About Joe Bookbinder

Having realized from an early age he would never make it as a footballer, Joe Bookbinder tried his hand at management (Football Manager 2010) with mixed results - having restored Watford to Premier League status, Bayern Munich came calling, however the move was a step too far, too quick and he parted company after just 6 months. Joe has now taken up Sports Journalism, born and bred in London he naturally supports Manchester United, although in his attempt to support a 'local team' has developed a soft spot for Watford.

Obscure Footballer of the Week #1: Lloyd Doyley

As our first Obscure Footballer of the Week, Joe Bookbinder gives a moment’s recognition to Watford defender Lloyd Doyley…

For those who don’t support Watford the legend and cult following that surrounds Lloyd Doyley may be hard to understand. A product of Watford’s under-appreciated academy which has produced the likes of Ashley Young, Luther Blissett and John Barnes, through thick and mainly thin as a Watford player Doyley has now been a first team regular for over a decade. He is one of only a number of players in the modern era of football to be able to boast the title of ‘a one club man’. Continue reading