Newcastle United (1-1) 5-13-20 28 pts.

And so it ends. As I posted, I managed to miss this match and have been a bit remiss in keeping up to date. So here goes a dump of everything:

Renovations pick up at Vicarage Road

With no home friendlies scheduled until August, the multi-million dollar renovations on Vicarage Road have begun. No need to wait until August for football however as the first friendly of the season is Wednesday, July 18 at Wealdstone.

Goodbye Ben, Hello Poominator

Estonian goalkeeper Mart Poom, heads to Watford from Arsenal, replacing much-loved Ben Foster who had been on loan from Manchester United the last two seasons.

Hello Jackson, Goodbye (gulp!) Super Jay ?!!

Watford has also signed a two-year deal for 35-year old Matt Jackson. Captain of Wigan Athletic XI and a fixture there for seven years, Jackson will be coming to play which means one of our current defenders is out the door. Of Chambers, Shittu, and DeMerit, we can probably get the most out of Jay in the transfer market. I'll be sad to see the Green Bay native go if it comes to that as he plays with heart enough for an entire squad.

Other Football

In the FA Cup finals May 19, Watford spoilers Manchester United fell to Chelsea 1-0 a.e.t. and in the UEFA Champions league, AC Milan downed Liverpool 2-1 last week.

I had a blast this season, I look forward to learning about new clubs next year in the Championship League and though I'll miss the games on TV, next season will be an exciting one anyway. I'll be in touch over the summer.

Go 'Orns!!!!

Reading (2-0) 5-12-20 27 pts.

I was unable to follow this game and, sad to say, will miss Sunday's game (9 am K.O. St. Louis time) as Watford brings its Premier League run to a close at Vicarage Road against Newcastle.

Boothroyd has signed through 2010 and there is no doubt he expects to spend part of his tenure back in the top league.

I'll be checking in to see how the off-season shapes up. It's been exciting this year and I'll miss watching the games but I have no doubt next year will be just as exciting. Go 'Orns!!