Click HERE to sync your online/mobile calendar with all the club's 2021/22 fixtures. It is quite reassuring for me, and it should be for the Watford fans, that he knows the template for success. Watford FC Chairman & CEO Scott Duxbury shares his thoughts ahead of this afternoon's Premier League clash with Leeds United. In response, the English Football League (EFL), the body that regulates professional divisions below the Premier League, changed its rules so that clubs could no longer benefit from a huge influx of foreign loanees. Get involved in exciting, inspiring conversations. As was the case with Richarlison, clubs are eyeing Pereyra, Deulofeu and Abdoulaye Doucoure but if they are sold this summer, you can be sure Watford are ready to replace them. Last year, the club were fined 3.95m after admitting that one of their senior executives submitted a forged bank letter in filings related to Gino Pozzos takeover. It was a bold claim but one that sums up the confidence Watford have in the scouting network they have developed since the Pozzo family bought the club in 2012. Its a big operation for a club of their size, but those with more money can afford more spotters. Watford chairman Scott Duxbury says at least six of the 20 English Premier League clubs are concerned about the plan to use neutral stadiums to finish the season. Advertise with us . "So for us to be able to deal with that and get theteam spirit to come back, was remarkable.". The Pozzos have faced more serious allegations. Watford have also had their share of regulatory problems. But once we make a plan, we share it. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please Scott Ian DUXBURY. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's The question ishow? Our site is locked until the 2nd part of the winter patch comes out. and other data for a number of reasons, such as keeping FT Sites reliable and secure, Everyone has been aware of that this week. But what if Watford simply underpay their players relative to their true worth? To find out what Watford do differently, I travelled to their training ground just off the northern edge of the M25 motorway, Londons ring road. "There were moments where it was touch and go whether we thought we could actually continue, but we managed to find a way through, we managed to adapt, and we've got back to the Premier League, which iseverything for this football club. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to A subsequent EFL inquiry found that the owner was unaware of the document and the club had not gained a competitive advantage. This account already exists. We try to have independence between [Udinese and Watford], says Giraldi. This year, Italian newspaper La Repubblica reported that tax officials in Italy and Spain were investigating the familys clubs, alleging a complex ownership structure including offshore companies helped to funnel revenues from Udinese and Granada away from local tax authorities, all to provide more funding to Watford. Along with the clubs Finance Director Emiliano Russo and Head of Communications Richard Walker, it was refreshing to be able to speak with supporters in an environment where confidentiality from both sides was assured. [Its about] getting the experience I need to hopefully go on to bigger things. Although supporter engagement of this kind has been a while in the making during this season, we feel last weeks meeting constituted a really positive first step in better opening up structured and long-lasting lines of two-way communication. To see staff profiles for other clubs, click here. Joined Watford in August 2022. News on all your favorite celebs, reality TV, and movies. contact the editor here. Increasingly, however, emerging English prospects, who can potentially earn higher salaries elsewhere, are also seeing the benefit. It never stops, says Duxbury. He was told that Domingos Quina, an 18-year-old Portuguese midfielder with West Ham United, was in the car park of Watfords training ground and wanted a move to Watford. The only thing at this time that remains in our gift is to work and to work harder. The programme produced a youth team that beat a Brazilian under-17 side featuring Neymar and Philippe Coutinho, who would go on to become two of the most expensive players ever. He had been bought just a season earlier for 11.5m from Brazils Fluminense but Duxbury says he was actually the clubs second choice for a new attacking player. NewsNow: Scott Duxbury news | Breaking News & Search 24/7 They brought a similarly savvy approach to Watford. We dont want to hide behind anything. By clicking Sign up you confirm that your data has been entered correctly and you have read and agree to our Terms of use, Cookie policy and Privacy notice. (He rarely gives interviews and. He had been signed for 11m the year before and was sold with his replacement, Roberto Pereyra, already in place. That is why he chose Watford. