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Watford closing in on Udinese defender? (From This Is Local London)
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Watford set to sign Udinese defender Gabriele Angella according to reports
3:04pm Tuesday 21st August 2012 in Latest Football News
Watford are close to announcing the signing of Udinese defender Gabriele Angella, it has been reported.
Gazzetta dello Sport reported Udinese have accepted an offer from Watford and that the player has agreed to the move.
It is unclear whether the switch will be a loan deal or a transfer, although the Italian publication says a contract has been agreed.
Angella signed for Udinese from Empoli in 2010 and made a few appearances during his first year but spent last season on loan at Siena and then Reggina.
The 23-year-old, who is reportedly 6ft 3, primarily plays at centre half.
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jasonwatford
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3:23pm Tue 21 Aug 12
Mickey Quinn, not so thin
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3:41pm Tue 21 Aug 12
Golferever
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3:43pm Tue 21 Aug 12
Mick Jones
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4:15pm Tue 21 Aug 12
watfordguymatt
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4:16pm Tue 21 Aug 12
watfordguymatt
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4:18pm Tue 21 Aug 12
Mick Jones wrote:What is the point in scouting the world if we can sign players who are likely to be better than what we already for free. And what's more they'll be more willing to come as they will likely be on the same contract.
With this wonderful scouting network of the pozzo family it is a touch surprising that we only sign ( sorry borrow) players from two clubs. The term worldwide to me indicates something more expansive than one little bit of Italy and an even smaller bit of spain.
Mick Jones
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4:33pm Tue 21 Aug 12
watfordguymatt wrote:Don't sell your self to the fans as the great pozzo family with a worldwide scouting network then..and are they really more willing to come to Watford?
Mick Jones wrote:What is the point in scouting the world if we can sign players who are likely to be better than what we already for free. And what's more they'll be more willing to come as they will likely be on the same contract.
With this wonderful scouting network of the pozzo family it is a touch surprising that we only sign ( sorry borrow) players from two clubs. The term worldwide to me indicates something more expansive than one little bit of Italy and an even smaller bit of spain.
Do you seriously think they have a choice.
Roger "Studs" Joslyn
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4:38pm Tue 21 Aug 12
Roger "Studs" Joslyn
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4:39pm Tue 21 Aug 12
ChrisG85
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4:41pm Tue 21 Aug 12
Roger "Studs" Joslyn
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4:43pm Tue 21 Aug 12
lutondown
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4:46pm Tue 21 Aug 12
Looking forward to tonight hope the dusky evening brings out the best in the fans. COYH
Sammy Chung
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4:50pm Tue 21 Aug 12
woollrivers
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4:50pm Tue 21 Aug 12
Roger "Studs" Joslyn wrote:Perhaps Gabriele has a muscle inbalance
This story was first published in la Gazetta back on 24 July 2012. He was understood to be Zolas first signing after taking charge of Watford - but didn't happen at that point. It has taken a long time for him to sign - wonder what the hold up was/is?
craig239
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4:54pm Tue 21 Aug 12
DR Hornet
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4:55pm Tue 21 Aug 12
Using the players from their exisitng clubs is a short term way to bolster the Watford team. We have already seen the impact the payers had on Saturday. Hopefully this will continue.
Also they did use their scouting network to get these players in the first place.
Roger "Studs" Joslyn
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5:06pm Tue 21 Aug 12
craig239 wrote:So is Angela - 2 girls on top of each other making 6ft 3ins - ooh er mrs!!
Isn't Gabriella a girls name.Second thoughts at 6ft 3ins
watfordguymatt
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5:06pm Tue 21 Aug 12
Mick Jones wrote:As others have already said, the fact that these players have already been bought is proof of the use of the scouting network. They may only be from two clubs but so far we have signed 2 Czechs, 2 Swiss, 1 Cameroon, 1 Spaniard, 1 Scot and an Englishman, with links to some Italians still to be confirmed. We certainly wouldn't have had such a variety in the past with our old scouting network.
watfordguymatt wrote:Don't sell your self to the fans as the great pozzo family with a worldwide scouting network then..and are they really more willing to come to Watford?
Mick Jones wrote:What is the point in scouting the world if we can sign players who are likely to be better than what we already for free. And what's more they'll be more willing to come as they will likely be on the same contract.
With this wonderful scouting network of the pozzo family it is a touch surprising that we only sign ( sorry borrow) players from two clubs. The term worldwide to me indicates something more expansive than one little bit of Italy and an even smaller bit of spain.
Do you seriously think they have a choice.
straightnochaser
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5:07pm Tue 21 Aug 12
Mick Jones wrote:A bit churlish guys! Our recruits from Udinese & Granada have been Swiss, Czech, Italian, Cameroon & a Scots born of Nigerian & Romanian parentage....
watfordguymatt wrote:Don't sell your self to the fans as the great pozzo family with a worldwide scouting network then..and are they really more willing to come to Watford? Do you seriously think they have a choice.Mick Jones wrote: With this wonderful scouting network of the pozzo family it is a touch surprising that we only sign ( sorry borrow) players from two clubs. The term worldwide to me indicates something more expansive than one little bit of Italy and an even smaller bit of spain.What is the point in scouting the world if we can sign players who are likely to be better than what we already for free. And what's more they'll be more willing to come as they will likely be on the same contract.
Bringe
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5:09pm Tue 21 Aug 12
20. And, behold, thou shalt be dumb, and not able to speak, until the day that these things shall be performed, because thou believest not my words, which shall be fulfilled in this season.
lutondown
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5:39pm Tue 21 Aug 12
straightnochaser wrote:A bit churlish mate? Understatement of the year! These guys would have preferred obscurity and administration.
Mick Jones wrote:A bit churlish guys! Our recruits from Udinese & Granada have been Swiss, Czech, Italian, Cameroon & a Scots born of Nigerian & Romanian parentage....
watfordguymatt wrote:Don't sell your self to the fans as the great pozzo family with a worldwide scouting network then..and are they really more willing to come to Watford? Do you seriously think they have a choice.Mick Jones wrote: With this wonderful scouting network of the pozzo family it is a touch surprising that we only sign ( sorry borrow) players from two clubs. The term worldwide to me indicates something more expansive than one little bit of Italy and an even smaller bit of spain.What is the point in scouting the world if we can sign players who are likely to be better than what we already for free. And what's more they'll be more willing to come as they will likely be on the same contract.
And by the way Mick Moans check out the players the scouting network has yielded Udinese and Grenada, all I can say is, yes please Mr Pozzo
rousman 2
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6:12pm Tue 21 Aug 12
Roger "Studs" Joslyn wrote:very true mate agree 100%
I must agree with others that have wondered why we have signed Fitz Hall as he always seems to be injured. Not sure how good he is one fully fit either.
SAHornet
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6:29pm Tue 21 Aug 12
Mick Jones wrote:I don't quite understand your post and I believe that you don't understand the Pozzo set-up. They scout for Udinese and then Granada and now Watford benefit from that world-wide scouting network. What's so hard to understand and what's your problem?
With this wonderful scouting network of the pozzo family it is a touch surprising that we only sign ( sorry borrow) players from two clubs. The term worldwide to me indicates something more expansive than one little bit of Italy and an even smaller bit of spain.
holtonian
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6:53pm Tue 21 Aug 12
Mickey Quinn, not so thin says...
3:17pm Tue 21 Aug 12
ps Got my tickets for Barcelona vs Granada on 22/9 ! Just happen to be in the city that weekend and having been in Granada on the night of the first of their 2 promotions 15 months ago, I feel duty bound to go and support our cousins. Might be some of next seasons loans on show?