Deeney signs Watford contract extension (From Watford Observer)
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Watford striker Troy Deeney signs three-and-a-half year contract extension
6:19pm Thursday 7th March 2013 in Sport
Picture: Holly Cant
Watford striker Troy Deeney has signed a new three-and-a-half year contract at the club.
The 24-year-old's previous deal was due to expire in the summer and the striker had reportedly attracted the interest of several Premier League clubs.
Deeney has scored 14 goals in 31 appearances this season.
Using his Twitter page, Deeney said: "Can now confirm I am a Watford player for the next 3 years now that's sorted lets get promoted."
Comments(77)
True watford fan
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6:22pm Thu 7 Mar 13
YoKsHiRe.....HoRn!!!!!!!
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6:28pm Thu 7 Mar 13
WFCinexile
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6:34pm Thu 7 Mar 13
mellow yellow
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6:43pm Thu 7 Mar 13
The BestTrip2011
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6:48pm Thu 7 Mar 13
I am pleased that he has shown faith in the club's loyalty to him.
Keep moving in the right direction Troy!
Stoney77
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6:50pm Thu 7 Mar 13
mellow yellow wrote:BOOOOOOM! Good news. There will no doubt be many that say he is not premiership standard to which I will say 2 things: 1. We may not get to the premier league and 2. Let him prove you wrong. DEEEEENEY!
Most improved player of the year. Great news. Now keep moving on up....
Ronny oh Ronny Ronny
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6:55pm Thu 7 Mar 13
Just goes to show the amount of crap the national media and people not in the know spout out!!
I'm sure he hasn't had a massive wage increase and I'm sure the Pozzos are keeping account of it all, just don't want any players getting above themselves when we can pay more like a certain Mr King did. Don't think the current bunch are like that though.
Lets win this league now!
LutonHornet
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7:00pm Thu 7 Mar 13
lutondown
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7:02pm Thu 7 Mar 13
LutonHornet wrote:LutonHornet? How splendid!
Great News!!
Poppet Bear
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7:02pm Thu 7 Mar 13
lutondown
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7:04pm Thu 7 Mar 13
Can we please now all concentrate on his achievements and not soil the moment.
He's earned this
LutonHornet
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7:08pm Thu 7 Mar 13
lutondown wrote:Born & Bred in Hemel. Hornet fan for 45 years. Despite now living and working in enemy territory, I will never change. LOL
LutonHornet wrote:LutonHornet? How splendid!
Great News!!
lutondown
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7:12pm Thu 7 Mar 13
Hope your not too close to the kennel, rabies rampant in that region
jalvin
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7:14pm Thu 7 Mar 13
There's still plenty of time left for him to get 20 goals this season as well.
Onwards and upwards...
LutonHornet
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7:23pm Thu 7 Mar 13
lutondown wrote:They can't avoid me, I refuse to hide, they probably think I'm the great unwashed, but I know different of course. Just keep it to myself. Come on you Hornets!!!!!
Infiltration! Great, have the great unwashed noticed a clean living human among them?
Hope your not too close to the kennel, rabies rampant in that region
paultheshrink
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7:37pm Thu 7 Mar 13
This is the kind of news that restores my faith in humanity!
HorshamHorn
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7:38pm Thu 7 Mar 13
Mohandas
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7:42pm Thu 7 Mar 13
The BestTrip2011 wrote:Totally agree. WFC success is built on some strong foundation stones of lots of character and loyalty as troy has shown.
The real positive here is that Troy appears to have learnt from his previous misdemeanour and he is a far better player since having time to think about his priorities.
I am pleased that he has shown faith in the club's loyalty to him.
Keep moving in the right direction Troy!
HunsburyHornet
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8:04pm Thu 7 Mar 13
LutonHornet wrote:Good on yer, bruv
lutondown wrote:They can't avoid me, I refuse to hide, they probably think I'm the great unwashed, but I know different of course. Just keep it to myself. Come on you Hornets!!!!!
Infiltration! Great, have the great unwashed noticed a clean living human among them?
