Ainsworth signs permanent deal

Lionel has signed a permanent deal with us.

2½ years strikes me as a shortish deal for a talented young player - but fair enough - we don't know if he's good enough.

Also - the timing of this announcement is odd. Why announce it today - they must have know from the start of the window.

 

C+P From Club Site: -

AINSWORTH SIGNS
Sat 05 Jan 2008

LIONEL Ainsworth has today (Saturday) completed his permanent move to Vicarage Road, signing a two-and-a-half year contract after joining the Hornets on loan in late November.

The 20-year-old moved to Watford after attracting the attention of boss Aidy Boothroyd with a number of influential displays for League Two side Hereford United. He starred for the Bulls alongside loan Hornets Theo Robinson and Toumani Diagouraga.

Ainsworth impressed throughout for Hereford and netted eight times, scoring two hat-tricks and the solitary goal that knocked Leeds United out of the FA Cup. That goal-scoring appearance rules him out of Watford's third round tie with Crystal Palace, as he is cup tied.

Ainsworth

The former Derby trainee made his debut for the Golden Boys against Barnsley at Oakwell and started for the 'Orns against Plymouth at Vicarage Road before Christmas.

Ainsworth has also represented England at Under-17 and Under-19 level, and is well known for his lightening-quick pace on the wing.

 

does it matter when they announce it?

 

Does it matter, he'll most likely never get a game anyway. Most of our signings these days never do.

 

Looked sharp when he played. Better than Waankanuff IMO. But bet he becomes Maccas best mate in the reserves.

 

i think ainsworth looked lively and could become a very good player in the futre imo although he might need a bit of work on his crossing

 

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I bet that is the end for Macca - cheerio, cheerio, cheerio. Serves Macca right for showing Jordan how to do a step over.

 

I can't wait to see Ainsworth start again. Hopefully today. I thought he was superb. Problem is Smudger looked poor on the left wing

 

Ainsworth is cup tied admin.

 

Aidy seems to think he's a massive prospect... was banging on about what a lovely lad he is... Could he be another Ashley Young?

What concerns me a little is why did Derby let him go?

 

We released Ashley at one point.

 

Ainsworth was quality during the first half against plymuff

 

Totally agree, but he'll be struggling to replace McAnuff if Jobi continues on his current form.

 

I think Ainsworth leaving Derby was sort of mutual as he wanted more chances of playing and was not going to get that in the premier league. I have heard he has cost us 425k, which seems a little high if so, as he only had a year contract at Hereford.

 

reminds me of booza and ash

what was the fee??
probably as most transfers nowadays undisclosed:dismay:

 

bout to ask that myself

 

I heard one rumours which was around 400k or so. A lot of money for a league 2 player but if he is as talented as reports suggest, he will turn out to be a bargain.

 

I bloody hope it wasn't that much.

Don't forget that he was fobbed off by Derby, who are sh!t.

 

Well Tamas cost about £1m so £400k for Lionel with clauses isn't bad.

 

That's worse than paying £500k for Kabba. :dismay:

 

Tamas cost 1 mio EUROs - which isn't bad.

 

That's still nearly £700k by summer 2006 values. And anyway, there are sources that say £1m.

 

What form???

 

Are you serious for that parks player.... Deport him back to Czech as we could have him under the trades description act as he claims he plays football..

I have seen players try harder at Non League Tivvy level... and thats even including Steve Flack....

 

He's from Hungary so I don't really think the Czech's would be too pleased about that...

 

Agree that Ainsworth looked good against plymouth before Aidy made another of his monumental substitutions...He's playing well, better take him off before he shows the rest up!

I believe that decision probably cost us the points....not all the Bang bang stuff as the club have mentioned...great prospect, and as mentioned Aidy has said some good things..(I will say some Cherrys m8's of mine said he was lazy when on loan to them last season)

ps..lol..at send priskin back to Czech'..lmfao....Hungarian International....clue..lol

 

No a £200,000 `Bargain`

According to Goal:

c/p AINSWORTH IN WATFORD DEAL



08:00 - 07 January 2008

Watford have completed the signing of winger Lionel Ainsworth from Hereford United for a fee of about £200,000, with extra payments dependent on appearances and performances.

Ainsworth, who has represented England at Under-19 level, has signed a two-and-a-half year contract with the Championship club.

Ainsworth scored eight goals for the Bulls before joining Watford on loan in November - and grabbed Hereford's winner against Leeds United in the FA Cup.

 

To be honest - at 200k he seems a bargain. The add-ons only come into effect if he is a success in which case - he'd still be a bargain.

 

As long as the fee is under 500k, i'm happy. Aidy's signings have been very hit an miss (more miss that hit if you ask me), but from what I have seen, he has flair/agility and a lot of talent, so hopefully the 200k or 400k price will prove a bargain.

Then again, Hoskins etc. have hardly proved they are worth a penny, let alone the price we paid for them.