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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

2 years

Wonderful news tonight. Warmest congratulations to Hornets legend @LBliss8 who has been awarded an OBE for services to football and charity. So richly deserved! #WatfordFC

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

4 years

Wonderful, emotional and truly uplifting scenes here at #watfordfc as @WestHertsNHS thank @WatfordFC for all their support and help during the coronavirus pandemic #clubforourclub 👏👏👏

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

2 years

Two wins. Eight points from a possible 57. The worst season at Vicarage Road in the history of #watfordfc . A disgrace.

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

5 years

Good to hear #watfordfc distributed food prepared for tomorrow's (now postponed) game to local organisations #community 👏🐝

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

3 years

WE ARE PREMIER LEAGUE!! #watfordfc

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

3 months

The summer of 2024. Andy Murray, Mark Cavendish and James Anderson. Three sporting legends of my lifetime who transcend their sports bowing out of the big stage at the highest level. What an incredible legacy they all leave. It's been a privilege. Thank you.

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

3 years

Terry Challis died 12 years ago today. A colleague, a friend, a good man who I will always remember with a smile. And he was talented, incredibly talented. No apologies for tweeting this picture again today. I hope, like me, you'll never tire of enjoying it. Thanks Tel #WatfordFC

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

5 years

Pearson in his prog notes: 'Our guarantee to you this afternoon is that your team is going to give absolutely everything within its power to win the three points, and I'd ask that you play your part in that equation by giving the players the fullest support you can.' #WatfordFC

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

2 months

A full-time standing ovation. And deservedly so 👏 #watfordfc

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

5 years

One of my favourite images from 35 years ago. Great to have reason to be using it again this week #watfordfc #FACupFinal

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

4 years

Troy Deeney's penalty means he has now scored in 11 consecutive seasons for the Hornets, a feat only matched by Ross Jenkins in the club's post-war history #watfordfc

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

5 years

Pereyra - sent off. Lacazette - no action taken. #VAR in use at both games. #consistency 🤔 #facup #watfordfc

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

2 months

Around a minute before FT today I looked up from typing and was struck by most inside the Vic being on their feet, chanting and willing Watford across the line. It's been quite a while since I felt that. There's a collective togetherness back again. And that feels good #WatfordFC

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

6 years

Mutual respect. The King Power rises to its feet to applaud as the #WatfordFC fans banner is raised. 👏👏👏 to all @The1881_wfc #LeiWat

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

5 years

Dropping into the 'quarterback' role to control and prompt play, spraying cross-field passes to Sarr, biting into tackles, irritating Grealish, popping up in wider roles and getting an assist. Thought Capoue was excellent and produced the full repertoire today #WatfordFC

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

6 years

Deulofeu sprinting back to help out defensively at left-back. That moment sums up as much as anything what this means to the Hornets. So far, so good #watfordfc #FACup

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

3 years

Mission accomplished...together #watfordfc

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

3 years

Can't help but smile at prospect of Ray Lewington returning. Said it before but one of the most decent men I've been fortunate to deal with in football. Also don't think he gets the credit he deserves in some quarters for job he did in incredibly tough circumstances #WatfordFC

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

4 years

This is the first time #WatfordFC have started a league season with three successive clean sheets since 1988/89.

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

3 years

Kamara my MOM. But a word of appreciation also for the often criticised Mr Cathcart. Thought he had a good game #watfordfc

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

1 year

Will never have an issue with a view or opinion being expressed, whether I agree with it or not. But the targeted abuse and insults I've read on here since a decision was announced last night is unneccssary, unpleasant and wrong #WatfordFC

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

4 years

Got a few pics saved on my laptop from *that* day. Still love this one #watfordfc

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

6 years

*This* is what it meant at full-time (pic Action Images) #watfordfc

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

6 years

What *that* meant (pic Action Images) #watfordfc

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

7 years

Aerial control @richarlison97 #WatfordFC (pic Action Images)

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

5 years

#thankyouGT #watfordfc

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

3 years

Time goes so quickly... Still smile every time I look at this photo. Personally and professionally, thanks for making so many memories Graham 💛❤🖤 #thankyouGT #watfordfc

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

3 years

My career moved in another direction last year but today is about a team I first watched as a child 40 years ago, and a town and its people I will always regard as home. Every so often this club and town delivers a special day to be cherished. Today was one of those #watfordfc

