Best YellowSquared Podcasts (2025)

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Coming from behind again, Ince joins the 100 club & are we stuck in a 4-4-2? (Watford 3-2 NCFC) 57:23

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Watford salvage another 3 points from the jaws of defeat as they come from behind to beat Norwich 3-2 at Vicarage Road. Ned and James are back to discuss the game and perhaps the more questions than answers that came out of it. What is going on with the back four? constant individual mistakes. Is it a personnel issue? is it the tactics? or is it th…

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Another opportunity wasted, do we need to change the back four & Maamma shines again (BCFC 2-1 Watford) 44:26

5d ago44:26

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We're back with an AwayDays podcast for the first time in a long time this week! Ned and James both traveled to Birmingham on Monday night to see Watford's first defeat in 6 as they slumped to a 2-1 defeat. The boys discuss the game in detail, what went wrong in the first half, the comeback kings of the EFL struggled to get back into the game after…

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The comeback king's of the EFL, Another two points dropped at home and how important is Birmingham (A) for this season? 33:06

8d ago33:06

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Two games in 3 days so the boys cover both Derby and Preston North End in this podcast! A huge away win - the first for 280 days, the first this season and another three points wrestled from the jaws of defeat. Something the golden boys are making a bit of a trend of this season. Ned and James are back to discuss Derby County and Preston North End,…

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The half term report, Chakvetadze to return & football Tenable with @Thewatfordway 1:24:10

15d ago1:24:10

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The international break is almost over, Watford are back this weekend as they travel up to Derby (Finally!) Ned and James wanted to do something interesting this week so they are joined by James from thewatfordway to discuss the season so far; how the golden boys have progressed under Gracia, and the next 5 games. They then discuss where Baah's bes…

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A tale of 1-1 draws, is it two points dropped or a point gained? (Watford 1-1 Bristol City & Ipswich) 52:42

1M ago52:42

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It's been a very busy week for Watford FC, three games in six days gave the golden boys no rest. 5 points from a possible 9 wasn't a bad return given the fixtures but do we see the draws as 2 points dropped or a point gained? Ned and James discuss this and the context of the question. How did the change of shape and personnel impact the game on Fri…

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Tactically excellent, a huge win and haunting Rob Edwards (Watford 3-0 Boro) 52:30

1M ago52:30

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Well, we certainly needed a reaction after Coventry (A) and we certainly got it! A massive three points as the best performance of the season put Middlesbrough to the sword at Fortress Vicarage. Four wins on the bounce at home now as the hornets move up to 10th in the table! Ned and James break down the tactics behind the performance, how Gracia se…

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Frustrating to lose at Coventry, Javi 'Freeing' players and building in the right direction. (Coventry 3-1 Watford) 58:34

1M ago58:34

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Apologies for no episode last weekend! we just couldn't find the time to sit down and record together. Ned and James are back to discuss the loss away to Coventry, a defensive disaster class and not taking our chances killed us. Dominating in all stats but one saw the Hornets fall to a 3-1 defeat. The boys then turn their attention to Javi's first …

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Javi is BACK, time to be excited, cautious or both? (Watford FC Announce Javi Gracia as New Head Coach) 28:50

2M ago28:50

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Is it an emergency podcast? the past couple of weeks have felt like a slow death for Watford Boss Paulo Pezzolano, culminating in his sacking on Wednesday morning and the subsequent announcement that former Hornets boss Javi Gracia would take charge! Ned and James discuss all the news that came out alongside the statement of Gracia's hiring. Whethe…

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Improved performances, Coming from behind to win & 7 points in a week - But is it time for Pezzolano to go? (Watford 2-1 Oxford) 54:37

2M ago54:37

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After Watford's dominant performance over Oxford on Saturday, and a well fought out draw away to Portsmouth in the week, the boys assumed this podcast would be discussing the squad trending in the right direction, from 22nd to 10th in the table. But murmurs of Pezzolano's sacking began shortly after full-time on Saturday. Ned and James discuss the …

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Questionable selections, strange substitutions & Victory from the jaws of defeat (Watford 2-1 Hull) + (Millwall 1-0 Watford) 55:45

2M ago55:45

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It's been a headscratching week for all those following Watford FC, from yet another miserable night in Bermondsey with the Hornets slumping to a 1-0 defeat to Millwall in which the Golden boys offered very little, attentions turned to Hull on Saturday as Ned and James discuss.. The confusing tactics of Paulo Pezzolano, has the win over the Tigers …

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Midfield struggles, Does Baah work on the left & is Pressure mounting on Pezzolano? (Watford 0-1 Blackburn) 43:59

3M ago43:59

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Pezzolano’s Watford looked miles off the pace in a 1-0 defeat to Blackburn. With little creativity in midfield, injury problems at the back and an Isolated Kyerrumgaard it was a frustrating watch for Elton John and the Vicarage road faithful. This week Ned and James dig into the key issues: Is Baah really suited to the left? does he offer enough fr…

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Andrew French on Working at the Watford Observer, What it takes to be a Journalist, and growing up in the Graham Taylor era (Interview) 1:24:04

