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BBC News
15 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Watford squad shaping up nicely
This time last year, pessimism surrounded Watford. Yaser Asprilla and Ismail Kone had been sold for over £20m to balance the books and Hornets fans weren't ecstatic about the incomings. The 2023-24 season had ended poorly with the club finishing 15th and expectations were low. Relegation fears were in the air among fans and pundits alike. Twelve months on and there's a different feeling around Vicarage Road. The Hornets did better than expected under Tom Cleverley, who nevertheless paid the price for a poor second half of last season. As it stands the two stars of the team have remained - Giorgi Chakvetadze and Kwadwo Baah - as well as some of the other solid performers from last season. This summer, the signings have been more impressive and others are on their way. Whisper it very quietly, but the Watford squad is shaping up rather quite nicely. The striker situation will be key this season. Watford have tried Mileta Raovic, Daniel Jebbison and Vakoun Bayo in the past 12 months and all have fallen short in terms of their technical ability. Indeed the best of the lot has been the raw teenager Mamadou Doumbia, who could develop into a fine number nine with age, experience and good coaching. Watford can't rely on him just yet which is why Vivaldo Semedo has been brought in and another is on his way the Hornets can get the right striker, he is sure to do well, feeding off the supplies of Chakvetadze, Baah, Rocco Vata and some of the other young wingers brought in/about to join. Owner Gino Pozzo did say they were going to give it a go this season and so far he's been true to his word. After a few years of low expectation, there's a bit of a buzz around Watford again and a sense that the team might just do well. The prospects for a promotion challenge look far healthier now than they have done for a while.
BBC News
19 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Key Hornets duo near returns
Watford boss Paulo Pezzolano hopes Kwadwo Baah and Giorgi Chakvetadze are nearing a return to action after 22, came off with a hamstring injury against Preston in January and after missing 10 matches, played a total of just 46 minutes across two games before suffering a recurrence of the injury after starting brightly at Bristol City in April and sat out the final six matches of the has been given a bespoke fitness programme this summer, joining the main group and doing extra individual sessions and is in line to feature in the pre-season friendly at Leyton Orient on 26 midfielder Chakvetadze, 25, also limped off in the game at Ashton Gate with a foot injury, having played 39 of Watford's first 40 Championship matches.A club statement, external said he was 'making daily progress' and could feature in the friendly at Brisbane Road or the final warm-up match at home to Deportivo La Coruna four days later."Both players have been working on their recovery for some time," said Pezzolano."Baah will be able to return to full training with the squad this week, and Chakvetadze is another asset to the club. We look forward to him being fully recovered before he can return to action."
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hornets unveil new look for next season
Giorgi Chakvetadze shows off Watford's new look for next season (Image: Watford FC) Yellow and red are the predominant colours in Watford's new home kit for the 2025/26 season. The Hornets have unveiled their new look for next season, branding it 'a bold and modern design that celebrates tradition while stepping confidently into the future'. Advertisement Giorgi Chakvetadze shows off Watford's new look for next season (Image: Watford FC) The kit has been manufactured by Kelme for the sixth consecutive year and features 'striking bold red stripes on a vibrant yellow background, with the stripes fading as they rise for a dynamic, upward motion effect'. New signing Hector Kyprianou in the new shirt (Image: Watford FC) The shirt is made from recycled polyester for the first time and the kit is made up of red shorts and socks, accented with yellow side stripes. Watford Women's Anna Filbey in the new shirt (Image: Watford FC) Mr Q are once again the shirt sponsors but fans can again buy unbranded versions of the shirt if they prefer. Sizes from 1-2 years through to adult 4XL including a dedicated women's fit up to UK size 18, are available to buy from today (Friday) at the Hornets Shops and online at
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Gossip: Blues eye Hornets' Georgian ace
Watford midfielder Giorgi Chakvetadze is wanted by Premier League new boys Sunderland and Burnley, with Birmingham also keen on the Georgian midfielder, 25, who is valued around £5m. (Sunderland Echo) Want more EFL transfer rumours? Check out Wednesday's full gossip column Follow the gossip column on BBC Sport
BBC News
25-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Gossip: Blues eye Hornets' Georgian ace
Watford midfielder Giorgi Chakvetadze is wanted by Premier League new boys Sunderland and Burnley, with Birmingham also keen on the Georgian midfielder, 25, who is valued around £5m. (Sunderland Echo, external)Want more EFL transfer rumours? Check out Wednesday's full gossip columnFollow the gossip column on BBC Sport
