In the January transfer window, Watford controversially sent Domingos Quina on loan to Granada CF with the hope that Quina would receive more playing time. Upon the closing of the transfer window, Watford had a mere four senior central midfielders: Will Hughes, Tom Cleverley, Nathaniel Chalobah, and Dan Gosling. Philip Zinckernagel, Ben Wilmot, and Ken Sema canContinue reading “The Quina Conundrum”
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Watford’s January Transfer Window: Analyzing Every Signature and Departure
The January transfer window is typically about making minor tweaks to the squad to maintain or increase momentum heading into the second portion of the campaign. For Watford, the January transfer window saw a considerable amount of movement. Not all the movement found widespread support amongst fans. In fact, the hierarchy’s choices have come underContinue reading “Watford’s January Transfer Window: Analyzing Every Signature and Departure”
The Transfer Market Is Marching Closer: Where Watford Should Look To Reinforce
In a recent press conference, when Vladimir Ivic was asked about whether he felt Watford had the depth to cope with the intense fixture list, Ivic replied, “I will prepare what we need, and what we didn’t do in the previous transfer window [we] will do now.” With the manager sending a clear message thatContinue reading “The Transfer Market Is Marching Closer: Where Watford Should Look To Reinforce”
Departures, Signatures, Returners, and Retention: An Analysis of Watford’s Most Noteworthy Transfer Window in Years
Since promotion in 2015, Watford’s transfer windows have looked the same, with the incomers being more notable than the departures. This window, the roles were reversed – or so it seems. Watford had their usual player shuffle with Udinese, as well as lodged interest in some high-quality players. But now, Doucouré is on Everton, LuisContinue reading “Departures, Signatures, Returners, and Retention: An Analysis of Watford’s Most Noteworthy Transfer Window in Years”