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please The asking price for their preferred target went to a level we werent comfortable with. Ben Foster was told to stop making YouTube videos, reveals Watford CEO They just want to do a deal because they know theyre going to lose him in January, [so] we have a guy in a car park with 10 minutes to go before the window closes., Duxbury spoke to Pozzo, who instantly gave the green light. Our team will resume duty as soon as possible to start preparing for the best summer transfers file! Of the 28 teams to have played in the Premier League in the past three years, only four have bought a lower percentage of players from the British Isles, according to 21st Club. By James Walters. . A brief summary of attendees and headline areas discussed will be publicised after each meeting, with more detailed notes from any such conversations circulated confidentially among Fans Committee participants. "The Pozzos are here for the long term and they just don't fail. That is what we are all working towards.. The ability to make such speedy decisions stems from extensive planning. The small room, packed with circular tables, fills with noise. I promise you everyone is doing everything in their power to rectify this now and for the rest of the season. And while our full focus is of course on the current season, if you are thinking about things beyond the end of this campaign then I do hope Season Ticket holders reading in have already seen fit to renew for next year courtesy of the reduced prices offered within our Early Renewal period. Scott Duxbury, Watford chief executive. Subscribe toFT Life on YouTube for the latest FT Weekend videos. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. All 20 Premier League teams deploy global scouting networks to unearth hidden gems, sifting through thousands of footballers eager to play in thewealthiest club competition in world football. Duxbury calls them absolute nonsense. I know there is always caution when there is change and there is always caution with foreign ownership, but the Pozzos really get the individuality of clubs. Instead, Watford have successfully gamed footballs multibillion-pound transfer market: buying low, selling high, while maintaining a team of 11 players capable of scoring 11 wins against richer rivals. Staff were told he was leaving in September 2022, only for the Italian to be quickly reinstated. If we need their support with scouting networks, players and commercial know-how, then they are very much there for us in a supporting function, rather than interfering in the day-to-day running of the club. They should not be competing in the Champions League but it is only because of the expertise of the Pozzos and the infrastructure they have developed that they are doing it year in and year out. Being a small club has advantages. For ourselves, that would do a huge disservice to a great body of staff who are the very heartbeat of what Watford Football Club is all about; the path it was set on by the pioneering family initiatives driven by Elton John and Graham Taylor. Analysis and opinion from our chief football writer. In 2009, Pozzo led the familys acquisition of Spanish club Granada (subsequently sold in 2016 to Chinese group Link International Sports for a reported 37m). The Pozzos were ridiculed when they came to power, with plenty questioning how a head coach could be in place when he did not have the complete say on transfers. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. The CEO said that will only be achieved if all at Watford, fans, players and staff,aretogether. Yet a better way to understand how the club play the transfer market is to look at their wage bill the fifth lowest in the division. Its been discussed, its been accepted. The club simply changed tack. Watford chairman Scott Duxbury has questioned whether the Premier League should return amid the coronavirus pandemic. I never fall in love with a player, adds Giraldi. Without being crude, in the morning when Im getting ready for the day ahead and Im maybe havingmy toilet break, Im texting Filippo, saying, Have you heard about this player?. Abu Dhabi-controlled City Football Group, which ownsManchester City, also has sides in the US and Australia, while energy drinks manufacturerRed Bull owns teams in Austria and Germany. The likelihood is that any team that are consistently among the lowest spending in the division will eventually have a bad season. Watfords scouts are instructed to get to know a players agents, even his parents, to better understand their desires in advance of any transfer. The deal would have been quite a return for Pozzo, given he paid 500,000 to buy Watford six years ago as well clearing the clubs debts of about 10m. We dont have an owner taking money out [or] as a vehicle for him to make money.. We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. Worked for Newcastle for five years before a four-month stint at Everton in 2021/22. The only place youll be able to find fresh content from throughout the club, including behind-the-scenes access at training, interviews with stars past and present and all the best action from each and every Watford FC Premier League game. Everybody wins. HP10 9TY. Was a teacher in Mlaga before moving into coaching and performance analysis in 2005. Scott Duxbury: 'Watford will sign new players in January' Privacy Policy & Cookies, 2023 Training Ground Guru. Relegation-Threatened Watford Says EPL Restart Plan Unfair Overseas players are attracted to Watford as it gives them an invaluable shop window into Europes top leagues, a platform from which they can convince bigger clubs to acquire them. But Chaudhuri has found that in only half of transfers of peak-age players those in their mid- to late-twenties do they end up playing 50 per cent of minutes for the club they sign for. WATFORD ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL CLUB LIMITED(THE) (00104194) Company status Active Correspondence address Vicarage Road Stadium, Vicarage Road, Watford Hertfordshire, WD18 0ER. