A lot. Simply put, Roy Hodgson has a lot he needs to fix if he is to guide Watford to safety in their final 18 matches of the season. Perhaps there is too much to change and no adjustments will change their fate. If Hodgson is to be the Hornets’ savior, there are clear tweaks – or complete revampsContinue reading “What Roy Hodgson Needs to Do at Vicarage Road to Keep the Hornets in the Premier League”
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Evaluating the Premier League’s Signing of the Summer
Emmanuel Dennis has been the Premier League’s best signing of the summer: there is no simpler way to say it. So far, he has been Watford’s best attacker and defender. The only player who surpasses Dennis, who has six goals and five assists, in goal contributions this season is Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah (thirteen goals, eightContinue reading “Evaluating the Premier League’s Signing of the Summer”
Watford: the Premier League’s Jekyll and Hyde
Guest-written article by Ben Thornhill Watford’s performances this season can be grouped into two categories. For the purposes of this article, we will call them Jekyll and Hyde. Jekyll: 4 wins with an xG above 1 (3 of those wins with an xG above 2). Hyde: 7 defeats and 1 draw, all 7 defeats to nil, all 8 withContinue reading “Watford: the Premier League’s Jekyll and Hyde”
Statistical Assessment of Ismaila Sarr’s 2021/22 Campaign (Thus Far)
Watford’s recent 4-1 victory over Manchester United had many talking points, with the main one surrounding the subsequent sacking of Red Devils’ manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. However, many Watford supporters will be focusing on Ismaila Sarr: he missed a retaken penalty after failing to convert the initial penalty as well, but he more than remediedContinue reading “Statistical Assessment of Ismaila Sarr’s 2021/22 Campaign (Thus Far)”
The Harsh Reality of Watford’s Xisco Munoz Sacking
Everyone knows about the Watford way when it comes to head coaches. Supporters often moan as most articles about the Hornets or match commentators unceasingly mention the managerial carousel. When a head coach is sacked, most non-Watford supporters go berserk about the cruelty of the sacking and how the style does not work. The WatfordContinue reading “The Harsh Reality of Watford’s Xisco Munoz Sacking”
Watford Player Ratings Following Narrow Spurs Defeat
Watford put in a valiant shift against Tottenham Hotspur, but unfortunately, they were unable to put an end to Nuno Espirito Santo’s perfect start to life in North London. The Hornets had a mixture of solid and worrisome individual performances. Player Ratings Daniel Bachmann: hard performance to rate. He should have undoubtedly done much better withContinue reading “Watford Player Ratings Following Narrow Spurs Defeat”
Watford’s Ideal Starting Eleven for Clash Against Brighton
Xisco Munoz and Co. are looking to obtain another three points following an impressive victory over Aston Villa. The squad selection on opening day was questionable at first, though the Spaniard’s choices proved to be a masterclass. However, with a tricky road trip to Brighton up next, what changes should Xisco make to his starting eleven?Continue reading “Watford’s Ideal Starting Eleven for Clash Against Brighton”
Watford’s Realistic Season Outlook: Relegation-Bound or Surprise Package?
With the Premier League season about to kick off, Watford supporters have a lot to be excited about. Unfortunately, that excitement comes at the expense of a reality that this season has the potential to be a catastrophe. The Hornets are currently relegation favorites alongside the two other recently promoted teams, and understandably so. Nonetheless,Continue reading “Watford’s Realistic Season Outlook: Relegation-Bound or Surprise Package?”
Thoroughly Examining Each of Watford’s First Nine Signings of the Summer
When Watford achieved promotion in 2015, the summer transfer window saw them bring in upwards of 15 players to bolster the Club’s prospects of safety. The clear-out-and-replace approach is often risky, with a recent example of the method backfiring being provided by 2018/19 Fulham, who spent in the region of £100 million on new players justContinue reading “Thoroughly Examining Each of Watford’s First Nine Signings of the Summer”
The Curious Case of Manchester United’s James Garner
Upon Watford’s relegation from the Premier League, the Club knew they would need to fill the holes left by departing stars. Abdoulaye Doucoure transferred to Everton before the season kicked off. The Hornets even announced on the official club website that Etienne Capoue handed in a transfer request. Will Hughes’ future at Vicarage Road was uncertain.Continue reading “The Curious Case of Manchester United’s James Garner”
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