Matt Springham becomes the latest member of staff to leave Watford

12:03pm Tuesday 18th September 2012 in Sport Photograph of the Author By Frank Smith, Deputy Group Sports Editor

Matt Springham (second left) has decided to leave the Hornets. Picture: Alan Cozzi/WatfordFC Matt Springham (second left) has decided to leave the Hornets. Picture: Alan Cozzi/WatfordFC

The Hornets' sports scientist Matt Springham has decided to leave the club in favour of fellow Championship side Brighton and Hove Albion, the Watford Observer understands.

Springham joined Watford in September 2010 and was in charge of ensuring the players were prepared for training and matches, as well as arranging individual training programmes.

We were first made aware of Springham's pending departure on Friday and Zola confirmed he has now left the Hornets.

Zola said: "That is correct. He has made his decision because he wanted to go to work somewhere else. I respect his decision completely and we are thankful for what he has done for us.

"I am also very thankful to him personally because he has helped me a lot so far this season."

Zola said he was not sure which club Springham would be joining but we understand it will be Brighton.

Watford still have a head of medical in Marco Cesarini, head of rehabilitation in Giorgio Gasparini and assistant fitness coach Ben Dixon.

When asked if the club would be hiring a direct replacement for Springham, Zola replied: "We are assessing and evaluating the situation."

Springham was born in Watford and grew up in the area. He went to school in Bushey before completing an undergraduate degree in Sports and Exercise Science at Hertfordshire University.

He subsequently attained a Masters in Human Performance Science at Brunel University.

Comments(15)

Bush Hornet says...
12:08pm Tue 18 Sep 12

Presume Cardiff made him a good offer

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AngelHornet says...
12:30pm Tue 18 Sep 12

We'll be changing our name next

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gilesy97 says...
1:00pm Tue 18 Sep 12

must be difficut to work in an environment , where English is the minority !!!

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lutondown says...
3:14pm Tue 18 Sep 12

gilesy97 wrote:
must be difficut to work in an environment , where English is the minority !!!
What like Cardiff, Wales?
Snipe snipe

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stevyweavy says...
3:56pm Tue 18 Sep 12

Can only speculate on his reason for leaving, but in any case it is disappointing as he was well respected.

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Holly68 says...
4:57pm Tue 18 Sep 12

Malky thrown cash at him ! He just needs to come back for Alec for the clean sweep

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lutondown says...
6:20pm Tue 18 Sep 12

Holly68 wrote:
Malky thrown cash at him ! He just needs to come back for Alec for the clean sweep
Can Alex really teach Almunia anything? Just wondered!
So when do Cardiff go the whole hog and start wearing Yellow.
BTW Harry the Hornet can go on a free

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There was only one Scully says...
10:03pm Tue 18 Sep 12

At the rate the 'project' is going we will end up with only one supporter and guess who that will be?
Not me!

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lutondown says...
5:21am Wed 19 Sep 12

There was only one Scully wrote:
At the rate the 'project' is going we will end up with only one supporter and guess who that will be?
Not me!
Well you can't lose what you never had Scully.
You really need to take something for that knee of yours, to stop its jerking.
Now back to Dogkennel lane with yer.

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There was only one Scully says...
10:39pm Wed 19 Sep 12

As expected our resident Alf Garnett steps upto the plate on another rant.
Not sure what your on about Alf but it makes sense to you, I suppose.
FYI, the home support is getting smaller as more fans vote with their feet but not our resident bigot Alf, from Luton drown.
He knows it all!

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lutondown says...
5:33am Thu 20 Sep 12

There was only one Scully wrote:
As expected our resident Alf Garnett steps upto the plate on another rant.
Not sure what your on about Alf but it makes sense to you, I suppose.
FYI, the home support is getting smaller as more fans vote with their feet but not our resident bigot Alf, from Luton drown.
He knows it all!
Ah Scotty dog and his wee black clood
Ya ken it!
Rant, I see no rant just a sad wee man threatening his withdrawal of support, if support is what you call it.
But, Dear Mildrew, I know not it all, what I do reckon is once we sort the goal scoring out we will take this league apart.
Luton, well their prospects and ambitions seem more up your street than mine.
Now, run along you grouchy grouse, shooting season is nigh and your hide hole awaits you.

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Watford Man says...
8:20am Thu 20 Sep 12

I for one cannot understand the low crowds we are getting at the moment. This is an exciting project, there is now genuine hope for the future whereas we were in danger of going bust, having points deducted and being dead certs for relegation. The lack of numbers indicates to me a lack of imagination on the part of some Watford 'supporters'.

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dominicfoleyisgod says...
10:51am Thu 20 Sep 12

Who said it has to be Cardiff?!....

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The Not-so-enlightened one says...
12:32pm Thu 20 Sep 12

Nowhere in the article is Cardiff mentioned as a likely destination, the Wobby reckon Brighton is where he's going - come on guys read the articles before commenting. But then again, when have people on here let the truth get in the way of a good rant?

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dominicfoleyisgod says...
1:18pm Thu 20 Sep 12

Not the article thank you, tool. The four below who all said Cardiff. 'Cardiff have made him a good offer' and 'when are Cardiff going to go the whole hog ...'
So thanks for advice but keep it to your self

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