Watford News

Matej Vydra in action against Blackpool on November 24, 2012
Premier League clubs eye Matej Vydra?
A report says that three Premier League clubs are hoping to sign Watford's loanee striker Matej Vydra.
May 14, 14:56
Leicester City's Andy King celebrates scoring against Nottingham Forest on May 4, 2013
Clubs track Andy King?
Leicester City midfielder Andy King reportedly emerges as a transfer target for a handful of teams.
May 13, 16:38
Watford boss Gianfranco Zola on the touchline during the match against Leicester on May 9, 2013
Gianfranco Zola: 'Leicester City were unfortunate'
Watford manager Gianfranco Zola says that Leicester City were unfortunate not to progress to the final of the Championship playoffs.
May 12, 15:42
Watford's Troy Deeney celebrates scoring the winning goal during the Championship Play Off match against Leicester on May 12, 2013
Watford's Troy Deeney: "I could cry"
Troy Deeney admits that he is emotional after Watford's dramatic win against Leicester City in the Championship semi-final playoff.
May 12, 15:08
Watford player Almen Abdi celebrates scoring the opening goal in his side's match with Crystal Palace on February 8, 2013
Almen Abdi: 'Watford were mentally down'
Almen Abdi says that Watford are "mentally down" after their final-day heartbreak in the Championship.
May 10, 06:48
Watford boss Gianfranco Zola on the touchline during the match against Leicester on May 9, 2013
Gianfranco Zola surprised by Watford defeat
Watford manager Gianfranco Zola admits his surprise at his side's first-leg defeat to Leicester City in the Championship playoff semi-finals.
May 9, 22:26
Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson during the Championship match against April 26, 2013
Nigel Pearson: 'Gianfranco Zola could inspire Watford'
Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson believes that his opposite number Gianfranco Zola will have his Watford side motivated for the Championship playoff clash between the two sides.
May 9, 12:33
Watford manager Gianfranco Zola during the Championship match against Leicester on April 26, 2013
Gianfranco Zola: Watford "are ready"
Gianfranco Zola says that Watford are ready to start their Championship playoff camgaign.
May 9, 12:15
Watford's Nathaniel Chalobah celebrates scoring against Leicester in the Championship match on April 26, 2013
Gianfranco Zola hoping for Nathaniel Chalobah stay
Gianfranco Zola is hoping that he can secure the loan services of Nathaniel Chalobah again next season.
May 7, 16:29
Watford manager Gianfranco Zola during the Championship match against Leicester on April 26, 2013
Gianfranco Zola: 'One year's work is at stake'
Watford manager Gianfranco Zola insists that he feels that he has a "year's work at stake" when his side face Leeds United on Saturday.
May 4, 07:44
Watford's Ikechi Anya celebrates a goal against Ipswich on February 19, 2013
Ikechi Anya urges focus on Leeds United clash
Ikechi Anya says that Watford must focus on their last fixture with Leeds United rather than be distracted by what may happen elsewhere.
May 4, 03:58
Michael Tonge celebrates scoring Leeds's first over Southampton
Michael Tonge hoping for Watford nerves
Leeds United midfielder Michael Tonge says that his side could end Watford's automatic promotion hopes when the teams meet on Saturday.
May 2, 15:25
Watford's Tommie Hoban during the Championship match against Brighton on December 29, 2012
Watford's Tommie Hoban undergoes surgery
Watford youngster Tommie Hoban travels to New York for ankle surgery.
May 2, 00:03
Crystal Palace player Wilfried Zaha dribbles the ball during his sides Championship match on 5 January, 2013
PFA Championship Team of the Year announced
Crystal Palace trio Wilfried Zaha, Glenn Murray and Yannick Bolasie feature in the PFA Championship Team of the Year.
Apr 29, 03:25
Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson during the Championship match against April 26, 2013
Nigel Pearson 'frustrated' by Watford defeat
Leicester City boss Nigel Pearson says that conceding two quick goals against Watford had a visible effect on his team.
Apr 26, 23:49
Watford manager Gianfranco Zola during the Championship match against Leicester on April 26, 2013
Gianfranco Zola: 'Promotion race not over'
Watford boss Gianfranco Zola believes that the automatic promotion race in the Championship will go down to the final day following his side's win over Leicester City.
Apr 26, 23:09
Watford's Troy Deeney is chased down by team mates after scoring the opener against Brighton on December 29, 2012
Troy Deeney hails "massive win" for Watford
Watford striker Troy Deeney describes his side's victory at Leicester City in the Championship as a "massive win" in their bid for promotion.
Apr 26, 22:00
Nigel Pearson
Nigel Pearson: 'Players aren't worried'
Nigel Pearson says that Leicester City's players are not worried by their lack of form as they battle for the Championship playoffs with two games remaining.
Apr 26, 05:45
Watford manager Gianfranco Zola during the match against Brighton on December 29, 2012
Gianfranco Zola praises "perfect" Watford
Watford manager Gianfranco Zola believes that his side were "perfect" during Saturday's 4-0 victory over Blackburn Rovers in the Championship.
