Gianfranco Zola describes Watford defender Tommie Hoban's improvement rate as 'unbelievable'

7:00am Tuesday 6th November 2012 in Watford FC News

Picture: Pippa Douglas Picture: Pippa Douglas

Watford head coach Gianfranco Zola claims Tommie Hoban's rate of improvement this season has been "unbelievable".

Hoban made his first team debut in the final game of the 2010/11 season whilst still a first-year scholar but did not feature for the Hornets at all last season.

However, the 18-year-old, who was given a new five-year contract in the summer, has played in the last seven Watford games and has excelled.

Speaking after Saturday's win against Leicester, when Hoban was outstanding, Zola said: "His improvement rate is unbelievable. He is really impressive.

"You do not need to tell him twice because by the time you tell him something, he has already picked it up. It tells you a lot about his desire to improve. I have to say he is a good boy as well so I am delighted he is doing so well."

Comments(8)

Bringe says...
8:15am Tue 6 Nov 12

I get the feeling Man Utd, Chelsea and Liverpool will all get the same answer and they won't like it one bit. They will at least find out how Giampolo Pozzo is famed for his profitable transfer dealings.

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miked2006 says...
9:02am Tue 6 Nov 12

We will see how good he really is if he has to play without One Size tonight

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DuffmanWFC says...
9:19am Tue 6 Nov 12

Top player with all the makings to be a world class centre half!
So glad he got tied down to a five year contract!

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Holly68 says...
9:56am Tue 6 Nov 12

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Message from Udinese DiNatale

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Travelling Hornet says...
10:16am Tue 6 Nov 12

Holly68 wrote:
http://www.udinese.i

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sh_news.php?id=4510

Message from Udinese DiNatale
Udinese tv channal are coming over for a peek at the Horns , bearing gifts of a signed D'Natalle shirt!!!!!

Be good if he were 'in it ' !

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rousman 2 says...
1:16pm Tue 6 Nov 12

Hope they are not coming to check out Hoban.

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Moffathornet says...
7:09pm Tue 6 Nov 12

Happy with line up...come on you horns, someone is due a hatrick??!!

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WFC4ever says...
11:49pm Tue 6 Nov 12

DuffmanWFC wrote:
Top player with all the makings to be a world class centre half!
So glad he got tied down to a five year contract!
Yes...at least if he does go we can name our price without having to sell on the cheap because we're skint.

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