Martin Taylor expresses sympathy for Sean Dyche but has been impressed with Gianfranco Zola
10:50am Friday 20th July 2012 in Latest Football News By Frank Smith and Adam Newson
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Watford defender Martin Taylor believes former Hornets boss Sean Dyche “couldn’t have done any more” during his time as manager but stated his dismissal is “the way football works”.
Dyche’s sole season in charge at Vicarage Road was an undoubted success as he led the club to their highest finish for four seasons.
However, following the takeover by the Pozzo family, it was announced that Dyche had been sacked, with former Chelsea man Gianfranco Zola installed as head coach.
Dyche was part of the coaching staff when Taylor joined the club and he is adamant his former manager will find work soon.
“I’m obviously really disappointed for him, he did fantastically last year in his first year in the job,” said Taylor. “He couldn’t have done any more really. So from his point of view I’m sure he will be absolutely gutted.
“But he knows the way the football world works and I’m sure he will be back in a job soon enough when things change elsewhere.
“I’m sure he will have a great CV and glowing references from everyone who has worked with him. So that will be good moving on.
“But like I said, there is disappointment for Sean but as a player you have to move on with the new regime when they come in.”
As players, Zola and Dyche were complete opposites. The Italian was a skilful forward capable of the unexpected, while the former Hornets man was an uncompromising centre-half. But what is Zola like as a coach?
Taylor replied: “The lads have taken to him really well. He seems like a really nice guy and is very approachable. So I suppose that is always a good thing for a manager.
“He definitely has his own style and he is a legend so he brings that aura around as well.
“The lads have got a lot of respect for him in that sense, but they can also see he has good ideas and he gets them across well.”
In the Hornets’ first pre-season clash of the season, Gianfranco Zola’s side played a somewhat unfamiliar 4-3-3 formation.
While Taylor acknowledges that the system is a little “alien” to the side, he believes the squad will be able to easily adapt to the switch.
“So far we have only had a few sessions on the system but people know the style that the gaffer wants to play,” he explained.
“People have seen his teams before and seen the way Italian teams play – it’s similar to how Swansea played in the Championship.
“We have played against those systems so we know what they entail. We haven’t played them ourselves in a game but the players have got the ability to change to that shape and system.
“So transferring it into games is a little bit alien to us but we are working hard on it.”
He continued: “Every manager brings his own style to things – some of it is similar and some of it is different. In the first week we have been working on fitness with Matt Springham quite a lot which we would’ve been doing anyway.
“But training is different [under Zola] and you work on different things. The tempo is a little bit different sometimes but at the end of the day, the lads come in, work hard, and they are very receptive and take a lot away from training.”
Taylor saw one of his central defensive partners, Adrian Mariappa , leave the Hornets this week after agreeing a deal with newly-promoted Reading.
The 25-year-old made 247 appearances for Watford since making his debut for the club back in 2005.
As a player with top-flight experience, Taylor understood that it was a move Mariappa had to take.
He said: “You can’t turn down the opportunity he has to play in the Premier League. He has been fantastic ever since I have been at the club. In the two-and-a-half years I have been here he has been the most consistent player by a mile.”
He continued: “He has got a lot of ability and I’m looking forward to seeing how he settles in at Reading, I hope he does really well.
“But he has left a lot of friends here because he is a really popular lad and I’m sure a lot of them will keep in touch with him and wish him well.”
Mariappa is just another example of a player who has made the step from Watford’s Academy, to first-team regular and then onto the Premier League. Taylor’s centre-back partner on Tuesday night was Tommie Hoban, who put in a mature display against Boreham Wood.
Former Birmingham City man Taylor admits he has been impressed with Hoban’s development but joked he hopes his club-mate doesn’t take his place in the team.
Taylor said: “Tommie has been fantastic. When he came in a couple of seasons ago [in May 2011] he came on and impressed everyone.
“He is very calm on the ball, very level-headed and has great pace. He has a lot of good attributes.
“I keep telling him to wait a couple of years and don’t be knocking me out of the team. But he is doing great and is a great prospect.”
He added: “I’ll try to work with him as much as possible alongside the coaches because I think he has a lot to give.”
Comments(28)
Hampshire hornet
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11:40am Fri 20 Jul 12
Roger "Studs" Joslyn
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11:47am Fri 20 Jul 12
"Thank you very much for allowing me to represent your club for so long.
I have been at Watford so many years that the club - and all the people that work there - will always hold a special place for me.
I hope for every success for the club in the future and that we get to meet again as Watford and Reading in the Premier League".
