Zola: 'Vydra will get better and better' (From Watford Observer)
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Watford boss Gianfranco Zola believes young striker will improve with time
12:30pm Monday 20th August 2012 in Sport By Tom Allnutt
Picture: Action Images
Goal hero Matej Vydra will get better and better as he starts to adapt to English football, according to Watford boss Gianfranco Zola.
Vydra, whose injury-time winner saw the Hornets beat Crystal Palace 3-2, has signed for the club on a season-long loan deal from Udinese.
And Zola believes there is more to come from the talented 20-year-old.
“He is going to get better and better because he is still learning and he needs time to learn about English football,” he said.
“We are going to give him time to improve because Matej has got the qualities to make a good impression on this team.”
Zola chose not to start Vydra after he had played 120 minutes against Wycombe the week before.
He said: “Matej was a little bit tired but I knew that when he comes on he can change games so I waited for the right moment and he scored.”
Watford’s head coach also praised another youngster, Connor Smith, who was making his debut for the club.
Zola said: “Connor is a player who has a lot of potential and we have a lot of faith in him for the future.”
Smith was handed a professional contract in April. The versatile player, who can play in midfield or in attack, joined the Academy after finishing runner-up in Sky’s Football’s Next Star.
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CENTURIAN
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1:14pm Mon 20 Aug 12
CENTURIAN
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1:14pm Mon 20 Aug 12
AngelHornet
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1:20pm Mon 20 Aug 12
COGGDAVE1
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1:35pm Mon 20 Aug 12
It is obvious that Gianfranco sees something in Garner, I can't see it, and judging by most of the posts on here, you lot cant either, BUT if Zola sees it ..who are we to argue with him ... ..
bowzer
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1:36pm Mon 20 Aug 12
Bringe
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1:40pm Mon 20 Aug 12
Pozzo's would never waste £3m on a 16yr old no hoper. A bad injury temporally halted his Udinese progress and now we are the beneficiaries.
We might not hold on to them but there will be more over the coming seasons.
D.unstable
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2:09pm Mon 20 Aug 12
COGGDAVE1 wrote:I'll tell you what he sees in Garner...that he is the only fully fit alternative striker other than Iwelumo. Once Geijo and Leo-Balek are fully fit and knocking on the door he will be surplus to requirements.
I think Vydra could become a bit of a legend..there's something about this guy..and nice to see Homegrown Connor Smith getting praise. It is obvious that Gianfranco sees something in Garner, I can't see it, and judging by most of the posts on here, you lot cant either, BUT if Zola sees it ..who are we to argue with him ... ..
Only 2 Ross Jenkins
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2:13pm Mon 20 Aug 12
D.unstable wrote:you've nailed it in one
COGGDAVE1 wrote: I think Vydra could become a bit of a legend..there's something about this guy..and nice to see Homegrown Connor Smith getting praise. It is obvious that Gianfranco sees something in Garner, I can't see it, and judging by most of the posts on here, you lot cant either, BUT if Zola sees it ..who are we to argue with him ... ..I'll tell you what he sees in Garner...that he is the only fully fit alternative striker other than Iwelumo. Once Geijo and Leo-Balek are fully fit and knocking on the door he will be surplus to requirements.
mooneysmagic
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2:37pm Mon 20 Aug 12
The Rover
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3:17pm Mon 20 Aug 12
mooneysmagic wrote:Not if his passport is locked in the famous Watford FC safe!
We don't want Vydra to do TOO WELL or Udinese will call him back before the end of his loan period.
Holly68
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3:22pm Mon 20 Aug 12
Watforddogs
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4:09pm Mon 20 Aug 12
mickallen57
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5:16pm Mon 20 Aug 12
bonserout
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6:01pm Mon 20 Aug 12
Watforddogs wrote:There are similarities, I saw him carrying a crate of Stella back to his car after the game. !!
Does anyone else sense that Vydra is the new mo johnson - similar pace / physique and if Vydra is half as good for us as mo - well get in the!!
buck-stops
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7:25pm Mon 20 Aug 12
Only 2 Ross Jenkins wrote:Alternatively, he sees a lightweight striker who has some ability if nurtured. Zola himself took a while to get going. It was 5 years as a pro before Napoli bought him and he benefitted from playing with maradona. Maybe he can turn garner into a decent player....
