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”
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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)”
Watford’s Obvious Issue
At face value, Watford’s being three points clear of the relegation zone after ten matches does not seem so bad. Unfortunately, those ten performances suggest many reasons to listen for alarm bells, and the reasons for starting to hear them are not hard to find. And, with the Hornets’ next five fixtures coming against Arsenal,Continue reading “Watford’s Obvious Issue”
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”
Time for Tufan
Watford currently sit 12th in the Premier League, four points above the relegation zone. However, there is still lots of concern about whether they have what it takes to maintain their top-flight status. In the Expected Points table, the Hornets sit 16th, 0.72 points above the drop zone. The Hornets’ biggest offseason-recruitment overhaul came in the midfieldContinue reading “Time for Tufan”
Watford and West Ham (Finally) Agree on Ngakia Fee
In the 2019/20 season, Jeremy Ngakia started five Premier League matches for West Ham, impressing in all of his appearances. However, his contract was due to expire. David Moyes thought that giving him first-team playing time would for sure lead to him signing a new deal, but the youngster and his agent elected to findContinue reading “Watford and West Ham (Finally) Agree on Ngakia Fee”
Watford Reportedly Invested Late Interest in United States Star
With the transfer window now closed, head coaches will have to wait four months to sign reinforcements from other clubs. The Hornets made 11 senior-squad signings this past transfer period, though that figure could have risen to one dozen on deadline day. Watford Supposedly Had Late DeAndre Yedlin Interest According to journalist Ertan Suzgun (viaContinue reading “Watford Reportedly Invested Late Interest in United States Star”
Food for Thought Over the International Break for Xisco Muñoz
Guest-written article by Ben Thornhill I always remember Rafael Benitez, when in charge of Newcastle, saying a Spanish proverb about what happens when you have an undersized quilt: you either have to cover the toes and leave the shoulders cold or pull it over your shoulders and risk getting cold feet. He was describing theContinue reading “Food for Thought Over the International Break for Xisco Muñoz”
An American Watford Fan’s Open Letter to Troy Deeney
Dear Troy, I would say this is the end of our relationship, but to say that the bond we have forged could ever be broken would be a fallacy. Before I dive any further, I just want to say thank you for everything you have done for our football club. As an American supporter ofContinue reading “An American Watford Fan’s Open Letter to Troy Deeney”
Watford in Market for Defensive Cover: Two Potential Targets
With Mattie Pollock now out on loan, the Hornets only have four senior center-backs. With William Troost-Ekong destined to travel to AFCON and Craig Cathcart injured, it is easy to see how another center-back is needed to ease depth concerns for the season. Even an instant-starting option could be sought. However, there is not muchContinue reading “Watford in Market for Defensive Cover: Two Potential Targets”
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