The New Kit

Deeney Sentenced to Ten Months

Watford striker Troy Deeney has been sentenced to ten months in jail for his part in a Birmingham brawl and beating in February. Deeney, signed to a twelve month contract extension in March, has scored 13 goals in 79 appearances since joining Watford in 2010. The club has refused to comment directly except to state they are aware of the sentence, but are expected to in the next few days.

New Sponsor - All It's Cracked Up To Be?

The club has announced the new sponsor for the upcoming 2012 - 2013 will be Hertfordshire-based producers of free-range eggs, The Happy Egg Company. I am not making this up. (One wonders how much of a 'free-range' an egg can enjoy, not having a good deal of range inside the hen to start with. Similarly, how happy can they be when they're just going to be eaten anyhow? But I digress. Just see how happy they are in this photo - are those feet on my eggs?)



I can't wait for the jersey unveiling. Shall we put a comb on Harry?

Kuszczak to Albion

Keeper Tomasz Kuszcazak, who appeared in 14 matches for Watford on loan from Manchester United, has signed for Brighton & Hove Albion on free transfer rebuffing the Hornet's interest in retaining him.

First Fixtures

Watford will open the new season Saturday, August 11 in League Cup action as the host Wycombe Wanderers at Vicarage Road.

The first league match will be the next Saturday, August 18 at Selhurst Park against Crystal Palace.

Watford on the Block Again

After a mere 15 months, Laurence Bassini is looking to sell the Hornets. In an interview with the Watford Observer, Bassini confirmed he was in talks with the Pozzo family, owners of Serie A side Udinese.

Asking price is an estimated £20 million, a figure that would clear the bonds and leave Bassini whole.

When pressed for his reason for selling, Bassini said, "I have been here 14 months and I do not see my daughter at the weekends. I like to do everything with her and she doesn’t like football so that is a massive reason."

Happy Father's Day Laurence.

Taylor to be Honored with Stand

Retiring Chairman and the Hornet's most successful manager, Graham Taylor, will have the yet-to-be-built east stand at Vicarage Road named in his honor according to owner Laurence Bassini.

Rodgers to Liverpool

Brendan Rodgers, former Hornets manager, has been appointed manager of Liverpool F.C.. Rodgers, who left Watford after part of one season (08-09) with a 13-7-12 record in his first managerial role, replaces Reds legend Kenny Daglish at Anfield.

Rodgers' move follows a disappointing stint at Reading and a successful tour at Swansea City that saw the Welsh club win the playoffs to earn promotion to the Premier League.

Reading Bid for Mariappa

Not too surprising; Reading has put in the first bid for Adrian Mariappa in the off season, a £2 million pound offer.