“Really proud” – Mattie Pollock reacts to double Watford FC developments after big 24 hours
Watford centre-back Matt Pollock has taken to social media to celebrate his new contract and his side’s win against Oxford United on Friday night.
Posting on X, Pollock sent a message to the supporters after what was a very productive Friday for him.
Earlier in the day, it was announced that the defender had signed a new five-year contract at Vicarage Road to extend his stay there until the summer of 2029.
Not only does this deal guarantee him long-term financial security, but it also allows the Hornets to retain him for the foreseeable future and take a strong negotiating stance if teams come in with offers for him.
He didn’t have too much time to celebrate this new deal though, with the Hertfordshire outfit facing Oxford on Friday night.
The U’s away record hasn’t been great this season, but they secured a 1-0 win against Hull City in midweek and have managed to adapt to life in the Championship fairly well.
They even had the opportunity to go into half-time 1-0 up, with some intelligent play from Peter Kioso allowing him to break into the box.
Unfortunately, he was unable to make the most of the opportunity in the end.
The Hornets were much brighter in the second 45, and it didn’t take them too long to make the breakthrough, with Vakoun Bayo managing to squeeze the ball past Jamie Cumming at the second attempt.
That winner came in the 54th minute – and he had another golden opportunity to add to his tally – but his shot was driven straight at Cumming.
