Watford manager Gianfranco Zola during the match against Brighton on December 29, 2012
Gianfranco Zola pleased with Watford stamina
Watford manager Gianfranco Zola is impressed with his side's stamina following Saturday's 2-1 win over Derby County in the Championship.
Feb 23, 19:19
 Matej Vydra is congratulated by team mate Troy Deeney after scoring his team's second goal on December 29, 2012
Matej Vydra helps Watford move second
Top scorer Matej Vydra is among the scorers as Watford beat Derby 2-1 at Vicarage Road to move into the Championship automatic promotion places.
Feb 23, 17:08
 Matej Vydra is congratulated by team mate Troy Deeney after scoring his team's second goal on December 29, 2012
Half-Time Report: Watford on course to move second
Matej Vydra scores his 20th goal of the season to put Watford on course for a victory over Derby, which would see them move second in the Championship.
Feb 23, 16:05
 Matej Vydra in action against Blackpool on November 24, 2012
Team News: Matej Vydra returns for Watford
Gianfranco Zola recalls top scorer Matej Vydra for Watford's home Championship clash with Derby County, who are missing highly-rated youngster Will Hughes.
Feb 23, 14:22
 Watford manager Gianfranco Zola during the match against Brighton on December 29, 2012
Preview:Ipswich Town vs. Watford
Sports Mole looks ahead to Watford's midweek trip to Ipswich Town in the Championship.
Feb 17, 19:53
 Watford's Ikechi Anya is congratulated by team mates after scoring his team's second against Birmingham on February 16, 2013
Watford climb to third with Birmingham City thrashing
Promotion-chasing Watford move up to third in the Championship courtesy of a 4-0 thrashing of Birmingham City, during which Troy Deeney netted twice.
Feb 16, 16:59
 Watford's Troy Deeney is congratulated by team mates after scoring the opening goal against Birmingham on February 16, 2013
Half-Time Report: Watford cruising against Birmingham City
Troy Deeney and Ikechi Anya give promotion-chasing Watford a deserved two-goal cushion over Birmingham at the interval.
Feb 16, 15:59
 Birmingham's Marlon King celebrates scoring a penalty on November 30, 2012
Team News: Marlon King, Nicola Zigic absent for Birmingham City
Absent strike pair Nicola Zigic and Marlon King are replaced by Wes Thomas and Peter Lovenkrands for Birmingham's visit of Watford.
Feb 16, 14:40
 Crystal Palace's Kevin Phillips scores heis side's equalising goal against Watford on February 8, 2013
Live Commentary: Watford 2-2 Crystal Palace - as it happened
Sports Mole's live text commentary of a game of two halves between Watford and Crystal Palace at Vicarage Road.
Feb 8, 19:00
 Vicarage Road
Preview:Watford vs. Crystal Palace
Sports Mole previews Friday's Championship clash between Watford and Crystal Palace at Vicarage Road.
Feb 6, 15:50
 Matej Vydra in action against Blackpool on November 24, 2012
Watford 'close' to Matej Vydra deal
Watford boss Gianfranco Zola says the club are close to signing on-loan Udinese striker Matej Vydra.
Feb 4, 16:00
 Watford manager Gianfranco Zola during the match against Brighton on December 29, 2012
Watford's Gianfranco Zola hails "fantastic" Vydra after Bolton win
Watford boss Gianfranco Zola hails striker Matej Vydra after he puts in a match-winning performance against Bolton Wanderers to set up a 2-1 victory for his side.
Feb 2, 23:30
 Watford players celebrate their teams second goal against Nottingham Forst on January 26, 2013
Watford stage comeback win
Matej Vydra and Almen Abdi score for Watford as they come from a goal down to win 2-1 against Bolton Wanderers at home.
Feb 2, 17:00
 Watford players celebrate their teams second goal against Nottingham Forst on January 26, 2013
Half-Time Report: All square between Watford, Bolton Wanderers
Matej Vydra cancels out Marvin Sordell's goal to ensure that Watford head into the break level at 1-1 with Bolton Wanderers at home.
Feb 2, 15:51
 Matej Vydra in action against Blackpool on November 24, 2012
Gianfranco Zola: 'We want permanent deal for Matej Vydra'
Watford manager Gianfranco Zola admits that he would like to secure a permanent deal for on-loan striker Matej Vydra.
Feb 2, 06:43
 Bristol City player Steven Davies scores in his sides Championship match with Ipswich Town on January 26, 2013
Team News: Two changes for Bristol City, six for Watford
Sean O'Driscoll and Gianfranco Zola make a total of eight changes for the Bristol City vs. Watford clash on Tuesday night.
Jan 29, 19:12
 Matej Vydra in action against Blackpool on November 24, 2012
Matej Vydra close to Watford move
Udinese striker Matej Vydra reportedly moves close to joining Championship outfit Watford on a permanent basis.
Jan 28, 14:34
 New Forest boss Alex McLeish on the touchline against Blackburn on January 1, 2013
Alex McLeish blasts "brain dead" Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest manager Alex McLeish describes his side's performance during their 3-0 defeat to Watford as "brain dead".