Best wishes
Ady
endean2
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11:52am Fri 20 Jul 12
Imagine the pairing of Taylor and Hall as the centre backs and Noseworthy in the defense, admitidley no pace there but it would scare the life out of the other team and be very useful at the set pieces.
On a totally seperate subject here,
I wonder is there any West country fans (Yeovil) that would want to share driving to games? or where is the best place to post this question.
I have been of air for a while but am full of confidence for the new season, but would ask all fans to be patient with the changes as this will all take time to evolve.
Frankie Frazer
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12:47pm Fri 20 Jul 12
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sure I have seen discussions about sharing lifts in the past!
stevyweavy
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12:52pm Fri 20 Jul 12
mile high ron
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12:54pm Fri 20 Jul 12
Roger "Studs" Joslyn wrote:Loved you as a player, but not sure of new Town Crier role…
Message from Ady Mariappa to all Watford Fans. "Thank you very much for allowing me to represent your club for so long. I have been at Watford so many years that the club - and all the people that work there - will always hold a special place for me. I hope for every success for the club in the future and that we get to meet again as Watford and Reading in the Premier League". Best wishes Ady
Roger "Studs" Joslyn
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1:10pm Fri 20 Jul 12
Bush Hornet
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1:19pm Fri 20 Jul 12
westcountryorn69
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1:34pm Fri 20 Jul 12
endean2 wrote:I live in Bristol and would be willing to share lifts to games next season.
no problems with those two signings and I am sure they will be in a regular starting line up.
Imagine the pairing of Taylor and Hall as the centre backs and Noseworthy in the defense, admitidley no pace there but it would scare the life out of the other team and be very useful at the set pieces.
On a totally seperate subject here,
I wonder is there any West country fans (Yeovil) that would want to share driving to games? or where is the best place to post this question.
I have been of air for a while but am full of confidence for the new season, but would ask all fans to be patient with the changes as this will all take time to evolve.
abbotshornet
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1:43pm Fri 20 Jul 12
mellow yellow
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1:45pm Fri 20 Jul 12
SAHornet
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1:50pm Fri 20 Jul 12
Roger "Studs" Joslyn wrote:Glad you did Roger. There are some bleedin' sour-pusses on here. Take no notice. Thanks
Sorry mile high ron - thought it was a rather nice message from Ady that I could share with everybody
SAHornet
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1:50pm Fri 20 Jul 12
Hampshire hornet wrote:Let's move on now, eh?
Hardly a void left by Mr Loach.... More a divot which undoubtedly he would have blamed
SAHornet
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1:52pm Fri 20 Jul 12
endean2 wrote:You could try www.gloryhorns.co.uk
no problems with those two signings and I am sure they will be in a regular starting line up.
Imagine the pairing of Taylor and Hall as the centre backs and Noseworthy in the defense, admitidley no pace there but it would scare the life out of the other team and be very useful at the set pieces.
On a totally seperate subject here,
I wonder is there any West country fans (Yeovil) that would want to share driving to games? or where is the best place to post this question.
I have been of air for a while but am full of confidence for the new season, but would ask all fans to be patient with the changes as this will all take time to evolve.
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Hampshire hornet
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2:55pm Fri 20 Jul 12
SAHornet wrote:shall we drop it?
Hampshire hornet wrote:Let's move on now, eh?
Hardly a void left by Mr Loach.... More a divot which undoubtedly he would have blamed
Ha ha
Harryhornet28
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4:30pm Fri 20 Jul 12
endean2 wrote:I live in Yeovil and would be interested in sharing lifts from time to time. Let me know how to contact you! Im on twitter - tuckerandco if that helps!
no problems with those two signings and I am sure they will be in a regular starting line up.
Imagine the pairing of Taylor and Hall as the centre backs and Noseworthy in the defense, admitidley no pace there but it would scare the life out of the other team and be very useful at the set pieces.
On a totally seperate subject here,
I wonder is there any West country fans (Yeovil) that would want to share driving to games? or where is the best place to post this question.
I have been of air for a while but am full of confidence for the new season, but would ask all fans to be patient with the changes as this will all take time to evolve.
endean2
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4:37pm Fri 20 Jul 12
Watford games.
How do we make contact?
dont want to turn this into a public
dating site!!!!!
we may end up with a mini bus if there is enoughof us.
regards endean2
lutondown
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4:40pm Fri 20 Jul 12
Hampshire hornet wrote:Lol
SAHornet wrote:shall we drop it?
Hampshire hornet wrote:Let's move on now, eh?
