Watford Suffers Third Straight Away Defeat

Watford's head coach Tom Cleverley celebrated his team's 2-1 comeback victory over Middlesbrough, which he believes demonstrates their top-six potential in the Championship. Despite a challenging start to the season with only one win in five matches and a recent 3-0 defeat to Preston North End, Cleverley expressed confidence in his players' abilities, emphasizing the need for patience, particularly regarding young striker Kwadwoh Baah. He criticized the 'mid-table mindset' displayed in previous games, urging his squad to elevate their performance to challenge for promotion. Cleverley acknowledged the disappointment of the recent loss against Preston, where he felt the team lacked urgency and competitive spirit. He remains optimistic about turning around their away form, which has seen them struggle since their opening day win. The coach is focused on nurturing talent while pushing for a more assertive approach from his players as they aim to secure a playoff spot.