Weekend Friendly Results

One match each by the first team and the reserves netted the Hornets one draw and one win.

Poom started in the net for the first team at Brentford as they garnered a 1-1 draw on Tommy Smith's header.

Cedric Avinel & Theo Robinson scored one goal each in the reserve squad's 2-0 victory over Winchester City. Loach was in the net for the shutout.

The next friendly is Wednesday away against Milton Keynes Dons. Kickoff is 1:45pm St. Louis time.

Friendly - Wealdstone (1-3)

The second string dropped a friendly yesterday (1-3) as some of the younger players got a chance to start including Scott Loach in the net. Two away friendlies this weekend: Brentford on Saturday (first team) and Winchester City (second team) Sunday. Both matches kickoff at 9:00 am St. Louis time.

Friendly - Boreham Wood FC (3-1) - Wealdstome Today

The first victory of the pre-season accrued to the Hornet's new 4-3-3 lineup last night. Today the reserve squad marches into non-league Wealdstone for another friendly,

Hendo Gone

Skills a 6 out of 10. Heart - 10 out of 10. Sorry to see him go. £2 million from Sheffield United. Fair play to him.

Friendly - Boreham Wood FC

Get the first look at this season's squad with a friendly against Isthmian League squad and Hertfordshire neighbor Boreham Wood FC. Kickoff is 1:30 St. Louis time.

Harley In - Rinaldi Out

In the first of the off-season moves yesterday, Watford signed 28-year old left back Jon Harley to a two-year deal. Well respected at Burnley where he transferred after a loan from Sheffield United, Harley is said to be an excellent set-piece taker, a skill which should meld well with the Hornet's style of play.

To make room for him on the team bus, Watford terminated Douglas Rinaldi's contract effective yesterday. The Brazilian midfielder joined the squad in January 2007 to great fanfare, but found few playing opportunities including zero appearances this last season.

If You Gotta Go . . .

St. Louis favorite Slobo Ilijevski dead at 58. Ruptures aorta during over-55 game.

Get Your Brazilian Football Name!!

Ever wonder where they come up with those colorful Brazilian names? Ever wish you had one?

Well get your own courtesy of the web site above. You even get to pick your own number. And what did the Watford Yank end up with?

YEIRO

Not quite as catchy as Pele, but it has that air of authenticity.

The Chairman Speaks

Like the lamppost for the drunk, the Chairman's statements supports rather than illuminates yesterday's news.

Hornets Up for Sale!

Apparently the club has been in talks which have fallen through, but both Chairman Graham Simpson and Lord Ashcroft, the club's largest shareholder, are looking to sell their shares if a buyer can be found.

This is bad news for any signings this summer as it is unlikely that the club will want to tie up funds on the brink of a sale. A statement from the Chairman is anticipated tomorrow.

Ian Harte Rumors

With no definitive signings in the off-season yet, rumor is that Watford is close to signing left back and Irish National team member Ian Harte. Harte established his career with Leeds United, played three seasons with Levante in Spain and most recently spent last season in the Premiership with Sutherland. Harte is 30.