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Watford's players to no longer take the knee before kick-off due to 'confusion over its continued relevance' and there being a 'better understanding' of other options

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Watford have announced its players will no longer be taking the knee before kick-off due to 'confusion over its continued relevance'.

The North London side released a statement explaining how the player's leadership team came to the conclusion that there are better ways to show support for anti-discriminatory activities.

Hornets players will now instead remain 'shoulder-to-shoulder in a visible display of unity' as their new response to an opponent taking the knee.

Club Ambassador Luther Blissett OBE said: 'Watford FC has a very long history as a club that does not tolerate discrimination and, as a trailblazer in this respect, I felt that we needed to show support in a way that anyone in the stadium can understand and get behind.