AS one of three youngsters currently away from Vicarage Road, it is highly rated striker Theo Robinson arguably impressing the most.

Back in August, Robinson and midfielder Toumani Diagouraga moved to newly promoted League 2 side Hereford United and quickly became key players.

Along with Watford new-boy Lionel Ainsworth they rapidly formed a successful trio: "We were called the 'Three Musketeers' because of how well we linked up," describes Robinson. "Lionel is a really lively winger and I'm looking forward to seeing and playing with him again."

Robinson himself has been something of a revelation since his move. The 18-year-old is already into double figures with 10 goals to his name, including a scorching 90th minute winner last weekend against Bury which was his fourth goal in as many games.

"I've scored some good goals for the youth team, especially one in the FA Cup, but that one [against Bury] was with my left foot so maybe it was the best one I've scored."

He is joined at the Bulls by Frenchman Diagouraga who has himself earned rave reviews. "He's doing well and he's been getting a few man of the match awards too. Toumani has been laying on a few of my goals so I hope that continues."

Robinson is not content with a mere ten goals this season and has set his sights on what he hopes to achieve when he returns to the Hornets: "I want 20 goals and I'm on course to do that," declares the striker, "but helping the team is more important. We want to finish first or second this season. I think we can do that and we're on course to do that so we'll keep doing what we're doing."

Robinson has outshone far more experienced strikers at Hereford, including one-time Hornet Trevor Benjamin, but they have been an influence on the youngster: "They're always talking to me. If I do something wrong then I talk to them and they tell me what I need to do to improve, and that's helped me a lot."

So far, Robinson has enjoyed his time at Edgar Street and was also recently nominated for the Player of the Month Award but was just beaten by Jack Lester of Chesterfield. He added: "It's been a good experience so far. I'm enjoying it, I'm feeling confident and I hope I can continue working on my game and enjoying playing."

'He [Lester] scored more goals than me that month I guess, but it was a good achievement to be nominated. My aim is to win it by the time I come back to Watford."

With one eye on the future, Robinson is confident he can bring something new to the Watford attack upon his return: "I have a strong work ethic and I can work the channels well. I'm working hard on my hold up play and I think I'm improving it all the time." With over half the season yet to play, Hornets fans should look forward to a new and improved Theo Robinson when the young man makes his return come the season's end. 

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