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VectisSaint

VectisSaint

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Sounds like Jander still a doubt, was at the training session today but (I'm.told) joined in later than most of the players. Leaves us stretched with Shea having departed. Confirms to me that we need a Shea replacement, pretty sure the Club think so too.

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Harry_SFC

Harry_SFC

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Peretz, Bree, THB, Stephens, Manning, Bragg, Downes, Matsuki, Azaz, Scienza, Larin

Long, Welington, Wood, Jander? Akachukwu, Dobbin, Fellows, Archer, Mubama.

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andrew7610

andrew7610

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I watched Watford's League Cup game against my local side Crawley Town, and they were utter dogshit. We shoudn't even concede a throw-in against them.

 

 

1-0 defeat incoming, you're welcome

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Saint Garrett

Saint Garrett

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Ah, can't wait for this one. 

Team pretty much picks itself doesn't it? Only real decision is Dobbin or Azaz, who replaces Jander if he's not fit, Matsuki or Fellows, and is Larin fit enough to start?

For me: 

Peretz

Bree THB Stephens Manning

Downes Bragg

Fellows Azaz Scienza

Larin

 

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AlexLaw76

AlexLaw76

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11 minutes ago, andrew7610 said:

I watched Watford's League Cup game against my local side Crawley Town, and they were utter dogshit. We shoudn't even concede a throw-in against them.

 

 

1-0 defeat incoming, you're welcome

😆

Would be very typical

However, they are not too confident

https://wfcforums.com/index.php?threads/watford-fc-vs-southampton-fc-16-08-26-ko-13-30.62971/page-2

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OnceaSaintalwaysaSaint

OnceaSaintalwaysaSaint

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7 hours ago, Swaythling Saint said:

It seems Irankunda, who scored that worldy of a free kick towards the end of last season's away game won't be playing as he looks to be joining Sporting 

https://www.skysports.com/football/live-blog/31771/12476234/transfer-centre-live-football-transfer-news-updates-and-rumours?postid=12213707#liveblog-body

Good. One on my 'skill spots' memories from last season was him running towards our goal, ball at feet and defenders bouncing off him. Very talented, strong player. Don't need him playing against us.

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Toussaint

Toussaint

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On 11/08/2026 at 17:37, hypochondriac said:

Genuinely why the pessimism? We are on a 19 game unbeaten run and have lost two players who weren't necessarily first choice. We have also replaced one of them. We may well lose but I'm not sure why you wouldn't be positive. I'm certainly expecting us to have a better start than last season given all the upheaval and how calm things have been this summer (particularly considering how the season ended.)

A few things. Last season was exceptional, the second half anyway, it will be a big ask to continue that.

We didn’t have bad injuries to key players.

I think Ross and Shea were far more important than is being generally recognised.

As for replacing Stewart, I assume that’s what you mean, we’ll have to wait and see how that works out. 

The top end of the league is more competitive 

we are starting on minus 4

if any of our best players leave it could change things.

Watford are a horrible team to play, especially in their turf. 

I wouldn’t describe myself as pessimistic, just guarded. 

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Football Special

Football Special

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42 minutes ago, Toussaint said:

A few things. Last season was exceptional, the second half anyway, it will be a big ask to continue that.

We didn’t have bad injuries to key players.

I think Ross and Shea were far more important than is being generally recognised.

As for replacing Stewart, I assume that’s what you mean, we’ll have to wait and see how that works out. 

The top end of the league is more competitive 

we are starting on minus 4

if any of our best players leave it could change things.

Watford are a horrible team to play, especially in their turf. 

I wouldn’t describe myself as pessimistic, just guarded. 

I think your summary is spot on, it also feels like we could be disrupted by outgoing transfer speculation over the next few weeks 

saintant

saintant

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2 hours ago, Toussaint said:

A few things. Last season was exceptional, the second half anyway, it will be a big ask to continue that.

We didn’t have bad injuries to key players.

I think Ross and Shea were far more important than is being generally recognised.

As for replacing Stewart, I assume that’s what you mean, we’ll have to wait and see how that works out. 

The top end of the league is more competitive 

we are starting on minus 4

if any of our best players leave it could change things.

Watford are a horrible team to play, especially in their turf. 

I wouldn’t describe myself as pessimistic, just guarded. 

Yeah but what are the ngatives?

Toussaint

Toussaint

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24 minutes ago, saintant said:

Yeah but what are the ngatives?

I was responding to a question. It’s not my intention to bring other supporters around to my way of thinking. As I said in the first post, I am normally ridiculously And unrealistically over optimistic. 

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LiberalCommunist

LiberalCommunist

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It was a perfectly reasonable response TS. It highlighted quite a few key facts from last season. 

When we are still in the bottom five after five games the melt downs are going to be huge. 

This season is going to tough. Buckle up Dorothy. 

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VectisSaint

VectisSaint

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6 minutes ago, trousers said:

He just confirmed we are definitely looking to replace Charles (in the market, not from within) 

That was quite Unequivocal. "Will you be replacing Charles?" "Yes."

saintant

saintant

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12 minutes ago, trousers said:

He just confirmed we are definitely looking to replace Charles (in the market, not from within) 

Will be interesting to see who ends up as Shea's replacement. Big boots to fill so I would hope we get someone who is a good fit and enhances the squad because Shea is a big loss.

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Greedyfly

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2 hours ago, trousers said:

Tonda very cheerful and up-beat

I was really impressed with him in the conference, there was an air of confidence around him that he didn't have when he came in last year (to be expected) - not defiance or arrogance just a man who is going about his work and is confident in what he was doing.  Was good to see.

