seagull_special
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I think it would be polite to wait until Elliott Bennett leaves before changing names
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Buckley signs 3 year deal for £1m (one million pounds!)
- Thread starter El Presidente
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I think it would be polite to wait until Elliott Bennett leaves before changing names
Exiled in Exeter
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Bucko for Benno!
AFTER tearing Cardiff City to shreds, Will Buckley unsurprisingly received the plaudits from his boss Malky Mackay.
Not usually one to single out individuals ahead of talking team, the Hornets' manager was happy to be drawn on an inspirational performance from 'Bucko'.
"We've been trying to instil that confidence in his own ability that you saw today from Will," Malky told watfordfc.com after the game.
"For him, it's about accepting he's got pace people can't live with, accepting he's got to work hard for the team, accepting we think highly of him here - and, most important of all, accepting that to make it, you've got to totally and utterly believe in yourself."
There was little sign of any lack of confidence or belief from the swash-buckling 21-year-old against the Bluebirds. The winger gave City left-back Lee Naylor a torrid 30-odd minutes right from the kick-off, so much so that Cardiff boss Dave Jones had to replace the former Celtic and Wolves defender for fear of him getting sent off, never mind skated past for the umpteenth time.
"With Will, it's about end-product, work-rate and confidence; and he's worked very hard on all of them.
"Let's not forget that he's stepped up two levels in reality, with Rochdale getting promoted that last full season he was there.
"You just can't hit the ground running at this level without a learning experience," added Malky, referring to a spell on the subs' bench for Buckley in between this current hot streak and his early-season contributions.
"More than ever right now, I think he's really starting to appreciate and get his head round what it takes to be an effective contributor in this divsion on a regular basis."
There was praise, too, for teenager Marvin Sordell after the Vicarage Road faithful watched the young striker take his season's tally to eight.
"He's got that natural ability, just like Will, and he also needs to have that belief in himself because he's just provided evidence today of why he's been involved in the squad all season," explained Malky.
"There's no question he's benefitting from working with Danny Graham up there, but I saw Marvin give the two centre-halves a really tough afternoon today.
"If he keeps working as hard for the team as he did today, he'll keep getting the rewards that brings."
Watford | News | News | Latest Headlines | REACTION: BOSS PRAISE FOR BUCKO
AFTER tearing Cardiff City to shreds, Will Buckley unsurprisingly received the plaudits from his boss Malky Mackay.
Not usually one to single out individuals ahead of talking team, the Hornets' manager was happy to be drawn on an inspirational performance from 'Bucko'.
"We've been trying to instil that confidence in his own ability that you saw today from Will," Malky told watfordfc.com after the game.
"For him, it's about accepting he's got pace people can't live with, accepting he's got to work hard for the team, accepting we think highly of him here - and, most important of all, accepting that to make it, you've got to totally and utterly believe in yourself."
There was little sign of any lack of confidence or belief from the swash-buckling 21-year-old against the Bluebirds. The winger gave City left-back Lee Naylor a torrid 30-odd minutes right from the kick-off, so much so that Cardiff boss Dave Jones had to replace the former Celtic and Wolves defender for fear of him getting sent off, never mind skated past for the umpteenth time.
"With Will, it's about end-product, work-rate and confidence; and he's worked very hard on all of them.
"Let's not forget that he's stepped up two levels in reality, with Rochdale getting promoted that last full season he was there.
"You just can't hit the ground running at this level without a learning experience," added Malky, referring to a spell on the subs' bench for Buckley in between this current hot streak and his early-season contributions.
"More than ever right now, I think he's really starting to appreciate and get his head round what it takes to be an effective contributor in this divsion on a regular basis."
There was praise, too, for teenager Marvin Sordell after the Vicarage Road faithful watched the young striker take his season's tally to eight.
"He's got that natural ability, just like Will, and he also needs to have that belief in himself because he's just provided evidence today of why he's been involved in the squad all season," explained Malky.
"There's no question he's benefitting from working with Danny Graham up there, but I saw Marvin give the two centre-halves a really tough afternoon today.
"If he keeps working as hard for the team as he did today, he'll keep getting the rewards that brings."
Watford | News | News | Latest Headlines | REACTION: BOSS PRAISE FOR BUCKO
Codner pharmaceuticals
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Has this signing caused Gus to shrink?
Legoman
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Some one pinch me, this is Brighton we are talking about!!!!
mcshane in the 79th
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- Nov 4, 2005
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Watford fans not too fussed over his departure from what I read saying Buckley is more miss than hit. Have complete faith Gus will turn him into a star though
Blackadder
Brighton Bhuna Boy
Watford are having a fire sale at the moment. They have sold Graham to Swansea today for 3.5 m
Hungry Joe
SINNEN
Oh...my....days
Blues Rock DJ
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they would say that, wouldn't they.
KLF
Albion Boleh!
Wowzers. A cool £1,000,000. Like most, I wondered if I'd ever see the day. Wasn't Bennett the first time we'd paid over a 1/4 million for 25 years or something? Now look at us!
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
He'll fit in well. He's already wearing the obligatory check shirt.
mcshane in the 79th
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- Nov 4, 2005
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They may be right though, his stats weren't fantastic this year for a winger/striker
Marc1901
Peace out.
Remember Swindon fans saying that about Greer? Look where they ended up LOL.
Seagulls4life
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Oh yes obviously!
Da Man Clay
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- Dec 16, 2004
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Bye bye Buckley ...... - WFC Forums
Makes fairly interesting ready. I cringe whenever I read anything from Gav on there mind.
Makes fairly interesting ready. I cringe whenever I read anything from Gav on there mind.
clippedgull
Hotdogs, extra onions
Hungry Joe
SINNEN
The one thing we really missed last season was some genuine pace up front/wide as soon as KLL got crocked. Now with Hoskins and Buckley that's sorted. Very good news.
A million pound player at the Albion....how times have changed.
seagulls4ever
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There's also a 15% sell-on clause for any fee recieved over £1m for him.
Sergei's Celebration
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Yer, he stole it out of Charlie's wardrobe.