The rivalry between the two clubs resumed in the 2020–21 season. Confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Daniel Bachmann, Adam Masina, William Troost-Ekong, Francisco Sierralta, Kiko Femenia, Nathaniel Chalobah, Will Hughes, Daniel Gosling, Isaac Success, João Pedro, Ken Sema. [111], On 4 June 2015, Quique Sánchez Flores was announced as the new head coach as the replacement to Jokanović,[112] who had failed to agree contract terms. Yellow cards 3 4. The singer declared an ambition to take the team into the First Division, and sacked Kirby's successor Mike Keen in April 1977. [27] They were also relegated together from the new Division 1 in 1995–96, with Watford finishing 23rd ahead of bottom-placed Luton. Men's Team News. Sannino resigned from his position as head coach on 31 August 2014 after just over eight months in charge. The team became the football section of "West Hertfordshire Club and Ground" in 1891, and consequently moved to a ground on Cassio Road. As originally installed, there was provision for interconnection of the high voltage section of the power station to adjacent public supplies for output or intake but this ceased when national supplies were standardised at 50 Hz. [53] Despite presiding over Watford's highest league position in four years, Dyche was dismissed as Watford manager in July 2012. In November 2007 Transport for London (TfL) took full management control of all the intermediate Watford DC line stations as part of the London Overground (LO) service with staffing during opening hours, automatic ticket gates and planned station refurbishment to the standard of the Tube network. In the early 2000s Willesden Suburban was closed and control passed to Wembley Main Line Signalling Centre. The under-18 team won the FA Youth Cup, beating Manchester City 2–1 after extra time,[31] with future England international David James in goal for the Hornets. His successor Ken Furphy matched that achievement in 1966–67, and led Watford to the Third Division title in 1969, before taking the club to its first FA Cup semi-final in 1970. 78% Upvoted. 9 comments. Here is the Gunners’ predicted starting XI for the tricky away trip. Watford at a glance: The compact squad overview with all players and data in the season Overall statistics of current season. Watford Football Club is an English professional football club based in Watford, Hertfordshire.They play in the Championship, the second tier of English football, having been relegated from Premier League in 2020. Norwich (NOR) will lock horns with Watford (WAT) at Carrow Road on Tuesday, April 20 in a bid to secure the Championship title. A consequence of converting to third rail with the fourth rail provided only for LU use was that both planned and emergency use of the line by other 3rd-rail-capable trains was possible. Ron Burgess replaced McBain during that season, and in the following campaign Burgess presided over Watford's first Football League promotion. On 6 December 2019, Nigel Pearson agreed to take manager’s job, with Craig Shakespeare as his assistant, on a short-term contract to the end of the season. Despite the team getting 4 points out of a possible 6 under his stewardship, the club decided to replace McKinlay, just eight days into his tenure, with Slaviša Jokanović. [58] Watford's first fixture in their return to the Premier League was a 2–2 away draw with Everton. [5], Another proposal to bring London Underground service to Watford Junction is the Croxley Rail Link,[6] which envisages diverting the Watford branch of the Metropolitan line along a re-opened stretch of track to the west of Watford, effectively reinstating the former Croxley Green to Watford Junction service. Forced to sell players to survive, Watford fell back into the Third Division in 1972. [43], Under Boothroyd's successor, Brendan Rodgers, Watford finished 13th. 6.7 DC W. Troost-Ekong. In 6 (25.00%) matches played away team was total goals (team and opponent) Over 2.5 goals. A more unlikely starting team sees Tanganga start beside Jan and Toby in a back three. [12] The Football League was suspended in 1939 due to the Second World War. Rotherham vs Watford Confirmed Lineups. The London, Midland and Scottish Railway introduced an automatic electric signalling system in the early 1930s over most of the route and some signal boxes were abolished. [71][73] The club's nickname remains, but in 1978 the hornet crest was replaced by a depiction of a hart – a male red fallow deer– on a yellow and black background. The club played again in the highest tier in 2006–07 under Aidy Boothroyd's management, and then again from 2015 to 2020, reaching the 2019 FA Cup Final, their second FA Cup Final. They play in the Championship, the second tier of English football, having been relegated from Premier League in 2020. [85], Between 1997 and early 