Joe Young

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.... 

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...

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...

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...

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... 

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...