Troy Deeney EXCLUSIVE: ‘Watford’s FA Cup semi-final against Wolves doesn’t excite me that much’
Troy Deeney admits the FA Cup does not excite him and insists there is nothing special about Watfords semi-final against Wolves on Sunday.The Hornets have a rare opportunity to reach the final and win the competition, with Manchester City the only top-six side left – but Deeney is treating the fixture like any other game.Troy Deeney wants more respect for Watford2
Troy Deeney wants more respect for Watford
Ive played in an FA Cup semi-final before, so I wouldnt say its the biggest game of my career, he told talkSPORT.Ive got a weird feeling about this one; it doesnt excite me too much, it doesnt make me go, Ah! Its just another game.Weve had two games this week, Im knackered. Im literally just preparing like its another game.” talkSPORTs Ian Abrahams takes issue with this, pointing out that the FA Cup has never been more winnable for a team like Watford and silverware could cement Deeney’s legacy at the club.The Hornets captain interjects: What do you mean a team like Watford?Moose explains he means a team outside the top six, but the Hornets skipper argues that his club dont get the respect they deserve.Watford are enjoying a fine season2
Watford are enjoying a fine season
Watford have already surpassed their best ever points tally for a Premier League season – and currently sit eighth in the table.Im just a weird person, Im not the person who goes, Its the semi-final now!I just want people to understand the perspective. People always say its a big occasion for teams outside the top six, but we’re trying to get in this situation more regularly.

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We dont see it as a one-off, we see it as another building block. Ive got a little thing lately where I see comments about Watford and it irritates me a little bit.Were not a bad outfit, youve got to start respecting us. People like Will Hughes should be in the England team. He wont say it, but I will.All jokes aside, weve got quality operators here, but were seen as this long-ball team.You can listen to live commentary of Watford vs Wolves live on talkSPORT, kick-off 4pm on Sunday.

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