Hope your not too close to the kennel, rabies rampant in that region
Hornet1970
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8:07pm Thu 7 Mar 13
Be brillian t since hes come back
deeney! denney!
great tweet
DuffmanWFC
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8:14pm Thu 7 Mar 13
Great news ahead of Saturdays big game! Shows the clubs intent on keeping a player who is attracting attention elsewhere AND it shows the players commitment to the club that supported him in tough times!
Well done WFC and well done Troy and what a great tweet from him!
Come on you horns! Yellows Yellows!
lutondown
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8:14pm Thu 7 Mar 13
Hornet1970 wrote:Why would he swap a premier class team for what could be one of next years championship sides!?
great news, feared he might be tempted by villa.
Be brillian t since hes come back
deeney! denney!
great tweet
Taxidermist
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8:22pm Thu 7 Mar 13
DuffmanWFC wrote:Great News!
Deeney Deeney!
Great news ahead of Saturdays big game! Shows the clubs intent on keeping a player who is attracting attention elsewhere AND it shows the players commitment to the club that supported him in tough times!
Well done WFC and well done Troy and what a great tweet from him!
Come on you horns! Yellows Yellows!
Now let's get Bond Bonded to the club for another 5 years just like the other promising youngsters have been.
DuffmanWFC
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8:24pm Thu 7 Mar 13
jasonwatford
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8:56pm Thu 7 Mar 13
schhh.....
HorshamHornet
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9:20pm Thu 7 Mar 13
Oldhorn
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9:20pm Thu 7 Mar 13
LutonHornet wrote:There's quite a few of us Bedfordshire Hornets. Having a great time taking the pi55 out of our non league chums!
lutondown wrote:They can't avoid me, I refuse to hide, they probably think I'm the great unwashed, but I know different of course. Just keep it to myself. Come on you Hornets!!!!!
Infiltration! Great, have the great unwashed noticed a clean living human among them?
Hope your not too close to the kennel, rabies rampant in that region
dawlishhornet
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9:25pm Thu 7 Mar 13
Up the 'Orns!
Hornet Cornet
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9:29pm Thu 7 Mar 13
lutondown wrote:Someone's merged us
LutonHornet wrote: Great News!!LutonHornet? How splendid!
north carolina horn
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9:32pm Thu 7 Mar 13
COYH
hornet1968
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9:37pm Thu 7 Mar 13
Only 2 Ross Jenkins
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10:09pm Thu 7 Mar 13
DuffmanWFC wrote:Shurely it would make shenshe for Mr Bond to be signed for 007 yearsh? Yesh?
Yes Taxi got to agree! I can see Bond getting a new deal before Monday!
DuffmanWFC
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10:20pm Thu 7 Mar 13
StuWFC
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10:30pm Thu 7 Mar 13
Only 2 Ross Jenkins wrote:It's a same the league won't allow 007 as a shirt number! He's a good keeper though, neither looks shaken nor stirred
DuffmanWFC wrote:Shurely it would make shenshe for Mr Bond to be signed for 007 yearsh? Yesh?
Yes Taxi got to agree! I can see Bond getting a new deal before Monday!
a1derek
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11:20pm Thu 7 Mar 13
KeithMercer
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11:33pm Thu 7 Mar 13
Keep it going pal and show us there is still more to come . Deeney Deeney Deeney.
cliff46
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12:05am Fri 8 Mar 13
Credit should go to Zola and his coaches because the great improvement in Troy' s overall play is terrific. Much the same could be said for Lloyd and Nos.
Sammy Chung
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12:08am Fri 8 Mar 13
north carolina horn wrote:NC ? where's that ..
L*tonHorn and L*tondown, just joining in on your that earlier thread. was living in NC now back in UK and like you, not by choice, living and working temporarily in L*ton ( sorry I can't bring myself to type the correct name) now 3800 miles nearer the horns and only 30 mins from the Vic and loving it. Can't bring myself to talk to the L*ton supporters at work, just pretend to be shy, when really I laughing my head off inside, I know of at least 4 other Watford supporters living in shitetown that go to games but guess like me, they have to keep the peace. COYH
hornet88
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12:44am Fri 8 Mar 13
Sammy Chung wrote:The clue is in his name...
north carolina horn wrote:NC ? where's that ..
