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watfordobserver.co.uk > sport > 26462541.predicting-alessio-dionisis-starting-xi-southampton

Predicting Alessio Dionisi's starting XI for league opener vs Southampton

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (477+ words) Alessio Dionisi will select his first Championship XI as Southampton head to Vicarage Road this afternoon. While some of the team picks itself, other areas are less certain. Here's how I think he will go. Sam Walker has been added…...

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watfordobserver.co.uk > sport > 26446007.predicting-alessio-dionisis-xi-take-crawley

Predicting Alessio Dionisi's first competitive XI to take on Crawley

1+ mon, 4+ day ago   (520+ words) We finally have some competitive football to talk about with the 2026/27 season upon us. Alessio Dionisi's competitive bow comes against Crawley Town in the Carabao Cup first round and this is how I see him lining up for the game....

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watfordobserver.co.uk > sport > 26445705.team-news-ngakia-close-return-akomeah-suffers-injury

Team news: Ngakia close to return but Akomeah suffers injury

1+ mon, 5+ day ago   (428+ words) Jeremy Ngakia will return to training next week after a small hamstring injury, Watford have announced, but their centre-back issues have been deepened by an injury to Travis Akomeah. Ngakia has missed the entirety of pre-season, initially with a back…...

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watfordobserver.co.uk > sport > national > 26290146.dominik-szoboszlai-signs-new-liverpool-contract

Dominik Szoboszlai signs new Liverpool contract

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (300+ words) Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai has committed his future to the club by signing a new five-year contract. The Hungary captain, who still had two years remaining on his existing deal, has become an integral figure at Anfield and was the…...

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watfordobserver.co.uk > sport > 26270692.watford-release-history-reloaded-2026-27-kit

Watford release 'History Reloaded' 2026/27 kit in throwback to '80s

2+ mon, 2+ day ago   (168+ words) Watford have released their kit for 2026/27, branding it a 'History Reloaded' throwback to the strip worn between 1985-88. The home shirt features striking red and black stripes across the front, a nod to the famous design worn on the front of…...

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watfordobserver.co.uk > sport > 26251918.dionisis-english-improving-players-see-change

Dionisi's English 'improving' as Nani claims senior players 'see a change"

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (715+ words) Gian Luca Nani claims Watford's senior players have seen a positive change to the mood at London Colney under head coach Alessio Dionisi, whose English is "improving". Nani acknowledged that the mentality of the players was "really down" at the…...

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watfordobserver.co.uk > sport > national > 26239144.jurgen-klopp-plays-links-germany-head-coach-role-world-cup-exit

Jurgen Klopp plays down links to Germany head coach role after World Cup exit

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (515+ words) Jurgen Klopp has said it is “not the right moment” to talk about becoming head coach of Germany following their World Cup exit. The four-time world champions were knocked out of the tournament after a 4-3 penalty defeat to Paraguay in…...

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watfordobserver.co.uk > sport > 26162367.john-barnes-opens-battle-prostate-cancer

Ex-Watford star John Barnes reveals battle with prostate cancer

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (389+ words) Watford and England legend John Barnes has opened up on his battle with prostate cancer, revealing he has undergone surgery. He spoke about his experience during an interview with Times Radio, in which he stressed that he is now "fine…...

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watfordobserver.co.uk > sport > national > 26157826.liverpool-open-andoni-iraola-talks

Liverpool open Andoni Iraola talks

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (587+ words) Andoni Iraola is wanted to replace Arne Slot at Liverpool (Ben Whitley/PA) Liverpool have opened talks with Andoni Iraola about becoming their new head coach. Bournemouth’s former boss was quickly identified as the primary target following the surprise sacking…...

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watfordobserver.co.uk > sport > 25994244.the-lack-consistency-really-caused-us-problems

Still: 'The lack of consistency has caused us problems"

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (529+ words) Ed Still accepts Watford's defeat at QPR was the latest show of inconsistency in selection and performance that has prevented his side from kicking on since he took charge in February. The Hornets put up a late fight at Loftus…...