3M ago1:24:04

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We're back for a very very special international break episode of the Pod. Ned and James are joined by former WFC correspondent at the Watford Observer Andrew French. Andrew takes the boys through a day in the life of a sports journalist covering the club, from a pre-match curry to typing up quotes while driving back from away games and more. Andre…

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Irankunda. Freekick. Again, Deadline day transfers? and Ryan Andrews departs. (Watford 2-2 Saints) 51:10

3M ago51:10

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Another freekick from Nestory Irankunda as a man of the match performance from the Australian wonderkid inspired Watford to a point at home to league title favourites Southampton. Ned and James discuss Southampton, the positives to take from both the first and second half, Paulo Pezzolano's tactical switch and substitutions as well as the midfield …

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A Nestory Irankunda Worldie, How to turn dominance into wins & are we actually signing a CB? (Swansea 1-1 Watford) 56:04

4M ago56:04

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An absolute screamer from Australian wonderkid Nestory Irankunda gave Watford a point on the road in South Wales as a dominant hour was pegged back by a late equaliser from the Swans. Ned and James are back to the usual format this week! they discuss Swansea (A) in depth, how we look going forward in the new formation, where does Kwadwo Baah fit in…

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Luca has LANDED, transfer rumours continue & Kwadwo Baah benched? (Watford 2-1 QPR) 36:49

4M ago36:49

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A first three points of the season for the Hornets as they beat QPR 2-1 at the Vic. A slightly different podcast this week as Ned and James record individual segments (normal service will resume from next week) but the boys discuss the victory over QPR, strong performances from Kayembe, Sissoko, Irankunda and Kyerrumgaard. James discusses the match…

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Opening Day DEFEAT (Not the time to Panic: Charlton 1-0 Watford) 48:40

4M ago48:40

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A first opening day defeat in 6 years for the golden boys saw Watford fall to a one-nil loss away to Charlton. Ned and James discuss the performance, the positives to take from it before discussing how the squad looks thin on the ground with a lengthy list of absentees already. The boys then discuss Hector Kyprianou's performance in detail aswell a…

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The Season Preview 2025/26 59:02

4M ago59:02

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We're back for Season FOUR. Thank you so much for all the support on the off-season podcast, we had an absolute blast and we're ready for the next season of the pod! Ned and James head through their predictions, how they feel about the squad, the incomings and outgoings, what does success look like for this season? before having guests discuss thei…

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Irankunda and Kyerrumgaard sign, the away kit launches and what are pre-season fixtures really about? - Off Season Special 55:45

5M ago55:45

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It's been a couple of weeks since Ned and James sat down to discuss all things Watford in the off-season, and its been even busier than ever! FOUR new signings as Maamma, Irankunda, Kyerrumgaard and Wiley join the hornets, the boys discuss the impacts these signings will have aswell as the rest of the transfer roundup, who is going to leave? are th…

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The Kit Conundrum, Semedo Signs and the rumour mill continues to turn - Off Season Special 1:12:54

5M ago1:12:54

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Back for our second 'Off Season Pod' Ned and James discuss the release of the 25/26 home kit, Vivaldo Semedo signs for the hornets and where will Imran Louza and Giorgi Chakvetadze be at the end of the transfer window? The boys then discuss, already done deals for players leaving the club this Summer, as well as who we're linked with, a chat on the…

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Udinese Sold, Early transfer business and Behrami's return to Watford - Off Season Special 1:06:45

6M ago1:06:45

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We're back for the first of a few off-season Podcasts! Ned and James have been sitting on a lot of news that's been flying about in the Watford space and sit down to discuss all of it on this bumper special episode! Udinese's sale, three transfers a week into June, Valon Behrami's return to the club as assistant Sporting Director, as well as who el…

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PAULO PEZZOLANO Takes the Helm. 33:17

7M ago33:17

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Watford FC announced yesterday that The head coach to replace Tom Cleverley was the 42-year-old Uruguayan Paulo Pezzolano, most recently at Real Valladolid. Ned and James get straight in to their immediate opinions on the appointment, discsussing Pezzolano's impressive CV, as well as deep diving into Valladolid's promotion winning tactics and set u…

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WATFORD FC SQUAD; KEEP/ BUY/ SELL 2025/26 1:17:29

7M ago1:17:29

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Well, Our final scheduled podcast of the season is the most anticipated of the lot, the squad Keep, Buy, Sell for the 2025/26 season. Ned and James look at the current squad from the players leaving after loans have finished to academy stars on the cusp of the first team. Who will make the cut? who deserves to stay? They then look at the best XI po…

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Thank You, Tom. (Watford FC Sack Head Coach Tom Cleverley) 41:12

7M ago41:12

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Well, This wasn't the podcast that was planned. Ned and James attempt to wrap their heads around the sacking of Watford Manager Tom Cleverley, discussing what happen's next for Watford, does the 'Pozzo Out' movement gather speed off the back of the decision, the very public support from players and fans of Cleverley and the Statements from the club…

