Watford Sign Child

It has been confirmed on the 'fishal site that we will sign 15-year-old Hungarian keeper Botond Antal this summer once he turns 16.

One can only presume that this signing is "one for the future", given that he is young enough to be fellow new-signing Mart Poom's son. (also, Alec's grandson and Keith Burkinshaw's great great great grandson.)

I'm pretty sure this signing will not have a massive impact on this season coming. Presumably he'll slot straight into the Academy, alongside fellow embryonic footballer, England U-16 regular and Yellow Fever favourite Harry Forrester*. Not even Scott Loach will be quaking in his boots.

This signing though, does make a statement about the future direction of our club. The poaching of talented, foreign youngsters from their cribs is the way football is these days, and presumably we must join in, if we harbour ambitions of being a small-budget top-ten team. It just doesn't sit that comfortably with me, that's all.

*oops spoke too soon. It would appear that Forrester is yet to sign Academy forms. Do it Harry - we love you!