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Only a couple of months into a long season, Watford are already more than halfway to reaching an internal target. "I genuinely believed we would do it [get promoted]but for it to actually arrive and the manner in which we did it with the stress, a 1-0. Duxbury said: It is exactly the model the Pozzos were looking for. Their greatest finds include Chilean striker Alexis Snchez, who has gone on to play for European superpowers such as Barcelona, Arsenal and Manchester United. But judging ability is tricky. Yet now, today, its not about a bid to retain status, or where we will finish in the league at the end of the season, its far more important than that. But they also know most players found by scouts will not succeed. Please report any comments that break our rules. 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In a change to the Fans Forums and At Your Places of yesteryear, during which it was becoming increasingly difficult to talk openly and in relative confidence, the Fans Committee is designed to re-ignite those really open and frank conversations, with follow-ups planned that involve other members of the clubs senior management team as appropriate to the likely topics for discussion. As a result, Colomer was recruited by the state of Qatar in 2007 to help to establish a programme called Football Dreams for the Doha-based Aspire Academy. Suggested targets are whittled down to two or three and presented to Duxbury, Giraldi and Pozzo, who are based at the clubs training ground. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Stake.com and Watford FC Announce New Multi-Year Principal Partnership Simply put, staying in the Premier League is valuable. That's where we've moved Watford. A handful were selected for training at Aspires state-of-the-art facilities. The club have 100 potential contracts already drawn up should the opportunity to sign a targeted player arise. Ultimately, the Premier League is where Duxbury and the rest of the Watford's hierarchy believe the club ought to be. The enshittification of apps is real. In the past, dictatorial managers such as Manchester Uniteds Sir Alex Ferguson or ArsenalsArsne Wenger, controlled most aspects of a clubs operations, including transfers. Terms & Conditions For primary use with Football Manager 2021. . This is your chance to discuss club matters with senior club officials, as host Michael Kurn is joined by Scott Duxbury, CEO & Chairman, and Head Coach Vladi. Filter appointments . It's about respecting our supporters and our club. analyse how our Sites are used. But for a club with Watfords limited resources survival is the primary objective (the bottom three teams each season are relegated). It is the breadth of Watfords scouts and contacts that allows them to utilise the market so well and find value where others cannot. But with less money to spend, Watford seek a different calculation: buying undervalued players. Scott Duxbury sets out #watfordfc's position on Project Restart. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. Also arrived with Muoz in December 2020, having worked with him at Dinamo Tbilisi. We cant match them pound for pound.. Former Chelsea and England striker Chris Sutton on BBC Radio 5 Live: "The owner dictates everything and he needs to have a good look at himself. They try to keep the identity of the club, so I think Watford fans should be really encouraged. The calendar adjusts to your time zone and will automatically update throughout the season, so you'll never miss a match! Watford chairman and CEO Scott Duxbury has described the club's promotion to the Premier League as the biggest achievement in his career. One heavy defeat was all it took to suggest replacing Ben Foster, Watfords vastly experienced new goalkeeper, with Heaton, a highly rated recent England international. Those regimes are motivated, at least in part, by marketing the brands of the owners. Data profile of Scott Duxbury who is contracted to Watford. Was Bilics assistant at Hajduk Split, Al-Ittihad, West Brom and Beijing Guoan and does opposition scouting and analysis as well as coaching. Only one has to make the big time to achieve huge returns. Has one Premier League football club cracked the system for trading talent? Picture: Youtube/WatfordFC Watford chairman and CEO Scott Duxbury has described the club's promotion to the Premier League as the biggest achievement in his career. Watford chairman Scott Duxbury slams Premier League Project Restart in Sociology graduate student at the Ohio State University. That's where we should be. Fosters not consistent. Duxbury declines to speak about the details, saying that the owner has no reason to sell. Love, Elton.. "There were other clubs they spoke to but none really had the history of Watford and quite frankly the potential. Role Active Director Appointed on 12 July 2012 . Abdoulaye Doucoure has won several suitors for his performances this term, You must be at least 18 years old to create an account, Must be at least 6 characters, include an upper and lower case character and a number, I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from Evening Standard. