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BBC News
3 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Hornets assistant backs youngsters to step up
Watford assistant manager Valon Behrami says the Hornets are not worried about a lack of experience in the squad, saying the club's young guns are stepping Manchester City defender Max Alleyne, 20, followed Nestory Irankunda and Othmane Maamma, who are both 19, Vivaldo Semedo, 20, Caleb Wiley, 20 and Luca Kjerrumgaard, 22, through the door this summer."We are very happy about the signings so far, it's true we have many young players but in football you can find leadership even in a 20-year-old," Behrami told BBC 3CR."I can see a lot of younger players starting to become more vocal. If you bring in a 30-year-old it doesn't mean he has leadership or experience, most of the time either you have it inside or not."We have some personalities who can come up, they have taken charge, but the market is still open, we will look around until the very last minute of the transfer window."
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Premier League cult hero, 40, charges onto touchline to berate EFL fourth official despite not being on coaching staff
Fans reacted to the moment on social media REF RAGE Premier League cult hero, 40, charges onto touchline to berate EFL fourth official despite not being on coaching staff PREMIER LEAGUE cult hero Valon Behrami raged at an EFL fourth official during Watford's defeat to Charlton. The Hornets stumbled out of the blocks in the Championship as they lost their opening game to the newly promoted Addicks. Advertisement 7 Valon Behrami raged at the fourth official after Watford were denied a penalty Credit: x 7 He was named assistant sporting director at Watford in July Credit: Getty 7 Behrami played for the Hornets between 2015 and 2017 Credit: Action Images - Reuters Play Dream Team now! Play The Sun Dream Team ahead of the 2025/26 season Free to play Over £100,000 in total prize money Play in Mini Leagues against your mates Submit a team for Gameweek 1 to enter £5,000 prize draw Play via Dream Team's app or website today! Harvey Knibbs netted a last-gasp goal to give Nathan Jones' side a fairytale return to the second division. The result could have been different if the hosts had been awarded a penalty after Thomas Kaminski brought down Nestory Irankunda. Penalty shouts from Watford fans and players were waved away by referee Stephen Martin. The decision left the hosts fuming but no more so than former player and now assistant sporting director Behrami. Advertisement READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS LEFT TO RU Fuming ex-Premier League boss gives team talk on PITCH after embarrassing loss The former Swiss international could be seen berating the fourth official on the touchline. The moment was made even more remarkable as he is not a part of the coaching staff and manager Paulo Pezzolano was not involved. Fans were even taken aback by the moment as they reacted on social media. One posted: "Never seen a non-coaching staff member as animated as Valon Behrami today." Advertisement SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET £50 BONUS WHEN YOU JOIN A second commented: "Some things never change haha." A third wrote: "He will be the new head coach in place by November." EFL club launch new badge like 'lion with lollipop and first aid box' Behrami, 40, played for Watford for two seasons between 2015 and 2017. Advertisement He made 49 appearances for the Hornets without scoring a single goal. One match would stick out in fans' memories as he puked all over the pitch during the clash with Everton. But it was West Ham that brought him to the English shores back in 2008. 7 He first played in England for West Ham Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd Advertisement 7 He scored five times for the Hammers Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd The Hammers signed the midfielder from Lazio for £5million and he became a key part of the team. Behrami did have his time in the East End disrupted by injury as he suffered an ACL in 2009. In total, he played 63 times for West Ham and scored five goals, including a winner against Sunderland in November 2008. Advertisement Between playing at Upton Park and Vicarage Road, he had spells at Fiorentina, Napoli and Hamburg. After leaving England for the final time as a player, he had spells at Udinese, Sion, Genoa and Brescia before retiring in 2022. He was appointed as Watford's assistant sporting director in July. 7 Behrami spent two years at Napoli during his career Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd Advertisement
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Premier League cult hero, 40, charges onto touchline to berate EFL fourth official despite not being on coaching staff
Fans reacted to the moment on social media REF RAGE Premier League cult hero, 40, charges onto touchline to berate EFL fourth official despite not being on coaching staff Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) PREMIER LEAGUE cult hero Valon Behrami raged at an EFL fourth official during Watford's defeat to Charlton. The Hornets stumbled out of the blocks in the Championship as they lost their opening game to the newly promoted Addicks. