Home again: Marvin Sordell refused to celebrate 'out of respect' for Watford

1:02pm Monday 4th February 2013 in Sport Photograph of the Author By Frank Smith, Deputy Group Sports Editor

Marvin Sordell refused to celebrate after his goal on Saturday. Picture: Action Images Marvin Sordell refused to celebrate after his goal on Saturday. Picture: Action Images

Marvin Sordell admits Watford will "always be home" and said he refused to celebrate his goal at the weekend out of respect for the club and their fans.

Sordell signed for Watford as a teenager after he was released by Fulham and scored 27 goals in 81 appearances for the Hornets' first team.

The England Under-21 striker was sold to Bolton Wanderers by former owner Laurence Bassini on the final day of the January transfer window last year.

Saturday was the first time Sordell has played against Watford at Vicarage Road since he left the club and he opened the scoring from the penalty spot.

Sordell said: "Watford is probably always going to be home to me because I'm from around here, my friends and family live around here and it's always going to be a special place for me.

"I'm glad I got a good reception because I know a few people go back to their old clubs and get booed.

"I didn't want to celebrate when I scored, purely out of respect."

He continued: "It felt a bit strange running out to warm up on the opposite side; it's something I've not been used to doing so it was a bit strange. It's changed a bit around here so it's a bit strange but it's good coming back."

As expected, Sordell was heckled as he went to take his penalty but the striker said: "Of course I did - it's the banter of the game and they don't want me to score. I just tried to keep calm, choose my spot and put it there."

Sordell spent several years at Watford in their under-18s, reserves and first team and played with a number of the current Hornets squad.

"I still speak to quite a few of the boys," Sordell said. "They wished me luck today before the game and hoped that I scored but they were still hoping to be on the winning side of course.

"They're doing very well and I'm pleased for them. I wish them all the best in the future."

He added: "I think what is happening at the club now is good for the fans - I think they're enjoying the way they're playing. There have been a lot of changes and I think it's exciting for the fans and the players."

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jasonwatford says...
1:11pm Mon 4 Feb 13

respect given and received - good man

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D.unstable says...
1:12pm Mon 4 Feb 13

Ahhhh bless.

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Bush Hornet says...
1:14pm Mon 4 Feb 13

always welcome back Marv, just don't score next time. Well done for not celebrating. Shows class that. Keep improving and one day you might be good enough to play for us again ;-)

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SDamani says...
1:15pm Mon 4 Feb 13

If only Scott Loach could take a lesson from Marv about the etiquette when visiting an former club!

Top stuff Sordell.

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lutondown says...
1:15pm Mon 4 Feb 13

I certainly didn't want him to score, and I would hope none of our players did too.
But good luck to him, he'd be a good back up to out current team.

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lockerbiehornet says...
1:22pm Mon 4 Feb 13

http://www1.skysport
s.com/football/news/
12691/8469501/Watfor
d-boss-Gianfranco-Zo
la-hopes-to-sign-Mat
ej-Vydra-permanently

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lutondown says...
1:25pm Mon 4 Feb 13

lockerbiehornet wrote:
http://www1.skysport

s.com/football/news/

12691/8469501/Watfor

d-boss-Gianfranco-Zo

la-hopes-to-sign-Mat

ej-Vydra-permanently
Saw this too! Yes please, if only to keep the doubting Thomas's out of ammunition to attack the new regime

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Holly68 says...
1:43pm Mon 4 Feb 13

I'd give Bolton their money back and bring Marvin back "home"

He is still quality

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mellow yellow says...
1:56pm Mon 4 Feb 13

Anyone else remember Kevin Phillips apologising to the Rookery when he scored his first goal back at the Vic. Top man. And yes, credit to Marv for his response to scoring.

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buckler says...
2:10pm Mon 4 Feb 13

SDamani wrote:
If only Scott Loach could take a lesson from Marv about the etiquette when visiting an former club!

Top stuff Sordell.
Oh didn't you hear Loach has blue blood! Well done marvin.

