Vakoun Bayo
![Watford interim manager Tom Cleverley applauds the fans before the match on March 29, 2024 Watford interim manager Tom Cleverley applauds the fans before the match on March 29, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/24/13/tom-cleverley.jpg?w=87&h=65&auto=compress,format&fit=clip)
Preview: West Bromwich Albion vs. Watford - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Championship clash between West Bromwich Albion and Watford, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 30, 20:21
![Norwich City manager David Wagner before the match on January 28, 2024 Norwich City manager David Wagner before the match on January 28, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Norwich City vs. Watford - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Norwich City and Watford, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 11, 18:12
![Watford manager Valerien Ismael applauds fans after the match on August 19, 2023 Watford manager Valerien Ismael applauds fans after the match on August 19, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Watford vs. Southampton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's FA Cup clash between Watford and Southampton, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 26, 12:15
![Queens Park Rangers manager Marti Cifuentes on January 6, 2024 Queens Park Rangers manager Marti Cifuentes on January 6, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Queens Park Rangers vs. Watford - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Championship clash between Queens Park Rangers and Watford, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 12, 11:15
![Watford manager Valerien Ismael applauds fans after the match on August 19, 2023 Watford manager Valerien Ismael applauds fans after the match on August 19, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Watford vs. Stoke City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Championship clash between Watford and Stoke City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 27, 11:30
![Preston North End manager Ryan Lowe celebrates after the match on September 16, 2023 Preston North End manager Ryan Lowe celebrates after the match on September 16, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Preston North End vs. Watford - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Preston North End and Watford, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 14, 13:00
![Southampton manager Russell Martin during the match on September 2, 2023 Southampton manager Russell Martin during the match on September 2, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Watford vs. Southampton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Watford and Southampton, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 7, 14:00
![Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick applauds fans after the match on May 8, 2023 Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick applauds fans after the match on May 8, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Middlesbrough vs. Cardiff City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Middlesbrough and Cardiff City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 1, 07:07
![General view of Watford's Vicarage Road from April 2018 General view of Watford's Vicarage Road from April 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Watford: Transfer ins and outs - January 2023
Keep track of all of Watford's confirmed January transfers with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.
Jan 1, 04:20
![Watford manager Slaven Bilic on October 2, 2022 Watford manager Slaven Bilic on October 2, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Slaven Bilic starts Watford reign with big win at Stoke
Slaven Bilic gets his Watford reign off to a perfect start with a 4-0 away win over Stoke at the bet365 Stadium.
Oct 2, 13:55
![Rotherham United manager Paul Warne on February 13, 2022 Rotherham United manager Paul Warne on February 13, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Rotherham United vs. Watford - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Rotherham United and Watford, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 2, 00:05
![Norwich City manager Dean Smith applauds fans after the match on May 22, 2022 Norwich City manager Dean Smith applauds fans after the match on May 22, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Assessing the 2022-23 Championship promotion contenders
With less than a week to go until the 2022-23 EFL season gets underway, Sports Mole assesses the promotion contenders from the Championship.
Jul 23, 14:27
![Watford's Joao Pedro and teammates look dejected as they applaud the fans after the match on April 30, 2022 Watford's Joao Pedro and teammates look dejected as they applaud the fans after the match on April 30, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Watford vs. Southampton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's pre-season clash between Watford and Southampton, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 21, 16:54
![Watford's Joao Pedro and teammates look dejected as they applaud the fans after the match on April 30, 2022 Watford's Joao Pedro and teammates look dejected as they applaud the fans after the match on April 30, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Watford vs. Wycombe Wanderers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's pre-season clash between Watford and Wycombe Wanderers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 14, 18:09
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Preview: Watford vs. Bolton Wanderers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's pre-season clash between Watford and Bolton Wanderers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 10, 20:28
![Vakoun Issouf Bayo pictured in Celtic training on October 2, 2019 Vakoun Issouf Bayo pictured in Celtic training on October 2, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Vakoun Bayo joins Gent on permanent deal from Celtic
The Ivory Coast international spent last season on loan with Toulouse.
Jul 9, 22:31
![Celtic manager Neil Lennon pictured on November 5, 2020 Celtic manager Neil Lennon pictured on November 5, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
A look at Celtic's route to the Scottish Cup final
The Hoops beat Aberdeen in the semi-finals.
Dec 18, 09:16
![Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on July 21, 2020 Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on July 21, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Thursday's Transfer Talk Update: Jack Grealish, Donny van de Beek, Jadon Sancho
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Aug 13, 07:57
![Vakoun Issouf Bayo pictured in Celtic training on October 2, 2019 Vakoun Issouf Bayo pictured in Celtic training on October 2, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Vakoun Bayo leaves Celtic to join Toulouse on loan
The 23-year-old Ivorian has made just 17 appearances for the Hoops.
