Gianfranco Zola
Team News: Watford make three changes against Charlton Athletic
Essaid Belkalem makes his debut for Watford against Charlton Athletic, who will have Richard Wood instead of Leon Cort in their lineup.
Sep 14, 14:39
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Preview: Watford vs. Charlton Athletic
Sports Mole previews this weekend's Championship clash between Watford and Charlton Athletic.
Sep 13, 17:00
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Watford may make Nathaniel Chalobah bid
Watford boss Gianfranco Zola says that he would like to re-sign Nathaniel Chalobah on loan from Chelsea.
Sep 6, 15:10
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Gianfranco Zola: 'Watford must be more ruthless'
Gianfranco Zola calls for his Watford side to be more clinical after losing to Blackpool 1-0 in the Championship this afternoon.
Aug 31, 18:30
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Team News: Two changes for Blackpool, nine for Watford
Blackpool manager Paul Ince makes two changes to his side, while his Watford counterpart Gianfranco Zola makes nine changes for the visit to Bloomfield Road.
Aug 31, 14:40
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Gianfranco Zola confident of Troy Deeney Watford stay
Watford manager Gianfranco Zola insists that Troy Deeney will not be poached by a Premier League club in this transfer window.
Aug 27, 15:09
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Gianfranco Zola: 'We must defend better'
Watford manager Gianfranco Zola admits that his side need to improve defensively following their 1-1 draw with league-leaders Nottingham Forest this afternoon.
Aug 25, 17:58
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Gianfranco Zola hails Lewis McGugan as "magic"
Watford manager Gianfranco Zola hails the performance of Lewis McGugan after the midfielder scored against former club Nottingham Forest to rescue a 1-1 draw for the Hornets.
Aug 25, 17:28
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Newcastle United prepare Troy Deeney bid?
Newcastle United are reportedly considering a bid for Watford's centre-forward Troy Deeney.
Aug 25, 16:55
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Match Analysis: Watford 1-1 Nottingham Forest
Sports Mole peers over a pulsating 90 minutes between two unbeaten sides who remain unbeaten in the Championship, Watford and Nottingham Forest.
Aug 25, 15:43
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Live Commentary: Watford 1-1 Nottingham Forest - as it happened
Relive a pulsating Championship affair between two of the division's unbeaten outfits, Watford and Forest.
Aug 25, 12:45
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Gianfranco Zola confident of Troy Deeney stay
Watford boss Gianfranco Zola believes that Troy Deeney will stay at Vicarage Road, despite speculation linking him with Premier League clubs.
Aug 23, 18:10
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Preview: Watford vs. Nottingham Forest
Sports Mole looks ahead to this Sunday's Championship clash between Watford and Nottingham Forest, who lead the table.
Aug 23, 16:43
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Watford fight back for draw
Watford come from 2-0 down to secure a 3-3 draw with Reading at the Madejski Stadium this afternoon.
Aug 17, 16:56
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Gianfranco Zola hoping Troy Deeney will stay
Watford manager Gianfranco Zola says that he would like to keep striker Troy Deeney at the club this season.
Aug 16, 22:17
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Preview: Reading vs. Watford
Sports Mole previews the Championship contest between Reading and Watford.
Aug 16, 01:49
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Report: Watford eyeing up Tom Carroll loan
Watford plan to dip into the loan market again and reportedly hope to persuade Tottenham to allow highly-rated midfielder Tom Carroll to join them for the 2013-2014 season.
Aug 13, 23:29
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Gianfranco Zola urges Watford to keep calm after 6-1 win
Watford manager Gianfranco Zola urges his side to not get carried away after a promising start to the season.
Aug 11, 18:59
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West Brom Albion make Matej Vydra bid?
West Bromwich Albion are reportedly looking to sign Udinese striker Matej Vydra on a season-long loan.
Aug 11, 14:29
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Gianfranco Zola: 'Bournemouth didn't deserve to lose 6-1'
Gianfranco Zola claims that Bournemouth were unfortunate to lose 6-1.
