Last updated: 12:44, February 9, 2010
Watford news
The Hornets were formed in 1881, originally playing at the Cassio Road ground, before moving to their current home of Vicarage Road in 1922.
Graham Taylor, who has two spells in charge of the club, was Watford’s most successful manager. He led them to the FA Cup final in 1984 in his first spell and into the Premier League in his second spell.
Pop star Elton John is the club's honorary life president, while John Barnes is Watford’s most capped player – making 33 appearances for England during his time with the club.
Hornets sweat on loan star's fitness
Jon Harley is set to deputise for Tom Cleverley if the loan man fails to shake off a knee injury for Watford's visit of Bristol City.
Cleverley making progress
Watford midfielder Tom Cleverley is continuing to make good progress from a knee injury and is hoping to return against Bristol City.
Hornets could be without key pair
Watford may be without on-loan injury doubts Henri Lansbury and Tom Cleverley for the Championship clash at Barnsley.
Robins boss rules out Hornets swoop
Bristol City boss Gary Johnson says he will not pursue his interest in Watford's Jon Harley when the loan window re-opens.
'Tiny' jumped at chance of move
Martin Taylor says he jumped at the chance to join Watford after meeting boss Malky Mackay and is now targeting promotion.
Mackay heaps praise on Loach
Watford boss Malky Mackay has admitted it was vital the Hornets kept hold of goalkeeper Scott Loach in the January transfer window.
Defender Taylor made for Hornets debut
Martin Taylor is set to make his Watford debut in Tuesday's rearranged clash with Sheffield United at Vicarage Road on Tuesday.
Loach staying put
Watford have snubbed Tottenham's bid to sign highly-rated goalkeeper Scott Loach on loan with a view to a £2million summer transfer.
Spurs make late raid for Loach
Tottenham Hotspur have launched a £2million bid for Watford Goalkeeper Scott Loach.
Hornets new boys eye Swans bow
Watford could hand debuts to Martin Taylor, Will Buckley and Stephen McGinn in Saturday's clash against Swansea at Vicarage Road.
Loach in demand - reports
Spurs are being linked with three keepers - Coventry's Kieren Westwood, Watford's Scott Loach and Peterborough's Joe Lewis.
Harley set for Hornets exit
Watford defender Jon Harley looks set to seal a move to Bristol City before the January transfer window closes.
Loach urged to stay put
Watford boss Malky Mackay is tipping his goalkeeper Scott Loach for the very top after another impressive performance at the weekend.
New boy involved at Blackpool
Watford new boy Steven McGinn could make his debut at Blackpool in the Championship on Saturday.
Mackay stays positive
Watford boss Malky Mackay claims he is unconcerned by the Hornets' win-less streak as he feels performances have improved.