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

5 years

Wish Javi every success for the future. Normally only dealt with him on matchdays due to what my job involves. But, whatever the result, always courteous and willing to speak without resorting to easy excuses. A gentleman who 'got' #watfordfc . Thank you. And good luck 🤝

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

1 year

Whether you agree with what you've read or not, @androofrench has done a great job reporting tonight's proceedings. I've covered fans' forums previously and it's not easy - and there were two of us in attendance back then #WatfordFC

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

6 years

A Tom and Gerry celebration (pic Action Images) #watfordfc

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

5 years

BREAKING: Boss @DeanBarker06 delighted to secure 'perfect signing' after Hornets legend @LDX2012 joins @KLFCofficial #Watfordfc

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

3 years

A player who won't get many headlines tonight but liking what I've seen from Nkoulou so far. Feels like he's helped calm things down at the back, coupled with the defensive work that Ranieri has been doing #watfordfc

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

6 years

Wonderful. Utterly brilliantly bloody wonderful. That was a monumental effort to turn that around, showing real guts. Savour every moment of this. This is special, really special #watfordfc #facup

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

6 years

Great news: Understand Abdoulaye Doucoure is close to agreeing a new contract with #watfordfc

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

5 years

Passion (pic Action Images) #watfordfc

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

6 years

We know @hdgomes loves a goal celebration but did enjoy this 😮 reaction to Domingos Quina's special debut strike (pic Action Images) #watfordfc

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

2 years

Rob Edwards confirms Hornets have not received a bid for Sarr and Joao Pedro offer 'was not anywhere near the level we'd expect'. Sarr also trained yesterday after missing draw at Birmingham #watfordfc

No bid for Sarr and Pedro approach 'not anywhere near level we'd expect'

Rob Edwards has confirmed Watford have not received a bid for Ismaila Sarr while the offer that came in from Newcastle United for Joao Pedro “was…

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

6 years

A tribute to a great manager and an even better man (pic Action Images) #ThankyouGT #watfordfc

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

5 years

Morning everyone. The full-time roar #watfordfc

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

5 years

The anticipation builds #facup #memories #watfordfc

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

2 years

Belated words of appreciation for Dan Gosling last night. Thought his attitude and application was testament to his professionalism considering he's barely featured all season. Deserves to start again on Sunday imo #WatfordFC

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

9 months

Watford have taken 18 points from the last available 27 in away games and their only defeat came at the Championship leaders. An impressive improvement on the road #watfordfc

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

3 years

Nine successive home defeats. NINE #WatfordFC

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

4 years

'We're still standing' (pic Action Images) #WatfordFC

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

8 years

There's something in my eye 😥 Wonderful #thankyouGT #watfordfc

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

5 years

Feels good to be able to look forward to watching a game again this afternoon. It's been a while... #watfordfc

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

4 years

Securing promotion is the objective for #WatfordFC on Saturday but a win will also equal the club record of 18 home wins in a season, set by Graham Taylor's Division Four title-winning side in 1977/78.

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

6 years

Amidst everything else, a word of praise for Michael Oliver who again underlined why he is the best referee this country has. Thought he had an excellent game #watfordfc #FACup

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

6 years

This... #watfordfc (pic Action Images)

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

5 years

Said it before on here and no apologies for repeating it - never underestimate the importance of *this* control from Anya in *that* goal. And, fittingly, also in this screenshot? Hogg and Deeney #watfordfc

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

4 years

Swansea: Four straight defeats. Brentford: Four straight draws. Nine points clear #watfordfc

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

5 years

When #WatfordFC kicked off against Manchester United they were nine points from safety. Three games, and seven points later, the gap could be down to three tonight. There's a lot of work to do yet, but confidence is back, momentum is building and the Vic feels a happy place again

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

3 years

Troy Deeney's departure means the only remaining player to have featured in the 2014/15 promotion season is Craig Cathcart #watfordfc

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

1 year

Bit of a personal milestone today as it will be the 900th Watford league and cup game I'll cover in various roles. Been a journey that's given me some of the biggest highs, and pretty miserable lows, but never forgotten what a privilege it is. Looking forward to it #WatfordFC

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

6 years

This is what a win of that stature - and against your former club - looks like (pic Action Images) #watfordfc

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

5 years

Big credit to Hayden Mullins and Graham Stack for this week. Difficult situation to step into, but impressed by the calm, measured and positive way they've gone about it #watfordfc

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

3 years

'This is up there with being the Golden Boot winner'. A pleasure and privilege to be at a special ceremony as the Freedom of the Borough of Watford is conferred on @LBliss8 👏👏👏 #watfordfc

