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6th November 2016- Premier League, Liverpool 6 Watford 1

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clips of Jon Marks BBC 3CR commentary

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Relive action as Watford are humbled by league-leaders Liverpool at Anfield

Hornets hit for six by rampant Liverpool

Henderson: It would be “very difficult” for any team to stop Liverpool in current form

Defensive frailties frustrate Mazzarri after Liverpool humbling

Jaanmat urges teammates to forget Anfield debacle

How did the Watford players rate in Liverpool battering?

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report: The pre-match concern had been how our cobbled together defence would cope with the pace of the Liverpool team and the way that the home side started the game provided no comfort to Watford fans. 
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 report:I don’t know what to say.

 

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6th November 2012- Championship, Watford 0 Millwall 0

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 I confess, I’ve found all of this a little difficult. In truth, I have a natural resistance to change that’s perfectly willing to defy sense if needs be: no matter how absurd it might seem, there’s part of me that’d prefer the comfortable, flawed, everyday familiarity of Carl Dickinson to the altogether more continental, polished and exotic Daniel Pudil. There’s part of me that hasn’t really got the hang of Manuel Almunia, no matter how fine and handsome and musketeery he might be; part of me that’s desperately eager to damn Fernando Forestieri for being a cheating little fraudster rather than gasp at his magic tricks. There’s part of me that simply doesn’t believe in Neuton, that tries to picture him and then gets lost in the same impenetrable brow-furrowing fog occupied by things like quantum physics, Jupiter’s moons and Sarah Palin. And if we really get to the heart of the matter, there’s an awful lot of me that just wanted Ray Lewington to be the manager forever and hasn’t entirely let go of the idea, even now.

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6th November 2010- Championship, Watford 1 Nottingham Forest 1

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Lewis McGugan cancelled out Jordon Mutch’s opener as Watford and Nottingham Forest shared the points.

The decision to start with Troy Deeney was only a surprise, if at all, for as long as it took for Jordon Mutch to give us the lead on three minutes. Whilst Camp looks thoroughly competent, the defence in front of him was a shambles every time a high ball came into the box. That we didn’t capitalise was down in part to simply not getting quality in often enough, down in part to luck, and down in part to some rather tolerant refereeing that saw Deeney wrestled away from the ball more than once and the safe option of penalising the striker adopted at both ends. Deeney’s card was marked by a number around us from the kick off, but for me he did a decent job of holding the ball up, linking the play and receiving the ball with his back to goal. Clearly an asset.

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6th November 2007- Championship, Norwich City 1 Watford 3

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League leaders Watford bounced back from Saturday’s defeat to West Brom with a comfortable win at Carrow Road.

Whoever taught Lloyd Doyley overlapping runs over the summer is a genius.

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6th November 2004-Championship, Watford 2 Derby County 2

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BSAD imageBSAD report:I don’t know how many words there are in Icelandic for goal, but there must be quite a few for determination.

BSAD imageBSAD report:Unfortunately, my battle to scribble notes in a straight line in the rapidly failing light meant that I was looking down at my pad when Derby scored the equaliser, so I can’t tell you how it happened, except that it was, I think, Ian Taylor, from a rebound.

BSAD imageBSAD report: The man next to me by Richard Scrimshaw

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6th November 1999- Premier League, Sheffield Wednesday 2 Watford 2

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BSAD: If you want a battleplan for the rest of the season, this was it. We rolled our sleeves up and got on with it, concentrating only on the here and now. We were poor for periods and we made some costly mistakes…but, far more importantly, we were never distracted, never frustrated and never downhearted. That approach, if it can be sustained, is what will keep us up. We’ve got nothing to lose this season, so let others worry about relegation.

Just before half-time Gifton arrived, for a limping Wooter. After such a long time out it was a worry whether he’d be as good; but he is on this evidence – holding the ball up, beating players through sheer strength, still able to see and deliver the odd crucial pass. We cheered his every move like we used to do to Phillips.

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6th November 1982-Division One, Tottenham Hotspur 0 Watford 1

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BSAD report:Looking back, this result – more than any other – was the start of the media hysteria regarding our style of play – long ball, kick and rush, route one – call it what you like.

