Watford defender Daniel Pudil could miss the Hornets match against Derby County due to illness

5:04pm Thursday 21st February 2013 in Sport By Adam Newson

Pudil may miss the Hornets game against Derby on Saturday. Picture: Action Images Pudil may miss the Hornets game against Derby on Saturday. Picture: Action Images

Watford defender Daniel Pudil remains a doubt for Saturday’s Championship clash against Derby County and the Hornets could be without six other players.

Gianfranco Zola’s side go into the game unbeaten in their last four league fixtures and have recorded back-to-back victories.

Derby’s play-off hopes have stuttered and they have drawn three of their last four matches.

Zola stated today that Pudil had not been training with the side and the Czech Republic international is doubtful for Saturday’s clash due to illness Tommie Hoban will be absent after flying to Italy for a consultation on an Achilles injury.

Zola stated the game would be "too early" for Fitz Hall to make a return from a hamstring injury while Neuton is also ruled out.

When asked about the fitness of midfielders Connor Smith and Prince Buaben, the Hornets head coach said: "Connor should be back in full training next week. Prince Buaben might also be training with the team tomorrow (Friday).

Zola added that Watford captain John Eustace is also likely to return to training next week. He is currently suffering with a a "muscle problem."

Derby have their own injury issues and will be without skipper Shaun Barker due to a knee ligament injury.

James O'Connor and Mark O'Brien are also sidelined for the Rams trip to Vicarage Road and youngster Kieron Freeman is a doubt after he went off injured against Bolton Wanderers in mid-week.

Derby left-back Gareth Roberts will also miss out as he serves the final match of a three-game suspension.

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DouglasRinaldi the better Brazilian says...
5:12pm Thu 21 Feb 13

Earlier on the season I'd be concerned, but with Anya's recent form I feel confident that we have a more than adequate replacement.

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D.unstable says...
5:29pm Thu 21 Feb 13

Stop the scare mongering Wobby... half of the six haven't hardly featured all season, should have read 'Zola has same squad to choose from that just won at Ipswich'.

Papers......I don't know.

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kojak17 says...
5:37pm Thu 21 Feb 13

I like Daniel Pudil and makes a big difference in the side when he is playing, but the main difference this season is the size of the squad which is a big bonus . There will be a strong side out on saturday and I think the team will be, Almunia, Doyley, Nosworthy, Ekstrand. Casetti, Chalobah, Bottachio, Abdi , and Anya. Deeney and Vydra. A great side and revenge will be sweet after the mauling at Pride Park earlier in the season.

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grahamwfc says...
5:41pm Thu 21 Feb 13

http://www.youtube.c
om/watch?v=GDsyAb40l
fU&feature=youtube_g
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Up yours Samuels

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DuffmanWFC says...
5:46pm Thu 21 Feb 13

When I first saw this I thought oh no there must be an illness that has swept through the first team... Then it all turns out to be a really poor article!
There can't be alot happening in the sports office for this garbage to be printed!
Basically nothing's changed from our last two games!... Pudil is ill and Hoban, Hall and Eustace are still injured (Eustace only playing one and a half games all season!!!) and Bauban that hasn't played for close to a year!
Cassetti to play and Anya too then! The only change from Ipswich may be that Bottachino starts ahead of Hogg and possibly Geijo starts and Deeney is on bench to get a little rest!

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Bringe says...
5:52pm Thu 21 Feb 13

DuffmanWFC wrote:
When I first saw this I thought oh no there must be an illness that has swept through the first team... Then it all turns out to be a really poor article!
There can't be alot happening in the sports office for this garbage to be printed!
Basically nothing's changed from our last two games!... Pudil is ill and Hoban, Hall and Eustace are still injured (Eustace only playing one and a half games all season!!!) and Bauban that hasn't played for close to a year!
Cassetti to play and Anya too then! The only change from Ipswich may be that Bottachino starts ahead of Hogg and possibly Geijo starts and Deeney is on bench to get a little rest!
"Bottachino"

Poor effort with three quarters of the season gone. Suggest you learn the names of the team you support.

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DuffmanWFC says...
6:08pm Thu 21 Feb 13

Predictive text iPhone! So sorry to offend you!

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The BestTrip2011 says...
6:12pm Thu 21 Feb 13

It is indeed an article poorly introduced. Essentially we would be unchanged from Ipswich although I expect Vydra to start in place of Forestieri. Or Zola might choose to rest Deeney. I think we missed Battochio at Ipswich. Hogg isn't the same kind of link up player.
Is it too early to start talking player of the season?...as, for me, Chalobah has been sensational and gets my vote.

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Hopemole says...
6:18pm Thu 21 Feb 13

Duffman is definitely no duffer. We all make mistakes so stop bringeing! Hoban to Italy for a check up. Vydra jetted back from Turkey. Who would ever have dreamed our players would be treated so well. And what about the coaching! Look at the improvement in players like Lloyd Doyley. Mr Pozzo and Gianfranco and your staff we salute you!

