Valerien Ismael
Born: September 28, 1975 (age 48)
Height: 6' 3" (191cm)
Hometown: Strasbourg, France
Nationality:
French
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Position: Centre-back
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Career History | ||
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Managerial | 2020-2021 | Barnsley |
2021-2022 | West Bromwich Albion | |
2022 | Besiktas | |
2023-2024 | Watford |
Sports Mole has 314 articles about Valerien Ismael. Articles 1 to 40:
![Watford interim head coach Tom Cleverley before the match on April 10, 2024 Watford interim head coach Tom Cleverley before the match on April 10, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/24/15/tom-cleverley.jpg?w=87&h=65&auto=compress,format&fit=clip)
Preview: Watford vs. Reading - prediction, team news, lineups
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Jul 4, 23:04
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Watford appoint Tom Cleverley as permanent head coach
Watford announce the appointment of former midfielder Tom Cleverley as their permanent head coach.
Apr 24, 17:25
![Watford interim head coach Tom Cleverley before the match on April 10, 2024 Watford interim head coach Tom Cleverley before the match on April 10, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Watford vs. Hull City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Watford and Hull City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 18, 17:54
![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/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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
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Preview: Watford vs. Leeds United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Championship clash between Watford and Leeds United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 27, 11:02
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Preview: Birmingham City vs. Watford - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Birmingham City and Watford, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 14, 19:02
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Preview: Millwall vs. Birmingham City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Millwall and Birmingham City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 7, 22:09
![Watford manager Valerien Ismael before the match on January 14, 2024 Watford manager Valerien Ismael before the match on January 14, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Watford vs. Coventry City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Watford and Coventry City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 7, 17:04
![Swansea City manager Luke Williams during the match on January 13, 2024 Swansea City manager Luke Williams during the match on January 13, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Watford vs. Swansea City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Championship clash between Watford and Swansea City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 4, 11:15
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Preview: Blackburn Rovers vs. Millwall - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Blackburn Rovers and Millwall, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 3, 21:45
![Gillingham manager Neil Harris before the match on April 18, 2023 Gillingham manager Neil Harris before the match on April 18, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Millwall vs. Watford - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Millwall and Watford, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 29, 12:19
![Watford manager Valerien Ismael before the match on January 14, 2024 Watford manager Valerien Ismael before the match on January 14, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Watford vs. Huddersfield Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Watford and Huddersfield Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 22, 13:00
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Preview: Plymouth Argyle vs. West Bromwich Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Plymouth Argyle and West Bromwich Albion, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 18, 18:30
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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.
Feb 15, 13:26
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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
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Preview: Cardiff City vs. Preston North End - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Cardiff City and Preston North End, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 8, 13:53
![Leicester City manager Enzo Maresca during the match on December 18, 2023 Leicester City manager Enzo Maresca during the match on December 18, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Watford vs. Leicester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Watford and Leicester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 8, 12:45
![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: Southampton vs. Watford - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's FA Cup clash between Southampton and Watford, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 4, 23:45
![Watford manager Valerien Ismael before the match on January 14, 2024 Watford manager Valerien Ismael before the match on January 14, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Watford vs. Cardiff City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Watford and Cardiff City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 1, 17:10
![Sheffield Wednesday manager Danny Rohl reacts on January 26, 2024 Sheffield Wednesday manager Danny Rohl reacts on January 26, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Sheffield Wednesday vs. Watford - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Championship clash between Sheffield Wednesday and Watford, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 29, 11:45
![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
![Bristol City manager Liam Manning reacts after the match on January 7, 2024 Bristol City manager Liam Manning reacts after the match on January 7, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Bristol City vs. Watford - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Bristol City and Watford, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 18, 13:00
![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
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Preview: Plymouth Argyle vs. Sutton United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's FA Cup clash between Plymouth Argyle and Sutton United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 4, 23:11
![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. Chesterfield - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's FA Cup clash between Watford and Chesterfield, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 4, 11:15
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Preview: Stoke City vs. Ipswich Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Championship clash between Stoke City and Ipswich Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 30, 23:15
![Watford's Mileta Rajovic celebrates scoring their second goal on November 28, 2023 Watford's Mileta Rajovic celebrates scoring their second goal on November 28, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Plymouth Argyle vs. Watford - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Championship clash between Plymouth Argyle and Watford, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 30, 14:52
![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
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Preview: Birmingham City vs. Bristol City - prediction, team news, lineups
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Dec 27, 09:21
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Preview: Watford vs. Bristol City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Watford and Bristol City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 24, 23:40
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Preview: Blackburn Rovers vs. Watford - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Blackburn Rovers and Watford, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 21, 11:45
![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
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Preview: Rotherham United vs. West Bromwich Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Rotherham United and West Bromwich Albion, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 11, 00:39
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Preview: Watford vs. Ipswich Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Watford and Ipswich Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 10, 23:42
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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
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Preview: Hull City vs. Watford - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Hull City and Watford, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 30, 12:00
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Preview: Cardiff City vs. West Bromwich Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Cardiff City and West Bromwich Albion, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 27, 00:45
![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. Norwich City - prediction, team news, lineups
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Nov 26, 22:47
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Preview: Leicester City vs. Watford - prediction, team news, lineups
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Nov 23, 13:30
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Nov 9, 20:18
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Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | PTS | |
1 | Bournemouth | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2 | Arsenal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3 | Aston Villa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4 | Brentford | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
5 | Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
6 | Chelsea | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
7 | Crystal Palace | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
8 | Everton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
9 | Fulham | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
10 | Ipswich TownIpswich | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
11 | Leicester CityLeicester | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
12 | Liverpool | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
13 | Manchester CityMan City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
14 | Manchester UnitedMan Utd | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
15 | Newcastle UnitedNewcastle | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
16 | Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
17 | Southampton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
18 | Tottenham HotspurSpurs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
19 | West Ham UnitedWest Ham | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
20 | Wolverhampton WanderersWolves | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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