Watford players not currently on international duty have begun preseason training. This includes players returning from loans. Domingos Quina will now get the chance to impress Xisco Munoz after the 21-year-old’s loan to Granada meant the Spanish head coach never got to see him deployed in his system. Ready For Premier League Action Quina madeContinue reading “The Quina Conundrum 2.0”
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Examining Watford’s Impressive Swoop for Emmanuel Dennis
Watford have secured the signature of exciting forward Emmanuel Dennis from Club Brugge. The deal came out of thin air – or so it seems – considering no rumours emerged linking the parties until the Hornets’ official announcement of the transfer. Nonetheless, Watford have completed yet another shrewd transfer for a player who will offerContinue reading “Examining Watford’s Impressive Swoop for Emmanuel Dennis”
Why Loaning In Harvey Elliott Would Be Nice But Unnecessary
The transfer rumour mill is well and truly in motion. According to Tom Hopkinson of The Mirror and other sources, Watford are considering making an approach for 18-year-old Harvey Elliott on a season-long loan deal from Liverpool. As exciting as this rumoured transfer may seem for Watford, the deal is not as straightforward as one may think.Continue reading “Why Loaning In Harvey Elliott Would Be Nice But Unnecessary”
Analyzing Watford’s Perfect Approach to the Transfer Window
Morecambe’s 1-0 victory over Newport County on the last day of May signaled the official end to the 2020/21 EFL campaign. For Watford, however, the goal of promotion was mathematically achieved on April 24th, two weeks before the Championship season (not including promotion playoffs) ended and nearly one month before the Premier League season concluded.Continue reading “Analyzing Watford’s Perfect Approach to the Transfer Window”
Kwadwo Baah: the Inverted Winger Further Brightening Watford’s Future
When a player moves to Manchester City as an 18-year-old, it is clear that the player has all the tools necessary for being a future star. So, when Kwadwo Baah’s transfer to Manchester City in January broke down during the medical phase, it was clear that whoever secured his signature would be partaking in shrewdContinue reading “Kwadwo Baah: the Inverted Winger Further Brightening Watford’s Future”
The Ken Sema Dilemma
With the Premier League season kicking off in three months, Watford have more than enough time to shape their ideal starting eleven. Some players’ names are written in permanent ink. Other players, such as Ken Sema, have a bit more uncertainty surrounding their name in regards to being a consistent starter. Sema’s Form of SuccessContinue reading “The Ken Sema Dilemma”
Watford’s Full Keep, Sell, and Loan List Ahead of Premier League Return
Promotion back to the Premier League at the first time of asking: the reality still feels like a dream. The taste of triumph in these otherwise hard times has an extra sweetness. Soon, if not already happening, basking in the glory will shift to focusing on the ever-pivotal post-promotion summer transfer window. So, it isContinue reading “Watford’s Full Keep, Sell, and Loan List Ahead of Premier League Return”
An Open Letter to Gino, Scott, and All of Watford Football Club
Dear Gino, Scott, and all of Watford Football Club, “Rest assured, we will do everything in our power to take Watford Football Club back to the Premier League, something we all believe we can achieve,” is what you said on July 27th, 2020, following our relegation from the Premier League. At times, to many supporters,Continue reading “An Open Letter to Gino, Scott, and All of Watford Football Club”
Football’s “Americanization” – An American View On The Evil European Super League
Passion, tradition, and prestige are three of European football’s keystones. Without any one of them, the sport loved by so many would not be the same. And now, the creation of the European Super League threatens to strip football of all three. Football: Unparalleled Passion As a New Yorker, before the April of 2015, IContinue reading “Football’s “Americanization” – An American View On The Evil European Super League”
The Luton Lesson – A Familiar Story
When Watford fell to a 1-0 defeat against Bournemouth on February 27th, the main talking points were about Jefferson Lerma and an otherwise poor Hornets’ performance. On Saturday, in Watford’s derby against their arch-rivals Luton Town, a similar fate occurred – with even fewer antics needed from the Hatters. Watford Get Dominated In Derby 52%Continue reading “The Luton Lesson – A Familiar Story”