Watford’s Summer Clear-Out
As we approach the climax of this season’s Premier League campaign, the minds of many fans are already being drawn towards the excitement of the upcoming World Cup. Yet it’s crucial to keep an eye…
Articles by Jake Horwood
The Demise of the Deeney Era
After what can only be described as Troy Deeney’s worst season since the start of his Watford career, questions have been raised over the quality of his contributions on the pitch and a possible decline…
The Gracia Effect
Watford’s move to part company with Marco Silva was called into question by journalists, pundits and supporters all across the country. Everyone other than Watford fans seemed to be utterly bewildered and failed to understand…
The Final Hurdle in Watford’s Bid to Becoming an Established Premier League Club
“But Watford are already an established Premier League club”, I hear you say. You’re not wrong either. Three consecutive seasons in the Premier League certainly warrants a club being branded as ‘established’ when it comes…
Match Report – Southampton 1-0 Watford
Marco Silva’s sacking from his post as Watford manager seemed to bemuse the rest of the Premier League; the club were sitting in 10th, a position deemed to be lofty for a club of Watford’s…
Match Review – Brighton 1-0 Watford
Well then, where do I start with this. Watford’s trip to the American Express Community Stadium was nothing short of a crucial point in the Hornets’ season. Three mortifying consecutive losses to Burnley, Crystal Palace…
Watford 2-0 West Ham – Match Review
Supporting a small club like Watford is wonderful — the way that each and every win, especially in the top flight of English football, is like a little trophy you can take home with you…
Marco Silva’s Biggest Test Yet
What a season it’s been so far for Watford FC. The players and fans have been brought together emotionally by the remarkable work of Marco Silva; individual and collective performances have caught the eye of…
Chelsea 4-2 Watford – Match Review
I stepped out of Fulham Broadway Tube Station proudly exhibiting my golden-yellow shirt in a sea of Chelsea blue. I didn’t feel intimidated by anyone around me – the Hornets sat in a lofty fourth…