Aug 12, 13:47
![Steven Fletcher celebrates scoring for Sheffield Wednesday on September 15, 2019 Steven Fletcher celebrates scoring for Sheffield Wednesday on September 15, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Neil Lennon confirms Celtic are in talks with Steven Fletcher
The striker recently left Sheffield Wednesday.
Aug 6, 19:54
![Scott Brown in action for Celtic on October 3, 2019 Scott Brown in action for Celtic on October 3, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Scott Brown switches focus to next game as Celtic progress in cup
The Hoops reached the William Hill Scottish Cup quarter-finals by beating Clyde on Sunday.
Feb 10, 07:01
![Alfredo Morelos in action for Rangers on December 12, 2019 Alfredo Morelos in action for Rangers on December 12, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Five things we learned from this weekend's William Hill Scottish Cup games
Celtic brushed Clyde aside.
Feb 9, 17:59
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Celtic assistant John Kennedy pleased with fringe players in Clyde win
Celtic made six changes for the Scottish Cup win over Clyde.
Feb 9, 17:54
![Leigh Griffiths in Celtic training on November 27, 2019 Leigh Griffiths in Celtic training on November 27, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Neil Lennon reveals Leigh Griffiths is "hungry" to play for Celtic
The 29-year-old Scotland striker had a lengthy spell out earlier in the season.
Jan 17, 15:01
![Celtic manager Neil Lennon pictured on November 28, 2019 Celtic manager Neil Lennon pictured on November 28, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Neil Lennon insists Old Firm final will not affect league focus
The build-up to the match against Rangers at Hampden Park on Sunday has begun despite there being a round of Ladbrokes Premiership fixtures first.
Dec 3, 15:34
![Ryan Christie in action for Celtic on July 17, 2019 Ryan Christie in action for Celtic on July 17, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ryan Christie claims referee was influenced by Rennes atmosphere
Late substitute Vakoun Bayo got two yellow cards in quick succession.
Sep 20, 07:18
![Celtic manager Neil Lennon pumps fist on September 19, 2019 Celtic manager Neil Lennon pumps fist on September 19, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Neil Lennon: 'Celtic the better team in Rennes draw'
The Hoops drew 1-1 with Rennes in France but Lennon felt some key decisions in the match went against his side.
Sep 19, 23:15
![Celtic players applaud on September 19, 2019 Celtic players applaud on September 19, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ten-man Celtic earn point at Rennes
Ryan Christie responded in kind to M'Baye Niang's penalty before Vakoun Bayo was controversially sent off.
Sep 19, 20:12
![James Forrest in action for Celtic in the Champions League on July 18, 2018 James Forrest in action for Celtic in the Champions League on July 18, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
James Forrest winner helps Celtic solidify top spot
Forrest's fourth-minute strike gave the champions another win.
Sep 14, 14:16
![Celtic boss Neil Lennon pictured on May 19, 2019 Celtic boss Neil Lennon pictured on May 19, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Vakoun Bayo thankful for Neil Lennon support after brace in first Celtic start
The 22-year-old suffered a hamstring injury not long after Lennon took over in late February and experienced a recurrence during pre-season.
Aug 26, 04:32
![Rangers manager Steven Gerrard pictured on July 25, 2019 Rangers manager Steven Gerrard pictured on July 25, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
5 things we learned from the weekend's Scottish football action
The Old Firm rivals remain level at the top.
Aug 25, 21:03
![Celtic manager Neil Lennon pictured on August 13, 2019 Celtic manager Neil Lennon pictured on August 13, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Lennon hails Bayo after double strike in Celtic victory
Hearts manager Craig Levein claimed they were both own goals as his side lost 3-1.
Aug 25, 18:45
![Neil Lennon celebrates Celtic's title win on May 4, 2019 Neil Lennon celebrates Celtic's title win on May 4, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Bayo strikes twice as Celtic beat Hearts to return to top of table
Callum McGregor was also on target as the champions won 3-1.
Aug 25, 17:09
![Celtic midfielder Olivier Ntcham in action with Rangers attacker Ryan Kent on December 29, 2018. Celtic midfielder Olivier Ntcham in action with Rangers attacker Ryan Kent on December 29, 2018.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Rangers vs. Celtic - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Scottish Premiership clash between Rangers and Celtic, including team news and predicted lineups.
May 11, 10:42