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Watford 0-0 Plymouth Argyle: Tom Cleverley relies on ‘Fergie’ blast

Watford manager Tom Cleverley admitted delving into his Manchester United playing days under Sir Alex Ferguson to deliver a half-time dressing-down that earned his side a point against Plymouth Argyle.

CLASH: Watford’s Ryan Andrews, left, and Plymouth’s Michael Obafemi do battle PICTURES: Alamy

By Stephen Marshall

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Watford manager Tom Cleverley admitted delving into his Manchester United playing days under Sir Alex Ferguson to deliver a half-time dressing-down that earned his side a point against Plymouth Argyle.
The Hornets played out a goalless draw against Argyle at Vicarage Road after an uneventful first half.
In spite of an improved second-half performance, the draw narrowed Watford’s chances of making the play-offs.
Afterwards, Cleverley criticised his side’s first half showing
Regret
He said: “We wasted 45 minutes at home against a team that we fee...

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