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Watford Football Club
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WATFORD TRAVEL TO LEED 18th August 2009
WATFORD will face Leeds United in the second round of the Carling Cup after the draw was made this evening (Wednesday). The Hornets will play the League One side at Elland Road. The Golden Boys are through to the second round after beating League Two outfit Barnet at Underhill last night (Tuesday... Read More
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HODSON HOPING FOR CUP CHANCE 11th August 2009
ACADEMY defender Lee Hodson has been enjoying every minute of his pre-season with the Hornets and is now eager to have an opportunity with the first-team again, after making his debut at the tail end of last season. The full back is included in the Watford squad for the Carling Cup first round game... Read More
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JENKINS' JOY 11th August 2009
THE season couldn't have got off to a better start for Academy graduate Ross Jenkins after he received his first call up for U20 international duty for England's friendly against Montenegro on Tuesday. "It's what all these years of hard work has been for and it's finally paid off - so I'm very... Read More
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WATFORD DRAW HEMEL HEMPSTEAD IN HERTS CUP 11th August 2009
WATFORD will meet Hemel Hempstead Town in the first round of the Herts Cup this year. The tie will be played during the week commencing 9 November 2009, kick off will be 7.45pm. If the Hornets progress to the second round, they will play Barnet away in the week commencing 30 November... Read More
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REMINDER ON STADIUM ACCESS 11th August 2009
AHEAD of the club's first competitive game at Vicarage Road in 2009/10, the club would like to remind supporters and communicate important information regarding entry to the stadium. All home areas will be served by automated turnstiles for this season and beyond, which in turn means that there... Read More
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“WE HAVE TO LOOK AFTER OUR CLUB” 11th August 2009
FOLLOWING Tamas Priskin's departure from Vicarage Road today (Friday), Watford boss Malky Mackay has spoken about the difficult decision in selling the striker. The Hungarian has joined Roy Keane at Ipswich Town. The striker had been offered a new deal on improved personal terms by the Hornets... Read More
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TRIBUNAL DECISION REACHED 11th August 2009
THE Football League tribunal regarding Danny Graham's transfer from Carlisle United to Watford has been heard today (Thursday). The hearing took place in west London and the Professional Football Compensation Committee has agreed the Hornets must pay The Cumbrians £200,000 for the services of... Read More
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GOLDEN GRAHAM 11th August 2009
WITH five goals already under his belt, Watford newcomer Danny Graham is already making his mark in Hertfordshire. And, with one of those goals coming on Saturday against Parma in front of his first Vicarage Road audience, the striker is bound to become a crowd favourite in no time. "It was nice... Read More
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OPENING DAY TRIBUTE TO SIR BOBBY 3rd August 2009
WATFORD Football Club, along with other Football League clubs, will hold a minute's applause on Saturday 8 August to mark the life of Sir Bobby Robson. Sir Bobby died on Friday (31 July), at the age of 76, after a long battle against illness. That day the Hornets welcome Doncaster Rovers to... Read More
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WATFORD 3 PARMA 2 3rd August 2009
WATFORD finished top in a five-goal pre-season encounter here at Vicarage Road this afternoon, as Parma lost out 3-2 to the Golden Boys. Despite going behind, the Golden Boys looked dangerous going forward and were convincing in front of goal. First half goals from Tommy Smith and Danny Graham put... Read More
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'ORNS GAINING CONFIDENCE 3rd August 2009
THE young Hornets representing Watford are in a positive mood today as the squad make their last preparations for their Milk Cup Junior Final game against Everton. Academy Manager U17-U19 Mark Warburton and Nick Cox, Academy Manager 12-16 are in Northern Ireland with the youngsters. Cox said: "The... Read More
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CAPTAIN DEMERIT 3rd August 2009
JAY DeMerit will once again lead the Hornets out this season as boss Malky Mackay confirmed the defender will be his captain. The defender led the side last season when fit and he has again been handed that responsibility by new boss Mackay. Mackay has played with, coached and now managed the... Read More