L*tonHorn and L*tondown, just joining in on your that earlier thread. was living in NC now back in UK and like you, not by choice, living and working temporarily in L*ton ( sorry I can't bring myself to type the correct name) now 3800 miles nearer the horns and only 30 mins from the Vic and loving it. Can't bring myself to talk to the L*ton supporters at work, just pretend to be shy, when really I laughing my head off inside, I know of at least 4 other Watford supporters living in shitetown that go to games but guess like me, they have to keep the peace. COYH
Unless you were being sarcastic
mattymashup
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4:31am Fri 8 Mar 13
DuncanWelbourne'sshinpad
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5:03am Fri 8 Mar 13
a1derek wrote:Quite right, Derek.
Was watching the extended highlights of Sheff Weds today and Deeney did some excellent work in that game. Didn't really notice it on the night, but he created many of our chances and he has amazing pace for a big bloke - far more pace than Holt for example. The persistence, strength and pace in making FF's second was brilliant. So, also really pleased Troy has stayed loyal to us. Indeed, he has been a revelation this season since he came back and I think with GFZ's help, as someone else said, if Holt can Deeney certainly can make the transition up. As Troy says, now let's get promoted!
His sheer guts, determination and skill in the lead up to FF,s second goal was a prime example of the Guy.
I know we love FF's enthusiasm and he rouses the crowd but Troy gives 110% every game.
Great news .
SAHornet
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5:47am Fri 8 Mar 13
Sammy Chung wrote:Sammy Chung, DUH !
north carolina horn wrote:NC ? where's that ..
L*tonHorn and L*tondown, just joining in on your that earlier thread. was living in NC now back in UK and like you, not by choice, living and working temporarily in L*ton ( sorry I can't bring myself to type the correct name) now 3800 miles nearer the horns and only 30 mins from the Vic and loving it. Can't bring myself to talk to the L*ton supporters at work, just pretend to be shy, when really I laughing my head off inside, I know of at least 4 other Watford supporters living in shitetown that go to games but guess like me, they have to keep the peace. COYH
corbindallas
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6:05am Fri 8 Mar 13
Eastsussexhornet
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7:36am Fri 8 Mar 13
Hornet Cornet wrote:There could be a copyright infringement here. The hearing will take place next week but the judgement won't be released until we know how the season pans out....
lutondown wrote:Someone's merged us
LutonHornet wrote: Great News!!LutonHornet? How splendid!
Chris the Vic
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8:28am Fri 8 Mar 13
I trust if we get promoted all the lads will enjoy a bonus or a new contract but unlike last time if we get relegated their money goes down.
I would hate to see another King or another DeMerit. Yes the very Jay you hailed on his return. Halfway through the last premiership our captain announced he would not be staying if we went down...nobody came in for him and he stayed. Then as his contract wound down he did not accept a ne lower paid contract. Nobody came in for him and then when he wanted a contract times had moved on and the club declined his kind offer.
A lesson to be learnt, but with the Pozzos and Duxbury in control I suspect those situations will not arise.
Nice to see the idiot holloway getting even more rattled...I am sure Zola will use it in a positive way. My other thought on the subject is what sort of manager is he to spend a season in the Championship and not realise we had so many players from Udinese until he read the matchday programme. Nice coverage bySky to show directly afterwards the LOAN player Kevin P and the questionable loan player Zaha...surely the rules must be changed to stop a club getting £12/13m up front and keeping the player.
oxheypaul
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8:34am Fri 8 Mar 13
As for Holloway....if we get them in the play-offs, he has already done our team talk. Other than that, he's an irrelevance - albeit a noisy, whining irritating one!
northofwatfordpete
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9:09am Fri 8 Mar 13
Stoney77
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9:36am Fri 8 Mar 13
northofwatfordpete wrote:Indeed, so off colour, in fact, that we smashed Birmingham 4-0 away the very next game and have won 4 and drawn 1 since the 2-2 draw? May I politely ask on which planet you are currently on?
