Chat Sports
Watford news

BBC · Mar 8, 2025

Watford 'managing' players' Ramadan fasting

Tom CleverleyWatford boss Tom Cleverley revealed up to half a dozen players are fasting for Ramadan after his side faded following a bright start in a 2-1 home defeat by Millwall.

The Hornets dominated the opening half with crisp passing and good movement and went ahead through Mattie Pollock's header from a corner.

But the second half saw the visitors hit back with two goals as Watford's play-off aspirations suffered a setback.

Asked about players fasting, Cleverley told BBC Three Counties Radio: "I think we're the most-affected squad in the league when it comes down to that.

"We work really hard with our nutritionists to make sure they're in the best condition they possibly can be.

Full story at BBC

Chat Sports on YouTube

Chat Sports TV

NFL Daily | NBA Now | CFB Now

Subscribe

More Watford news

Pick of the stats: Watford v Middlesbrough BBC · 4 days ago Watford boss Alessio Dionisi reacts after win over Lincoln City BBC · Nov 3 Pick of the stats: Watford v Lincoln City BBC · Nov 2 'International break a time to be fearful as Watford boss' BBC · Nov 2 How assistant managers handle players, personal ambition ESPN.com · Mar 19 Touching footage shows Anthony Joshua dancing with mums of his two friends who died - after heartfelt speech during Mother's Day party Daily Mail · Mar 17 All Watford news