Former Watford player William Troost-Ekong reveals he was 'frozen out' after playing at AFCON and asked to accept move to Russia during World Cup.
Promotion, relegation, stagnation. Playing in empty stadia during a pandemic. Six different managers, 68 appearances, two goals and one very memorable afternoon against Luton at Vicarage Road.
“My first season started with Ivic and then ended with Xisco. It was a good season but also a weird one,” said Troost-Ekong. “Then away at Brentford I got crucified – I thought I played well throughout the game and then in the last minute I gave the ball away trying to pass it out to the side. “Rob Edwards came in and I had a good first meeting with him, but I said I wanted to leave and at that time I had several options.
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