amidst interest from Manchester United last summer.
However, the 28-year-old has been an ever-present for Slaven Bilic’s side this season in the Championship, who sitting in the play-off places ahead of Monday’s game againstSuch regular game time may not have been afforded to Bachmann had he made the move to Old Trafford and the shot-stopper is delighted he decided to remain withSpeaking exclusively to talkSPORT, Bachmann said: “I’ve always been happy at Watford. I’ve always felt comfortable here.
“I feel like I’m in a really good place at the moment and I’m just enjoying my football and I’m enjoying being one of the leaders in the team now and one of the more senior figures. Hopefully, [I] help everyone because we’ve got quite a young team and quite a young squad, so [I want] to help everyone to get to where we want to be.”
Bilic – who replaced Rob Edwards in September as head coach – was forced to hand opportunities to some of the club’s youth team players during that injury crisis and despite all the odds being stacked against him, the Croatian still has the Hertfordshire club in contention for promotion.Monday’s game against West Brom could be pivotal in the chase for one of those play-off spots and Bachmann is confident the Hornets can still challenge for promotion back to the Premier League.
We are all pleased about that.
I’m pleased he stayed there too nowhere near good enough for Man Utd