Last season was undoubtedly one of immense pride for the Hornets.They finished third in the table,cams within minutes of an automatic promotion spot and got into the playoff final at Wembley,only to lose in extra time to Crystal Palace.
Last season,Watford attracted attention in England because of one player,Matej Vydra(pictured above). Although-like the majority of the Watford players last season-he was on-loan from Udinese,the 21-year-old forward scored 23 goals in 45 games.
THE GROUND-VICARAGE ROAD
Also known as 'The Vic',this ground has been the home of Premier League football during a time when the Watford squad had England stars Ashley Young and Ben Foster in it.The stadium holds 17,447,with the home end being reconstructed in 1994.
THE GAFFER-GIANFRANCO ZOLA
Chelsea legend Zola started his managerial tenure at West Ham in 2008,and remained on Green Street until 2010.He is now at Watford,working with the owners to get the team back in the big time.
ONES TO WATCH
GABRIELE ANGELLA-COOL CB
Italian Gabby Angella has been at Udinese since he was 11,but recently moved to England to play for Watford.He has made 5 starts and scored twice so far,both against Bournemouth.
LEWIS McGUGAN-EX ENGLAND MAN
McGugan has had the honour of representing his country as a U17 and U20.After making 226 appearances for his local club Nottingham Forest,he left the Trent for the Hornets this year.He is known as a free-kick maestro who terrifies defences with his skill.
JOEL EKSTRAND-USES HIS HEAD
Sweden's Joel Ekstrand is known back in his country as a player who could powerfully head a ball.He applied the same trait in England to clear corners.
TROY DEENEY-GOAL MACHINE
Troy re-joined Watford after finishing time in prison for assault.He was a regular starter last season who notably scored the cracker that sent Watford to Wembley.He also finished joint top-scorer last season.
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