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hypochondriac

hypochondriac

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2 hours ago, saintant said:

Will be interesting to see who ends up as Shea's replacement. Big boots to fill so I would hope we get someone who is a good fit and enhances the squad because Shea is a big loss.

I expect it's too late but Jordan James would arguably be an upgrade...

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saintant

saintant

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21 minutes ago, hypochondriac said:

I expect it's too late but Jordan James would arguably be an upgrade...

Agree. Surprised we've not been linked with him. Hopefully have some other targets of quality in our sights.

Matthew Le God

Matthew Le God

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23 minutes ago, hypochondriac said:

I expect it's too late but Jordan James would arguably be an upgrade...

 

Just now, saintant said:

Agree. Surprised we've not been linked with him. Hopefully have some other targets of quality in our sights.

 

Saints mentioned as expressing an interest in him in this article...

https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/wolverhampton-wanderers/wolves-working-on-deal-for-new-midfielder-8919822

 

saintant

saintant

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3 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said:

 

 

Saints mentioned as expressing an interest in him in this article...

https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/wolverhampton-wanderers/wolves-working-on-deal-for-new-midfielder-8919822

 

Hadn't seen that. Another player who I think would suit us is Scott Twine of Bristol City. We never seem to beat them but he'd see us as an upgrade and probably wouldn't cost loads.

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AlexLaw76

AlexLaw76

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Tonda, Presser....

 

  • We are ready to start the season. Last game in the cup was important for this
  • We had a big training session today, and the game being on Sunday allowed for that
  • THB is exactly the same in training as he always is
  • A transfer window always being these moments. Not just for Taylor, as others performed to a high level
  • First time I saw Divine back to my times at the u21s. He is a clear No.9 and is very ambitious
  • Stronger left foot but can finish on either foot
  • He has prepared himself well before coming in, knowing his new team mates and their preferences 
  • Cyle is a lot further physically compared to when he arrived in Jan. He is ready to play a little more
  • Cyle does not see Divine as a rival, more a player to help develop
  • We have players to move on, that is the reality at every club.
  • There is a very good good core here and we will assume the squad will be smaller in 2 weeks, lots of conversations taking place
  • No senior players will take part in the U21s tomorrow, but we will watch
  • The Watford manager is someone I know from Italy. You can see what he is trying to implement in his team during pre-season
  • There are some similarities at Watford compared to his time as Sassuoalo
  • Jander is the only one who is a doubt, it will be a late decision if he can make some minutes on Sun
  • Other than that we look good and strong. We have not had many issues in pre season
  • It is a luxury to have the attackers we have. We need to impact games from the bench
  • Hopefully we will have a quick pitch but either way it will be tough
  • We do have quality to come from the bench and we will use it
  • I prefer the squad to be a bit smaller. Everyone we sign needs to be right
  • There are a couple from the academy knocking on the door
  • but I do not expect we will do a lot more this window, but we will replace Charles in the market
  • There are different ways to react to the spying situation. We as a group have come closer, that is clear in pre season
  • We are certain away games will feel different, we know there will be difficulties to face
  • The FA process is what it is. We have been responding when needed, but I feel it not a big distraction
  • The timeline is up to the FA, we simply do not know. When we know we will communicate this
  • If I get a significant ban that is a matter for the club to decide what to do next
  • Always important to get a strong start, maybe a little bit more important this season
  • we have not started well in any recent season, usually as the squad has changed a lot
  • It is different this year, the core group is consistent
  • Everything is there to start strong so we must do it, starting Sunday
  • The fans reaction means everything to me. It is legitimate to be negative towards me
  • You never know going into the summer what the reaction is when you come back
  • I am grateful for all of the support and want to make everyone proud
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saintant

saintant

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Even with the 4 point deduction there is a scenario where, after two games, we could be just 2 points behind the leaders. It's very unlikely but, if we win our first two matches and nobody else does we will indeed be only 2 points adrift of the leaders 🙂
It could even be as little as one point if no other team gets a draw and a win but here I'm wandering into the realms of cloud cuckoo land.

Stranger things have happened.

Cumbria Saint

Cumbria Saint

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3 hours ago, saintant said:

Even with the 4 point deduction there is a scenario where, after two games, we could be just 2 points behind the leaders. It's very unlikely but, if we win our first two matches and nobody else does we will indeed be only 2 points adrift of the leaders 🙂
It could even be as little as one point if no other team gets a draw and a win but here I'm wandering into the realms of cloud cuckoo land.

Stranger things have happened.

There's another scenario where we could be 10 points behind.

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saintant

saintant

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56 minutes ago, Cumbria Saint said:

There's another scenario where we could be 10 points behind.

Somebody always has to go and spoil it.

Yorkshire Saint

Yorkshire Saint

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On 13/08/2026 at 18:26, Peter Douglas said:

Watford, if I remember correctly, have always been a slippery one for us since the early days. Would of course love 3 points BUT....?

They have beaten us once in twelve or something daft ..

jampot

jampot

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No tickets showing on the  app, have they been recieved yet? ive updated the app but nothing..Just a white scrren with a red  ticket circle at the bottom..

Give it to Ron

Give it to Ron

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12 minutes ago, jampot said:

No tickets showing on the  app, have they been recieved yet? ive updated the app but nothing..Just a white scrren with a red  ticket circle at the bottom..

Mine says qr code 24 hours before event

jampot

jampot

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7 minutes ago, Give it to Ron said:

Mine says qr code 24 hours before event

not even getting that, my phone is about 6 yeras old and not gonna work i dont think..

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