Category: Watford

Ranking the Premier League’s richest owners: Man United don’t even make the top four

Steve Green

The so called ‘best league in the world’ was recently flush with television money (again) lining the pockets of its already astronomically rich owners. Adding that to their already vast personal fortunes, the Daily Mirror have put the sums together to figure out just who is the richest of the rich and reveal just how rich they are in the process. 20. Delia Smith/Michael Wynn Jones – Norwich City How much? £23million 19. The Morgan Family – Swansea City How much? £32million 18. Bill Kenwright – Everton How much? £33million…

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Poll reveals Man United to be Premier League’s most HATED club

Steve Green
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A poll carried out by the Daily Mirror has revealed that the club most Premier League fans hate the most is Manchester United. The survey – run by the Mirror – asked fans of each Premier League club about which current top flight teams they hate the most and it was the Red Devils who were the most disliked overall. And while United took the top prize, title rivals Chelsea were a close second, while Liverpool followed on in third. However, at the other end of the scale, new boys…

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Everton vs Watford – Premier League preview and team news

Stephen Donovan

Promoted Watford begin their first season in the Premier League since 2006-07 with a difficult looking trip to Everton, who are determined to improve on last season’s disappointing 11th placed finish. It was generally accepted that Everton’s league form in 2014-15 was severely hindered by their participation in the Europa League, but they will have no such excuse if they labour again this time around. They have retained faith with most of the existing squad, with a return to the top six surely the aim for manager Roberto Martinez. Tom…

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(Images) New stadium photos make FIFA 16 look more in depth than ever

Steve Green

A series of photos EA Sports have released show nine new stadiums set to be featured in Fifa 16, and judging from these in-game stills, it’s going to be the most realistic football game yet. Featuring all three of the newly promoted sides – Bournemouth, Norwich and Watford – they are joined by stunning new diggings for Marseille’s Stade Velodrome, River Plate’s El Monumental and ever er…Portsmouth’s Fratton Park. See the images below… Vitality Stadium – Bournemouth Vicarage Road – Watford Carrow Road – Norwich Fratton Park – Portsmouth Stade…

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Chelsea defender set to join Premier League rivals

Steve Green

Chelsea youngster Nathan Ake looks to be heading out of the club on loan as the likes of Newcastle, Leicester and Watford all do battle to land his signature this summer, according to the Daily Express. The Premier League trio are all keen to take him away from Stamford Bridge on a season long loan after learning that he wants the opportunity to move on following the club’s recent bid for Everton stopper John Stones. He now feels disillusioned at life under Jose Mourinho, and believes that his path to…

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Sky Sports reveal early 2015/16 live fixture schedule: Chelsea kick off vs Swansea

Steve Green

Sky Sports have released their early live TV schedule for the 2015/16 season. READ MORE: Chelsea News and Gossip Friday’s Chelsea news roundup Juventus interested in signing ANOTHER Chelsea winger The first game subscribers will see is Chelsea kicking off their title defence against South Wales giants Swansea City on August 8. The opening weekend will also see such mouth watering clashes between the likes of Arsenal vs West Ham and Stoke vs Liverpool to help get the new season off to a flyer. Sky will be sharing the rights…

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Former Man United legend Sir Alex Ferguson named as Premier League’s most influential figure

Steve Green

Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has been named as the most influential person in Premier League history. READ MORE: Manchester United Transfer News Ten unstoppable players Manchester United almost signed Man United would lucky to sign key target, says ex-Real Madrid chief In a list compiled by the Daily Mail, the veteran tactician saw off competition from the likes of Roman Abramovich, Rupert Murdoch and Richard Scudamore to exert his influence on the top flight. Current Premier League managers Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho also featured amongst the…

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Premier League opening day fixtures: Chelsea open title defence vs Swans

Steve Green

The Premier League fixtures for the 2015/16 season have been announced and have already thrown up some interesting encounters. Defending champions Chelsea see their defence get off the ground by hosting Welsh side Swansea, while Arsenal open their campaign by hosting West Ham United. Liverpool will be given the chance to exact vengeance on Stoke City for their 6-1 on the final day of the 2014/15 season, by travelling back to the Britannia. Manchester United face a tough clash with Tottenham at Old Trafford, while Manchester City head for the…

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