Matt Springham becomes the latest member of staff to leave Watford
12:03pm Tuesday 18th September 2012 in Latest Sport
By Frank Smith, Deputy Group Sports Editor
Matt Springham (second left) has decided to leave the Hornets. Picture: Alan Cozzi/WatfordFC
The Hornets' sports scientist Matt Springham has decided to leave the club in favour of fellow Championship side Brighton and Hove Albion, the Watford Observer understands.
Springham joined Watford in September 2010 and was in charge of ensuring the players were prepared for training and matches, as well as arranging individual training programmes.
We were first made aware of Springham's pending departure on Friday and Zola confirmed he has now left the Hornets.
Zola said: "That is correct. He has made his decision because he wanted to go to work somewhere else. I respect his decision completely and we are thankful for what he has done for us.
"I am also very thankful to him personally because he has helped me a lot so far this season."
Zola said he was not sure which club Springham would be joining but we understand it will be Brighton.
Watford still have a head of medical in Marco Cesarini, head of rehabilitation in Giorgio Gasparini and assistant fitness coach Ben Dixon.
When asked if the club would be hiring a direct replacement for Springham, Zola replied: "We are assessing and evaluating the situation."
Springham was born in Watford and grew up in the area. He went to school in Bushey before completing an undergraduate degree in Sports and Exercise Science at Hertfordshire University.
He subsequently attained a Masters in Human Performance Science at Brunel University.
Comments(15)
AngelHornet
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12:30pm Tue 18 Sep 12
gilesy97
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1:00pm Tue 18 Sep 12
lutondown
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3:14pm Tue 18 Sep 12
gilesy97 wrote:What like Cardiff, Wales?
must be difficut to work in an environment , where English is the minority !!!
Snipe snipe
stevyweavy
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3:56pm Tue 18 Sep 12
Holly68
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4:57pm Tue 18 Sep 12
lutondown
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6:20pm Tue 18 Sep 12
Holly68 wrote:Can Alex really teach Almunia anything? Just wondered!
Malky thrown cash at him ! He just needs to come back for Alec for the clean sweep
So when do Cardiff go the whole hog and start wearing Yellow.
BTW Harry the Hornet can go on a free
There was only one Scully
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10:03pm Tue 18 Sep 12
Not me!
lutondown
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5:21am Wed 19 Sep 12
There was only one Scully wrote:Well you can't lose what you never had Scully.
At the rate the 'project' is going we will end up with only one supporter and guess who that will be?
Not me!
You really need to take something for that knee of yours, to stop its jerking.
Now back to Dogkennel lane with yer.
There was only one Scully
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10:39pm Wed 19 Sep 12
Not sure what your on about Alf but it makes sense to you, I suppose.
FYI, the home support is getting smaller as more fans vote with their feet but not our resident bigot Alf, from Luton drown.
He knows it all!
lutondown
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5:33am Thu 20 Sep 12
There was only one Scully wrote:Ah Scotty dog and his wee black clood
As expected our resident Alf Garnett steps upto the plate on another rant.
Not sure what your on about Alf but it makes sense to you, I suppose.
FYI, the home support is getting smaller as more fans vote with their feet but not our resident bigot Alf, from Luton drown.
He knows it all!
Ya ken it!
Rant, I see no rant just a sad wee man threatening his withdrawal of support, if support is what you call it.
But, Dear Mildrew, I know not it all, what I do reckon is once we sort the goal scoring out we will take this league apart.
Luton, well their prospects and ambitions seem more up your street than mine.
Now, run along you grouchy grouse, shooting season is nigh and your hide hole awaits you.
Watford Man
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8:20am Thu 20 Sep 12
dominicfoleyisgod
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10:51am Thu 20 Sep 12
The Not-so-enlightened one
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12:32pm Thu 20 Sep 12
dominicfoleyisgod
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1:18pm Thu 20 Sep 12
So thanks for advice but keep it to your self
Bush Hornet says...
12:08pm Tue 18 Sep 12