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Friday 09 May 2008
17:45 - Brown calls on Tigers' spirit - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Phil Brown has called for the character in his Hull squad to come to the fore during Sunday's Championship play-off semi-final at Watford.The Tigers narrowly missed out on automatic promotion and now head to Vicarage Road for the first leg desperate not to let a remarkable season end in further heartbreak.

17:34 - Watford v Hull preview - SKYSPORTS.COM
Watford host Hull in the first leg of the Championship play-off semi-finals on Sunday.

16:16 - Watford v Hull (Sun) - BBC
Team news ahead of Sunday's semi-final, first leg Championship play-off match.

15:15 - Form counts for nothing - Smith - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Watford striker Tommy Smith says form will count for nothing as they prepare to host Hull in the first leg of the Championship play-offs.After a season in which they were favourites to claim one of the automatic promotion spots, an end-of-season run which saw them win just one of their last 14 games saw Aidy Boothroyd's Hornets scrape into the play-offs - by just one goal - at the expense of Wolves.

14:21 - Form counts for nothing - Smith - TEAMTALK.COM
Watford striker Tommy Smith says form will count for nothing as they prepare to host Hull in the first leg of the Championship play-offs.

10:45 - Watson desperate for Premier return - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Crystal Palace midfielder Ben Watson is desperate for play-off success in order to experience life in the Premier League again.The 22-year-old was part of the Palace side which lasted just one season in the top-flight in 2004/05 before missing out on an immediate return after losing in the play-off semi-final to Watford a year later.

Thursday 08 May 2008
16:59 - Hornets cut Stewart loose - FOOTBALL.CO.UK
Watford have allowed left-back Jordan Stewart to leave the club ahead of their Championship play-off campaign. The 26-year-old was out of contract in the summer and had turned down the offer o...

14:11 - Stewart leaves Watford - SKYSPORTS.COM
Watford manager Adrian Boothroyd has released defender Jordan Stewart.

13:54 - Championship - Boothroyd releases Stewart - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM

Watford manager Adrian Boothroyd has released defender Jordan Stewart, who rejected the offer of a new contract earlier in the season.

13:45 - Stewart shown Hornets exit door - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Watford manager Adrian Boothroyd has released defender Jordan Stewart, who rejected the offer of a new contract earlier in the season.Stewart was Boothroyd's first signing when he joined the club in 2005, but after making 117 appearances for the Hornets has been told find a new club.

13:04 - Up, up and away - SKYSPORTS.COM
Chris Kamara loves the concept of the play-offs and can't wait for this season's showdowns.

12:33 - Stewart shown Hornets exit door - TEAMTALK.COM
Watford manager Adrian Boothroyd has released defender Jordan Stewart, who rejected the offer of a new contract earlier in the season.

11:21 - Who will make play-off finals? - BBC
Steve Claridge's view on the Football League play-offs

11:18 - Watford v Hull (Sun) - BBC
Team news ahead of Sunday's semi-final, first leg Championship play-off match.

Wednesday 07 May 2008
18:00 - Tangerines chairman hails trio - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Karl Oyston has praised the "hardest-working" management team during his time as Blackpool chairman.He spoke out after the Seasiders secured their Championship status with a hard-fought 1-1 draw with Watford at the weekend.

14:28 - Play-offs live on Sky Sports - SKYSPORTS.COM
Twelve teams enter the play-offs dreaming of promotion and you can catch every second of drama live on Sky Sports.

13:08 - Championship - Smith: Hornets have point to prove - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM

Watford winger Tommy Smith has challenged his team-mates to "put things right" by winning promotion to the Premier League via the play-offs.

12:30 - Hornets have point to prove - Smith - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Watford winger Tommy Smith has challenged his team-mates to "put things right" by winning promotion to the Premier League via the play-offs.Smith - named player of the season this weekend - scored the equaliser at Blackpool on Sunday which sealed a place in the top six by a solitary goal.

11:35 - Hornets have point to prove - Smith - TEAMTALK.COM
Watford winger Tommy Smith has challenged his team-mates to "put things right" by winning promotion to the Premier League via the play-offs.

Tuesday 06 May 2008
15:30 - Brown: We need to stay positive - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Wayne Brown has called on Hull's experienced players to lead City to play-off glory after the Tigers missed out on automatic promotion.Hull were forced to take the long route to promotion as they failed to overcome Ipswich on the final day of the season, but Brown, 30, insists his side have what it takes to beat Watford and confirm their Premier League status at Wembley on May 24.

14:47 - Free travel for Hornets fans - TEAMTALK.COM
Watford will reward their fans for their stuttering end to the season with free coach travel to the play-off semi-final second leg at Hull.