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oxheypaul says...
2:11pm Mon 4 Feb 13

I vividly remember Kevin Phillips saying he was going to sign a new contract with Watford because they had looked after him so well when he was injured. He promptly ran down his deal and went to Sunderland for buttons.
Might be worth remembering when everyone starts clapping him on Friday and, inevitably, he thanks us again by scoring for Palarse.
I'd have Sordell back like a shot though....

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mk6 hornet says...
3:11pm Mon 4 Feb 13

I sit about 6 rows from the front of the rookery and one guy across from me gave sordell grief everytime he got the ball................
.There is always one i suppose.
Respect to sordell for not celebrating and well played bolton they are a good side we had to work very hard for that win.

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Harry's Bar says...
3:17pm Mon 4 Feb 13

EastSussexHornet do you have a view on Sordell? I have no idea which way you are going to go, good player or @*#" %$.

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adeyfieldhorn says...
3:19pm Mon 4 Feb 13

Phillips did celebrate when he scored against us in the Prem, he 'pointed to the back of his shirt' celebration.

Thats why he won't ever get a good reception from me.

Great player
But a p...k

Sorry only my PO

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petsoundsnick says...
3:22pm Mon 4 Feb 13

lutondown wrote:
lockerbiehornet wrote:
http://www1.skysport


s.com/football/news/


12691/8469501/Watfor


d-boss-Gianfranco-Zo


la-hopes-to-sign-Mat


ej-Vydra-permanently
Saw this too! Yes please, if only to keep the doubting Thomas's out of ammunition to attack the new regime
Will not happen as no club is allowed to sign "loan" players until the summer now that the transfer window has closed.

Theoretically, Udinese could release Vydra and others from their contract and we sign them on a free but very unlikely to happen.

Of course, all players could sign a pre-agreement with WFC but nothing would be announced until July 1st when next transfer window opens.

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lutondown says...
3:23pm Mon 4 Feb 13

Harry's Bar wrote:
EastSussexHornet do you have a view on Sordell? I have no idea which way you are going to go, good player or @*#" %$.
Whatever he says he'll change for the popular view!

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Hornet Cornet says...
3:28pm Mon 4 Feb 13

Can we not just talk about the current players instead of the ex-players. Sordell showed respect, which is great. End of. Move on or I'll hit you with some long overdue poetry my fwends.

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lutondown says...
3:29pm Mon 4 Feb 13

Hornet Cornet wrote:
Can we not just talk about the current players instead of the ex-players. Sordell showed respect, which is great. End of. Move on or I'll hit you with some long overdue poetry my fwends.
Yes, absolutely dear Lear

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mk6 hornet says...
3:30pm Mon 4 Feb 13

if we go up vydra will sign and most of granada and udinese top players will want to as well.
Anyone see the fat lump luton signed from fleetwood steve Mcnulty you have not seeing anything until you see him it is comical

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Eastsussexhornet says...
3:35pm Mon 4 Feb 13

Harry's Bar wrote:
EastSussexHornet do you have a view on Sordell? I have no idea which way you are going to go, good player or @*#" %$.
Ha ha. Just for you......wait for it......good!

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Eastsussexhornet says...
3:37pm Mon 4 Feb 13

lutondown wrote:
Harry's Bar wrote:
EastSussexHornet do you have a view on Sordell? I have no idea which way you are going to go, good player or @*#" %$.
Whatever he says he'll change for the popular view!
You really are a case aren't you? Laughable really.

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lutondown says...
3:38pm Mon 4 Feb 13

Eastsussexhornet wrote:
lutondown wrote:
Harry's Bar wrote:
EastSussexHornet do you have a view on Sordell? I have no idea which way you are going to go, good player or @*#" %$.
Whatever he says he'll change for the popular view!
You really are a case aren't you? Laughable really.
Which ways the wind blowing ESH? One thing for sure that's the way you'll roll.
Man up

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Eastsussexhornet says...
3:49pm Mon 4 Feb 13

lutondown wrote:
Eastsussexhornet wrote:
lutondown wrote:
Harry's Bar wrote:
EastSussexHornet do you have a view on Sordell? I have no idea which way you are going to go, good player or @*#" %$.
Whatever he says he'll change for the popular view!
You really are a case aren't you? Laughable really.
Which ways the wind blowing ESH? One thing for sure that's the way you'll roll.
Man up
Well, whatever. One things for sure, I have run out of steam on that one.

