I started to write this on the day we announced they were going but only got round to finishing it today.
Sad, but rather predictable news about those out of contract who are leaving the Vic.
Richard Lee
The most lovely bloke you could have in your side and not at all a bad keeper either. Certainly not in the Ben Foster ranks, but certainly good enough to deserve getting a few seasons as a club's No.1 keeper. He was very unfortunate that for various reasons that never really happened at the Vic and has been extremely tolerant and loyal not moving before now. I really hope he goes on to shine so brightly at Brentford that its not long before the various Watford manager's who overlooked him regret not including him in their plans.
Jay DeMerit
The beginning of his association with Watford came at the humble surroundings of an Isthmian League side and will end at the World Cup. In between he quickly established himself in our side, helped gain promotion to the Premiership and became captain putting in some brilliant performances. Probably at his weakest when he was alongside someone less experienced than himself its a great shame we won't get to see him continue to forge a solid partnership with Martin Taylor.
Jon Harley
We'll all miss Harley. Not just his experience and skill but the fact he had the best Watford chant since Moons, always played with a smile on his face and was great at winding up the opposition. He might not have been as fast as he once was, but as a second half replacement for a knackered Cowie, Cleverley or Lansbury he was invaluable.
Will Hoskins
A bit like Richard Lee he's had to face the reality of not being fancied by three Watford managers. However whereas Rich's lack of first team opportunity was down to many factors Will really only has himself to blame. He had a lot of opportunities to cement his place in the team but didn't really take any of them. The fact he's been let go when we are desperately short of goalscorers says it all.
All the best to them all and also Jonathon North, Billy Gibson and Lewis Young.