2013, Watford shared Vicarage Road with rugby union side Saracens F.C. After winning promotion, Watford enter the big stage with an almost entirely fresh cast and the task facing their new manager Quique Sánchez Flores is … The team played at several grounds in their early history, including what is now West Herts Sports Club[3], before moving to Vicarage Road in 1922. The line opened with conventional semaphore signalling mechanically operated from signal boxes at each station, this system remained in use after electrification. In 1890, the team moved to a site on Cassio Road, and remained there for 32 years, before moving to Watford's current stadium at nearby Vicarage Road in 1922. None were able to lead the team to promotion from the Third Division South, although Findlay did lead Watford to a Third Division South Cup win in 1937. In the early 1960s there were headways of less than 2 minutes between Harrow & Wealdstone and Willesden Junction stations, the section of line used by nearly all services. share. Following Furphy's departure in 1971, Watford entered a period of decline, experiencing relegation under subsequent managers George Kirby and Mike Keen. Watford average scored 1.37 goals per match in season 2021. He survived only until 1 December 2019 after getting only one win since his appointment in September. Both of these matches were at home – Watford have won an away league match by five goals on six occasions, most recently in the 6–1 win against Leeds United at Elland Road in 2012. Premier League. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Harrison departed in 1990, and over the next few years, the closest Watford came to promotion was a seventh-placed finish in Division One[b] in the 1994–95 season. Emergency crossovers at other locations were controlled by ground frames enclosed in structures the size of a garden shed. [114] [100], Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, Watford and Luton met sporadically. Football resumed in 1946, with Watford still in the Third Division South. After a mid-table finish in Division Two in 1996–97, Jackett was demoted to the position of assistant manager. The "DC" in the title refers to line being electrified using direct current. Fouls 13 11. Diese Seite zeigt die aktuell wertvollste Elf des Vereins Watford. North of Harrow & Wealdstone, now the limit of LU operation, the fourth rail has in most places been dropped onto the sleepers and remains bonded, thus leaving the resistance of the current return path unaltered. Despite the return of Graham Taylor as caretaker manager in February 1996, the club was relegated to Division Two. 15. From 1921–22, the third tier of The Football League consisted of two parallel sections of 22 clubs, fighting both for promotion to the Second Division and also battling to hold on to their league status. Some peak services to/from Euston are advertised as starting/terminating at South Hampstead or Queens Park or Harrow and Wealdstone in order to persuade passengers to take the frequent faster services. Full player analysis. The highest number of goals scored by a player in a single game at a professional level is the six registered by Harry Barton against Wycombe Wanderers in September 1903. Watford's team was selected by committee until 1903, when former England international John Goodall was appointed player-manager. Mazzari's tenure as manager was terminated at the end of the season. [87] The Graham Taylor Stand[88] (previously the Rous Stand), built in 1986, has two tiers and runs the length of the pitch, with the upper section containing the club's corporate hospitality. A caretaker manager was appointed for one game before Nigel Pearson came into management. Train stops were provided (except at repeater signals) to allow London Electric Railway (LER) trains to operate over the line without the special provision of a second man; this enabled the same practice to be continued with all other Underground and main line stock subsequently allocated to this line and which was provided with trip equipment. They took the bold step of turning professional and their fortunes revived. Bill McGarry was only in charge for one full season (1963–64), but Watford recorded a finish of third in the Third Division, the club's highest Football League finish until that point. García, however, resigned from his position on 29 September 2014 for health reasons, having been admitted to hospital with chest pains a couple of weeks prior. Archived. Posted by. [100] Both sides won promotion to the First Division in the 1981–82 season, with Luton taking the championship ahead of Watford. Watford vs Leicester result: Craig Dawson's stunning bicycle kick rescues draw after frantic finale. [115] This thread is archived. [8] Despite financial constraints, Watford won the Southern League title in the 1914–15 season under his successor, Harry Kent. A year later Watford reached the FA Cup semi-final for the first time, defeating First Division teams Stoke City and Liverpool along the way. Rodgers left to manage Reading at the end of the season;[49] Malky Mackay, who had previously served as caretaker manager, was his replacement. