Hopeful of emulating Paul Jewell's Wigan Athletic, who confounded many of the pre-season predictions by finishing a creditable tenth in their first Premiership campaign, the Watford manager was confident about his team's chances in the top flight when interviewed immediately after yesterday's three goal Millennium Stadium victory over Leeds United.
“We'll take no fear attitude with us, and I know we'll be favourites to go down. I'm not bothered about that because we won't go down, I really believe that”, a clearly excited Boothroyd said pitchside.
You may fancy either one of these odds, but even the most optimistic fans will probably not wager too much on the 2000/1 on offer for taking Jose Mourinho's Premiership crown next May.