Ok, in an attempt to revert to proper discussion instead of shooting broadsides all day, here's your chance to instruct me on something (and anyone else can join in this cosy chat if they like!)....how can we sign Vydra "this week" after the transfer window has closed? (ref. http://www1.skysport
s.com/football/news/
11686/8469501/Watfor
d-boss-Gianfranco-Zo
la-hopes-to-sign-Mat
ej-Vydra-permanently
). Is it because negotiations got to a certain point or becasue you can sign players already on loan?

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Hornet Cornet says...
3:55pm Mon 4 Feb 13

In spite of things silently gone out of mind and things violently destroyed, the Poet binds together by passion and knowledge the vast empire of human society, as it is spread over the whole earth, and over all time. The objects of the Poet's thoughts are every where; though the eyes and senses of man are, it is true, his favorite guides, yet he will follow yellow wheresoever he can find an atmosphere of sensation in which to move his wings. Poetry is the first and last of all knowledge--it is as immortal as the heart of man. I am a man, I am a spanish flan, I like to drink a can, my middle name aint Dan.

I thank you

HC

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petsoundsnick says...
4:23pm Mon 4 Feb 13

Eastsussexhornet wrote:
lutondown wrote:
Eastsussexhornet wrote:
lutondown wrote:
Harry's Bar wrote:
EastSussexHornet do you have a view on Sordell? I have no idea which way you are going to go, good player or @*#" %$.
Whatever he says he'll change for the popular view!
You really are a case aren't you? Laughable really.
Which ways the wind blowing ESH? One thing for sure that's the way you'll roll.
Man up
Well, whatever. One things for sure, I have run out of steam on that one.

Ok, in an attempt to revert to proper discussion instead of shooting broadsides all day, here's your chance to instruct me on something (and anyone else can join in this cosy chat if they like!)....how can we sign Vydra "this week" after the transfer window has closed? (ref. http://www1.skysport

s.com/football/news/

11686/8469501/Watfor

d-boss-Gianfranco-Zo

la-hopes-to-sign-Mat

ej-Vydra-permanently

). Is it because negotiations got to a certain point or becasue you can sign players already on loan?
Its because Sky Sports do not understand the rules...

We are not allowed to sign any players on permenant deals until the next window as they are all under contract with Udinese.

As I mentioned above, the only theoretical way this could happen is if Udinese release them on a free and WFC sign them as a free transfer. This is very unlikely to happen so do not expect to hear anything concrete until the summer. Of course, players could agree to join but it would not be official until July 1st.

I predict I will end up posting this message every day until the summer as I am sure I will read a "For gods sake Zola you fool why haven't we signed Vydra up yet?" post on a daily basis from now on.....

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Eastsussexhornet says...
4:29pm Mon 4 Feb 13

petsoundsnick wrote:
Eastsussexhornet wrote:
lutondown wrote:
Eastsussexhornet wrote:
lutondown wrote:
Harry's Bar wrote:
EastSussexHornet do you have a view on Sordell? I have no idea which way you are going to go, good player or @*#" %$.
Whatever he says he'll change for the popular view!
You really are a case aren't you? Laughable really.
Which ways the wind blowing ESH? One thing for sure that's the way you'll roll.
Man up
Well, whatever. One things for sure, I have run out of steam on that one.

Ok, in an attempt to revert to proper discussion instead of shooting broadsides all day, here's your chance to instruct me on something (and anyone else can join in this cosy chat if they like!)....how can we sign Vydra "this week" after the transfer window has closed? (ref. http://www1.skysport


s.com/football/news/


11686/8469501/Watfor


d-boss-Gianfranco-Zo


la-hopes-to-sign-Mat


ej-Vydra-permanently


). Is it because negotiations got to a certain point or becasue you can sign players already on loan?
Its because Sky Sports do not understand the rules...