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Ignoring recent use of Class 508 trains, this last took place when Class 416 trains were diverted to Willesden Junction Low Level station when part of the North London Line was closed for a number of weeks in the late 1980s. Yellow cards 2 1. This falls comfortably within the lower permanent voltage limit for the Class 378 "Capitalstar" stock (500 V) and the upper permanent voltage limit for the 1972 tube stock (760 V). Interceptions Made 15 11. The second division was renamed Division 1 upon the inception of the Premier League in 1992–93, Although now located in Greater London, Barnet continue to participate in the, 2006 Football League Championship play-off final, List of Watford F.C. Poor form, however, saw the club drop towards the relegation zone. Take me to. Ron Burgess led Watford to promotion from the Fourth Division in 1959–60. The following season, Giuseppe Sannino replaced Zola, as their new manager and the team finished the season in 13th place. Watford declined between 1987 and 1997, before Taylor returned as manager, leading the team to successive promotions from the renamed Second Division[a] to the Premier League for one season in 1999–2000. It incorporated part of the LNWR Rickmansworth branch (formerly the Watford and Rickmansworth Railway) between Watford Junction and Watford High Street Junction and part of the original slow main line between Queen's Park and South Hampstead stations; two single-track tunnels take the line from South Hampstead to Camden, whence the line reaches Euston station by the main-line tracks. The club recognises its foundation as 1881, aligned with that of its antecedent, Watford Rovers, and was established as Watford Football Club in 1898. This team included Fourth Division top scorer Cliff Holton,[14] who scored a club record 42 league goals in the season. Arsenal Vs. Aston Villa @ The Emirates Arsenal - 10th in the Premier League on 53 points Watford -18th in the Premier League on 34 points The Final Game. Meet the Players Latest Get Tickets Our Partners. The official teams and elevens are published one hour before kick-off so you have all the information for this Championship match. Watford Football Club is an English football club from Watford, Hertfordshire.They played the 2014-15 season in the Football League Championship, for the eighth consecutive season since relegation from the Premier League in 2006–07, securing promotion following a 2–0 win against Brighton & Hove Albion on 25 April 2015, after spending eight consecutive seasons in the Championship. Top Stories. The WAT vs QPR Dream11 Team and WAT vs QPR Playing 11 does not guarantee a positive result. The construction of a curve to link Rickmansworth (Church Street) to the Euston main line was planned. An interchange with the Stanmore branch line once existed at Harrow & Wealdstone. A similar system was also used for a shorter period between Bromley-by-Bow and Upminster now part of the District line. [25], Following Taylor's departure, Wimbledon manager Dave Bassett was appointed as his replacement, and England winger John Barnes was sold to Liverpool. Pressure from local groups led to the building of a curve near Bushey, diverting the main route for new services over the existing branch line north to Watford Junction instead of south to Rickmansworth. [101][b] Watford's promotion from Division 2 in 1997–98 meant that the two sides did not meet again until Luton won promotion to the Championship for the 2005–06 season. ... Up next for the Blues is a trip to Vicarage Road to face Watford, and how they would love to get one over on their former manager. In 1988 the LMS system was replaced by a more standard system controlled from a new signal box, Willesden Suburban, and the remaining local boxes were abolished. Home; Position. View Watford FC squad and player information on the official website of the Premier League. After a change of colours to gold shirts and black shorts for 1959–60, the team's nickname was changed to The Hornets, after a popular vote via the supporters club. [116] Gracia has been met with widespread praise since his appointment after a successful 2018–19 Premier League campaign which saw Watford finish with their highest points tally ever in English Premier League football. QPR seemingly have no new injury worries aside from Luke Amos’ long-term ligament damage. The records for the most league goals in a season is held by Cliff Holton, having scored 42 goals in the 1959–60 season. 