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STAGE FRIGHT: Surely Dionisi did not instruct his players to be less adventurous than hermits
The meter has ticked over to 263 days without a clean sheet away, and 10 defeats out of 11 on the road - too many of Watford's vital statistics are eye-wateringly bad
25.10.26News
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WE USED TO BEAT ARSENAL EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK! Porter reveals Watford even managed to beat them when jetlagged
The Gunners may be Premier League champions now, but Watford have taken more points off them than any other club in the top flight
21.10.26History
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PROOF IS STRANGER THAN FRICTION: What really matters in football is events on the pitch
After six defeats in seven games and 19 League games spanning 210 days without a clean sheet, Watford finally emerged from a turbulent week sunny side up as the rebellion promised in the Twittersphere fails to materialise
18.10.26News
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POZZO'S RESPONSE: Was it masterful public relations or a car crash? You decide - but he's not changing course
In a rare interview, Watford's owner reacts to the core 1881 fans group's open letter expressing no confidence in his leadership
17.10.26Matchday
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TOO MANY COOKS IN THE KITCHEN: If Ince blast doesn't ring any alarm bells there's nobody home in the belfry
With 459 Championship appearances to his name, Tom Ince is qualified to assess Watford's model of managerial turnover and player trading - he fears it may have run its course
15.10.26News
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OPEN REVOLT: Now the core 1881 fans group joins Elton in turning the heat on Pozzo
An open letter of no confidence in Watford's leadership is a line in the sand for a regime who presided over six seasons out of seven in the Premier League, an FA Cup final and award-winning redevelopment of Vicarage Road - but their reign has now turned toxic
12.10.26News
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ROCKET MAN! When Sir Elton wades in to convey his dismay, you know Watford are bang in trouble
In the last 17 Championship games, Watford have taken just 10 points from a possible 51, they are the division's lowest scorers and the first-half apocalypse against Burnley felt like a tipping point
11.10.26Opinion
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Dionisi: I look at the League table and I'm not happy
Four defeats in the last five games have left Watford looking over their shoulders - and their way form is so poor they MUST take points at home to keep the dreaded dotted line at bay
09.10.26News
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BOVE COULD BE OUT UNTIL DECEMBER: Watford must cope for at least seven more games without Edo
The nature of knee ligament injuries means the Hornets won't be tempted to rush their midfield dynamo back from a lengthy lay-off - and head coach Alessio Dionisi is innately cautious about restoring long-term absentees
08.10.26News
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COUNT TO TEN: Watford's to-do list will set the spirit level for this season
The Watford Word lists 10 things the club needs to address to save the admirable Alessio Dionisi's reign from turning into a relegation battle
30.09.26Opinion
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AIDY BOOTHROYD: I was diagnosed with Parkinson's at 50, but I'm not finished with football yet
Only the second man, after Graham Taylor, to lead Watford into the top flight 20 years ago was hit by a shattering medical revelation at a frighteningly young age. Here he tells the story of the day the sky caved in - and how mentoring has helped him give something back to the game
25.09.26News
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THE LUTHER BLISSETT ROOKERY: Fifty years since his first goal, it's time to name a stand after our Favourite Son
Half a century ago, an 18-year-old kid with bags of pace and raw potential announced himself by scoring on his full Watford debut. The Watford Word says it's time to recognise his invincible place in the fans' affections with a permanent tribute
22.09.26News
KEVIN MILLER WAS AN ALL-TIME GREAT AT VICARAGE ROAD - AND HERE'S THE PROOF
Watford's two-time Player of the Season has died suddenly at the age of 57, but he belongs in the Hornets' pantheon of special goalkeepers. A personal tribute to one of the club's most under-rated legends
17.09.26News
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175 DAYS WITHOUT A CLEAN SHEET: We've had three Prime Ministers in fewer
Watford's last shut-out was against Leicester on March 21, and until they rediscover the art of clean sheets this season is going to be harder than pushing Elton John's grand piano uphill
13.09.26News
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MICHAIL ANTONIO SIGNS ONE-YEAR DEAL: Watford take punt on former West Ham striker after one-month trial
At 36, and without a first-team appearance in England since December 2024, the Hornets have added Antonio's experience and know-how to their front line
11.09.26News
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THE UNITED NATIONS OF WATFORD: Dionisi hurdles the language barrier
The 2-1 win against Preston was the 14th time in Watford's history, all of them since 2015, that the Hornets have fielded a starting XI featuring 11 different nationalities
11.09.26Matchday
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DOUMBIA: I want 15 to 20 goals this season
Nine goals in 34 starts does not scream a prolific record, but Watford's Mali international striker is aiming much higher capping a fine personal display with the winner against Preston
10.09.26News
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HOW ON EARTH DID WE WIN THAT? The four reasons Watford dug out three points against Preston
In front of the lowest League crowd at Vicarage Road for 11 years, the Hornets scrambled into the upper half of the table using 15 different nationalities
09.09.26News
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RELEGATION BATTLE AHEAD? It's too early to tell, but there's no escaping it: This is a BIG week at Vicarage Road
While the statistics paint a bleak picture, they do not fully reflect Watford's season to date - but the Hornets know they must take points from back-to-back home games with Preston and Stoke to keep the dotted line at bay
06.09.26News
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DEADLINE DAY VERDICT: The Hornets played a good hand, but the Watford gap in midfield is conspicuous
Four beat-the-deadline signings have finally given head coach Alessio Dionisi more or less a full deck of cards, and the summer transfer balance sheet is comfortably in profit. Watford should be competitive on the pitch while the lights stay on
02.09.26News
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KK IS OK: Kevin Keben showed courage to recover from nightmare howler and undeserved yellow card
By common consent, Kevin Keben's howler in the 1-1 draw with West Ham was in a class of its own - but he showed immense discipline and heart to help preserve Watford's unbeaten start
30.08.26News
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Farewell Imran, the great Watford paradox
For a player of such enviable gifts, it is surprising that the Moroccan playmaker finished on the winning side in only 41 of his 141 appearances for the Hornets
29.08.26Matchday
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SUPERHUMAN: Gibbs leads acclaim for surfer heroes whose 2,000-mile dash saved tribute to Jackett
On a poignant afternoon when the team rose to the occasion, the 'One Club Kenny' banner unfurled in the Rookery was a triumph for 1881 stalwarts Roy Moore and Phil Williams after a 19-hour drive to POLAND to collect it
19.08.26News
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Dionisi played a great hand - so just think what he could do with a full deck of cards, Mr Pozzo
Watford clung on to open their League campaign with a thrilling win against 'Spygate' bad guys Southampton, but new head coach Alessio Dionisi faces a familiar predicament: Will he be given the tools to take us on a memorable funfair ride?
16.08.26News

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