Jan 26, 22:35
 Matej Vydra in action against Blackpool on November 24, 2012
Matej Vydra scores twice in Watford victory
A Troy Deeney strike and a brace from Matej Vydra give Watford a 3-0 victory against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.
Jan 26, 17:04
 Watford manager Gianfranco Zola during the match against Brighton on December 29, 2012
Half-Time Report: Watford cruising at City Ground
Watford look on course for another away victory after scoring twice without reply in the first half against Nottingham Forest.
Jan 26, 15:53
 Matej Vydra is congratulated by team mate Troy Deeney after scoring his team's second goal on December 29, 2012
Agent: Matej Vydra attracting Premier League interest
Udinese striker Matej Vydra, who is currently on loan at Watford, is a target for "five Premier League clubs", according to his agent.
Jan 23, 13:51
 Matej Vydra is congratulated by team mate Troy Deeney after scoring his team's second goal on December 29, 2012
Watford ease past Huddersfield Town
Watford continue their playoff push this afternoon with a comfortable 3-0 win at home to Huddersfield Town.
Jan 19, 17:02
 Watford manager Gianfranco Zola during the match against Brighton on December 29, 2012
Gianfranco Zola hopes for more permanent arrivals at Watford
Watford manager Gianfranco Zola says that the club are aiming to finalise permanent deals for several of their loan players.
Jan 18, 12:55
 Matej Vydra in action against Blackpool on November 24, 2012
Matej Vydra double downs Middlesbrough
Matej Vydra scores twice to keep Watford's fine run of away form alive against the run of play at Middlesbrough.
Jan 12, 16:57
 Tony Mowbray on the touchline on October 30, 2012
Half-Time Report: Watford stun Middlesbrough to lead
Middlesbrough control the first 45 minutes at home to Watford but fail to take the lead despite dominating possession and chances.
Jan 12, 15:50
 Costel Pantilimon
Team News: Costel Pantilimon starts for Manchester City
Joe Hart is rested for today's FA Cup clash with Watford.
Jan 5, 14:08
 Matej Vydra is congratulated by team mate Troy Deeney after scoring his team's second goal on December 29, 2012
Matej Vydra brace downs Brighton & Hove Albion
A second-half goal glut results in Watford running out 3-1 winners against Brighton this afternoon.
Dec 29, 19:14
 Gus Poyet
Half-Time Report: Brighton, Watford goalless at the Amex Stadium
Brighton and Watford play out a goalless first half as former teammates Gus Poyet and Gianfranco Zola meet again at the Amex Stadium.
Dec 29, 18:10
 Watford manager Gianfranco Zola shouts out to his players on December 1, 2012
Mid-season report: Watford
Sports Mole takes a look at Watford's first half to the 2012-13 season.
Dec 28, 23:20
 Ashton Gate
Preview:Bristol City vs. Watford
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Championship clash between Bristol City and Watford at Ashton Gate.
Dec 24, 13:40
 Leeds United's Luciano Becchio celebrates after scoring against Chelsea in the League Cup on December 19, 2012
Sports Mole's Championship team of the week
Sports Mole picks out this weekend's strongest XI from the second tier.
Dec 22, 21:15
 Sean O'Driscoll
First-half Matej Vydra double downs Nottingham Forest
Two first-half goals from Matej Vydra give Watford a 2-0 win over 10-man Nottingham Forest.
Dec 22, 16:58
 Matej Vydra in action against Blackpool on November 24, 2012
Half-Time Report: Ten-man Nottingham Forest two down to Matej Vydra double
Matej Vydra scores twice to give Watford a 2-0 half-time lead over Nottingham Forest.
Dec 22, 15:53
 Simon Cox
Team News: Simon Cox returns to start for Nottingham Forest
Simon Cox returns from injury to start for Nottingham Forest away to Watford.
Dec 22, 14:55
 Turf Moor
Team News: Two changes for Watford
Gianfranco Zola makes two changes ahead of his side's Championship clash with Burnley at Turf Moor.
Dec 15, 14:55
 Jay Simpson on July 23, 2011
Team News: Matej Vydra starts for Watford, Jay Simpson in for Hull City
Watford and Hull City both make one change for their meeting at Vicarage Road today in the Championship.
Dec 8, 14:52
 Vicarage Road
Watford dominate Barnsley
Watford dominate Barnsley in the Championship clash at Vicarage Road, beating them 4-1.
Dec 1, 16:57
 Neil Warnock
Leeds United to appeal Jason Pearce red card
Neil Warnock says that Leeds United will appeal the red card given to Jason Pearce during their 6-1 defeat to Watford at the weekend.
Nov 12, 08:52
 Gianfranco Zola
Watford hammer nine-man Leeds United
Watford thrash nine-man Leeds United 6-1 at Elland Road in the Championship to move up to 12th in the table.
Nov 10, 17:25
 Gianfranco Zola
Half-Time Report: Matej Vydra strike puts Watford ahead against 10-man Leeds United
Matej Vydra gives Watford a half-time lead over Leeds United, who have had Jason Pearce sent off.
Nov 10, 15:03
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