John will 'thrive' at the Vic (From Watford Observer)

John will 'thrive' at the Vic

3:29pm Monday 21st January 2008 in

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AIDY BOOTHROYD insists Collins John's decision to turn Watford down last year made him even more determined to land the Dutch striker.

Watford had a £3.25m for the forward accepted by Fulham this time last year but John turned down a move to the then Premiership club.

Now in the Championship, Watford have managed to lure the 22-year-old to Vicarage Road on an initial loan deal with the move to be made permanent in the summer for a pre-agreed fee, although the move is yet to be tied up.

"I tried to get him a year ago and he turned me down," said Boothroyd. "When somebody does that it makes you want to get him even more. Despite what happens (with Marlon) it's been agreed he's coming here.

"He has got a great physique, he's exceptionally quick and explosive and he's got a great goalscoring record. He just needs a run in the team."

"He'll come here, we will give him a few cuddles a kick up the backside when he needs it and will thrive in the environment we have got here."