Aug 10, 18:52
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Preview: Watford vs. Bournemouth
Sports Mole looks ahead to Watford's home Championship clash against new boys Bournemouth.
Aug 8, 18:25
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Team News: Gianfranco Zola makes nine Watford changes for Bristol Rovers clash
Watford boss Gianfranco Zola makes nine changes to his team for their Capital One Cup clash with Bristol Rovers as only defenders Gabriele Angella and Marco Faraoni keep their places in the side.
Aug 6, 19:44
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Watford's Gianfranco Zola delighted with win
Watford manager Gianfranco Zola is delighted with his side's 1-0 win at Birmingham City on the opening day of the Championship season.
Aug 3, 18:10
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Birmingham City's Lee Clark: "We deserved better"
Birmingham City manager Lee Clark believes that his side deserved better following their 1-0 defeat to Watford.
Aug 3, 17:55
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Half-Time Report: Troy Deeney gives Watford lead at Birmingham City
Watford lead Birmingham City 1-0 at half time at St Andrew's.
Aug 3, 15:50
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Team News: Birmingham City trio set for debuts against Watford
Birmingham City manager Lee Clark hands debuts to three of his new summer signings for their opening day clash against Watford.
Aug 3, 14:03
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Season preview: Watford
Sports Mole takes a look at Watford's chances of recovering from last season's disappointment in the Championship.
Jul 31, 15:00
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Watford sign Ikechi Anya, Reece Brown
Free agents Ikechi Anya and Reece Brown sign permanent contracts with Championship outfit Watford.
Jul 22, 10:57
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Daniel Tozser focused on Genoa
Daniel Tozser says that he is fully focused on Genoa despite rumours linking him with Watford.
Jul 7, 23:07
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Gianfranco Zola delighted with Manuel Almunia stay
Watford manager Gianfranco Zola hails Manuel Almunia following the goalkeeper's decision to sign a new one-year deal with the Championship club.
Jul 6, 17:04
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Lewis McGugan joins Watford
Lewis McGugan signs a three-year contract with Watford following his release from Nottingham Forest.
Jul 2, 16:08
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John Eustace to leave Watford "on good terms"
John Eustace is poised to leave Watford in search of regular first-team football this summer, according to the midfielder's agent.
Jun 29, 03:47
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Watford 2013-14 fixtures: In full
View Watford's complete list of Championship fixtures for the 2013-14 season.
Jun 19, 10:11
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Damien Delaney confident of Premier League survival
Damien Delaney says that the team spirit at Crystal Palace will help their bid for survival in the Premier League next season.
Jun 1, 04:03
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Gianfranco Zola plans to sign Watford loanees
Watford manager Gianfranco Zola says that he wants to sign several of the club's loan signings on permanent deals this summer.
May 30, 15:11
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Gianfranco Zola: 'Crystal Palace deserved to win'
Watford manager Gianfranco Zola admits that Crystal Palace were the better side and deserved to win this afternoon's Championship playoff final.
May 27, 21:28
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Gianfranco Zola: 'We'll come back stronger'
Watford boss Gianfranco Zola claims that his side will be even stronger next season having lost out to Crystal Palace in this afternoon's Championship playoff final.
May 27, 20:55
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"No regrets" for Gianfranco Zola
Gianfranco Zola is adamant that his Watford players will bounce back from their disappointment in the final of the Championship playoffs.
May 27, 18:55
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Ian Holloway hails "dignified" Gianfranco Zola
Ian Holloway says that he has the utmost respect for Gianfranco Zola ahead of their meeting in the Championship playoff final at Wembley on Monday.
May 27, 08:24
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Gianfranco Zola sought advice from Pep Guardiola
Watford manager Gianfranco Zola says that he visited Pep Guardiola at Barcelona for advice after being fired by West Ham United in 2010.
May 26, 13:04