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DuffmanWFC says...
6:27pm Thu 21 Feb 13

Yep Watford is a great place to be right now! The owners are first class, the board are united in there ambition, the Manager is a true gent who will be a class manager in time, the coaching and physio staff are great and the players are hard working, exciting talents that supply us fans with some truely great football!
All we need now is an improved home following, promotion and a new east stand/stadium redevelopment finished and our club would be fully transformed from the farce it has been for the last six years!

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PeteBogHorrorHornet says...
6:43pm Thu 21 Feb 13

grahamwfc wrote:
http://www.youtube.c

om/watch?v=GDsyAb40l

fU&feature=youtu
be_g
data_player

Up yours Samuels
Awesome, love it. Funniest thing I have seen in years.

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stevyweavy says...
6:54pm Thu 21 Feb 13

grahamwfc wrote:
http://www.youtube.c om/watch?v=GDsyAb40l fU&feature=youtu
be_g data_player Up yours Samuels
Is that Holloway playing Hitler or his twin brother?

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madhornet says...
7:45pm Thu 21 Feb 13

http://www.nytimes.c
om/2013/02/21/sports
/soccer/21iht-soccer
21.html?pagewanted=1
&_r=0

Even the New York Times wants to write about us !!

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Stoney77 says...
7:57pm Thu 21 Feb 13

DuffmanWFC wrote:
Yep Watford is a great place to be right now! The owners are first class, the board are united in there ambition, the Manager is a true gent who will be a class manager in time, the coaching and physio staff are great and the players are hard working, exciting talents that supply us fans with some truely great football!
All we need now is an improved home following, promotion and a new east stand/stadium redevelopment finished and our club would be fully transformed from the farce it has been for the last six years!
Lets get a new song for Zola and sing his current one for our fantastic owners:

Giampaolo wooooaaaooooh
And Gino wooooaaaaoooh
The Pozzo family
They come from Italy

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Stoney77 says...
8:20pm Thu 21 Feb 13

To the tune of my old mans a Dustman (chorus) - with a little inspiration from Frankie Zolas parody twitter a/c (legend, whoever you are!)

Our man-a-ger is Zolaaaa,
Some say he's 5 foot 3
But we don't really care
Cos he comes from Italy

Gianfranco is our gaffer
no hoof ball on his watch
He likes the sexy football
And he really is top notch

Our manager is Zolaaaa
We can't believe it's true
We are the yellow army
Oh Gianfranco we love you

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Ronny oh Ronny Ronny says...
8:34pm Thu 21 Feb 13

Stoney77 wrote:
To the tune of my old mans a Dustman (chorus) - with a little inspiration from Frankie Zolas parody twitter a/c (legend, whoever you are!)

Our man-a-ger is Zolaaaa,
Some say he's 5 foot 3
But we don't really care
Cos he comes from Italy

Gianfranco is our gaffer
no hoof ball on his watch
He likes the sexy football
And he really is top notch

Our manager is Zolaaaa
We can't believe it's true
We are the yellow army
Oh Gianfranco we love you
There is a few of em! Hornet_franco is funnier I think (legend whoever you are!)

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Bush Hornet says...
8:37pm Thu 21 Feb 13

DuffmanWFC wrote:
When I first saw this I thought oh no there must be an illness that has swept through the first team... Then it all turns out to be a really poor article!
There can't be alot happening in the sports office for this garbage to be printed!
Basically nothing's changed from our last two games!... Pudil is ill and Hoban, Hall and Eustace are still injured (Eustace only playing one and a half games all season!!!) and Bauban that hasn't played for close to a year!
Cassetti to play and Anya too then! The only change from Ipswich may be that Bottachino starts ahead of Hogg and possibly Geijo starts and Deeney is on bench to get a little rest!
Duffers go easy on the wobby. Maybe they're trying to lull Derby into a false sense of security about all our injured players.

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Bush Hornet says...
8:39pm Thu 21 Feb 13

I keep close tabs on Derby as my wife is from around there and supports the rams. It won't be a stroll in the park. They have played some decent football this season and only lost once in the last 6 games. Fear no one but look out for banana skins.

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AngelHornet says...
9:40pm Thu 21 Feb 13

kojak17 wrote:
I like Daniel Pudil and makes a big difference in the side when he is playing, but the main difference this season is the size of the squad which is a big bonus . There will be a strong side out on saturday and I think the team will be, Almunia, Doyley, Nosworthy, Ekstrand. Casetti, Chalobah, Bottachio, Abdi , and Anya. Deeney and Vydra. A great side and revenge will be sweet after the mauling at Pride Park earlier in the season.
Agree with the line-up for Saturday

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Boosey says...
9:52pm Thu 21 Feb 13

AngelHornet wrote:
kojak17 wrote:
I like Daniel Pudil and makes a big difference in the side when he is playing, but the main difference this season is the size of the squad which is a big bonus . There will be a strong side out on saturday and I think the team will be, Almunia, Doyley, Nosworthy, Ekstrand. Casetti, Chalobah, Bottachio, Abdi , and Anya. Deeney and Vydra. A great side and revenge will be sweet after the mauling at Pride Park earlier in the season.
Agree with the line-up for Saturday
Ditto!

