I know that one should not read too much into preseason games when players are getting minutes under their belts and youngsters are being given an opportunity. However, losing 1-3 to a First Division team will not help to restore the players' confidence after a disastrous relegation season nor will it increase confidence in the methods of a new head coach.
Never felt that Perica was given a proper go. Mind you he got himself sent off in a silly manner so his attitude was obviously suspect.
Ivic is probably a good manager really but the players didn’t take to him and he was very negative in his style of football . As for the current one - well has probably found out we don’t have an “excellent squad “ And we need a few new players!
He wasn’t a ‘Watford player’ imho. He had an excellent role model there in Deeney, whom he had apparently approached for advice, which he promptly ignored, and acted like a total arse.
John Joshua McKiernan is a 20 year old midfielder, who joined Watford from Andover Town in 2018. He has represented Northern Ireland at U-20 level. He has been on loan at Bohemian F.C. since January 2022, but spent most of the time on the bench and barely played for them.
please log in to view this image A friendly vs. Panathinaikos on Sunday week (July 10) has been announced by the Greek side
Seems as though it is our third kit, based on the home kit we wore in 1922, celebrating 100 years at Vicarage Road.
A true local boy - born in Watford - and following in his dad's footsteps by signing for us. I just hope his career turns out to be a bit more stellar than his dad's did...
Rock legend Sir Elton John told fans at his second and last Farewell Yellow Brick Road concert at Vicarage Road tonight that he is ready to take a more active role at Watford FC when this final tour of his career ends next year. https://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/s...lton-john-ready-play-greater-role-watford-fc/
Sarr, Dennis, Masina & Rose left out of pre-season tour group to Austria. Negotiations ongoing with clubs re onward transfers.