14:00 - Boothroyd optimistic for play-off - BBC
Watford manager Aidy Boothroyd wants his team to hold their nerve in the Championship play-offs.

12:52 - Boothroyd optimistic for play-off - BBC
Watford manager Aidy Boothroyd wants his team to hold their nerve in the Championship play-offs.

11:51 - Smith is Watford player of season - BBC
Watford midfielder Tommy Smith wins the club's player of the season award.

Monday 05 May 2008
17:00 - Dons to host rugby union clash - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
MK Dons have confirmed stadium:mk will host a rugby game for the first time on Saturday when Saracens play Bristol in the Guinness Premiership.Saracens usually play at Watford's Vicarage Road but the Hornets' Coca-Cola Championship play-off first leg against Hull on Sunday has resulted in a fixture clash.

15:09 - Boothroyd keeps the faith - FOOTBALL.CO.UK
Watford boss Adrian Boothroyd admitted to being relieved that his side had squeezed into the play-offs by virtue of a 1-1 draw at Blackpool. The Hornets have suffered a dramatic slump in form ...

12:00 - Boothroyd relieved to make play-offs - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Watford manager Adrian Boothroyd was relieved after his side scraped into the Championship play-offs by the narrowest of margins.A 1-1 draw at Blackpool took the Hornets to 70 points but Wolves' 1-0 win over Plymouth also took Mick McCarthy's side to the same total.

11:31 - Boothroyd relieved to make play-offs - TEAMTALK.COM
Watford manager Adrian Boothroyd was relieved after his side scraped into the Championship play-offs by the narrowest of margins.

01:09 - Palace And Watford Fight On - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
A review of the rest of the final-day action in the Coca-Cola Championship.

Sunday 04 May 2008
20:29 - Boothroyd's play-off relief - SKYSPORTS.COM
Adrian Boothroyd spoke of his relief after Watford secured their position in the play-offs.

19:09 - Palace And Watford Fight On - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
A review of the rest of the final-day action in the Coca-Cola Championship.

18:57 - Form irrelevant now - Boothroyd - BBC
Watford manager Aidy Boothroyd insists his team have as good a chance as any other to reach the Premier League via the play-offs despite poor form.

18:55 - Championship - Palace and Watford fight on - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM

Crystal Palace and Watford held on to play-off spots on a thrilling final day of the Coca-Cola Championship season.

18:30 - Too little too late as Wolves miss out - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Seyi Olofinjana earned Wolves a 1-0 win over Plymouth Argyle - but the victory was not enough as they agonisingly missed out on the play-offs.The Nigerian raced through after 87 minutes to clip coolly over Luke McCormick in the Argyle goal but Crystal Palace's win over Burnley and Watford's point at Blackpool meant they were edged out of the top six on goal difference.

18:15 - Smith strike books play-off spot - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Tommy Smith's spectacular equaliser proved crucial as 10-man Watford scraped a play-off spot after a 1-1 draw which ensured Blackpool's safety.Hornets forward Darius Henderson was sent off on the hour mark after receiving his second yellow card to plunge his side into deeper trouble after Ben Burgess' second-minute opener put the hosts ahead.

18:09 - Palace And Watford Fight On - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Crystal Palace and Watford held on to Championship play-off spots on a thrilling final day.

18:02 - Championship round-up - SKYSPORTS.COM
Stoke joined West Brom in the Premier League as Leicester were relegated, and Palace and Watford made the play-offs.

17:45 - Stoke in 'big time' as Foxes flounder - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Stoke joined West Brom in the Premier League as Leicester were relegated, while Crystal Palace and Watford secured their play-off places.The Baggies were 2-0 winners at Queens Park Rangers to clinch the Championship title and Stoke also secured promotion after a 0-0 draw at home to Leicester.

17:05 - Blackpool 1-1 Watford - BBC
Watford narrowly secure a play-off place while Blackpool preserve their Championship status with ease.

15:45 - Championship last-day live! - SKYSPORTS.COM
Follow all the action from the Championship's crucial last day via skysports.com's live minute-by-minute commentary.

Saturday 03 May 2008
17:00 - Pool aces in fight to face Hornets - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Blackpool strike duo Ben Burgess and Andy Morrell are competing for a striking berth in the final game of the season at home to Watford.With Paul Dickov's loan spell from Manchester City over, Seasiders boss Simon Grayson will choose between Burgess and Morrell as partner to Steve McPhee.

16:30 - Ellington set to face Seasiders - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Watford manager Adrian Boothroyd may turn to record signing Nathan Ellington for Sunday's vital Championship clash at Blackpool.Boothroyd has witnessed his side capitulate at the top of the league to throw away an eight-point lead and now need a win at Bloomfield Road to ensure a place in the play-offs.