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

2 years

A game at your biggest rivals, a must-win game to keep your season realistically alive. Out-performed, out-worked by a side with greater unity, desire and purpose. And 2 - Two - goal attempts. Clueless, abject garbage. Bloody angry #watfordfc

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

2 years

I know there is no such thing as a surprise in football. But even so. Pretty speechless. Change of culture?!! After TEN league games. Gutted for Edwards. A good, decent man #watfordfc

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

1 year

Yes, of course it's about what happens on the pitch, but Watford will always be about more than that to me. Christian Kabasele got that and he embraced it much more than most. Good luck to him and his family for the future 🐝 #watfordfc

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

3 months

If you didn't see the MOTD highlights last night, this was a lovely touch to close the programme from the BBC #WatfordFC 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🐝🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Stu’s Football Flashbacks

@stusfootyflash

3 months

Not only was Graham Taylor trending yesterday, but the BBC also did this wonderful little tribute to him after their highlights late last night - just wait for that smile at the end. A ghost so satisfactorily laid to rest. Now go and win it lads. ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

5 years

That is a HUGE win! Guts, spirit and character by the bucket-load, not to mention superb organisation and discipline after being reduced to 10 men. 10 points from 12 #watfordfc

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

1 year

Stayed off here last night because I was angry. A year ago was looking forward to the supposed cultural reset, the change of direction & comfortable that it could take time to achieve results. That the outcome of decisions and events is *this* is very hard to stomach #watfordfc

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

2 years

A lot to like about how the younger players acquitted themselves but Cathcart was again my best player today. Goes about his job in an assured, unfussy manner, reads the game well and brings a calm authority that is such a help with a lot of inexperience in the ranks #watfordfc

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

5 years

Thought Deulofeu illustrated the work ethic and attitude today. Wasn't his best game offensively, but did a lot of good and necessary 'ugly' stuff that wouldn't have been expected previously. It's that change that has contributed to the collective improvement #WatfordFC

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

6 years

Andre's delight (pic Action Images) #watfordfc

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

23 days

That feels a big win after one of those tight games that could have gone either way. A word of appreciation for James Morris. Another really steady, solid display in defence by a player who gets on with his job with the minimum of fuss #watfordfc

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

5 years

Mariappa and Femenia deserve a lot of credit for performances in last two games. Out of usual position, up against quality opponents, but both did very well individually and contributed to strong collective defensive showings #watfordfc

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

3 years

Following a 5-0 defeat and a dreadful performance, to go behind away from home after three minutes, to go behind for a second time, to equalise again, go in front and then turn the screw by scoring five...and make a bit of history as well. Well done #watfordfc 👏👏👏

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

2 years

An Academy striker comes off the bench to score in the 72nd minute on Graham Taylor Matchday - some scripts are meant to be written! My report on a day when the kids did more than alright #WatfordFC

The kids are alright as Adeyemo scores on league debut in Watford win

Watford continued their winning start to 2023 in the Championship and moved up to third in the table after a moment that would have brought a broad…

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

4 years

Will Hughes. Again 👏 #watfordfc

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

6 years

Sums up tonight (pic Action Images) #WatfordFC

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

6 years

*This* is what that goal meant (pic Action Images) #watfordfc

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

3 years

A lovely moment as Carol Lake unveils the Tom Lake Memorial Stand in tribute to her late son and @1972Jets player, Pte Tom Lake, who was killed in Afghanistan 10 years ago #LestWeForget

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

6 years

#watfordfc after 25 PL games: Points: 2018/19 - 34 2017/18 - 27 2016/17 - 30 2015/16 - 33 Goals scored: 2018/19 - 33 2017/18 - 33 2016/17 - 29 2015/16 - 27 Goals conceded: 2018/19 - 34 2017/18 - 44 2016/17 - 42 2015/16 - 27

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

3 years

Bit of a personal landmark today as it's the 20th anniversary of starting at the Watford Observer. I've kept the first edition I worked on. Here are the front and back pages from June 15, 2001

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

4 years

I also regard Capoue as one of the most important signings of the Pozzo era - and Pereyra at his full, skilful best was also a privilege to watch. But the sooner their futures are resolved, the better for all parties #watfordfc

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

5 years

Some personal news. I've been put on furlough leave from the Watford Observer and the other titles we cover. Will still be looking in on here but no stories etc for the foreseeable. Please contact Ryan Gray at ryan.gray @newsquest .co.uk going forward. Best wishes and keep well.

