Watford
Watford
Watford will be playing their eighth Premier League season after finishing second in the Championship last season which was enough to earn promotion back to the top flight of English football.
Watford’s nickname is ‘The Hornets’, the nickname was chosen by the club’s supporters because they play in yellow and black. A hornet is a type of large wasp. There used to be a hornet on the club badge but it was replaced by a hart, which is an old-fashioned word for ‘stag’, which is a male deer. The hart is used because Watford is in Hertfordshire, a region of England that traditionally had many deer.
Watford play their home matches at Vicarage Road, which has a capacity of 21,577 and have played there since 1920. Two of the stadium’s stands are named after two of Watford’s most famous sons. The Graham Taylor Stand is named after the former England manager, who helped Watford to second place in the top division and the FA Cup Final in the 1980s. The Elton John Stand is named after the singer, who used to own the club. Both Graham Taylor and Elton John have been given the title of honorary life president at Watford FC.
Watford have never won a major trophy in English football. The closest they came was in 1982-83 when they finished second in the first division when Liverpool won the title. They also got to the 1983-84 FA Cup Final but lost 2-0 to Everton so it was a big dissappintment to lose the FA Cup final to Manchester City in 2018/19. Watford also played in Europe for the first and only ever time when they played in the 1983/84 UEFA Cup.
Watford's manager is Xisco Munoz who is from Spain and is a former player having played for Valencia, Real Betis and Levante as well as spending four years in Georgia with Dinamo Tbilisi. He took charge of Watford in December 2020.
Watford is about 30 kilometres north-west of London. If you decide to visit Vicarage Road (Watford’s stadium) to see a match getting to the ground is very easy. The quickest way is by train and the station you need is called Watford High Street. The stadium is just a 10-minute walk from the station. You can also get the underground to Watford from London but the overground train is much faster.
Prediction 2020/21: 20th
Key player: Ismaila Sarr
Did you know....?
Watford weren't originally called Watford FC, they were originally called Watford Rovers!
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- Where do you think Watford will finish in the Premier League this season? Do you agree with our prediction?
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08/12/2022
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Sarr plays for Watford, he plays as a winger.
08/12/2022 10:56
Liverpool
759
Sarr plays for Watford, he plays as a winger.
27/07/2022
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When you compare stadium capacity to the population of Watford city, it's big enough ground.
27/07/2022 14:29
Tottenham Hotspur
5552
When you compare stadium capacity to the population of Watford city, it's big enough ground.
20/06/2022
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I am not a wattford fan but i support any club with nigerian players.wishing ekong,dele and isaac sucess goodluck.i predict wattford will finish 19th.
20/06/2022 01:44
Chelsea
84
I am not a wattford fan but i support any club with nigerian players.wishing ekong,dele and isaac sucess goodluck.i predict wattford will finish 19th.
31/07/2021
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The Hornets are the underdog but very strong and play against them will not be easy for all teams in the fight for the trophy.
31/07/2021 13:25
Liverpool
272
The Hornets are the underdog but very strong and play against them will not be easy for all teams in the fight for the trophy.
30/07/2021
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Happy for Liubomyr that his team is back in the Top Flight :)
Hopefully Watford make you proud this season :)
30/07/2021 14:54
Manchester United
6536
Happy for Liubomyr that his team is back in the Top Flight :)
Hopefully Watford make you proud this season :)
07/04/2021
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What I just know about The Hornets is that they had some brazilian players like Gomes, Richarlison and João Pedro (who is there by the moment). Recently the club has been an entrance for brazilian young players that wishes to play in the Premier League.
07/04/2021 15:51
Arsenal
1512
What I just know about The Hornets is that they had some brazilian players like Gomes, Richarlison and João Pedro (who is there by the moment). Recently the club has been an entrance for brazilian young players that wishes to play in the Premier League.
15/06/2020
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Watford is an underdog team which play with a lot of passion and they are the only team to beat Liverpool in the Premier League this season.
My favourite Watford player is Gerard Deulofeu because he is a fast and a versatile player but the only problem he has is that he is inconsistent.
I hope Watford won't relegate this season because they are a decent team to watch.
15/06/2020 12:50
Manchester United
6536
Watford is an underdog team which play with a lot of passion and they are the only team to beat Liverpool in the Premier League this season.
My favourite Watford player is Gerard Deulofeu because he is a fast and a versatile player but the only problem he has is that he is inconsistent.
I hope Watford won't relegate this season because they are a decent team to watch.
01/05/2020
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Colombian Right back Camilo Zuñiga played for this club.
01/05/2020 23:09
Manchester United
496
Colombian Right back Camilo Zuñiga played for this club.
02/12/2019
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great team
02/12/2019 01:04
Wolverhampton Wanderers
435
great team
16/11/2019
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great team
16/11/2019 22:32
Everton
18
great team
10/04/2019
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For my opinion Watford have opportunity to win a final in FA Cup against Man.City, if can to play with so fantastic caracter and lucky.
10/04/2019 05:35
Arsenal
244
For my opinion Watford have opportunity to win a final in FA Cup against Man.City, if can to play with so fantastic caracter and lucky.
08/03/2019
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Roberto Pereyra was a River Plate's player. He plays very well.
08/03/2019 11:27
Leeds United
5086
Roberto Pereyra was a River Plate's player. He plays very well.
27/09/2017
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I'm the fan of the Red Devil but I know The Hornets is strong too. I think next season their rank will higher than last season.
27/09/2017 14:40
Manchester United
180
I'm the fan of the Red Devil but I know The Hornets is strong too. I think next season their rank will higher than last season.
01/05/2017
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Watford's owner is a "clubs collector". Just a curious question: Do a club owner get benefits from the club, or it's him who must pay for the club? Here, in my country, they always complain about fees and problem of investment.
