Aidy Boothroyd

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Aidy Boothroyd
Personal information
Full name Adrian Neil Boothroyd
Date of birth 8 February 1971 (1971-02-08) (age 37)
Place of birth    Baildon, Bradford, England
Playing position Defender (retired)
Club information
Current club Watford
Senior clubs1
Years Club App (Gls)*
1989–1990
1990–1992
1992–1993
1993–1996
1996–1998		 Huddersfield Town
Bristol Rovers
Hearts
Mansfield Town
Peterborough United
Total		 010 (0)
016 (0)
004 (0)
102 (3)
026 (1)
158 (4)   
Teams managed
2005– Watford

1 Senior club appearances and goals
counted for the domestic league only and
correct as of 12/10/06.
* Appearances (Goals)

Adrian Neil "Aidy" Boothroyd (born 8 February 1971 in Baildon, near Bradford) is an English former footballer and is the current manager of Watford of the Championship. He is the youngest manager in the division. He is the second longest serving manager in the division.

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[edit] Playing career

As a player Boothroyd was a lower division full back, who played for Huddersfield Town, Bristol Rovers, Hearts, Mansfield Town and Peterborough United. His playing career ended at the premature age of 26 due to injury.

[edit] Coaching career

After ending his playing career at Peterborough United, Boothroyd was appointed coach of the Under 17, Under 19 and reserve teams at the club. His tactical nous and drive impressed, and he left Peterborough in 2001 to join Norwich City as their Youth Team coach under Nigel Worthington. After two years at Carrow Road, Boothroyd assumed the positions of Youth Development Officer and Technical Director at West Bromwich Albion, joining in October 2003.[1] A short spell at The Hawthorns ended when he was appointed first-team coach at Leeds United in July 2004,[2] where he continued to build his reputation until he was appointed manager of Watford in March 2005 at the age of 34.[3]

Many Watford fans[who?] were surprised at the decision of the board to appoint a relatively unknown manager, and many[who?] voiced their concerns over the issue. They reasoned that whilst the club was in such a precarious league position in the Championship, it would have been more logical to approach a manager with experience at such a level. However, the board backed their decision and the club entered a new era under Boothroyd. He managed to steer the club clear of relegation, with 1–0 victories over Stoke City and Rotherham United.

At the beginning of the 2005–06 season, Boothroyd signalled his intentions by declaring that his aim for the forthcoming campaign would be promotion to the Premiership. Many[who?] saw this strong ambition as unrealistic, yet they backed him to try and prove them wrong. As the season progressed, Boothroyd's side gained more and more confidence, and come the end of the season, had cemented a place in the play-offs. After overcoming Crystal Palace in the two-legged semi-final, Boothroyd's team came up against the club where he used to coach; Leeds United. Watford won 3–0 and claimed a place in the top league of English football. The rapid improvement in Watford's results in his first season in charge led to Boothroyd winning the Championship Manager of the Month in February 2006.[4] Boothroyd continued as Watford manager for the duration of the 2006–07 Premier League season, but Watford finished 20th and were relegated. Nevertheless, Watford reached the FA Cup semi-finals, and Boothroyd was awarded a new three year contract.[5]

A good start to the 2007–08 season saw Watford nine points clear at the top of the Championship after twelve games.[6] The good form saw Boothroyd named Championship Manager of the Month for October 2007 after Watford maintained a 100% record.[7] The good start could not be sustained and a poor run of form in second half of the season saw Boothroyd coming in for criticism from supporters for his team selections, direct style of play and dealings in the transfer market.[8] One win in thirteen going into the last game of the season saw Watford in danger of missing out altogether on a play off spot but a 1–1 draw against Blackpool was enough secure sixth place on goal difference ahead of Wolverhampton Wanderers. In their play-off semi-final against Hull City Watford lost 2–0 at Vicarage Road and 4–1 at the KC Stadium.

After missing out on an immediate return to Premiership, Boothroyd announced his intention re-build the side for next season, and also change the team's style of play.[9]

[edit] Managerial stats

As of 21 May 2008[10]

Team Nat From To Record
G W D L Win %
Watford Flag of England March 29, 2005 Present 158 58 48 52 36.70

[edit] References

  1. ^ "Boothroyd becomes a Baggie", West Bromwich Albion F.C., 2004-10-28. Retrieved on 2007-08-24. 
  2. ^ "Boothroyd set for Leeds role", West Bromwich Albion F.C.. Retrieved on 2007-08-24. 
  3. ^ "Watford appoint Boothroyd as boss", BBC Sport, 2005-03-29. Retrieved on 2007-11-02. 
  4. ^ "Boothroyd earns managerial honour", BBC Sport, 2006-03-02. Retrieved on 2007-11-02. 
  5. ^ "Boothroyd signs new Watford deal", BBC Sport, 2007-05-08. Retrieved on 2008-05-10. 
  6. ^ Jolly, Richard. "Blackpool 1-1 Watford", The Guardian, 2008-05-04. Retrieved on 2008-05-10. 
  7. ^ "Aidy named Manager of the Month", Watford F.C., 2007-11-01. Retrieved on 2007-11-02. 
  8. ^ Affleck, Kevin. "Aidy: I'm at my best right now", Watford Observer, 2008-04-11. Retrieved on 2008-05-10. 
  9. ^ "The Times They Are A-Changin'", Watford FC, 2007-05-15. Retrieved on 2008-05-31. 
  10. ^ Adrian Boothroyd's managerial career soccerbase.com

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Persondata
NAME Aidy Boothroyd
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
SHORT DESCRIPTION Football player and coach
DATE OF BIRTH 8 February 1971
PLACE OF BIRTH Baildon, Bradford, England
DATE OF DEATH
PLACE OF DEATH