Michael Cook

Football Administration & Development | Academy Operations Manager *views are my own

[KitAid @KitAid]

Great to see kit and shirts donated by @WatfordFCAcad and #watfordfc supporters getting a new home in #Kenya
@WTroostEkong @DNSYE_podcast

[EFL @EFL]

'Football has an incredible ability to unite and uplift...'

Over £65K was raised for Mental Health charities following the @mhworldcup, held at @WatfordFC's Vicarage Road 🙌

#EFLintheCommunity | #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

[Watford FC Academy @WatfordFCAcad]

WE'RE INTO THE FINAL! 😮‍💨

[Watford FC Academy @WatfordFCAcad]

Celebrations from tonight's victory 👏

[Michael Cook @MichaelCook8]

Champs! Great to be involved. All for a good cause 🏆 #MHWorldCup

[WD18 @WD18Fans]

The moment @LDX2012’s dreams came true by lifting the WD18 Cup… 🏆

#MHWorldCup

[Watford FC Academy @WatfordFCAcad]

Tuesday February 25. 📅
Vicarage Road. 🏡
Be there. 👊

[Watford FC Academy @WatfordFCAcad]

Our Under-17s beat Juventus 4-1 in their second Daraselia Cup match in Georgia! 👏

⚽️ Eboue, Galajevs, Cowie, Smith Daley

[Watford FC Academy @WatfordFCAcad]

Proud of you, Leo! 👏

[Watford FC Academy @WatfordFCAcad]

Come on, Amin! 💪

[Dylan Jardon 🌈 @DylanJardon]

"Perfection is impossible.

In the 1,526 singles matches I played in my career, I won almost 80% of those matches.

But what percentage of points did I win?

54%

In other words, even top ranked tennis players win barely more than half the points they play.

When you lose ever second point on average, you learn not to dwell on every shot.

You teach yourself to think:
'Okay, I double faulted...it's only a point.'
'Okay, I came to the net and I got passed again...it's only a point.'

Even a great shot, an overhead backhand smash that ends up on ESPN's top 10 playlist – that too is just a point.

Here's why I'm telling you this.

When you're playing a point, it has to be the most important thing in the world. And it is.

But when it's behind you, it's behind you.

This mindset is crucial – because it frees you to fully commit to the next point with intensity, clarity, and focus."

–@rogerfederer

[Burton Albion FC @burtonalbionfc]

Catch Mark Robinson's first words as Burton Albion Head Coach 🗣️

#BAFC

[Jonathan Davies CBE @JiffyRugby]

Oh my god. Heartbreaking 💔 ❤

[Watford Football Club @WatfordFC]

ℹ️ We are delighted to confirm three new coaching appointments within @WatfordFCAcad ahead of the 2024/25 season.

Including the return of a club legend 👀

[Watford FC Academy @WatfordFCAcad]

Charlie Daniels on a progressive season for the Under-21s and an exciting future ahead. 👇

[Sandridge Rovers FC @fc_SandridgeRov]

Please come and show your support on Saturday 11th May to see @fc_SandridgeRov reserves take on @Cuffleyfc1_R Reserves in the Final of the Cecil Hudson Cup at Vauxhall Road (HP2 4HW) the home of Hemel Hempstead FC

3pm Kick Off

£5 entrance for Adults - £2 Concessions

⚫️⚪️⚽️

[Watford Football Club @WatfordFC]

Four potential debuts this afternoon! 🙌

[Watford Football Club @WatfordFC]

“A very nice moment.” 🥹

Eames and Massiah-Edwards reflect. 👇

[Michael Cook @MichaelCook8]

💔

[Nicky Henderson @sevenbarrows]

We have some very sad news to break this evening regarding Shishkin.

[Watford FC Academy @WatfordFCAcad]

Albert Eames has signed his first professional contract with the Hornets! 🙌

The defender has penned a three-year deal. 🤝

[Watford Football Club @WatfordFC]

ℹ️ Watford FC is delighted to confirm the permanent appointment of Tom Cleverley as the Hornets’ Head Coach.

Congrats, Tom! 💛