Joe Young

Golden Pages • 14th May 2016

Is Troy Deeney a Watford Legend?

When you consider the legendary status of a player in relation to their team, it comes down to a variety of aspects; determination, club records, heart and above all a genuine love for the club he is playing for...

Golden Pages • 13th February 2016

Jurado Hostility Unwarranted

In the last few months José Manuel Jurado has undertaken the role of boo-boy from some segments of the Vicarage Road faithful. Previous winners of this prestigious accolade have gone to players such as: Gavin Mahon (unfairly), John Eustace (also unfairly) and Jordan Stewart (fair enough)...

Golden Pages • 12th December 2015

Red Faced at the Riverside

It was one of my earliest away games, a brutal trip up north to Middlesbrough in the middle of October for my Father’s stag do...

Golden Pages • 20th August 2016

Adieu, Almen

It has been a summer of departures for Watford fans, but none hurt as much as yours. Symbolic of our revolution under the Pozzos, you were the first player of the overwhelming horde of signings to prove your mettle and consistently put in top class performances...

Betfect • 19th April 2016

Why does Leicester’s title challenge matter?

Leicester have gained thousands of admirers in the last year for their unlikely challenge for the Premier League title. However, some are less convinced. Arguably, Leicester are a breath of fresh air amongst a group of stale, decrepit heavy smokers in Manchester United, Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool...

Betfect • 15th April 2016

Has China Become a Football Superpower?

After the shocking emergence of Chinese teams as genuine transfer rivals to European clubs, it seems appropriate to explore whether China has, or could become, a global football superpower...

Betfect • 21st April 2016

FA Cup Preview: Can Everton and Watford Beat the Odds?

There is quite a weekend in store with two massive FA Cup semi-finals to be played at Wembley with the prize of battling it out for domestic football’s crown jewel. Manchester United have had a mini-revival of late and are favourites at 2.2 (6/5) to progress on Saturday.... 

WD Sport • 28th August 2016

LIVE: Minute by minute coverage of Watford v Arsenal

Watford really tried in the second half and made a real fist of it. Unfortunately, the damage was done in the first half and there was no way back. On the positive, Success and Pereyra looked good when they came on. Particularly Pereyra, who looks like the attacking midfielder Watford have been missing...

WD Sport • 16th April 2016

As it happened: West Bromwich Albion 0 Watford 1

Watford have 41 points in the Premier League! Gomes the hero. The players go to him and embrace him. Gomes is the first goalie in history to save two penalties in two different Premier League games. Surely they are now safe...

WD Sport • 2nd April 2016

As it happened: Sanchez, Iwobi, Bellerin, Walcott score as Arsenal stuff Watford

Two in each half. Watford comprehensively beaten. Their return trip to the Emirates not as glorious, the result will not determine the destiny of Watford this season...

WD Sport • 2nd March 2016

LIVE: Join us as Watford chase their first win at Old Trafford since 1978

Manchester United complete an eleventh successive win over Watford and the double this season. Watford couldn't take their chances and came away with nothing. Gomes had one save to make, other than that all the chances came to Watford... 

WD Sport • 30th July 2016

As it happened: Watford go down 2-0 at Queens Park Rangers

Watford have been outclassed and outfought so far. QPR’s direct play has made Watford look vulnerable, especially down the flanks where Anya and Holebas have been far too advanced...