Hardly a void left by Mr Loach.... More a divot which undoubtedly he would have blamed
Ha ha
That's a clapping down by the Bassites for you son shine!
endean2
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4:46pm Fri 20 Jul 12
sorry not able to twitter,open to ideas?
regards endean2
westcountryorn69
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5:54pm Fri 20 Jul 12
endean2 wrote:Drop me you twitter or email and i'll contact you buddy.
Hello there westcountryorn69, thanks for the response regards travel to some
Watford games.
How do we make contact?
dont want to turn this into a public
dating site!!!!!
we may end up with a mini bus if there is enoughof us.
regards endean2
Hampshire hornet
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7:05pm Fri 20 Jul 12
westcountryorn69 wrote:Drive up the 303 and pick me and the two boys up.
endean2 wrote:Drop me you twitter or email and i'll contact you buddy.
Hello there westcountryorn69, thanks for the response regards travel to some
Watford games.
How do we make contact?
dont want to turn this into a public
dating site!!!!!
we may end up with a mini bus if there is enoughof us.
regards endean2
Hampshire hornet
says...
7:05pm Fri 20 Jul 12
westcountryorn69 wrote:Drive up the 303 and pick me and the two boys up.
endean2 wrote:Drop me you twitter or email and i'll contact you buddy.
Hello there westcountryorn69, thanks for the response regards travel to some
Watford games.
How do we make contact?
dont want to turn this into a public
dating site!!!!!
we may end up with a mini bus if there is enoughof us.
regards endean2
Hampshire hornet
says...
7:05pm Fri 20 Jul 12
westcountryorn69 wrote:Drive up the 303 and pick me and the two boys up.
endean2 wrote:Drop me you twitter or email and i'll contact you buddy.
Hello there westcountryorn69, thanks for the response regards travel to some
Watford games.
How do we make contact?
dont want to turn this into a public
dating site!!!!!
we may end up with a mini bus if there is enoughof us.
regards endean2
endean2
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8:07pm Fri 20 Jul 12
Hampshire hornet wrote:Hello there Hampshire hornet, ok thats not a bad idea,
westcountryorn69 wrote:Drive up the 303 and pick me and the two boys up.
endean2 wrote:Drop me you twitter or email and i'll contact you buddy.
Hello there westcountryorn69, thanks for the response regards travel to some
Watford games.
How do we make contact?
dont want to turn this into a public
dating site!!!!!
we may end up with a mini bus if there is enoughof us.
regards endean2
I am not to good on the twitter scene
and am advised that this is not the forum for emails.
Happy to discuss the practicalities of working something out.
regards endean
endean2
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8:19pm Fri 20 Jul 12
westcountryorn69 wrote:karenarthur1@hotmail
endean2 wrote:Drop me you twitter or email and i'll contact you buddy.
Hello there westcountryorn69, thanks for the response regards travel to some
Watford games.
How do we make contact?
dont want to turn this into a public
dating site!!!!!
we may end up with a mini bus if there is enoughof us.
regards endean2
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D.unstable
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11:18pm Fri 20 Jul 12
endean2 wrote:get a room you lot lol, if you sort yourselves out pick me up from St Albans on the last leg of the journey, will save me £4.00 in parking
Hampshire hornet wrote:Hello there Hampshire hornet, ok thats not a bad idea,
westcountryorn69 wrote:Drive up the 303 and pick me and the two boys up.
endean2 wrote:Drop me you twitter or email and i'll contact you buddy.
Hello there westcountryorn69, thanks for the response regards travel to some
Watford games.
How do we make contact?
dont want to turn this into a public
dating site!!!!!
we may end up with a mini bus if there is enoughof us.
regards endean2
I am not to good on the twitter scene
and am advised that this is not the forum for emails.
Happy to discuss the practicalities of working something out.
regards endean
Harryhornet28
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3:08am Sat 21 Jul 12
Roger "Studs" Joslyn says...
11:26am Fri 20 Jul 12
Goalkeeper Almunia and central defender Hall will arrive at Vicarage Road on free transfers after leaving Arsenal and Queens Park Rangers, respectively, this summer.
Almunia was released by the Gunners after finding himself well down the pecking order at Emirates Stadium, while Hall was allowed to leave Loftus Road after seeing out his contract.
A number of other clubs were thought to be chasing the free agents, but Watford have won the race for their signatures.
Almunia will help fill the void left by Scott Loach's departure to Ipswich, while Hall will provide cover in defence following Adrian Mariappa's move to Reading