Watford: June 2008 - news archive

Star happy to stay on

WatfordWatford winger Jobi McAnuff insists he is happy to stay at Vicarage Road despite their failure to win promotion last season.

Watford in for Andrews

WatfordWatford manager Aidy Boothroyd has joined the race to sign Milton Keynes midfielder Keith Andrews.

Hornets set for MK Dons swoop

WatfordMK Dons striker Jemal Johnson is a reported summer target for Watford boss Adrian Boothroyd.

Swans date pushed back

WatfordWatford's first-ever trip to Swansea's Liberty Stadium will now take place on Sunday, November 9, kick off 2pm.

Mackay eyeing home comforts

WatfordFirst-team coach Malky Mackay admits Watford must improve their home form from last season to stand a chance of promotion.

Hornets in double fixture switch

WatfordWatford's home game with Ipswich on August 30 has been moved for live TV and the Boxing Day clash with Bristol City will start early.

Bring it on, says Mackay

WatfordPlayer-coach Malky Mackay believes Watford could not have been handed a tougher start to the new Championship season.

Hornets in for Romania ace

WatfordRomania forward Marius Niculae is being linked with a summer switch to QPR or Watford.

Defender bid confirmed

WatfordQueens Park Rangers have confirmed they have tabled a bid for Watford and Preston target Kaspars Gorkss.

Boss waits on midfielder talks

WatfordWatford are awaiting the outcome of talks between midfield target Paul Anderson and his current club Liverpool.

Dodds leaves Watford post

WatfordAcademy manager David Dodds has left his post at Vicarage Road as Aidy Boothroyd begins his backroom re-shuffle.

Hornets to miss target

WatfordBlackpool defender and Watford target Kaspar Gorkss is reportedly close to joining QPR for £250,000.

Shittu exit talk

WatfordChampions League football with Rangers is set to scupper Bolton and Fulham's interest in Watford defender Dan Shittu, reports say.

Aidy facing defender fight

WatfordIpswich have reportedly joined QPR, Watford and Preston in the race to sign Blackpool defender Kaspar Gorkss.

Defender fit for July action

WatfordWatford have confirmed that defender Danny Shittu will be fit to return for pre-season training in July after a hamstring injury.

Winger bid in balance

WatfordWatford look like missing out on the signing of Liverpool winger Paul Anderson with Swansea favourites to land him.

Hornets cutting their cloth

WatfordWatford chairman Graham Simpson has told fans the club will not throw money around trying to gain promotion back to the Premier League.