11 comments ARNAUT Danjuma admitted he felt the late fracas between Cherries’ and Watford on Saturday “became a bit too much” and added: “You should be able to control your emotions.” Interceptions Made 7 10. In the early 2000s the county council proposed to divert the Metropolitan line over the branch and on to Watford Junction (for more information see Croxley Rail Link). In 11 (45.83%) matches played away was total goals (team and opponent) Over 1.5 goals. Get Involved On The Day. Close. The team continued to struggle in the third tier, and despite a managerial change, Watford were relegated again in 1975. They have a long-standing rivalry with nearby club Luton Town. Under the six subsequent permanent managers (Dave Bassett, Steve Harrison, Colin Lee, Steve Perryman, Glenn Roeder and Kenny Jackett), Watford slid from 9th in the top tier in 1987, to 13th in the third tier in 1997. Ivic has been recruited with the sole aim of promotion which is why 8 of the starting 11 had only 6 Watford appearances between them. [96] Former events include horse and carriage shows[6] and greyhound racing.[97]. In 1917 LER Bakerloo line services were extended over the new line from Queen's Park station to Watford Junction. [2] The line has now been converted to 750v DC for the new Class 710 "Aventra". Prior to 1912, at which time the entire route was finally electrified, services were steam operated. In the Network SouthEast period, it was rebranded as the Harlequin line, after the stations of Harlesden and Queen's Park.[3][4]. The team finished second in the First Division in 1982–83, competed in the UEFA Cup in 1983–84, and reached the 1984 FA Cup Final. [16] Burgess was succeeded by Bill McGarry, who bought new players such as Charlie Livesey and Ron Saunders, and in his only season at the club led the club to what was at the time its highest ever league position: third in the Third Division. Next 1 of 3 Prev post. He was replaced by fellow Italian Beppe Sannino in December 2013. Watford's colours were blue and white from 1927 until 1959. [23] After guiding Watford to a ninth-place finish in 1986–87, Taylor left the club to manage Aston Villa. [15] Watford's home capacity has since been reduced due to all-seater requirements; it currently stands at 21,577. Of course, there is some fluidity about it but the current starting XI does have Sema in a more advanced role. [47] Watford led the Championship by several points early in 2007–08, but only finished sixth;[33] Boothroyd's team were defeated 6–1 on aggregate by Hull City in the play-off semi-finals. He was replaced by his former captain, Harry Kent, who become known for his financial management of the club; under Kent, Watford frequently made a profit in the transfer market. [69] They were relegated to the Championship at the end of the season, however, following a 19th-place finish just one point from safety. Despite reaching the semi-final of the League Cup, Watford's league form did not improve, and Lewington was sacked in March 2005. [35][36] He was replaced by Ray Lewington, who had joined the club the previous summer as Vialli's reserve team manager. Watford. The loop was dropped on grounds of cost and, instead, services terminated at Euston main platforms or ran on the North London Railway to Broad Street. ... starting 76, finished with 1,211 career points. The Premier League, often referred to outside the UK as the English Premier League, or sometimes the EPL, (legal name: The Football Association Premier League Limited) is the top level of the English football league system.Contested by 20 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the English Football League (EFL). On Target 5. [70], Watford's kit has changed considerably over the course of the club's history. With Jokanović managing the team, Watford, on 25 April 2015, gained promotion to the Premier League after defeating Brighton 2–0 and other results going their way. Signal boxes remaining in use in the early 1970s included: Normally Kilburn High Road and Stonebridge Power House which controlled only plain track with crossovers were switched out and only Queens Park, Willesden and Harrow boxes were staffed for at least part of the day, to deal with junction and siding traffic. 