Holloway is doing this for a reason - mind games and all that. Certainly since his verbal rant after the Palace game we have been a bit off colour.
lutondown
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9:57am Fri 8 Mar 13
northofwatfordpete wrote:Think we looked perky second half against Wednesday.
Holloway is doing this for a reason - mind games and all that. Certainly since his verbal rant after the Palace game we have been a bit off colour.
I do not think for a minute that what that gnome has to say has affected us in the least. It's nervy, it will be tight, but 13 games since Xmas 9 Wins.
I think it's him that's rattled. Odious creature
LesCSP
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10:08am Fri 8 Mar 13
exeterhornet
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10:18am Fri 8 Mar 13
exeterhornet
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10:28am Fri 8 Mar 13
Some say just ignore him but his constant prattling is building up animosity with other clubs and even though it would be totally unjustified I think the FL will consider this when sitting in judgement of the Bassini fiasco. They dont like it but may have let it pass quietly but Holloways agenda is to get us crucified.
Harry's Bar
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10:59am Fri 8 Mar 13
exeterhornet wrote:Wev'e got two hopes with that theory, and one of them's Bob.
Oh and as for that retard in south london, we could actually have grounds for corporate defemation as I am sure he says " if we did that, we'd be cheating, wouldn't we"? So he has accused us of cheating which he could never justify in a court of law because no rules have been broken. Let's put a shot across his bow now and shut him up for good, by demanding a retraction. Some say just ignore him but his constant prattling is building up animosity with other clubs and even though it would be totally unjustified I think the FL will consider this when sitting in judgement of the Bassini fiasco. They dont like it but may have let it pass quietly but Holloways agenda is to get us crucified.
Hornet Cornet
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11:06am Fri 8 Mar 13
Eastsussexhornet wrote:ha ha very true. Anyway, onthe subject of Deeney, i was screaming for him to be icked out of the club when he was sent down. I am now glad that he appears to be reformed and is also ding the business for the club too. Good luck to Troy - good to see that he and Watford have turned him around.
Hornet Cornet wrote:There could be a copyright infringement here. The hearing will take place next week but the judgement won't be released until we know how the season pans out....lutondown wrote:Someone's merged usLutonHornet wrote: Great News!!LutonHornet? How splendid!
SamTheEagle
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11:14am Fri 8 Mar 13
The BestTrip2011 wrote:Agree entirely. Thought Deeney did well as Captain on Tuesday night too. Calming Hogg down when he was having words with the (yet again) inept referee and getting Forestieri back for the re-start after we equalised.
The real positive here is that Troy appears to have learnt from his previous misdemeanour and he is a far better player since having time to think about his priorities.
I am pleased that he has shown faith in the club's loyalty to him.
Keep moving in the right direction Troy!
d.j.smith
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12:10pm Fri 8 Mar 13
Harry's Bar
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12:20pm Fri 8 Mar 13
SamTheEagle wrote:I was suprised at the time that Deeney was made Captain, but Zola obviously knew that he had, or was about to sign the contract.
The BestTrip2011 wrote: The real positive here is that Troy appears to have learnt from his previous misdemeanour and he is a far better player since having time to think about his priorities. I am pleased that he has shown faith in the club's loyalty to him. Keep moving in the right direction Troy!Agree entirely. Thought Deeney did well as Captain on Tuesday night too. Calming Hogg down when he was having words with the (yet again) inept referee and getting Forestieri back for the re-start after we equalised.
jasonwatford
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12:27pm Fri 8 Mar 13
Bush Hornet
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12:58pm Fri 8 Mar 13
d.j.smith wrote:Troy has conducted himself brilliantly and the interview is very heartwarming. He was always a character in the dressing room but now he's a leader. If misdemeanours and tragedy and all of life's junk don't break you then they sure can make you. He's no Joey Barton is he?