15:29 - Blackpool v Watford preview - SKYSPORTS.COM
Blackpool entertain Watford at Bloomfield Road this Sunday with both sides needing to win.

12:30 - Jay aims to dodge play-off dismay - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Watford defender Jay DeMerit has backed his side to shrug off their recent troubles at Vicarage Road and secure a Championship play-off spot.Aidy Boothroyd's side have won just one of their last 13 games, including a terrible run of home form that has seen them slide out of automatic promotion contention.

12:12 - Jay aims to dodge play-off dismay - TEAMTALK.COM
Watford defender Jay DeMerit has backed his side to shrug off their recent troubles at Vicarage Road and secure a Championship play-off spot.

Friday 02 May 2008
18:34 - Judgement day - SKYSPORTS.COM
Chris Kamara guides you through a thrilling finale to the Championship season, live on Sky Sports.

17:53 - Blackpool v Watford - BBC
Team news ahead of Sunday's Championship match.

16:59 - Championship preview - SKYSPORTS.COM
The final day of Championship action promises to be a nail-biting affair with many matters still to be resolved.

14:01 - Boothroyd will know other scores - BBC
Watford boss Adrian Boothroyd admits he will keep up to date with scores from rival teams on the last day of the season.

12:15 - Counago: Town in Premier class - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Pablo Counago believes Ipswich have "everything they need to play in the Premier League" going into Sunday's crunch game with Hull.The Tractor Boys can gatecrash the Championship play-offs on the final day of the season by beating Hull - depending on how Watford, Crystal Palace and Wolves fare.

11:11 - Blackpool v Watford - BBC
Team news ahead of Sunday's Championship match.

Thursday 01 May 2008
21:00 - Penney preparing for penalty drama - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Darlington boss Dave Penney is hoping the decision to stage a mock penalty shoot-out will mean his players are well prepared.Watford memorably did exactly the same two years ago before Adrian Boothroyd's side clinched promotion to the Premier League, and Penney is desperate to get his squad ready for every eventuality after staging one following last weekend's 3-2 defeat at home to Dagenham.

17:15 - Boothroyd issues rallying call - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Watford manager Adrian Boothroyd has admitted his side have "more lives than a cat" ahead of the visit to Blackpool on Sunday.Despite a run of just one win in 13 games the Hornets can seal a place in the Championship play-offs with victory at Bloomfield Road and Boothroyd believes promotion can still be attained.

16:43 - Boothroyd issues rallying call - TEAMTALK.COM
Watford manager Adrian Boothroyd has admitted his side have "more lives than a cat" ahead of the visit to Blackpool on Sunday.

15:45 - Boss: Decisions made after Sunday - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Blackpool manager Simon Grayson will not tell his out-of-contract players their fate until after Sunday's crunch clash against Watford.Six of Grayson's squad are out of contract and eight more are waiting to hear if the club wishes to take up an option at the end of their current deals.

14:45 - Olofinjana remains focused on job - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Wolves ace Seyi Olofinjana insists they must focus on ensuring they keep their side of the bargain in Sunday's season finale against Plymouth.Wanderers need to win and rely on either Watford or Crystal Palace slipping up to reach the play-offs and after failing to take full advantage of the pair's slip-ups last weekend, the Nigerian is well aware this is their final chance.

13:24 - Championship - Hornets chief stands by Boothroyd - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM

Watford chairman Graham Simpson has defended Aidy Boothroyd amid calls for him to be replaced in the Vicarage Road hotseat this summer.

Wednesday 30 April 2008
20:15 - Boothroyd backed by Hornets chief - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Watford chairman Graham Simpson has defended Aidy Boothroyd amid calls for him to be replaced in the Vicarage Road hotseat this summer.Hornets fans vented their frustrations at the club's management following the 1-0 defeat to relegated Scunthorpe at the weekend.

19:19 - Boothroyd backed by Hornets chief - TEAMTALK.COM
Watford chairman Graham Simpson has defended Aidy Boothroyd amid calls for him to be replaced in the Vicarage Road hotseat this summer.

17:41 - Championship - DeMerit reveals Boothroyd rift - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM

Jay DeMerit has admitted to being unhappy with manager Aidy Boothroyd after not being named as Watford's permanent captain.

16:45 - DeMerit unhappy with Boothroyd - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Jay DeMerit has admitted to being unhappy with manager Aidy Boothroyd after not being named as Watford's permanent captain.Boothroyd has moved the captain's armband between DeMerit, Danny Shittu and Richard Lee before finally settling with midfielder John Eustace for the remainder of the season.

