Hornets chief Simpson steps down
Holders host Robins, Histon at home
FA Cup holders Portsmouth start their defence at home to Bristol City, while Histon face Swansea after the third-round draw was made on Sunday.
Rodgers reveals Blues' best wishes
Watford boss Brendan Rodgers said he had received a number of good luck messages from former Chelsea colleagues after the draw with Doncaster.
Brooker rescues point for Rovers
Striker Steve Brooker came off the bench to score with his first touch in a Doncaster shirt as Rovers drew 1-1 at Watford on Saturday.
Watford face Rovers without Ward
Watford boss Brendan Rodgers will be without defender Darren Ward for his first game in charge of the Hornets against Doncaster on Saturday.
Lampard backs Rodgers to succeed
Frank Lampard senior is convinced Brendan Rodgers has what it takes to steer Watford away from the wrong end of the Championship table.
DeMerit impressed by new boss
Watford defender Jay DeMerit has described new boss Brendan Rodgers as a "breath of fresh air" ahead of his first game in charge on Saturday.
Hornets swoop for Blues youngster
New Watford manager Brendan Rodgers has made his first signing for the Hornets by raiding former club Chelsea to sign Liam Bridcutt on loan.
O'Kelly wary of Hornets threat
Doncaster's assistant manager Richard O'Kelly believes Watford will be a tough proposition this weekend under new boss Brendan Rodgers.
Lamps hails young buck Rodgers
Frank Lampard snr has revealed it was a recommendation from his son which triggered his relationship with new Watford manager Brendan Rodgers.
Watford 1 - 1 Doncaster 
Bristol City 1 - 1 Watford 