Apr 20, 19:43
Blackburn Rovers caretaker manager Gary Bowyer watches his side in action against Wolverhampton Wanderers on 11 January, 2013
Gary Bowyer: 'We'll attack Watford'
Gary Bowyer insists that his Blackburn Rovers side will go to Watford looking to win the game.
Apr 18, 13:32
Watford manager Gianfranco Zola during the match against Brighton on December 29, 2012
Gianfranco Zola blasts officials in Millwall loss
Watford boss Gianfranco Zola blasts the officials in his side's 1-0 defeat to Millwall at The Den.
Apr 17, 01:38
Hull manager Steve Bruce on the touchline during the match against Huddersfield on March 30, 2013
Steve Bruce: "It's still all to play for"
Hull City boss Steve Bruce feels that the race for promotion to the Premier League is wide open despite Cardiff City securing their place in the top flight.
Apr 17, 00:29
Watford manager Gianfranco Zola shouts out to his players on December 1, 2012
Gianfranco Zola: 'Automatic promotion will be tough'
Watford manager Gianfranco Zola believes that his side face a tough challenge to gain automatic promotion from the Championship after their defeat at Peterborough.
Apr 13, 20:34
Manuel Almunia
Manuel Almunia: 'We must keep winning'
Watford goalkeeper Manuel Almunia says that the club should not feel pressured by their position in the league table.
Apr 8, 16:10
Watford's Troy Deeney on March 17, 2012
Troy Deeney: 'I thought I'd scored'
Troy Deeney admits that he could not believe that David Marshall kept out his header during Watford's goalless draw with Cardiff City.
Apr 6, 19:47
Watford manager Gianfranco Zola during the match against Brighton on December 29, 2012
Gianfranco Zola: "This team never lets me down"
Watford boss Gianfranco Zola hails his team and states that they have "never let him down" following their win over Hull City.
Apr 3, 00:04
Watford's Craig Forsyth on August 5, 2012
Craig Forsyth extends Derby County stay
Derby County will keep hold of loanee midfielder Craig Forsyth from Watford until the end of the season.
Apr 1, 13:44
Nyron Nosworthy
Nyron Nosworthy facing spell on the sidelines
Achilles surgery could reportedly rule Watford defender Nyron Nosworthy out for the rest of the season.
Mar 27, 13:17
Watford's Marco Cassetti during his side's Championship match against Birmingham on February 16, 2013
Marco Cassetti hails Watford supporters
Marco Cassetti feels that promotion to the Premier League would be the "perfect" present for Watford fans.
Mar 25, 16:21
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Watford manager Gianfranco Zola shouts out to his players on December 1, 2012
Gianfranco Zola: 'No contact from Chelsea'
Watford manager Gianfranco Zola says that no-one from Chelsea has been in touch about him taking over as manager at Stamford Bridge.
Mar 24, 14:43
Glenn Murray scores a late penalty for Crystal Palace in their match against Stoke City on January 15, 2013
Glenn Murray, Thomas Ince, Matej Vydra up for Championship award
The Championship Player of the Year nominees are announced, with Crystal Palace's Glenn Murray, Watford's Matej Vydra or Thomas Ince of Blackpool to claim the award.
Mar 21, 15:13
Matej Vydra in action against Blackpool on November 24, 2012
Matej Vydra unsure over Watford future
Watford's leading goalscorer Matej Vydra hints that his future at the club may hinge on them getting promotion.
Mar 18, 19:55
Vicarage Road
Watford escape points deduction
The Football League opt not to hit Watford with a points deduction over a breach of rules.
Mar 18, 14:19
Watford manager Gianfranco Zola shouts out to his players on December 1, 2012
Gianfranco Zola furious with referee
Watford manager Gianfranco Zola is furious with the referee following his side's 2-1 defeat to Blackpool in the Championship on Saturday.
Mar 9, 19:18
Vicarage Road
Watford vs. Blackpool
Sports Mole previews the action from this weekend's Championship clash between Watford and Blackpool.
Mar 8, 00:43
Watford manager Gianfranco Zola during the match against Brighton on December 29, 2012
Gianfranco Zola not concerned with Chelsea links
Gianfranco Zola insists that he is focused on leading Watford to promotion to the Premier League and is not eyeing the Chelsea managerial job.
Mar 4, 18:10
Watford manager Gianfranco Zola during the match against Brighton on December 29, 2012
Gianfranco Zola: 'We paid price for missed chances'
Watford manager Gianfranco Zola admits that his side should have scored more than once in their draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers on Friday evening.
Mar 1, 22:35
Watford manager Gianfranco Zola during the match against Brighton on December 29, 2012
Gianfranco Zola: 'I have good relationship with Roman Abramovich'
Watford manager Gianfranco Zola reveals that he enjoys a good relationship with Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich.
Mar 1, 08:00
Watford manager Gianfranco Zola during the match against Brighton on December 29, 2012
Gianfranco Zola: 'I'm happy working in England'
Watford manager Gianfranco Zola reveals that he prefers to work in England rather than back in his native Italy.
Mar 1, 06:17
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