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. Players leaving doesnt concern me, he told talkSPORT. Raffaele Riva resigned as executive chairman over the incident. To receive exclusive content every month and other great benefits sign up to our monthly eNewsletter. The suggestion that Watford is a London club is something of a touchy subject with a lot of supporters, considering the side are based in Hertfordshire, but the link with the capital was a huge positive for the Pozzos. A greater windfall is possible. We dont want a guy from Watford and one from Udinese watching the same game, that would be stupid.. For me personally, its more trying to improve as a player by getting the experience that I need to get and hopefully go on to bigger things. Chalobah was recently called up by the England national team. Come to Watford, play regularly and make your name, then secure a big move. But outliers such as Sterling and Bale (who have each gone on to command combined transfer fees in excess of 100m) distract from the brutal realities. Watford's chairman and chief executive Scott Duxbury sits in The Gate pub in Chorleywood, five miles away from Vicarage Road. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. They employ scouts who watch players before the board convene every three months or so to be updated. This club means everything to me. We stopped for a year and we were relegated. Scott Ian DUXBURY personal appointments - GOV.UK The creation of the Fans Committee comes with the distribution of a Memorandum of Understanding, so that all those taking part are clear about the terms of reference for involvement; what can be shared more widely and what should remain within the room, so to speak. "I view it as a family," he said. in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Paraguay, Uruguay, you can still find very, very good players who have the right attitude to play in Europe. Until a remarkable climb up the league in the late 1970s, they had spent most of their history in English footballs lower divisions. Speaking to the club's matchday broadcast Hive Live after the game, the chairman explained just how difficult things had been throughout the last season with no matchday revenuedue to the coronavirus outbreak and said the achievement meant "everything" to him. Watford says at least six EPL teams oppose restart Read about our approach to external linking. 00:00, Sun, May 10, 2020 | UPDATED: 22:29, Sun, May 10, 2020. Their regular defence this season, for example, cost around 6million, with Kiko Femenia, Craig Cathcart and Adrian Mariappa all signed for free. Udinese is a really small town on the outskirts of Italy. Our Supporter Liaison team contacted a number of different supporter groups, and they were joined by a mix of those that broadcast and write about club goings-on; including podcasters, bloggers, fanzine editors and YouTubers. Training Ground Guru | Watford staff profiles Comments have been closed on this article. Joined the club as an intern in October 2015. They leave the management to myself, Gian Luca and Gianfranco, but we know they are always there if we need help and support.. His time at Upton Park was controversial though, with the club fined 30m because of the Carlos Tevez affair, and he left in 2010 when David Gold and David Sullivan took over. British businessman and board member of Watford FC, David Fransen has a net worth of$104.26 million. We believed in the players, we believed in the vision and then people came with us.". Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. If you didnt have that speed of decision-making, he wouldnt be here now.. "Watford have never built with a manger, you would not put a family photo on your desk or buy a house in the area. The World's Most Entertaining Car Website, Here's How Drew Barrymore Made Her $125 Million Fortune, Kim Kardashians $150 Million Private Jet Has Strict Rules, Travis Barker Releases New CBD Skincare, But Its Causing Controversy, Moving To Canada? It's the biggest achievement in my career. The secret is that we will move quicker, says Duxbury. Get involved in exciting, inspiring conversations with other readers. Also a well-travelled coach, having managed sides in Croatia, Russia, Turkey, England, Saudi Arabia and China. The rapid turnover appears to cause little disruption. "That's been our biggest strength that, as a fan base, asan ownership, as a management, we're all together. Has been at Watford since 2012, when the Pozzo family took over, and is a key figure on both the football and business sides of the club. If you look at the balance sheet of Watford, what people would see as a negative in terms of certain incomes being low Gino sees as a positive, because he believes with the clubs fan base, Watford can grow. Joined from Opta Pro, where he was Head of Football, in August 2020. Theydidn't see quite what we were doing, but I like to think that, as we proved what we were trying to do, the family stayed with us and then they saw that we were trying to build a football club that was going to achievesuccess. atford chairman and CEO Scott Duxbury made a statement in a recent interview you would not expect from a Premier League club chief.
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