Terrific interview with Troy on club website. I found this really moving and the clearest possible evidence that he has not just become a better footballer but a better person as the result of the prison experience. His testimony to his reception by staff and fans at watford underlines that the best traditions of this club remain as strong as ever. Well done Troy and all the best for your future with us.
lutondown
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1:13pm Fri 8 Mar 13
Bush Hornet wrote:No he's not. Polar opposites in fact.
d.j.smith wrote:Troy has conducted himself brilliantly and the interview is very heartwarming. He was always a character in the dressing room but now he's a leader. If misdemeanours and tragedy and all of life's junk don't break you then they sure can make you. He's no Joey Barton is he?
Terrific interview with Troy on club website. I found this really moving and the clearest possible evidence that he has not just become a better footballer but a better person as the result of the prison experience. His testimony to his reception by staff and fans at watford underlines that the best traditions of this club remain as strong as ever. Well done Troy and all the best for your future with us.
SAHornet
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1:16pm Fri 8 Mar 13
Hornet Cornet wrote:Yes, I remember some of your more vitriolic comments regarding TD, so really there is no part of his reformation that can be attributed to you, eh ? There were a few more like you but many more like LD and Co who said "get off his back, he's paid a price and give him a fair chance". Your words towards him are weasel words as far as I'm concerned.
Eastsussexhornet wrote:ha ha very true. Anyway, onthe subject of Deeney, i was screaming for him to be icked out of the club when he was sent down. I am now glad that he appears to be reformed and is also ding the business for the club too. Good luck to Troy - good to see that he and Watford have turned him around.
Hornet Cornet wrote:There could be a copyright infringement here. The hearing will take place next week but the judgement won't be released until we know how the season pans out....lutondown wrote:Someone's merged usLutonHornet wrote: Great News!!LutonHornet? How splendid!
lutondown
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1:25pm Fri 8 Mar 13
SAHornet wrote:Playing the abnormal for me role of peace envoy here, I'm glad that Troys actions have helped change certain folks opinions. There are plenty out there who were very vocal and calling for his head, who remain strangely quiet though.
Hornet Cornet wrote:Yes, I remember some of your more vitriolic comments regarding TD, so really there is no part of his reformation that can be attributed to you, eh ? There were a few more like you but many more like LD and Co who said "get off his back, he's paid a price and give him a fair chance". Your words towards him are weasel words as far as I'm concerned.
Eastsussexhornet wrote:ha ha very true. Anyway, onthe subject of Deeney, i was screaming for him to be icked out of the club when he was sent down. I am now glad that he appears to be reformed and is also ding the business for the club too. Good luck to Troy - good to see that he and Watford have turned him around.
Hornet Cornet wrote:There could be a copyright infringement here. The hearing will take place next week but the judgement won't be released until we know how the season pans out....lutondown wrote:Someone's merged usLutonHornet wrote: Great News!!LutonHornet? How splendid!
Important thing is we all now unite and roar our team over the line.
Lets give Hollotwat another three reasons to hate us come five pm tomorrow!
Harry's Bar
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1:33pm Fri 8 Mar 13
SAHornet wrote:Mixed messages?
Hornet Cornet wrote:Yes, I remember some of your more vitriolic comments regarding TD, so really there is no part of his reformation that can be attributed to you, eh ? There were a few more like you but many more like LD and Co who said "get off his back, he's paid a price and give him a fair chance". Your words towards him are weasel words as far as I'm concerned.Eastsussexhornet wrote:ha ha very true. Anyway, onthe subject of Deeney, i was screaming for him to be icked out of the club when he was sent down. I am now glad that he appears to be reformed and is also ding the business for the club too. Good luck to Troy - good to see that he and Watford have turned him around.Hornet Cornet wrote:There could be a copyright infringement here. The hearing will take place next week but the judgement won't be released until we know how the season pans out....lutondown wrote:Someone's merged usLutonHornet wrote: Great News!!LutonHornet? How splendid!
SAHornet
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2:07pm Fri 8 Mar 13
sueinspain
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3:55pm Fri 8 Mar 13
lutondown wrote:Competition Lutondown?¿!
LutonHornet wrote:LutonHornet? How splendid!
Great News!!
lutondown
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4:14pm Fri 8 Mar 13
sueinspain wrote:Not really i can't abide Luton so couldn't make my abode there!
lutondown wrote:Competition Lutondown?¿!