We are not allowed to sign any players on permenant deals until the next window as they are all under contract with Udinese.

As I mentioned above, the only theoretical way this could happen is if Udinese release them on a free and WFC sign them as a free transfer. This is very unlikely to happen so do not expect to hear anything concrete until the summer. Of course, players could agree to join but it would not be official until July 1st.

I predict I will end up posting this message every day until the summer as I am sure I will read a "For gods sake Zola you fool why haven't we signed Vydra up yet?" post on a daily basis from now on.....
Yes quite. I know the feeling. Anyway, thanks for clarifying. As I thought, unfortunately.

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akureyri says...
4:37pm Mon 4 Feb 13

The times I saw Marvin he did well for a few minutes but appeared to be lazy. I can only imagine what he would be like with Danny Grahams effort.

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Rooky wgc says...
4:46pm Mon 4 Feb 13

Some Chelsea fans tell me they hope to sign Zola in the summer. Gulp.

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mk6 hornet says...
4:51pm Mon 4 Feb 13

Rooky wgc wrote:
Some Chelsea fans tell me they hope to sign Zola in the summer. Gulp.
I think mourinho will go back there tbh.

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lutondown says...
4:57pm Mon 4 Feb 13

petsoundsnick wrote:
Eastsussexhornet wrote:
lutondown wrote:
Eastsussexhornet wrote:
lutondown wrote:
Harry's Bar wrote:
EastSussexHornet do you have a view on Sordell? I have no idea which way you are going to go, good player or @*#" %$.
Whatever he says he'll change for the popular view!
You really are a case aren't you? Laughable really.
Which ways the wind blowing ESH? One thing for sure that's the way you'll roll.
Man up
Well, whatever. One things for sure, I have run out of steam on that one.

Ok, in an attempt to revert to proper discussion instead of shooting broadsides all day, here's your chance to instruct me on something (and anyone else can join in this cosy chat if they like!)....how can we sign Vydra "this week" after the transfer window has closed? (ref. http://www1.skysport


s.com/football/news/


11686/8469501/Watfor


d-boss-Gianfranco-Zo


la-hopes-to-sign-Mat


ej-Vydra-permanently


). Is it because negotiations got to a certain point or becasue you can sign players already on loan?
Its because Sky Sports do not understand the rules...

We are not allowed to sign any players on permenant deals until the next window as they are all under contract with Udinese.

As I mentioned above, the only theoretical way this could happen is if Udinese release them on a free and WFC sign them as a free transfer. This is very unlikely to happen so do not expect to hear anything concrete until the summer. Of course, players could agree to join but it would not be official until July 1st.

I predict I will end up posting this message every day until the summer as I am sure I will read a "For gods sake Zola you fool why haven't we signed Vydra up yet?" post on a daily basis from now on.....
And also these players belong to Pozzo, they'll play wherever they'll best serve.

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lutondown says...
4:59pm Mon 4 Feb 13

Eastsussexhornet wrote:
petsoundsnick wrote:
Eastsussexhornet wrote:
lutondown wrote:
Eastsussexhornet wrote:
lutondown wrote:
Harry's Bar wrote:
EastSussexHornet do you have a view on Sordell? I have no idea which way you are going to go, good player or @*#" %$.
Whatever he says he'll change for the popular view!
You really are a case aren't you? Laughable really.
Which ways the wind blowing ESH? One thing for sure that's the way you'll roll.
Man up
Well, whatever. One things for sure, I have run out of steam on that one.

Ok, in an attempt to revert to proper discussion instead of shooting broadsides all day, here's your chance to instruct me on something (and anyone else can join in this cosy chat if they like!)....how can we sign Vydra "this week" after the transfer window has closed? (ref. http://www1.skysport



s.com/football/news/



11686/8469501/Watfor



d-boss-Gianfranco-Zo



la-hopes-to-sign-Mat



ej-Vydra-permanently



). Is it because negotiations got to a certain point or becasue you can sign players already on loan?
Its because Sky Sports do not understand the rules...

