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Guy Branston: Players, not bosses, are key for Watford

What is Gino Pozzo doing at Watford? An excellent job of making money for his business and its investors.
Joao Pedro joined Watford as a teenager and developed his game before moving on for big money

By Guy Branston - Former EFL defender, football consultant & agent

 
What is Gino Pozzo doing at Watford? An excellent job of making money for his business and its investors.
Yes, the Hornets owner goes through head coaches like most of us go through socks.
But Paulo Pezzolano, the Uruguayan who was sacked this week after just ten games, knew what he was getting into.
Javi Gracia, now back for a second spell, certainly knows what he’s getting into.
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They can talk about bringing this or doing that, but they know the score. Watford are a player-trading business and making mone...

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