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How to follow the Hornets' big day with us

7:00am Sunday 26th May 2013

The Watford Observer will be running an online blog on Monday to keep supporters in touch with all the build-up, all the action and all the aftermath on the biggest day of the Championship season.

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Smith takes another step towards rugby stardom

7:00am Sunday 26th May 2013

Epsom rugby star Rochelle Smith is one step closer to her dream of winning the World Cup thanks to a £2,000 cash windfall.

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'I hope I'm going to explode on Monday'

9:10am Saturday 25th May 2013

Watford boss Gianfranco Zola is urging his players to keep their emotions in check in the Championship play-off final on Monday – but admits he will “explode” if the Hornets triumph at Wembley.

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How to follow the Hornets' big day with us

12:00pm Saturday 25th May 2013

The Watford Observer will be running an online blog on Monday to keep supporters in touch with all the build-up, all the action and all the aftermath on the biggest day of the Championship season.

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Lions chief’s roar talent at Hampton School

12:00pm Saturday 25th May 2013

British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland took time out from his preparations for the 2013 tour of Australia by spending a day in the company of Hampton School’s junior rugby players last week.

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Good luck messages made into banner

3:40pm Saturday 25th May 2013

Gianfranco Zola and his Watford FC team were presented with a banner containing 1,500 good luck messages from supporters ahead of Monday’s play-off final.

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All you need to know for first trip to new Wembley

11:40am Saturday 25th May 2013

Monday’s play-off final will be Watford FC’s first visit to the new Wembley Stadium which opened its doors in 2007.

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Carshalton Athletic star striker Nathaniel Pinney could fly the relegated nest

11:00am Saturday 25th May 2013

Carshalton Athletic hitman Nathaniel Pinney will only leave Colston Avenue if the right club comes along, boss Tommy Williams has claimed.

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Hornets' Wembley tickets sold out - again

4:46pm Friday 24th May 2013

Watford have again stated all tickets for their Championship play-off final against Crystal Palace are sold out.

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Pudil example of why critics are wrong about Watford

12:10pm Friday 24th May 2013

Deputy group sports editor Frank Smith sits down with Daniel Pudil to discuss the play-off final and dismiss suggestions the loan players don't care about the club.

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