We are not allowed to sign any players on permenant deals until the next window as they are all under contract with Udinese.

As I mentioned above, the only theoretical way this could happen is if Udinese release them on a free and WFC sign them as a free transfer. This is very unlikely to happen so do not expect to hear anything concrete until the summer. Of course, players could agree to join but it would not be official until July 1st.

I predict I will end up posting this message every day until the summer as I am sure I will read a "For gods sake Zola you fool why haven't we signed Vydra up yet?" post on a daily basis from now on.....
Yes quite. I know the feeling. Anyway, thanks for clarifying. As I thought, unfortunately.
Sorry mate, I don't think Roman gives a hoot what the fans want otherwise Benetiz would never be head coach.
Anyway I think GFZ has a say in this, don't you?

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Hampshire hornet says...
5:08pm Mon 4 Feb 13

For Gods sake Zola, why haven't you signed up Vydra yet? ...


Day 1

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SAHornet says...
5:19pm Mon 4 Feb 13

akureyri wrote:
The times I saw Marvin he did well for a few minutes but appeared to be lazy. I can only imagine what he would be like with Danny Grahams effort.
Nail on the head matey. I always thought exactly the same thing. Anyone that works as hard as our Danny, deserves the success - first move 3.5m, second move 5m, third move...????

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lutondown says...
5:22pm Mon 4 Feb 13

Hampshire hornet wrote:
For Gods sake Zola, why haven't you signed up Vydra yet? ...


Day 1
Ha ha. It would be funny Bri, if it wasn't true! We should have a sign outside the ground that says 'tools R us'

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Back from Hammerau says...
6:07pm Mon 4 Feb 13

mk6 hornet wrote:
Rooky wgc wrote: Some Chelsea fans tell me they hope to sign Zola in the summer. Gulp.
I think mourinho will go back there tbh.
Why would he want to go there?
The last ex-player to manage them was sacked after the first couple of defeats, despite winning a couple of trophies.
Much more sensible to build a reputation by sticking with us for a couple of years and have a chance of bing offered jobs with slightly more security than at Stamford Bridge.

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Bush Hornet says...
6:14pm Mon 4 Feb 13

Back from Hammerau wrote:
mk6 hornet wrote:
Rooky wgc wrote: Some Chelsea fans tell me they hope to sign Zola in the summer. Gulp.
I think mourinho will go back there tbh.
Why would he want to go there?
The last ex-player to manage them was sacked after the first couple of defeats, despite winning a couple of trophies.
Much more sensible to build a reputation by sticking with us for a couple of years and have a chance of bing offered jobs with slightly more security than at Stamford Bridge.
Spot on. Makes sense to us. Just hope misplaced sentiment for a club he did so well at doesn't get the better of him.

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mellow yellow says...
6:22pm Mon 4 Feb 13

To clarify... The Kevin Phillips observation was factual. I said nothing about him in the premiership. I said his first goal back at the Vic. And to the person slagging him off regarding us and new contracts, they'd do we'll to read what happened according to GT.

Also, H was a legend for us. A one hundred percent player every game, but he rubbed it in when scoring for Fulham way more than Phillips ever did. Does that mean I didn't welcome him back when he returned on loan... Of course not.

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Boosey says...
7:03pm Mon 4 Feb 13

Sordell was just following the fashion of most ex players when they score against their old club.
As for the quote; Watford will always be home ,, but there is more money in Bolton! Hey! he's only human and good luck to him.

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Boosey says...
7:05pm Mon 4 Feb 13

Boosey wrote:
Sordell was just following the fashion of most ex players when they score against their old club. As for the quote; Watford will always be home ,, but there is more money in Bolton! Hey! he's only human and good luck to him.
And as other posts have said; If only he put the same effort in as Danny did.