43. After a disappointing start to the 2019–20 season, Javi Gracia was sacked and replaced by previous manager Quique Sánchez Flores. He led the club to promotion to the Third Division in 1978, the Second Division in 1979, and the First Division for the first time in Watford's history in 1982. Watford was fourth in the league in minutes per game at 34.6 minutes and fourth in the SEC in field goal percentage. [b] The only meeting between those seasons – a League Cup tie in the 2002–03 season – was marred by violence inside Vicarage Road. Total shots 14 23. [92][93] The stadium has hosted matches for the England under-21s,[94] and senior international football between overseas teams. Watford's first Premiership season started with an early victory over Liverpool, but Watford's form soon faded, and the club was relegated after finishing bottom. The two sides met regularly in the Southern League between 1900 and 1920,[98] and continued to do so in The Football League until 1937,[99] when Luton gained promotion from Division Three South. League games are the only thing that matters this season. However, the club's financial situation worsened following the purchase, and in 2002 Watford sold the ground for £6 million in a deal which entitled Watford to buy the stadium back for £7 million in future. Watford fans maintain a rivalry with those of Luton Town. Diese kann durch diverse Filter und Formationen angepasst werden. Second yellow cards 0 0. Liverpool Predicted Line Up Vs Watford: 4-3-3. [86] In November 2013, the East Stand was demolished and in its place a new steel-framed, 3,500-seater stand was constructed. The stand opened fully on Boxing Day 2014 and was named The Elton John Stand after the club's longstanding chairman. It was agreed that the two clubs should complete their remaining fixtures for the season. [21] Hampered by a lack of funds, however, Furphy eventually joined Blackburn Rovers, to be succeeded by George Kirby. Taylor returned as manager, and won the Second Division title in 1997–98 – Watford's second league title under his management. The most goals scored in a Football League game involving Watford is 11, in Watford's 7–4 victories against Swindon Town, Torquay United and Burnley in 1934, 1937 and 2003 respectively. On 21 January 2018, Javi Gracia was appointed as head coach following Silva's departure. [37], Watford's weak financial position was exposed in 2002–03, following the collapse of ITV Digital. The line was operated by British Rail (from 1986 as Network SouthEast) until privatisation. [42] His successor, Aidy Boothroyd,[43] led the club to Championship survival. Pre-season friendlies. Taylor left the club at the end of 1986–87. Despite going on to lead the newly promoted Watford to a comfortable mid-table position in the Premier League and the semi-final of the FA Cup, it was announced on 13 May 2016 that Sánchez Flores would be leaving the club at the end of the season. Then Quique Sánchez Flores was fired again after a 2-1 loss to Southampton on 1 December. Clearances 21 17. [33], Watford finished third in the league in Boothroyd's first full season,[33] and defeated Leeds United 3–0 in the play-off final to gain promotion to the Premier League. Billy McKinlay, who had only been appointed first team coach on 26 September 2014, was appointed as his immediate successor on the same day – his first position in management. That colour scheme has continued into the 21st century. A hart represents the town's location in the county of Hertfordshire. On 2 September, Watford confirmed the appointment of former Brighton & Hove Albion head coach Óscar García as the successor to Sannino, beating off competition from fellow Championship side Leeds United for his services. After a second-placed finish in the First Division in 1983, Watford competed in European competition for the first time in 1983–84, as well as reaching the 1984 FA Cup final. [50] Amid the departures of several key players during Mackay's tenure, including Tommy Smith and Jay DeMerit, and the club coming close to administration,[51] Watford finished 16th in 2009–10 and 14th the following season. Premier League team line-ups and starting XIs for Southampton v Watford on November 10, 2018. After 4 wins from his opening 23 league fixtures, Bassett was sacked in January 1988. In February 2020, Watford defeated Liverpool in a Premier League match, ending Liverpool's unbeaten run of 44 top-flight games in a row and 18 victories in a row. Watford took up this option in 2004 using a campaign backed and funded by the fans called "Lets buy back the Vic". On 27 May 2017 Marco Silva was appointed head coach. Sannino's departure initiated a bizarre sequence of events which led to Watford having three further head coaches in little more than a month. The line is now operated by London Overground Class 710 "Aventra" units. In 1988–89, Harrison's Watford failed to return to the First Division, after defeat in the Second Division play-offs. Arsenal travel to Watford for the Saturday evening kick-off as the Premier League returns. ... 2018-19 376 111 81 4 … The predicted Watford lineup followed by the confirmed starting 11. In 1893 Watford Rovers changed their name to "West Herts" and in 1896 they joined the Southern Football League. [52] Mackay left to manage Cardiff City in June 2011 and was replaced by Sean Dyche. In 2012–13 but resigned on 16 December 2013 starting XI ( 433 ) GK D... 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