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Stephen McGinn made his long-awaited comeback for Watford's reserves on Tuesday in a 1-0 friendly defeat to Southampton.

Sean Dyche insists he must assess the season as a whole and not just recent form when making Watford's progress report.

Watford defender Carl Dickinson was glad to be back in the team against Southampton, but his return was tarnished by a defeat.

Watford manager Sean Dyche felt his side did not give him the basic level of performance he demands at the weekend.

Watford manager Sean Dyche believed his side had fallen short of their usual standards following a 3-0 defeat to table-topping Southampton.

Rickie Lambert scored a hat-trick as the npower Championship's leading marksman sent Southampton to the top of the table with a 3-0 win at Watford.

Tomasz Kuszczak and Marcello Trotta will be looking to make their Watford bows at home to high-flying Southampton.

Watford goalkeeper Jonathan Bond has joined League Two strugglers Dagenham on a month-long loan deal.

Watford have signed Fulham teenager Marcello Trotta on a one-month youth loan.

Manchester United goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak has joined npower Championship side Watford on emergency loan terms for the rest of the season.

Nyron Nosworthy insists Watford must learn the lessons from a poor defensive display in Saturday's 4-0 defeat at Crystal Palace.

Watford have agreed to extend midfielder Josh Walker's loan spell at Scunthorpe for another month.

Watford manager Sean Dyche was surprisingly upbeat despite the heavy 4-0 defeat at Crystal Palace, although he admitted all four goals were avoidable.

Watford will be able to call upon Lloyd Doyley for their trip to Crystal Palace after his midweek red card was rescinded.

Watford have recalled forward Gavin Massey from his loan spell at Colchester.

Watford have won their appeal against Lloyd Doyley's red card in Tuesday's victory over Leicester.

Watford have appealed against Lloyd Doyley's injury-time dismissal in Tuesday night's 3-2 victory over Leicester.

Substitute Craig Forsyth snatched a late winner as Watford extended their unbeaten run to four games with a 3-2 victory over Leicester.

Watford boss Sean Dyche will weigh up whether to keep faith with an unchanged XI for a fourth successive match as Leicester come to town.

Watford manager Sean Dyche was happy with his side's point in the 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest.

Troy Deeney's first-half header earned Watford a 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest on an emotional day at the City Ground.

Boss Sean Dyche has no new injury or suspension problems to contend with ahead of Watford's trip to Nottingham Forest.

Watford teenager Adam Thompson has returned to Brentford on a one-month youth loan.

Teenager Britt Assombalonga has signed a new contract with Watford but will spend the next month on loan with Blue Square Bet Premier side Braintree.

Matty Whichelow is hoping a loan spell at Wycombe can enhance his chances of playing in Watford's first team.

Watford manager Sean Dyche has praised his captain John Eustace after the midfielder grabbed both goals in their 2-1 victory over Barnsley.

Watford moved further away from the npower Championship relegation zone after John Eustace's double gave them a 2-1 win over Barnsley at Vicarage Road.

Watford boss Sean Dyche is expected to stick with the same starting XI for the visit of Barnsley.

Watford owner Laurence Bassini has explained the reasons behind the sale of star striker Marvin Sordell on transfer deadline day.

Marvin Sordell has paid tribute to Watford following his transfer deadline day switch to Bolton.