01/05/2017 00:29
Newcastle United
3189
Watford's owner is a "clubs collector". Just a curious question: Do a club owner get benefits from the club, or it's him who must pay for the club? Here, in my country, they always complain about fees and problem of investment.
29/01/2017
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Watford -----> The Hornets
29/01/2017 07:34
Manchester United
113
Watford -----> The Hornets
29/01/2017
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Watford popular name:
"The Hornets".
29/01/2017 07:31
Manchester United
113
Watford popular name:
"The Hornets".
28/01/2017
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:)
28/01/2017 15:15
Arsenal
140
:)
21/11/2016
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This season The hornets have one of my favorite Colombian players Camilo zuñiga, for that reason i haven been following this team.
21/11/2016 22:58
Tottenham Hotspur
44
This season The hornets have one of my favorite Colombian players Camilo zuñiga, for that reason i haven been following this team.
15/06/2016
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I like Prödl best
15/06/2016 09:50
Stoke City
271
I like Prödl best
05/06/2016
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I think Watford fans have something to cheer about given that they didn't get relegated
05/06/2016 00:40
Manchester United
4779
I think Watford fans have something to cheer about given that they didn't get relegated
05/06/2016
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They did well to have finished in the middle of the table
05/06/2016 00:34
Manchester United
4779
They did well to have finished in the middle of the table
05/06/2016
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I gha Ighalo he is my favourite player
05/06/2016 00:32
Manchester United
4779
I gha Ighalo he is my favourite player
05/06/2016
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I love this team because they display a great magnitude of resilience in games
05/06/2016 00:31
Manchester United
4779
I love this team because they display a great magnitude of resilience in games
21/04/2016
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The goalkeeper Gomes was player of my team (Cruzeiro), He was bazilian's champion at 2003. He is a excelent goalkeeper.
21/04/2016 04:54
Arsenal
663
The goalkeeper Gomes was player of my team (Cruzeiro), He was bazilian's champion at 2003. He is a excelent goalkeeper.
08/04/2016
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They are playing in an attacking style.
08/04/2016 15:29
Liverpool
3705
They are playing in an attacking style.
08/04/2016
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I think they will finish in the mid of the table this season,they have the only chance to win the F.A Cup.
08/04/2016 15:28
Liverpool
3705
I think they will finish in the mid of the table this season,they have the only chance to win the F.A Cup.
24/03/2016
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After beating Gunners in FA Cup quarterfinals, Watford have good chances to get silverware this season.
24/03/2016 08:30
Arsenal
2453
After beating Gunners in FA Cup quarterfinals, Watford have good chances to get silverware this season.
08/03/2016
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No,I am not.
08/03/2016 03:41
Leicester City
1761
No,I am not.
02/03/2016
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good team
02/03/2016 16:15
Stoke City
271
good team
31/01/2016
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For a newcomer Watford looks pretty solid, and i hope that for the next seasons it will have more Eanglish players
31/01/2016 19:45
Southampton
328
For a newcomer Watford looks pretty solid, and i hope that for the next seasons it will have more Eanglish players
25/01/2016
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Yes, Ighalo proved himself as an extraordinary player. Watford is doing a great job!
25/01/2016 16:44
Arsenal
3557
Yes, Ighalo proved himself as an extraordinary player. Watford is doing a great job!
19/01/2016
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Watford has alot of excellent players.
19/01/2016 17:11
Liverpool
3705
Watford has alot of excellent players.
28/12/2015
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Odion Ighalo is my new hero. i can't help admiring his confidence, commitment and goal-scoring power.
28/12/2015 09:38
Arsenal
2453
Odion Ighalo is my new hero. i can't help admiring his confidence, commitment and goal-scoring power.
21/12/2015
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Now everyone is calling Watford 'fearless' after their brilliant performance against the Reds.
21/12/2015 16:34
Arsenal
2453
Now everyone is calling Watford 'fearless' after their brilliant performance against the Reds.
16/12/2015
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Huge fixture this weekend: currently in-form Watford vs Liverpool having its ups and downs)
16/12/2015 15:03
Arsenal
2453
Huge fixture this weekend: currently in-form Watford vs Liverpool having its ups and downs)
08/12/2015
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Deeney is very good player. Honestly, I didn't expect to see Watford in the first part of the table. I thought they were going to struggle to survive.
08/12/2015 20:52
Arsenal
3557
Deeney is very good player. Honestly, I didn't expect to see Watford in the first part of the table. I thought they were going to struggle to survive.
02/12/2015
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well, this was the hardest quiz so far :)
02/12/2015 21:33
Manchester United
518
well, this was the hardest quiz so far :)
13/11/2015
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Deeney & Ighalo are an excellent combination upfront for the Hornets.
13/11/2015 13:22
Arsenal
2453
Deeney & Ighalo are an excellent combination upfront for the Hornets.
23/10/2015
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It is nice to see Watford in the Premier league again, only I don't understand why they changed the last manager. He helped them to get promotion. But if they think that Flores is the right person for a manager then it's it. Good luck however.
23/10/2015 17:38
Arsenal
3557
It is nice to see Watford in the Premier league again, only I don't understand why they changed the last manager. He helped them to get promotion. But if they think that Flores is the right person for a manager then it's it. Good luck however.
20/10/2015
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I like the English Teams, but, I don't anybory athlete.
20/10/2015 23:59
Chelsea
1339
I like the English Teams, but, I don't anybory athlete.
20/10/2015
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I'm "D" +, WOW!!!!
20/10/2015 23:56
Chelsea
1339
I'm "D" +, WOW!!!!
02/10/2015
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I don't Know this team because its almost time isn't in the Premier League
02/10/2015 21:24
Manchester United
1308
I don't Know this team because its almost time isn't in the Premier League