D.unstable wrote:you've nailed it in one
COGGDAVE1 wrote: I think Vydra could become a bit of a legend..there's something about this guy..and nice to see Homegrown Connor Smith getting praise. It is obvious that Gianfranco sees something in Garner, I can't see it, and judging by most of the posts on here, you lot cant either, BUT if Zola sees it ..who are we to argue with him ... ..I'll tell you what he sees in Garner...that he is the only fully fit alternative striker other than Iwelumo. Once Geijo and Leo-Balek are fully fit and knocking on the door he will be surplus to requirements.
jasonwatford
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7:34pm Mon 20 Aug 12
er poster here must have it right.Garner is only being used until the other 2 are ready then he can go
D.unstable
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10:02pm Mon 20 Aug 12
buck-stops wrote:Please do me a favour. I will back him whilst he pulls on a yellow shirt and gives 100%, but I assure you Garner is not a Zola in the making.
Only 2 Ross Jenkins wrote:Alternatively, he sees a lightweight striker who has some ability if nurtured. Zola himself took a while to get going. It was 5 years as a pro before Napoli bought him and he benefitted from playing with maradona. Maybe he can turn garner into a decent player....
D.unstable wrote:you've nailed it in one
COGGDAVE1 wrote: I think Vydra could become a bit of a legend..there's something about this guy..and nice to see Homegrown Connor Smith getting praise. It is obvious that Gianfranco sees something in Garner, I can't see it, and judging by most of the posts on here, you lot cant either, BUT if Zola sees it ..who are we to argue with him ... ..I'll tell you what he sees in Garner...that he is the only fully fit alternative striker other than Iwelumo. Once Geijo and Leo-Balek are fully fit and knocking on the door he will be surplus to requirements.
buck-stops
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10:24pm Mon 20 Aug 12
D.unstable wrote:You misunderstand me. Zola improved his game by 50% working with maradona. he could in turn help garner to make similar improvements albeit at a much lower standard of football.
buck-stops wrote:Please do me a favour. I will back him whilst he pulls on a yellow shirt and gives 100%, but I assure you Garner is not a Zola in the making.
Only 2 Ross Jenkins wrote:Alternatively, he sees a lightweight striker who has some ability if nurtured. Zola himself took a while to get going. It was 5 years as a pro before Napoli bought him and he benefitted from playing with maradona. Maybe he can turn garner into a decent player....
D.unstable wrote:you've nailed it in one
COGGDAVE1 wrote: I think Vydra could become a bit of a legend..there's something about this guy..and nice to see Homegrown Connor Smith getting praise. It is obvious that Gianfranco sees something in Garner, I can't see it, and judging by most of the posts on here, you lot cant either, BUT if Zola sees it ..who are we to argue with him ... ..I'll tell you what he sees in Garner...that he is the only fully fit alternative striker other than Iwelumo. Once Geijo and Leo-Balek are fully fit and knocking on the door he will be surplus to requirements.
D.unstable
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10:46pm Mon 20 Aug 12
buck-stops wrote:Phew, thought you were on drugs...honestly I think that Garner is similar to a Hoskins, punching above his weight in The Championship, drop down a division, preferably without us and he could be half decent.
D.unstable wrote:You misunderstand me. Zola improved his game by 50% working with maradona. he could in turn help garner to make similar improvements albeit at a much lower standard of football.
buck-stops wrote:Please do me a favour. I will back him whilst he pulls on a yellow shirt and gives 100%, but I assure you Garner is not a Zola in the making.
Only 2 Ross Jenkins wrote:Alternatively, he sees a lightweight striker who has some ability if nurtured. Zola himself took a while to get going. It was 5 years as a pro before Napoli bought him and he benefitted from playing with maradona. Maybe he can turn garner into a decent player....
D.unstable wrote:you've nailed it in one
COGGDAVE1 wrote: I think Vydra could become a bit of a legend..there's something about this guy..and nice to see Homegrown Connor Smith getting praise. It is obvious that Gianfranco sees something in Garner, I can't see it, and judging by most of the posts on here, you lot cant either, BUT if Zola sees it ..who are we to argue with him ... ..I'll tell you what he sees in Garner...that he is the only fully fit alternative striker other than Iwelumo. Once Geijo and Leo-Balek are fully fit and knocking on the door he will be surplus to requirements.
jasonwatford says...
12:46pm Mon 20 Aug 12