16:04 - DeMerit unhappy with Boothroyd - TEAMTALK.COM
Jay DeMerit has admitted to being unhappy with manager Aidy Boothroyd after not being named as Watford's permanent captain.

15:15 - Barker confident of staying up - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Blackpool defender Shaun Barker is confident his side will gain the result they need against Watford to secure Championship survival.The Seasiders lie just two points above the relegation zone and need a point against the Hornets on Sunday to be mathematically certain of staying up.

Tuesday 29 April 2008
16:45 - Grayson puzzled by inconsistency - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Blackpool boss Simon Grayson admits he has been left bewildered by his side's inconsistent form in the Championship.The Seasiders are not yet safe from relegation ahead of this weekend's final-day home clash against Watford.

15:00 - Boothroyd feeling the pressure - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Watford manager Adrian Boothroyd has admitted that he faces his toughest challenge in management going into Sunday's trip to Blackpool.The Hornets need a win at Bloomfield Road to confirm a place in the play-offs and after blowing an eight-point lead at the summit of the Championship table Boothroyd has come under growing pressure.

13:37 - Boothroyd feeling the pressure - TEAMTALK.COM
Watford manager Adrian Boothroyd has admitted that he faces his toughest challenge in management going into Sunday's trip to Blackpool.

Monday 28 April 2008
15:07 - Simpson stands by Boothroyd - SKYSPORTS.COM
Graham Simpson has defended Aidy Boothroyd amid increasing calls for the Watford manager to be replaced.

14:18 - Boothroyd has sympathy for fans - BBC
Watford manager Adrian Boothroyd feels his side let their fans down during Saturday's 1-0 home defeat by Scunthorpe.

14:15 - Hayes delighted at better pitches - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Scunthorpe matchwinner Paul Hayes has revealed Nigel Adkins' relegated side are thriving on better playing surfaces.Hayes, who fired the only goal at Watford as relegated Scunthorpe followed up their win over Cardiff the previous week with another success, denied the Iron had rediscovered their best form now the pressure is off.

13:45 - Shittu named in Team of the Year - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Watford defender Danny Shittu has capped a fine season by being named in the PFA Championship Team of the Year.Shittu has scored nine goals for the Hornets this season from centre-back despite missing a chunk of the campaign to represent Nigeria in the African Nations Cup.

13:13 - DeMerit gets behind Boothroyd - TEAMTALK.COM
Watford defender Jay DeMerit insists that the squad remain behind manager Adrian Boothroyd after their faltering end to the season.

12:11 - Shittu named in Team of the Year - TEAMTALK.COM
Watford defender Danny Shittu has capped a fine season by being named in the PFA Championship Team of the Year.

09:33 - Potters and WBA dominate PFA team - TEAMTALK.COM
Stoke striker Ricardo Fuller and West Brom veteran Kevin Phillips lead the line in the PFA Championship team of the season.

00:31 - Shittu named in PFA team - BBC
Cristiano Ronaldo is named as the Professional Footballers' Association player of the year for the second successive season.

Sunday 27 April 2008
13:00 - Boothroyd looking for a reaction - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Adie Boothroyd has urged Watford to "stay and fight" after the 1-0 loss at home to relegated Scunthorpe left their promotion hopes in tatters.Paul Hayes' second-half header extended the Hornets' dire run of form to one win in 13 and after being eight points clear at the top of the table in November they now need a result at Blackpool next Sunday to ensure a place in the play-offs.

12:27 - Boothroyd looking for a reaction - TEAMTALK.COM
Adie Boothroyd has urged Watford to "stay and fight" after the 1-0 loss at home to relegated Scunthorpe left their promotion hopes in tatters.

10:00 - Seasiders boss seeking boost - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Simon Grayson hopes to have Blackpool's Championship place secure despite losing 3-0 at Plymouth when they face Watford next weekend.Rory Fallon's double helped keep Plymouth on course for their highest league finish for 20 years as they defeated the struggling Seasiders.

Saturday 26 April 2008
20:48 - Boothroyd admits fear factor - SKYSPORTS.COM
Boothroyd admitted Watford are gripped by a 'fear of the finishing line' after defeat to Scunthorpe.

19:40 - Watford 0-1 Scunthorpe - BBC
Watford's poor form continues as they lose to relegated Scunthorpe, leaving their play-off hopes in the balance.

19:00 - Woe for Hornets as Iron grab win - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Paul Hayes gave relegated Scunthorpe a deserved 1-0 win at Vicarage Road to ensure Watford's rapid descent of the Championship table continued.Adrian Boothroyd's side have won just one of their last 13 games and, after being eight points clear of the field in November, could now fail to even make the play-offs.

