Watford: August 2008 - news archive

Aidy Boothroyd feels there are still goals in the Watford side in the absence of Grzegorz Rasiak, calling for the burden to be spread.

Watford have lost loan striker Grzegorz Rasiak for up to six weeks with a shoulder injury.

Adrian Boothroyd admitted Watford were lucky to be in the Carling Cup third round after their extra-time win over Darlington.

Watford striker Will Hoskins is hopeful that the Hornets can progress in the Carling Cup and insists it's still a 'big competition'.

Watford keeper Richard Lee is pushing for a recall at Nottingham Forest while Grzegorz Rasiak should start.

Hornets boss Aidy Boothroyd has decided not to push through with a deal to sign Ivory Coast defender Soulamayne Bamba.

Goalkeeper Richard Lee is set to return to first-team contention after keeping a clean sheet for the reserves against Leyton Orient.

Adrian Boothroyd is confident that new loan signing Grzegorz Rasiak will fire in the goals for Watford in the Championship this season.

Tamas Priskin looks set to lead the line as Watford host Charlton at Vicarage Road on Saturday in their second Championship game.

Darlington have been draw to face Watford in the second round of the Carling Cup after their defeat of Walsall.

Watford boss Aidy Boothroyd is confident striker Will Hoskins is ready to finally fulfill his potential with the Hornets.

Aidy Boothroyd has indicated he could play most of his first-team in Watford's Carling Cup tie with Bristol Rovers tonight.

Watford have delayed the signing of right-back Ulises De La Cruz after making a new striker signing their priority.

Watford say Al Bangura was sent home from a pre-season trip to Austria for disciplinary reasons and he'll miss the Crystal Palace game.

Watford boss Aidy Boothroyd admits his side's success this season will depend on his transfer dealings this month.

Bolton are poised to sign Danny Shittu from Watford in a deal worth £2m which will allow Abdoulaye Meite to finally leave the Reebok.

Hereford United have signed Watford's ex-England Under-19 striker Moses Ashikodi on loan until the New Year.

Watford defender Jay DeMerit has urged Dan Shittu to stay and help the Hornets bounce back from last season's play-off disappointment.

It's been revealed that Watford will gain around £200,000 following the sale of ex-trainee Chris Eagles to Championship rivals Burnley.