle pickers and grey flannel trousers, it makes you kind of angry!

Grey flannel shorts even worse. Yeah nice one, There have been some very funny comments recently, about time it all became light hearted again. I mentioned on other thread that one of my group has a spare ticket if you need it, be in WH half 12 if game still on. Bye for now.

Last comment before I log off.
If the game is still on tomorrow I bet I'm one of the first to get a snowball thrown at me or fall ar5e over tit!

Boosey wrote:
lutondown wrote:
Boosey wrote: MJ1 wrote: holtonian wrote: Troys driving offence is commonplace nowadays, hardly a reason not to re sign him surely.Many players prefer to live home and place of there choice so why should Troy be treated as a naughty schoolboy.Judge his soccer ability factors only.Conclusion in my mind is we have an excellent front man.He was convicted for failing to produce a driving licence or insurance 2 months after beng stopped by the police in Birmingham. He blamed his failure on is electronic tag (home detention order) and the pressures of being a footballer. The court didn't accept his explanation and fined him £666. If he was showing any maturity I would agree with you but this guy is another disaster waiting to happen. http://www.solihulln ews.net/news/solihul l-news/2012/12/07/wa tford-striker-troy-d eeney-has-admitted-f ailing-to-produce-do cuments-to-police-wi thin-weeks-of-being- released-early-from- jail-for-affray-1050
ST holder now mate! But yea in WH. hopefully game on!

Has Gus Poyet been linked with Chelski? Surely a safer bet...

I don't care about Troys inability to provide the correct documents, all I give a toss about is him playing well and scoring goals!
Old news this and he served his time in jail for the crime he commited! I don't condone what he did I just think the line has been drawn and the player and the club have moved on!
Keep up the good performances Troy!

Hampshire hornet wrote:
Has Gus Poyet been linked with Chelski? Surely a safer bet...

Can't see Abromavich going for Zola, he will go for something more proven...I hope!

No chance of Abramovich going for Zola or Poyet! Not being funny but he has already canned a Chelsea legend after he won the Champions League and FA Cup so there is no chance these two would get the job! It's more likely that Benitez will stay as because Abramovich is such a self centred and self endulgent tool he has made that job one that no reportable manager wants! The list of fired bosses which includes the special one and Ancelotti is embarassing especially as he made such big moves for twits like Rafa and Scolari!

lutondown wrote:
MJ1 wrote:
holtonian wrote:
Troys driving offence is commonplace nowadays, hardly a reason not to re sign him surely.Many players prefer to live home and place of there choice so why should Troy be treated as a naughty schoolboy.Judge his soccer ability factors only.Conclusion in my mind is we have an excellent front man.He was convicted for failing to produce a driving licence or insurance 2 months after beng stopped by the police in Birmingham. He blamed his failure on is electronic tag (home detention order) and the pressures of being a footballer. The court didn't accept his explanation and fined him £666. If he was showing any maturity I would agree with you but this guy is another disaster waiting to happen.
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I think he may have been Troy's victim and this is his way of getting back at him, he will be banging on about his past for the rest of his career and beyond. Very sad and tiresome.

At last, someone has told the mad Russian to shove his bucket loadsamoney where the sun don't shine and gone to manage in Germany. Lets hope Zola would do the same. Give the job to Mr (don't insult my integrity), he'd have it !

Boosey wrote:
MJ1 wrote:
holtonian wrote: Troys driving offence is commonplace nowadays, hardly a reason not to re sign him surely.Many players prefer to live home and place of there choice so why should Troy be treated as a naughty schoolboy.Judge his soccer ability factors only.Conclusion in my mind is we have an excellent front man.He was convicted for failing to produce a driving licence or insurance 2 months after beng stopped by the police in Birmingham. He blamed his failure on is electronic tag (home detention order) and the pressures of being a footballer. The court didn't accept his explanation and fined him £666. If he was showing any maturity I would agree with you but this guy is another disaster waiting to happen. http://www.solihulln ews.net/news/solihul l-news/2012/12/07/wa tford-striker-troy-d eeney-has-admitted-f ailing-to-produce-do cuments-to-police-wi thin-weeks-of-being- released-early-from- jail-for-affray-1050
All of the above + more & that's just tonight

i agree with what you say mj1,we can do much better than re sign troy deeney he should have been sacked a long time ago.

Utter rubbish bucks! The guy is a good player and proved that this season with his performances!
No one can change the past and everyone is moving on except for a few numpties who keep banging on about it like gossiping old ladies!
So if Troy scores the winner in the next game you ain't gonna cheer? Pathetic little minded plonker!

DuffmanWFC wrote:
Utter rubbish bucks! The guy is a good player and proved that this season with his performances!
No one can change the past and everyone is moving on except for a few numpties who keep banging on about it like gossiping old ladies!
So if Troy scores the winner in the next game you ain't gonna cheer? Pathetic little minded plonker!

Anti fans. How can we do better? He's scored 14 FFS and runs through brick walls. Unbelievable, wish they'd go elsewhere

Not 'Anti fans', just fans with different opinions, you are the 'anti fan' if just because someone doesnt agree with you you want them to go elsewhere, we would have very small crowds I think.
Hopefully we will get promoted and then Deeney will probably be one of the first sold, as he wont be so prolific in Prem, but sought after by Championship sides, then we can all get on together, until you find something else to disagree with!

4boys not being funny but his contract is up end of season so he can't be sold at the end of the season! We need him to sign a contract before we could do that! So get your facts right!
Also LD is right, there has been worse then Troy in life and not just football, the player has been given the chance to rebuild his career and is playing great! Thank god you have no say in him signing or not along with the other numpties who I don't even think are real fans as a real fan would get behind Troy and support him! Move on mate listening to you and some others is really boaring!