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Do Watford need to bring in new signings when the emergency loan window reopens tomorrow? (From Watford Observer)
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Do Watford need to bring in new signings when the emergency loan window reopens tomorrow?
5:59pm Monday 8th February 2010
Watford extended the loan signings of Arsenal’s Henri Lansbury and QPR’s Heidar Helguson at the beginning of the January transfer window and secured the permanent signatures of three other players before it closed last Monday.
The Hornets wage bill is still too large for the Championship and last month the club also managed to temporarily reduce it by loaning out the likes of Nathan Ellington, Mat Sadler and Scott Severin.
The arrival of Martin Taylor on a free transfer from Birmingham and the signings of youngsters Will Buckley and Stephen McGinn from Rochdale and St Mirren have boosted the Watford squad for the second half of the season.
But with one win in nine matches, is the Hornets’ squad good enough to avoid the relegation scrap which the club found themselves embroiled in last season or do they need to bring in more players when the emergency loan window reopens tomorrow?
When asked last week whether fans can expect any new arrivals when the window opens, Watford boss Malky Mackay replied: “I would probably say that will be it. But I am not going to commit to saying no. Unless something comes up and I think we can do something that doesn't cost too much, then you never know.
“But my immediate thoughts are we done great business in this transfer window in terms of the players we got and the balance of the squad.
“You are always on the look out for good players and if you can get them then you get them but the team spirit in the group here is second to none at the moment.”
But what do you think? Were you pleased with the business done in January? Do Watford have the squad required to stay out of the relegation scrap and possibly challenge for the playoffs or do they desperately need new arrivals to avoid the drop?
We want to know what you the supporters think. Vote for the answer which best reflects your views and, if you wish, explain your decision below.
Your Vote
How pleased are you with Watford's business in the January transfer window and do the club need to bring in any more signings now the loan window is set to reopen?
Disappointed with January signings and the club desperately need to bring in players during loan window:
Disappointed with arrivals in January but current squad is good enough to survive relegation this season:
Pleased with signings in January but would like to see more players arrive in loan window if possible:
Delighted with arrivals in January and do not need any more additions this season to avoid relegation:
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Your Say YourWatford
WFC4ever, Watford says...
6:44pm Mon 8 Feb 10
Trouble is if you too many then that team relies on them and when they aren't around your performances dip as we saw without Cleverley on Saturday.
onlyonerodthomas, st albans says...
9:05pm Mon 8 Feb 10
parishorn, says...
9:26pm Mon 8 Feb 10
yellowredblack, London says...
10:33pm Mon 8 Feb 10
Chris the Vic, The Vic says...
6:25am Tue 9 Feb 10
How many teams in the championship rely on a teenager and a has been for their strike force?
But Malky has done well depite losing so many at the start of the season, we need home wins badly so get behind the team tonight
BigDaveH, Bicester says...
7:55am Tue 9 Feb 10
stuperman, london nw10 says...
8:16am Tue 9 Feb 10
Freezing cold night ahead and I'm going to watch Ross Jenkins play football. Wife wants me committed.
worthing_hornet, worthing says...
8:16am Tue 9 Feb 10
davidjohnbarnard, Cheshunt says...
8:31am Tue 9 Feb 10
tonyellow, Radlett says...
8:58am Tue 9 Feb 10
Mike C. Poole Dorset, Poole says...
9:14am Tue 9 Feb 10
players, if we never play them?
stevyweavy, Watford says...
9:58am Tue 9 Feb 10
SimonW, Godalming, says...
11:34am Tue 9 Feb 10
We have had 1 win in 10, cannot score let alone win away & are now totally reliant on picking up points at home, this is a dangerous trend & if it continues we will soon be in the bottom 3, like I said, not being negative - these are facts!!
It is obvious we need better players but equally obvious we cannot afford any.
eltonsarmy, vegas says...
11:49am Tue 9 Feb 10
If they cant see we need a striker with pace then I give up, West Ham have a 18 year old lad that has pace and skill to burn, they go on sky asking for clubs to take him for experiance and within hours he is at WBA.
So ok yes WBA going well but we are on the door step for god sake and with our track record with the top young kids from the big boys we would be a perfect move for him!
Shame I say
Experienced centre back Martin Taylor seems to have filled one big gap in the Watford squad but are new arrivals desperately needed in the emergency loan window? Picture: Action Images
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a1derek, St Albans says...
6:09pm Mon 8 Feb 10