LutonHornet wrote:LutonHornet? How splendid!
Great News!!
lutondown
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4:17pm Fri 8 Mar 13
SAHornet wrote:I like the bloke, but he has not been at his best of late.
Just seen Nos's interview given after the Sheff Weds game. Impressive man and some very well considered responses to the questions being asked. It's what captains are made of .
I'd like to see maybe Cassetti or Abdi, but saying that, Deeney did a good job Tuesday.
One thing for sure, it should not be Almunia regardless.
mellow yellow
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4:36pm Fri 8 Mar 13
lutondown wrote:Spot on.
SAHornet wrote:I like the bloke, but he has not been at his best of late.
Just seen Nos's interview given after the Sheff Weds game. Impressive man and some very well considered responses to the questions being asked. It's what captains are made of .
I'd like to see maybe Cassetti or Abdi, but saying that, Deeney did a good job Tuesday.
One thing for sure, it should not be Almunia regardless.
abbotshornet
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7:59pm Fri 8 Mar 13
Nice to see at least one of them is eating humble pie.
Deeney has been a revelation since he came back, he could make an excellent captain for us as he always gives 100% and is a good player/goalscorer too.
Good news he has signed up again, it shows loyalty all round, not always a common commodity these days.
This should give the team a boost going into another massive game tomorrow, COYH!
lutondown
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8:01pm Fri 8 Mar 13
abbotshornet wrote:Spot on. This time last year he'd of been financing Bas's new yacht as he moved to Villa Park
Yes I remember quite a few posters saying "we should never have Troy back when he gets out as what he did was too bad".
Nice to see at least one of them is eating humble pie.
Deeney has been a revelation since he came back, he could make an excellent captain for us as he always gives 100% and is a good player/goalscorer too.
Good news he has signed up again, it shows loyalty all round, not always a common commodity these days.
This should give the team a boost going into another massive game tomorrow, COYH!
SAHornet
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8:20pm Fri 8 Mar 13
lutondown wrote:Fully agree about Almunia - goalkeeper/captain. Shouldn't ever be a GK in my opinion
SAHornet wrote:I like the bloke, but he has not been at his best of late.
Just seen Nos's interview given after the Sheff Weds game. Impressive man and some very well considered responses to the questions being asked. It's what captains are made of .
I'd like to see maybe Cassetti or Abdi, but saying that, Deeney did a good job Tuesday.
One thing for sure, it should not be Almunia regardless.
Hornet Cornet
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8:56pm Fri 8 Mar 13
SAHornet wrote:I shall not sink to your level my old adversary. I am a Terrahawk. You are Zelda.
Hornet Cornet wrote:Yes, I remember some of your more vitriolic comments regarding TD, so really there is no part of his reformation that can be attributed to you, eh ? There were a few more like you but many more like LD and Co who said "get off his back, he's paid a price and give him a fair chance". Your words towards him are weasel words as far as I'm concerned.Eastsussexhornet wrote:ha ha very true. Anyway, onthe subject of Deeney, i was screaming for him to be icked out of the club when he was sent down. I am now glad that he appears to be reformed and is also ding the business for the club too. Good luck to Troy - good to see that he and Watford have turned him around.Hornet Cornet wrote:There could be a copyright infringement here. The hearing will take place next week but the judgement won't be released until we know how the season pans out....lutondown wrote:Someone's merged usLutonHornet wrote: Great News!!LutonHornet? How splendid!
wheelsonfire
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11:17pm Fri 8 Mar 13
I do think however that Geijo should be given more opportunities and should perhaps interchange with Deeney more. He has more skill but not the strengh and determination of Deeney.
Paul Gadd
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12:20am Sat 9 Mar 13
Much better than some of our other lower league buys..Will.(cough) Hoskins (cough cough)
Stoney77
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1:54am Sat 9 Mar 13
HH FORESTIERI
D.unstable
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7:38am Sat 9 Mar 13
Watford 4 Blackpool 1 Deeney and FF with all the goals.
muzzy999 says...
6:21pm Thu 7 Mar 13