17:00 - Championship round-up - SKYSPORTS.COM
Stoke and West Brom came within five minutes of securing promotion but were denied as Hull City struck late.

Friday 25 April 2008
17:45 - Paterson could face Hornets - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Nigel Adkins has hinted striker Martin Paterson could make a surprise appearance when Scunthorpe travel to play-off chasing Watford.The Iron's top scorer is to undergo surgery on a long-standing hernia problem on Tuesday and was due to miss the last two games of the season, but the 20-year-old is in the squad to feature at Vicarage Road.

16:28 - Championship preview - SKYSPORTS.COM
Stoke could seal promotion, while Sheffield Wednesday are battling for their Championship lives.

16:06 - Championship Team of the Season - SKYSPORTS.COM
The PFA have chosen their Championship Team of the Season. Joe Drabble takes a look at the selections.

15:45 - Hornets confirm takeover talk - FOOTBALL.CO.UK
Watford have confirmed they have received a 'tentative' takeover approach following recent speculation linking the Championship club with foreign investors. It is believed a Ukrainian business...

15:21 - Watford confirm takeover approach - BBC
Watford confirm they have received "a tentative approach" from a party interested in a takeover.

15:10 - Hornets confirm approach - SKYSPORTS.COM
Championship outfit Watford have confirmed they have received a 'tentative' takeover approach.

14:25 - Watford v Scunthorpe preview - SKYSPORTS.COM
Promotion-chasing Watford host relegated Scunthorpe needing a win to cement their play-off position.

14:15 - Hornets reveal takeover approach - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Watford have confirmed that they have received "a tentative approach" from a party interested in taking over the Championship club.Reports had linked overseas investors with a move to take control at Vicarage Road but the club insist that no formal offer has been made.

14:03 - Watford confirm takeover approach - BBC
Watford confirm they have received "a tentative approach" from a party interested in a takeover.

13:58 - Hornets reveal takeover approach - TEAMTALK.COM
Watford have confirmed that they have received "a tentative approach" from a party interested in taking over the Championship club.

13:00 - Hornets have choices against Iron - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Watford manager Adrian Boothroyd has no fresh injury concerns for Saturday's Championship clash at home to relegated Scunthorpe.The Hornets have won just once in their last 12 games to blow an almost certain automatic promotion place and need a win over the Iron to consolidate a play-off place.

12:45 - Paterson misses Champ finale - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Nigel Adkins will be without striker Martin Paterson when Scunthorpe travel to play-off chasing Watford on Saturday afternoon.The Iron's top scorer is to undergo surgery on a long-standing hernia problem on Tuesday and will miss the last two games of the season.

09:40 - Watford v Scunthorpe - BBC
Team news ahead of Saturday's Championship match.

Thursday 24 April 2008
23:15 - Chairman has faith in Hornets - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Watford chairman Graham Simpson has challenged the Hornets to "find the momentum" and go on to claim victory in the Championship play-offs.Last weekend's 2-0 defeat at home to Crystal Palace effectively ended Adrian Boothroyd's side's automatic promotion hopes but Simpson believes they are capable of bouncing back to seal promotion at Wembley.

19:30 - Lawrence hopeful of play-off return - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Crystal Palace defender Matt Lawrence will miss the final two games of the season after undergoing surgery on his hernia problem.The former Millwall man has been playing through the pain barrier over the past few weeks and was forced to withdraw after just 20 minutes of last Saturday's 2-0 win at Watford, prompting the Eagles to sort the problem out once and for all.

19:28 - Chairman has faith in Hornets - TEAMTALK.COM
Watford chairman Graham Simpson has challenged the Hornets to "find the momentum" and go on to claim victory in the Championship play-offs.

13:30 - Clarets to soften hard-line stance - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Burnley will adopt a more relaxed approach to stewarding and policing for their final home game of the season against Cardiff this weekend.The Clarets increased their security operation for recent home games following an incident against Watford on Saturday March 1 when a steward was allegedly assaulted.

Wednesday 23 April 2008
22:40 - Hornets youngster signs on - SKYSPORTS.COM
Liam Henderson is hoping to break into the Watford side after signing a first professional contract with the club.

18:45 - Henderson hooks pro Hornets deal - EUROSPORT.YAHOO.COM
Liam Henderson is delighted after signing his first professional contract which will keep him at Watford until the end of the 2008/09 season.The 18-year-old has scored four goals in 12 appearances in the reserves as well as being a regular in the Under 18s side, netting 10 times in 22 starts.


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