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Eastsussexhornet says...
10:01pm Thu 21 Feb 13

Bringe wrote:
DuffmanWFC wrote:
When I first saw this I thought oh no there must be an illness that has swept through the first team... Then it all turns out to be a really poor article!
There can't be alot happening in the sports office for this garbage to be printed!
Basically nothing's changed from our last two games!... Pudil is ill and Hoban, Hall and Eustace are still injured (Eustace only playing one and a half games all season!!!) and Bauban that hasn't played for close to a year!
Cassetti to play and Anya too then! The only change from Ipswich may be that Bottachino starts ahead of Hogg and possibly Geijo starts and Deeney is on bench to get a little rest!
"Bottachino"

Poor effort with three quarters of the season gone. Suggest you learn the names of the team you support.
I think they ought to give Canelletto and Cannelloni a chance.

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Bush Hornet says...
12:43am Fri 22 Feb 13

grahamwfc wrote:
http://www.youtube.c

om/watch?v=GDsyAb40l

fU&feature=youtu
be_g
data_player

Up yours Samuels
This is truly great. Everyone must see, like and share

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mellow yellow says...
7:05am Fri 22 Feb 13

Bush Hornet wrote:
grahamwfc wrote:
http://www.youtube.c


om/watch?v=GDsyAb40l


fU&feature=youtu

be_g
data_player

Up yours Samuels
This is truly great. Everyone must see, like and share
Yep, very good.

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Sydneyhornet says...
7:13am Fri 22 Feb 13

Lets just hope... We get three more points in the bag eh?

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jasonwatford says...
8:20am Fri 22 Feb 13

Why do these links never work ?? what are you lot watching ?

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Coydonn says...
9:28am Fri 22 Feb 13

It's scouts and guides day at the Vic tomorrow against the rams..we need a new anthem. How about we all sing.....
'Ging-gang-gooli-goo
li-gooli-gooli-Wotch
a-ging-gang-goo'.
Should have a spontaneous reaction fromm at least a thousand in the crowd.
Now we're did I place my tent...

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Retlas says...
9:36am Fri 22 Feb 13

Jason,
copy and paste into the web address bar and then remove any spaces and it will work.

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SAHornet says...
9:36am Fri 22 Feb 13

jasonwatford wrote:
Why do these links never work ?? what are you lot watching ?
Jason, are you using the "paste & go" tab? That hardly ever works for me.Try copying the link, then seperately pasting it into the web address box and then hitting the search button. Should work that way. Give it a go.

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JohnnyHornet says...
9:44am Fri 22 Feb 13

D.unstable wrote:
Stop the scare mongering Wobby... half of the six haven't hardly featured all season, should have read 'Zola has same squad to choose from that just won at Ipswich'.

Papers......I don't know.
Reverse psychology....

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jasonwatford says...
10:22am Fri 22 Feb 13

tried the copy and paste and removing spaces etc nothing seems to work !!! whats its called mayb i could search by title ?

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Harry's Bar says...
10:32am Fri 22 Feb 13

Retlas wrote:
Jason, copy and paste into the web address bar and then remove any spaces and it will work.
Yes, that works. Hilarious, laugh out loud stuff, albeit with a chilling backdrop.

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jasonwatford says...
10:54am Fri 22 Feb 13

Oh ok seen that Hitler video before thought it was something new you lot were talking about !!!

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francowatford says...
3:10pm Fri 22 Feb 13

does anyone have any influence with WFC to try and get this song played before the game and at half time?? It's perfect and would create a great atmosphere!!

Who Let The Horns Out by The Shrodells
http://www.youtube.c
om/watch?v=SCdGa-jE5
I8

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francowatford says...
3:10pm Fri 22 Feb 13

does anyone have any influence with WFC to try and get this song played before the game and at half time?? It's perfect and would create a great atmosphere!!

Who Let The Horns Out by The Shrodells
http://www.youtube.c
om/watch?v=SCdGa-jE5
I8

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francowatford says...
3:10pm Fri 22 Feb 13

does anyone have any influence with WFC to try and get this song played before the game and at half time?? It's perfect and would create a great atmosphere!!

Who Let The Horns Out by The Shrodells
http://www.youtube.c
om/watch?v=SCdGa-jE5
I8

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Bush Hornet says...
10:14am Sat 23 Feb 13

come on people who wants a cheap ticket for today's game? Rookery. Quite central. I'll be sitting with my missis so I won't pester you

simon2000thebush@mai
l.com

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