Watford deny move to appoint Adams

WATFORD officials have refused to comment on speculation that Arsenal defender Tony Adams is in line to take over the vacant manager's job at Vicarage Road.

Reports suggest the 35-year-old former England international has held two rounds of talks with the Hornets, who are looking for a replacement for Italian Gianluca Vialli following his sacking in June.

But the club would not be drawn on the subject, with club spokesman Andrew French saying: ‘‘It is club policy not to comment on speculation.