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18th September 1999-Premier, Watford 1 Chelsea 0
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6th November 1976- Division Four, Torquay United 3 Watford 1

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6th November 1974- Division Three, Watford 0 Charlton Athletic 2

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3rd November 2026- Championship, Watford 1 Lincoln City 0

Watford Observer: Alessio Dionisi hopeful Luca Kjerrumgaard can return on Tuesday

Watford and Lincoln City announce new Graham Taylor Cup

Watford to pay tribute to late Lincoln City supporter

Watford Observer: Matchday as it happened: Watford 1-0 Lincoln City: Hornets back to winning ways

Match report: Watford 1-0 Lincoln City: Crucial three points

Alessio Dionisi reflects on crucial Lincoln City win

Stephy Mavididi delighted with win after ‘outside noise’

How Watford players reacted to crucial Lincoln City win

BBC: Stephy Mavididi scored the only goal as Watford beat Lincoln City to move away from the Championship relegation zone and ease the pressure on boss Alessio Dionisi.

Sky: On-loan winger Mavididi’s deflected strike less than a minute into the second half was only the Hornets’ second win in eight games and just their second clean sheet since March.

Fran’s Watford Blog: Prior to kick-off, a banner in honour of GT was raised over the Rookery. We were a little concerned that there were not enough of us to lift it over, but it was a small one that only covered the front section, so was held up with no problem.

From the Rookery End: Watford have won a game, lifted the inaugural Graham Taylor Cup and kept a clean sheet. So why does everything still feel so uncertain?

31st October 2026- Championship, Norwich City 3 Watford 2

Watford Observer: Alessio Dionisi bemused by Watford bonding trip backlash

Hector Kyprianou rubbishes ‘prison-like’ hotel stay claims

Alessio Dionisi issues message to Watford fans ahead of Norwich clash

Alessio Dionisi discusses importance of remembrance at Carrow Road

Watford Observer: Matchday as it happened: Norwich City 3-2 Watford

Match report: Norwich City 3-2 Watford: Hornets completely collapse

Myron Boadu admits Watford players are letting Alessio Dionisi down

Alessio Dionisi furious after Watford collapse

Myron Boadu explains Watford players’ supporter standoff

BBC: Norwich City showed further signs of revival as they came from two goals down to beat struggling Watford at Carrow Road and increase the pressure on Hornets head coach Alessio Dionisi.

Sky: Dutch striker Myron Boadu opened his account for the visitors with two goals as Watford took a 2-0 lead into the interval against a misfiring home side. However, the Canaries looked a different side after the interval and scored three times in 17 minutes to turn the game on its head, with Ben Chrisene, Anthony Musaba and Paris Maghoma getting the goals that made it another unhappy afternoon for under-pressure Hornets manager Alessio Dionisi.

Fran’s Watford Blog: It was a classic game of two halves. Sadly, it was the first half in which the Hornets impressed. They played some lovely passing moves and scored a couple of decent goals. It appears that we have a striker in Boadu. The lads appeared to be playing with more confidence than of late and it was fun to watch. Unfortunately, once Norwich pulled one back, that confidence dissipated and Norwich were on the front foot. Their goals were all well taken but we could have dealt better with balls into the box. I couldn’t help thinking as the fans berated the players at the end that, if the halves had been reversed, there would have been a much more positive reaction at the final whistle.

From the Rookery End: Two goals up at half-time, but somehow another defeat. Watford’s 3-2 collapse at Norwich leaves Jon and Sam asking why this team continues to struggle, even when things appear to be going their way.

24th October 2026- Championship, Wolverhampton Wanderers 1 Watford 0

Watford Observer: Kenny Jackett to be remembered as Watford travel to Molineux

Alessio Dionisi says Watford squad in high spirits

Alessio Dionisi issues positive Watford fitness update

Watford Observer: MATCHDAY LIVE: Wolves 1-0 Watford: Hornets fall to defeat

Match report: Wolves 1-0 Watford: Hornets get dominated

Alessio Dionisi frustrated by lack of courage in Wolves defeat

Alessio Dionisi offers Watford fitness update after Wolves loss

BBC: Adam Armstrong scored the only goal as Wolves edged out struggling Watford at Molineux to cut the gap to the Championship promotion places.

Sky: Defeat for Watford – one of only two Championship teams without an away win this season – left them with one point out of 18 on their travels. They have lost seven of their last nine games, conceding 17 goals, and they forced just one save out of Jose Sa.

Fran’s Watford Blog: The conditions were appalling with strong winds and a swirling rain, but both teams had to deal with the same conditions, so the Hornets cannot use that as an excuse. We have another game on the road next week and I fear that Norwich will be another team who will have their season kick-started by a visit from the Hornets. I hope I am wrong.

From the Rookery End: Another away day, another defeat—and the same familiar questions. Jon, Adam, Charlie and Colin reflect on Watford’s 1–0 loss at Wolves, a woeful first half and the mounting pressure on Alessio Dionisi.