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Watford is a professional football club based in Watford, Hertfordshire, England. The club were originally founded in 1881 as Watford Rovers and entered the FA Cup for the first time in 1886. Watford joined the Football League in 1920. They spent most of their time in lower league divisions in their history.
The club played at several grounds before moving to the Vicarage Road in 1922. Their nicknames are “The Hornets” and “The Golden Boys”. Watford is currently owned by Gino Pozzo and the Pozzo family.
Watford have won the Football League Second Division, Third Division and Fourth Division before making their way into the Premier League. They have also come Runners-up at the 1983-84 FA Cup.
The Hornets’ current manager is Javi Gracia. Their all-time leading goalscorer is Luther Blissett with 186 goals. He also holds the record for the most number of appearances at 503.
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Here’s what Watford can expect from Danny Welbeck Danny Welbeck has joined Watford on a free transfer from Arsenal. The former England international and Manchester United forward had to see his contract expire after suffering a long-term injury last season. His versatility and experience at the top level would make him a fantastic addition to … Read more
Why Tottenham have done the right thing by keeping hold of Danny Rose According to a report from the Independent, Tottenham’s Danny Rose had emerged as a shock transfer deadline target for Watford. However, Spurs rejected Watford‘s £14m bid for their defender. Danny Rose, 29, has been left in limbo after seemingly heading out of … Read more
Why Norwich City should beat Sheffield United for Nathaniel Chalobah According to a report in Pink Un, Norwich City and fellow Premier League newcomers Sheffield United are in the race to sign Watford midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah on a loan deal. Chalobah has slipped down the pecking order at the Vicarage Road, after arriving from Chelsea … Read more
Why Sheffield United should sign Nathaniel Chalobah on loan from Watford According to a report from the Watford Observer, Sheffield United and Norwich City are interested in signing Watford midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah on loan this summer. Nathaniel Chalobah, 24, joined Watford from Chelsea two summers ago having enjoyed a successful loan spell at Vicarage Road … Read more
Why Josh King would be a brilliant signing for Javi Gracia’s Watford Back in March, Watford were plotting a summer swoop for Bournemouth striker, Josh King. However, the links have cooled down in recent months. The Norwegian international, 27, has enjoyed another fine season under Eddie Howe at the Vitality Stadium, scoring 12 goals in … Read more
Why Christian Kabasele would be a smart addition for Leicester City According to a report from The Daily Mail, Leicester City are considering Watford’s Christian Kabasele as a potential replacement for Harry Maguire. Harry Maguire, 26, has signed a six-year contract with Manchester United, a deal which makes him the world’s most expensive defender. The … Read more
Why Abdoulaye Doucoure would be a brilliant signing for Everton According to RMC Sport, Watford have rejected a £32m bid from Everton for Abdoulaye Doucoure. (h/t Liverpool Echo) Abdoulaye Doucoure, 26, impressed for Watford last season with five goals and six assists in the Premier League, as the Hornets finished 12th in the table. After … Read more
Watford should hold on to Abdoulaye Doucoure at all costs According to the Daily Express, Everton have had a £32million bid for French midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure turned down by Watford as the Hornets look to fend off interest in one of their star players from the previous campaign Daily Express understands that Everton are yet … Read more
Why Watford should go all out to sign Djene Dakonam According to the Daily Express, Premier League trio Watford, West Ham and Leicester City are interested in Getafe centre-back Djene Dakonam. Djene Dakonam, 27, burst onto the scene with a fantastic 2018/19 season in the La Liga, helping Getafe qualify for the Europa League after … Read more
Watford opinion: Gracia should sign Emanuel Adebayor According to the Sun, Watford are looking to bring back Emmanuel Adebayor to the Premier League. The 35-year-old centre-forward has a rich history in the Premier League and is definitely someone who Watford should consider in order to add some options up front and provide some experience to … Read more