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lutondown says...
7:32pm Mon 4 Feb 13

Boosey wrote:
Boosey wrote:
Sordell was just following the fashion of most ex players when they score against their old club. As for the quote; Watford will always be home ,, but there is more money in Bolton! Hey! he's only human and good luck to him.
And as other posts have said; If only he put the same effort in as Danny did.
All part of our history now. Onwards and hopefully upwards. I don't think he'd get in our best 11

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gloryhornet4 says...
7:36pm Mon 4 Feb 13

SDamani wrote:
If only Scott Loach could take a lesson from Marv about the etiquette when visiting an former club!

Top stuff Sordell.
and pray what respect was SL shown.

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gloryhornet4 says...
7:43pm Mon 4 Feb 13

Holly68 wrote:
I'd give Bolton their money back and bring Marvin back "home"

He is still quality
I gather he went on transfer day as his agent, no doubt to get his payday, threatened that he would get MS to run his contract down and WFC get pennies under Bosman.

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micksolly says...
9:09pm Mon 4 Feb 13

I am a bit concerned about Deeney who I understand is out of contract at the end of the season. As he has not signed an extension I think he can start talking to other clubs.

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StuWFC says...
11:28pm Mon 4 Feb 13

micksolly wrote:
I am a bit concerned about Deeney who I understand is out of contract at the end of the season. As he has not signed an extension I think he can start talking to other clubs.
I think if we got into the PL he would more than likely be back up to who ever we would buy in to partner Vydra, I doubt (as much as I want him to be) good enough to play their. He could come on and make a good impact sub though, work rate personified.

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Holly68 says...
11:50pm Mon 4 Feb 13

http://bit.ly/11DoX7

d

@Observer_Owl #WatfordFC All the Watford goals this season so far up to Forest Away

Cut and paste into browser

Scroll down to see ALL WATFORD's goals this season to music up to inc Forest Away

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Tonytheaceman says...
4:39am Tue 5 Feb 13

SDamani wrote:
If only Scott Loach could take a lesson from Marv about the etiquette when visiting an former club! Top stuff Sordell.
I wonder how Adrian will behave next season (unless the Royals get relegated)

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northofwatfordpete says...
9:07am Tue 5 Feb 13

Would Marvin get a game in the current Watford Team ? - it would have to be at the expense of Vydra and not Deeney. Marvin - great player on his day with a sublime touch but had the habit of going awol in many games. Freedman will need to develop Marvin's game or build a team around him to justify his inclusion.

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Harry's Bar says...
10:16am Tue 5 Feb 13

Bush Hornet wrote:
Back from Hammerau wrote:
mk6 hornet wrote:
Rooky wgc wrote: Some Chelsea fans tell me they hope to sign Zola in the summer. Gulp.
I think mourinho will go back there tbh.
Why would he want to go there? The last ex-player to manage them was sacked after the first couple of defeats, despite winning a couple of trophies. Much more sensible to build a reputation by sticking with us for a couple of years and have a chance of bing offered jobs with slightly more security than at Stamford Bridge.
Spot on. Makes sense to us. Just hope misplaced sentiment for a club he did so well at doesn't get the better of him.
Money talks. If someone offers to double your salary you start listening, whoever you are. Sad but true.

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Harry's Bar says...
10:29am Tue 5 Feb 13

micksolly wrote:
I am a bit concerned about Deeney who I understand is out of contract at the end of the season. As he has not signed an extension I think he can start talking to other clubs.
In all the fuss about Vydra that Deeney didn't sign his contract was rather overlooked. It could backfire Troy, if you let your agent push it too far.

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Harrydownunder says...
11:12am Tue 5 Feb 13

Bush Hornet wrote:
Back from Hammerau wrote:
mk6 hornet wrote:
Rooky wgc wrote: Some Chelsea fans tell me they hope to sign Zola in the summer. Gulp.
I think mourinho will go back there tbh.
Why would he want to go there?
The last ex-player to manage them was sacked after the first couple of defeats, despite winning a couple of trophies.
Much more sensible to build a reputation by sticking with us for a couple of years and have a chance of bing offered jobs with slightly more security than at Stamford Bridge.
Spot on. Makes sense to us. Just hope misplaced sentiment for a club he did so well at doesn't get the better of him.
Look what happened to judas when he went to reading!

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