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Originally posted by palace chick
I can see him coming for Luka as a defensive midfielder purchase? And how about Reidewald and Kelly going in that direction? Sounds good to me! Maybe he can take Benteke off our hands as well.
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Originally posted by Badger11
Slightly concerning. I expect Newcastle to buy their way out of trouble and now Roy is at Watford I think they will fight their way out of it. I hope we don't get dragged into it we could do with some back to back wins. I was thinking the same thing. Our games coming up against Norwich, Brentford and Burnley are going to be crucial. We look safe at the moment and nobody is tipping us for relegation but failure to win any of those games could put us in a very precarious position.
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Looking at the table Watford have lost 14 games, with a goal difference of -17. I would expect Roy to plan to turn those losses into draws using his defensive experience. If achieved then maybe the players will start to feel more confident. I don't know Watford's budget, but I think it is highly unlikely that they will be able to make any quality signings, no player will go want to go to a team second from bottom to play Royball. The season is half done, I genuinely doubt Roy has the time to do his stuff with the games left.
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At least he isn't going to have an issues pronouncing their name.
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Watford have 18 games left. If you look at how Roy did in his first 18 games with us you'll see he got 5 wins and 7 draws. This would take Watford to 37 points, that might just be enough, but it'd be close. But, didn't start well, only 5 points from the the first 8 games. I don't think he has the luxury of a slow start this time, pressure might tell.
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Roy is a very experienced manager and I feel Roy Ball was a result of the lack of investment and age of our squad. We really do not know how he would have played if he had been given money to spend. I don't think it is good news for the other sides in the relegation zone as he will have the side better disciplined and a much stronger unit
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It looks like he's going to sign a 6 month contract today. It's clearly expected to be a short term fix. Watford supporters giving the news a mixed reception, but Simon Jordon's approval was well received. Although one bloke didn't think so, saying about Roy 'he's crap, we're crap, we're going down'.
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At least Roy Hodgson's 'Anti Football' will be an improvement on what Watford normally serves up. He's also going to the dirtiest team in the League.
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Roy’s last game at Selhurst could see his team getting relegated. Hopefully Edited by Casual (25 Jan 2022 6.38pm)
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Now formally announced!
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Originally posted by doombear
Now formally announced! Indeed, and as I suspected, Ray Lewington will be joining him.
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Originally posted by southnorwoodhill
Looking at the table Watford have lost 14 games, with a goal difference of -17. I would expect Roy to plan to turn those losses into draws using his defensive experience. If achieved then maybe the players will start to feel more confident. I don't know Watford's budget, but I think it is highly unlikely that they will be able to make any quality signings, no player will go want to go to a team second from bottom to play Royball. The season is half done, I genuinely doubt Roy has the time to do his stuff with the games left. He is going to have to win a few too. Even if they draw all their remaining games that will only take them to 32 points.
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