Watford ‘make a stand’ over Everton’s approach for Silva

WATFORD say they are making a stand against Everton over what they believe was an illegal approach for manager Marco Silva, even though they have received no compensation. The Hornets reported Everton to the Premier League for trying to lure the Portuguese manager (right) last season, with Silva having since taken charge at Goodison Park. Watford released a statement yesterday speaking of the ‘principle of making a stand when the actions of one Premier League club completely undermine and cause intrinsic damage to a fellow member club’. Everton wanted Silva to replace Ronald Koeman last year, but were unable to get their man. A poor run of form followed for Watford, who sacked Silva in January citing Everton’s approach as the ‘catalyst’ for the decision. Watford said: ‘The club have made a complaint over what the club believes is overwhelming evidence of a breach of Premier League rules.’