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

2 months

Just been looking at the stats again. Watford have had a total of 48 shots in their two home games this week - that's an average of one shot every 3 mins 45 secs #watfordfc

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

2 years

Mario Gaspar should serve as a reminder that it may take some players coming from overseas a bit longer to adapt to English/Championship game. Now got half a season under his belt, seemed to gain confidence from midfield stint and now much better at right-back #watfordfc

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

3 years

From that first Friday night at Norwich, fortunate to witness and report on many highs, and lows, of his time at the Vic. Brighton, Leicester, Wolves - three of the great highlights but only a fraction of the story. An era is over. The very best for next chapter Troy #WatfordFC

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

4 years

Troy Deeney's 10 years at the Vic. Some numbers: 398 league and cup appearances. Equal 11th on the club's all-time list alongside Ross Jenkins. 133 league and cup goals. The fourth highest in the club's history. Scored against 47 different clubs. Pic: Action Images #watfordfc

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

6 years

Key incident for me today was when Deeney barged Sanchez off the ball. Yes, it almost led to an OG but it felt like one of those 'you're not winning this without a big fight' galvanising moments #watfordfc

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

4 years

Smiling watching this again. GT's words 💛❤🖤 #watfordfc

A Funny Old Game

@sid_lambert

4 years

21 years ago today Watford win the play-offs to reach the PL. Afterwards Elton John calls Graham Taylor on Sky to congratulate him. Hearing the emotion in Taylor’s voice, as he talks about the club and what it means to him, is a special moment...

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

5 years

Usually have some sympathy if a manager loses his job. Absolutely zero for Silva #EFC #WatfordFC

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

5 years

Fantastic that 'H' will be back at the Vic tomorrow. Will always be one of my favourite Hornets players. Much more than a goalscorer; a fighter who you'd want in the trenches every day of the week #watfordfc

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

5 years

From #watfordfc to Aston Villa, Manchester United and now Inter Milan - and not forgetting England - that's one heck of a career. And it's not finished yet. Well played, Ashley Young 👏

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

2 years

One other person who does deserve praise after today imo is Bobby Madley. It was never going to be an easy game to officiate and there was a heck of a lot happening off the ball at times but I thought he refereed it well #WatfordFC

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

4 years

Happy four years without smoking a cigarette anniversary to me. Good to still be winning that battle 👊🚭

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

6 years

A goalkeeper celebrates (pic Action Images) #WatfordFC

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

6 years

#WatfordFC points totals after 12 top-flight games: 18/19: 20 17/18: 18 16/17: 18 15/16: 16 06/07: 9 99/00: 9 87/88: 8 86/87: 14 85/86: 19 84/85: 8 83/84: 10 82/83: 18

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

6 years

#Watfordfc points totals after 22 top-flight games: 2018/19: 32 2017/18: 25 2016/17: 24 2015/16: 29 2006/07: 12 1999/00: 14 1987/88: 18 1986/87: 32 1985/86: 29 1984/85: 28 1983/84: 25 1982/83: 27

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

2 years

The front page of the Watford Observer @Observer_Owl from The Queen's Coronation in June 1953 (with thanks to @SarahKerenza ) #TheQueen

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

4 years

Mentioned them at half-time but Wilmot and Sierralta were very good throughout, even without taking into account this was their first full league game as a pairing. And credit to Deeney as well. Did a lot of the 'ugly stuff' very well as well as helping build attacks #watfordfc

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

11 months

Jake Livermore is starting to remind me of a Gavin Mahon or a John Eustace. What he does isn't always noticed but it's absence is clear when it's not there #WatfordFC

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

6 years

#watfordfc points total after nine Premier League games: 2018/19: 16 2017/18: 15 2016/17: 12 2015/16: 10 2006/07: 5 1999/00: 9

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

4 years

If the greedy six want to disappear off and be part of a greed league that few will care about once the novelty has quickly worn off, let them. I reckon football will be okay without them - it might even be better... #europeansuperleague

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

4 years

There'll be numerous fans wishing they could be at the Vic tomorrow. But I particularly feel for those who have not, or hardly ever, missed being at a game, home or away, for many years in some cases #watfordfc

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Anthony Matthews

@Ant_Watford

2 years

Along with Daniel Bachmann, the only other player to have started all 18 league games for the Hornets this season is Ken Sema. That's of credit to his fitness as well as his form and consistency, particularly when the games are coming as thick and fast as they are #WatfordFC

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