Tag: Watford
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EPL Matchday 7 Roundup: Sanchez Hits Hat-Trick In A Big Weekend
Kane and Rooney finally scored. Sanchez hit a hat-trick and Newcastle blew it … again. It was a big weekend for in the EPL, with wins for Manchester United, Arsenal, Crystal Palace, Stoke, Southampton and, of course, Liverpool and Spurs. In the latter match, Harry Kane ended weeks of fevered speculation about whether or not…
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EPL 15/16 Matchday 6: Newcastle 1-2 Watford
Steve McClaren said, after this game, that trying to turn around Newcastle’s shocking form was “a little bit like a car crash.” He isn’t kidding. Right now it resembles a motorway pile-up, and one with a high likelihood of casualties. They flirted with relegation last season, and but for Sunderland also dropping three points and…
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Swansea City closing in on ‘New Pirlo’ Cigarini
Embed from Getty Images Swansea City are plotting a move for Atalanta’s Luca Cigarini, according to the Mirror. Reports last month claimed that newly promoted Premier League side Watford had made a move for the former Italy Under 21 international. But, it is now being reported that Swansea City have emerged as favourites to sign…
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Manchester United midfielder completes Everton switch
Embed from Getty Images Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleveley has joined Everton on a free transfer, putting pen to paper on a five-year contract. The 25 year old midfielder, has been on loan to Aston Villa this season from Manchester United, and played for Villa in the recent FA Cup final, and made 30 appearances…
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England Under 21 Squad Announced
Embed from Getty Images Gareth Southgate has announced his squad to take part in the European Championships which will be held in the Czech Republic in June and July. England have picked a strong squad, with a couple of full internationals named. Couple of players who are unfortunate to miss out are Eric Dier, centre…
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Watford interest in Italian midfielder Luca Cigarini
Embed from Getty Images Premier League new boys Watford are reportedly wanting the signature of Atalanta’s 28-year-old midfielder Luca Cigarini. Reports say that Watford are one of a number of clubs chasing the former Italy under 21, who had made 20 appearances for them. Cigarini has made 33 appearances this season for Atlanta, and has successfully…
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Watford keen to sign Blackburn Rovers striker Gestede
Embed from Getty Images Watford are ready to make their first major transfer since winning promotion to the Premier League as they close in on the £5 million signing of Blackburn striker Rudy Gestede, according to Daily Mail. The 26-year-old striker has netted an impressive 20 goals for Championship side Blackburn this season and has…
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Watford plan move for French winger
Embed from Getty Images Watford are planning a move for 27-year-old Montpellier winger Anthony Mounier, who has 1 year remaining on his contract for the French club. Mounier, who has previously played for French sides Lyon and Nice has had an impressive season for Montpellier, scoring nine times and providing seven assists in 37 appearances…
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Bournemouth fancy former Man City defender Richards
Embed from Getty Images Newly-promoted duo Bournemouth and Watford are both interested in Manchester City defender Micah Richards. Richards has been at Manchester City since 2005, but has spent most of this season at loan at Fiorentina. The 26-year-old is deemed surplus to requirements at the Etihad, and the defender is not expecting to be…
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Villa poised to push through late deal for Cleverley
Aston Villa are on the verge of signing Manchester United and England midfielder Tom Cleverley on a season-long loan deal. Manager Paul Lambert is awaiting the decision from the Premier League board as to whether the transfer can be completed, as the deal went past the 11pm deadline last night, after Villa made a…
