Watford's form has been impressive at the start of this season. There's no denying it either. After all, they have the same number of points as Liverpool and Chelsea and are even above defending champions Manchester City.
The Hornets boss Javi Gracia has played an important role in that success, but it seems like he toes the line with his players more seriously than some would even expect.
Watford captain Troy Deeney has revealed that the manager has a fine in place for any player who dares to turn up late.
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It's not a simple slap on the wrist either.
Apparently, the fines can be up to £100 a minute.
"We do the rules and the fines are done by the players as well," he told BBC 5 Live's podcast (via Daily Mail). "This year, the gaffer took charge of how much the fines were.
"Some of the fines were very steep, some just quick ones that people didn't think were that bad.
"He's made it so all the fines are very steep this year and no-one is really messing about to be fair, so I think everyone likes their money too much.
"The worst one is £100 a minute for being late. You could be on the M25 and you're sitting there for 35 minutes and its clocking up very quickly."
Well, talk about one way of getting everyone to work on time.
Even for footballers' wages, it's going to be more than a little scratch mark on their payslips.
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Watford's next match will be against Manchester United on Saturday.
Do you think the Hornets can make it five out of five wins?
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