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Troy Deeney’s long journey from prison to the FA Cup final with Watford

Watford captain Troy Deeney tells ESPN FC’s Mark Ogden how jail time in 2012 turned his life around as he prepares to lead the Hornets out against Man City in the FA Cup final.

FA Cup: Troy Deeney (90’+4′ PEN) Watford 2-2 Wolverhampton Wanderers
WATFORD, England — Troy Deeney will captain Watford in Saturday’s FA Cup final against Manchester City (11:55 a.m. ET, ESPN+), aiming to lift the cup to cap a remarkable journey that began with him being sent to prison for 10 months, in 2012, for an attack on a group of students in his home city of Birmingham.
The 30-year-old, who was released after three months of his sentence after displaying remorse for the incident, has since turned his life around and become a crucial figure for Watford during…

Man City’s Sterling has made it ‘cool’ to discuss racism – Deeney

Watford captain Troy Deeney tells ESPN FC’s Mark Ogden how jail time in 2012 turned his life around as he prepares to lead the Hornets out against Man City in the FA Cup final.

FA Cup: Troy Deeney (90’+4′ PEN) Watford 2-2 Wolverhampton Wanderers
Watford captain Troy Deeney has credited Raheem Sterling with making a “massive” impact in the fight against racism this season, and told ESPN FC that the Manchester City winger has made it “cool” to talk about the issue.
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Watford’s Deeney hits out after being targeted by racist abuse online

With the FA Cup final now set, the FC crew explain what Watford will have to get right in order to have a chance against Manchester City.
Watford captain Troy Deeney was targeted with racial abuse on social media after scoring in the FA Cup semifinal win over Wolverhampton.
Deeney’s stoppage-time penalty at Wembley Stadium sent the game into extra time, where Watford sealed a 3-2 victory on Sunday.
Deeney posted photos on his Instagram account of his celebrations on the field and later with his family and friends.
Alongside the Premier League’s “No room for racism” logo, Deeney wrote on Instagram on Monday that he had been forced…

Burnley offer Watford’s Troy Deeney, 30, five-year deal – sources

Paul Mariner and Alexis Nunes rate all the latest transfer rumors as deadline day rapidly approaches. Burnley have made a £9 million bid for Watford striker Troy Deeney, sources have told ESPN FC.
The Clarets, yet to make a signing this…

Arsenal wanted to prove Watford’s Troy Deeney wrong – Rob Holding

Arsenal win their second-consecutive match after losing four straight in all competitions as Arsene Wenger stops his side’s late season slide.

After Mesut Ozil became the fastest player to reach 50 Premier League assists, Steve Nicol and Alejandro Moreno debate whether he has more to offer Arsenal.
Arsenal centre-back Rob Holding says the Gunners were determined to prove Troy Deeney wrong in their 3-0 win over Watford, and that the striker’s disparaging comments were “definitely in the back of our minds.”
Arsenal avenged a 2-1 defeat at Watford in October, after which Deeney had said Arsenal’s players lacked “cojones” and weren’t “up for it.”
Deeney had to eat those words after missing a penalty on Sunday that would have given Watford hope at 2-0, and Holding admitted that the Hornets striker’s…

Arsene Wenger: Watford game not about Troy Deeney’s comments

The ESPN FC guys answer your tweets on Arsene Wenger’s future if Arsenal win the UEL, a replacement competition for the Europa League and much more.

Shaka Hislop and Alejandro Moreno heap praise upon Arsenal for a performance that seemingly came out of nowhere.
MILAN — Arsene Wenger has no interest in talking about Troy Deeney ahead of Arsenal’s match against Watford on Sunday.
The game at the Emirates will be the first meeting between the sides since Deeney’s disparaging comments about the Gunners following Watford’s 2-1 home win in September, when the striker claimed Wenger’s men lacked “cojones” and weren’t up for a fight.
Wenger thinks such comments are better left ignored.
“It’s better you focus on how you want to play, than on what people say,”…

Troy Deeney avoids punishment for post-goal gesture vs. Chelsea

Watford scored three goals after a late Chelsea equalizer to surge past the 10-man Blues and pile more pressure on Antonio Conte.

English Premier League: Troy Deeney (42′) Watford 1-0 Chelsea
Watford striker Troy Deeney will avoid a formal punishment from the Football Association over his goal celebration in the 4-1 victory over Chelsea on Monday night.
Deeney broke the deadlock from the penalty spot but courted controversy when he appeared to make an offensive gesture towards the Vicarage Road crowd.
A three-man panel failed to agree on whether his action merited a retrospective red card, so Deeney, who has already served three- and four-match bans this season, only faces a written…

Deeney to stay at Watford after West Brom opt for Sturridge – sources

ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop has his say as to which Premier League clubs he believes will be in the relegation zone come the end of the season.

Paul Mariner examines Watford’s decision to sack Marco Silva as a result of the fallout from Everton’s approach for the manager.
Troy Deeney looks set to stay at Watford after West Bromwich Albion opted to move for Daniel Sturridge ahead of him, sources have told ESPN FC.
West Brom had considered a move for Deeney as they looked to bring in a new striker before Wednesday’s transfer deadline, but switched their attention to doing a loan deal for Liverpool’s Sturridge.
Newcastle looked to be favourites for Sturridge’s signature until West Brom made a late move for the England international, and he decided to make the move to…

Watford boss Javi Gracia in the dark over Troy Deeney’s future

Paul Mariner examines Watford’s decision to sack Marco Silva as a result of the fallout from Everton’s approach for the manager.
New Watford head coach Javi Gracia admits he is in the dark over the future of Hornets captain Troy Deeney.
The 29-year-old striker has only scored two goals, both from penalty kicks, in the Premier League this season and reportedly had a strained relationship with former boss Marco Silva.
Silva, appointed in the summer, was sacked on Sunday with Watford pointing to an approach for his services from Everton as a reason for a “significant deterioration in both focus and results.”
Gracia, whose CV…

Watford’s Troy Deeney is Newcastle’s top January target – sources

Newcastle manager Rafa Benitez is confident his side can stay in the Premier League as he aims to strengthen the squad in the January transfer window.

Rafa Benitez says Newcastle’s win over Stoke is an example of the team’s continued effort, even if recent form affected their confidence.
Newcastle are lining up a move for Watford striker Troy Deeney, sources close to the Hornets have told ESPN FC.
Deeney, who has just completed a four-match ban for his second red card of the season, has emerged as a top target for Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez as he looks to add goals to his side.
Sources have told ESPN FC that Newcastle officials have made an enquiry to Watford to ask about Deeney’s availability this month.
Benitez has made striking reinforcements one of his main priorities during…

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