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Elton John says he is upset by Watford’s recent form
Former Watford owner and lifelong supporter Elton John has said he is upset and disappointed by the team’s recent form.
His comments followed Watford’s 4-0 home defeat by Burnley in the Championship.
Watford have lost three league games in a row and five of their past six.
The team is 20th in the table, according to the BBC.
Manager Alessio Dionisi took charge in June, and he is Watford’s 12th head coach since the end of the 2020-21 season.
The poor results matter to supporters, whom John said he feels for.
The sources give no further steps planned by the club.
Elton John said he was upset and disappointed by Watford’s recent form after the club lost 4-0 at home to Burnley.
Watford have lost three consecutive Championship matches and five of their past six.
The defeat left Watford 20th in the Championship table, according to BBC Sport.
John said he felt for supporters who had to watch the team’s performances.
Manager Alessio Dionisi apologised after the Burnley match and criticised the team’s performance in both halves.
- Who
- Elton John, a former Watford owner and lifelong supporter, said he was upset by the team’s form.
- What
- Watford lost 4-0 at home to Burnley, prompting John to criticise the club’s recent decline.
- When
- After Watford’s Saturday defeat; the articles were published on 11 October 2026.
- Where
- Vicarage Road, Watford’s home ground.
- Why
- John said he was upset and disappointed by Watford’s decline over recent weeks.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
As a lifetime supporter of Watford FC, I am very upset and disappointed at the decline over the past few weeks.
I really feel for the supporters who have to watch this.
I'm sorry for this result; I'm sorry for this match.
The problem now is the attitude, the team, the coach, everyone.
Watford appointed Alessio Dionisi as manager on a two-year contract.
Watford beat Southampton and drew with Wrexham and West Ham.
Watford went 3-0 down inside 25 minutes and lost 4-0 at home to Burnley.
Elton John expressed disappointment with Watford’s recent decline in a response to the club’s Instagram post.
- Result
- Watford lost 4-0 to Burnley.
- League position
- Watford were 20th in the Championship table, according to BBC Sport.
- Recent record
- Watford had lost three straight league games and five of their past six.
- Manager
- Alessio Dionisi was appointed in June on a two-year contract.
- John’s age
- 79 years old.
Sources
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