Tom Bodell, Watford Observer

Tom Bodell

Watford Observer

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Past articles by Tom:

Flores: We have learnt from the last losses

Quique Sanchez Flores felt Watford’s 1-0 FA Cup win over Newcastle United showed the Hornets have learnt from two agonising late defeats in the last fortnight. Last-gasp goals have seen the Golden Boys beaten 2-1 by Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City in their last two Premier League outings. But Watford held firm to seal their place in the hat for round four after Troy Deeney’s first-half… → Read More

Three to watch: Newcastle United

The FA Cup will provide a welcome distraction for Newcastle United when the Magpies visit Vicarage Road on Saturday looking to halt a run of three consecutive 1-0 Premier League defeats. Steve McClaren, for one, will be glad to see the back of 2015 after winning a combined 12 league fixtures with former club Derby County and the Magpies during the calendar year. The former England, Wolfsburg and… → Read More

Flores promises minimal changes for FA Cup clash

QUIQUE Sanchez Flores will make changes to his Watford side for Saturday's FA Cup third round tie against Newcastle United with Troy Deeney or Odion Ighalo candidates for a rest. The Hornets head coach has resisted unnecessary rotation for Premier League fixtures with 12 players making ten or more league starts. However, the FA Cup presents the Spaniard with the perfect chance to use players who… → Read More

Watford 1-2 Manchester City: What we learnt

Two goals in the final eight minutes saw Manchester City nick an unlikely win at Vicarage Road on Saturday evening but what did we learn about Watford from another galling defeat? Three games in a week took it out of the Hornets: An expensively-assembled City side had caused Watford few problems – save for one spell in the first half when they were in control – when they levelled superbly… → Read More

Player ratings: Watford v Manchester City

Watford could count themselves unlucky not to take something from Manchester City in front of the Sky Sports cameras this evening as two moments… → Read More

Three to watch: Manchester City

When Watford lost 2-0 at Manchester City in August the hosts set a club record as they picked up a tenth consecutive win and maintained their 100… → Read More

Three to watch: Tottenham Hotspur

Fourth-placed Tottenham Hotspur provide the latest test of Watford’s top-flight credentials when they visit Vicarage Road this afternoon. → Read More

Three to watch: Chelsea

A 2-1 defeat at Leicester City proved the final straw for Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich who had shown uncharacteristic patience before finally… → Read More

Three to watch: Liverpool

The honeymoon period at Anfield appears to be well and truly over for new Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp following back-to-back winless Premier… → Read More

Flores focused on stopping Liverpool, not Klopp

Hornets boss Quique Sanchez Flores believes Jurgen Klopp is still learning about the Premier League but insists his focus is on coping with… → Read More

Flores focused on stopping Liverpool, not Klopp

Hornets boss Quique Sanchez Flores believes Jurgen Klopp is still learning about the Premier League but insists his focus is on coping with… → Read More

Flores not thinking about impact of Mourinho sacking on Chelsea game

The Premier League will be poorer without Jose Mourinho, according to Quique Sanchez Flores, but the Hornets boss isn’t… → Read More

Iturbe has the 'characteristics of a Watford player'

Quique Sanchez Flores says Juan Iturbe has the characteristics of a Watford player but refused to confirm his interest despite Roma’s sporting… → Read More

Deeney believes teams are giving him and Ighalo more space

Troy Deeney believes the attention his partnership with Odion Ighalo has received is forcing teams to re-think how they defend against Watford,… → Read More

Three to watch: Sunderland

Only three things are certain in life. Death, taxes and Sunderland changing manager to avoid relegation every season. → Read More

ROUND-UP: Sun Sports ship nine in two games and exit Cup

The latest round-up of action from the Spartan South Midlands Premier Division where Sun Sports, Oxhey Jets, Berkhamsted, Tring Athletic and… → Read More

Deeney shortlisted for Premier League Player of the Month

Watford skipper Troy Deeney has been shortlisted for the Premier League's November Player of the Month award after scoring three times in as many… → Read More

Flores not worried by 'reliance' on Deeney and Ighalo

Quique Sanchez Flores insists he isn’t concerned Troy Deeney and Odion Ighalo have scored 14 of Watford’s 17 Premier League goals because all… → Read More

HALF TIME: Deeney breaks record to give Hornets lead against Norwich

In a week where all the talk has been about Jamie Vardy’s record for goals in consecutive Premier League games, Troy Deeney grabbed his own… → Read More

Three to watch: Norwich City

Norwich City were the first of the three promoted sides to claim a Premier League win but it did them little good as they have won just… → Read More