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 7 Valon Behrami raged at the fourth official after Watford were denied a penalty Credit: x 7 He was named assistant sporting director at Watford in July Credit: Getty 7 Behrami played for the Hornets between 2015 and 2017 Credit: Action Images - Reuters Play Dream Team now! Play The Sun Dream Team ahead of the 2025/26 season Free to play Over £100,000 in total prize money Play in Mini Leagues against your mates Submit a team for Gameweek 1 to enter £5,000 prize draw Play via Dream Team's app or website today! Harvey Knibbs netted a last-gasp goal to give Nathan Jones' side a fairytale return to the second division. The result could have been different if the hosts had been awarded a penalty after Thomas Kaminski brought down Nestory Irankunda. Penalty shouts from Watford fans and players were waved away by referee Stephen Martin. The decision left the hosts fuming but no more so than former player and now assistant sporting director Behrami. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS LEFT TO RU Fuming ex-Premier League boss gives team talk on PITCH after embarrassing loss The former Swiss international could be seen berating the fourth official on the touchline. The moment was made even more remarkable as he is not a part of the coaching staff and manager Paulo Pezzolano was not involved. Fans were even taken aback by the moment as they reacted on social media. One posted: "Never seen a non-coaching staff member as animated as Valon Behrami today." SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET £50 BONUS WHEN YOU JOIN A second commented: "Some things never change haha." A third wrote: "He will be the new head coach in place by November." EFL club launch new badge like 'lion with lollipop and first aid box' Behrami, 40, played for Watford for two seasons between 2015 and 2017. He made 49 appearances for the Hornets without scoring a single goal. One match would stick out in fans' memories as he puked all over the pitch during the clash with Everton. But it was West Ham that brought him to the English shores back in 2008. 7 He first played in England for West Ham Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd 7 He scored five times for the Hammers Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd The Hammers signed the midfielder from Lazio for £5million and he became a key part of the team. Behrami did have his time in the East End disrupted by injury as he suffered an ACL in 2009. In total, he played 63 times for West Ham and scored five goals, including a winner against Sunderland in November 2008. Between playing at Upton Park and Vicarage Road, he had spells at Fiorentina, Napoli and Hamburg. After leaving England for the final time as a player, he had spells at Udinese, Sion, Genoa and Brescia before retiring in 2022. He was appointed as Watford's assistant sporting director in July. 7 Behrami spent two years at Napoli during his career Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
The Sun
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Premier League cult hero, 40, charges onto touchline to berate EFL fourth official despite not being on coaching staff
PREMIER LEAGUE cult hero Valon Behrami raged at an EFL fourth official during Watford's defeat to Charlton. The Hornets stumbled out of the blocks in the Championship as they lost their opening game to the newly promoted Addicks. 7 7 Harvey Knibbs netted a last-gasp goal to give Nathan Jones ' side a fairytale return to the second division. The result could have been different if the hosts had been awarded a penalty after Thomas Kaminski brought down Nestory Irankunda. Penalty shouts from Watford fans and players were waved away by referee Stephen Martin. The decision left the hosts fuming but no more so than former player and now assistant sporting director Behrami. The former Swiss international could be seen berating the fourth official on the touchline. The moment was made even more remarkable as he is not a part of the coaching staff and manager Paulo Pezzolano was not involved. Fans were even taken aback by the moment as they reacted on social media. One posted: "Never seen a non-coaching staff member as animated as Valon Behrami today." A second commented: "Some things never change haha." A third wrote: "He will be the new head coach in place by November." EFL club launch new badge like 'lion with lollipop and first aid box' Behrami, 40, played for Watford for two seasons between 2015 and 2017. He made 49 appearances for the Hornets without scoring a single goal. One match would stick out in fans' memories as he puked all over the pitch during the clash with Everton. But it was West Ham that brought him to the English shores back in 2008. 7 The Hammers signed the midfielder from Lazio for £5million and he became a key part of the team. Behrami did have his time in the East End disrupted by injury as he suffered an ACL in 2009. In total, he played 63 times for West Ham and scored five goals, including a winner against Sunderland in November 2008. Between playing at Upton Park and Vicarage Road, he had spells at Fiorentina, Napoli and Hamburg. After leaving England for the final time as a player, he had spells at Udinese, Sion, Genoa and Brescia before retiring in 2022. He was appointed as Watford's assistant sporting director in July. 7 7
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Behrami returns to Hornets in assistant role
Former Watford midfielder Valon Behrami has returned to the club as assistant to sporting director Gian Luca Nani. The 40-year-old made 48 Premier League appearances for the Hornets in his two-year stay between July 2015 and August 2017. Advertisement "When I was a Watford player, it was the first time I felt part of a family and I've missed this," Behrami told the club's website. "I want to help build the connection between the technical staff and the club, the players and the club and, most importantly, with the fans as this is the only way we will achieve our goal." The former Switzerland international, capped 83 times by his country, retired from professional football in 2022.