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The SEASON ENDER. 59:04

7M ago59:04

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The season finally comes to an end after Watford's 1-1 draw with Sheffield Wednesday. Ned and James discuss the season as a whole and go through our awards and the clubs' awards: Player of the season, young player of the season, goal of the season, moment of the season, favourite game of the season, surprise package of the season and opposition pla…

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Should we be worried for next season? - Watford FC 39:41

8M ago39:41

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An unsuccessful Easter Weekend for the Golden boys sees them slip to three defeats on the bounce and fall to the foot of the form table since the turn of the year. Ned and James discuss both Burnley and Portsmouth, were the golden boys hard done by two of the three red cards this weekend? they then discuss some of the positives ahead of the end of …

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Consistently Incosistent (Story of the Season) 45:57

8M ago45:57

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A loss away to West Brom all but confirms our Championship status for next season. Ned and James discuss the game with the theme of our season being consistently inconsistent. Leaving it too little too late to score in games and ultimately petering out into losing. The boys then discuss the starting XI with Vata dropped to the bench and Dwomoh gett…

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Time to bring the Youth through? (Season over) 50:52

8M ago50:52

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A 2-1 loss away to Bristol City confirms another season in the Championship for Tom Cleverley's golden boys. Ned and James discuss a frustrating afternoon filled with individual mistakes as well as some great moments including a first for 18-year-old Doumbia! The boys discuss James Abankwah after the 21-year-old centre back has been on the end of s…

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How Valuable is Kwadwo Baah to Watford? 50:43

9M ago50:43

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After a disappointing 0-0 at home to Plymouth, Watford's play-off hopes are all but gone as the gap to 6th in the table sits at 5 points. Ned and James discuss the game, the rued chances and compare the first half to 'Test Cricket', they then discuss the missed chances and discuss what a different striker could have achieved. The boys then discuss …

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Who are Watford's all-time top 10 loan players? 1:04:52

9M ago1:04:52

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The International Break is almost over! Ned and James are joined by James from TheWatfordWay and George from WatfordFCNews to discuss the international hornets, Aidy Boothroyd's recent news and our predictions for Plymouth on Saturday! The main focus on the podcast is the group's definitive Pozzo Era loan player list. With James Abankwah's instant …

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Are Watford's play-off hopes done? 53:43

9M ago53:43

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After a disappointing 1-0 loss on the road away to Oxford. Ned and James discuss the performance on the road, the lack of striker and inconsistency being the key theme once again, they then discuss whether that was the final nail in the coffin for the play-offs chase. The boys then discuss whether it's time to enjoy the likes of Chakvetadze and Lou…

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Can the atmosphere at Vicarage Road be better? 46:27

9M ago46:27

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First off, apologies for no podcast last week! Ned and James discuss the 1-2 loss at home against Millwall, the Jekyll and Hyde performance from the Golden boys and how big of a loss that is in the hunt for the play-offs. The boys also discuss an entire year of Tom Cleverley! as news broke recently he signed a three-year-deal at the club, they look…

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DERBY DAY DELIGHT. (WFC 2-0 LTFC) 49:09

10M ago49:09

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A derby day WIN, on the podcast, finally! Ned and James discuss the win, the magnificent performances across the pitch and our standouts! The win takes us to within 3 points of the play-offs and the boys discuss whether it's time to be looking up at the top end of the table again - or if it's too soon to be looking there. Guess the player returns a…

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SMASH HIT SISSOKO (Watford vs Luton Preview) 58:36

10M ago58:36

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This week on the podcast Ned and James discuss a HUGE win on the road at Middlesbrough for the Golden Boys, just our second win of 2025. As well as a new centre back partnership? - Where does that leave Mattie Pollock? The boys then discuss next weekend's DERBY against Luton Town, a highly anticipated preview for the biggest game left this season. …

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Are Watford FC fighting an uphill battle with the ownership? 1:13:58

10M ago1:13:58

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This week on the podcast Ned and James discuss the 2-2 draw away to Sunderland - as well as delving deep into a recent podcast which contained an interview with CEO Scott Duxbury and Head coach Tom Cleverley. The boys then discuss the club's sustainability model, the club working within the smallest budget in the Championship and relying on youth p…

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Is the Transfer window OVER for Watford?! 1:08:17

10M ago1:08:17

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A third loss on the bounce for the hornets was an indicator that reinforcements simply have to be brought in to save the season. Ned and James discuss the performance at home to Norwich, the mismanagement of the transfer window and the ownership - is it time for the Pozzo's to move on? Fan favourite Guess the Player returns and the boys look ahead …

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David vs Goliath (Cleverley & the Fans vs Gino Pozzo) 54:08

11M ago54:08

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A turbulent week for all following Watford FC, with rumours of Cleverley's sacking ultimately overshadowing the 2-1 loss away to Coventry, Ned and James discuss the glaring issues with the squad and the club starting from the very top. Heading towards the end of the window they discuss potential transfer rumours as well as fan favourite Guess the P…

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Is Watford's NEWEST signing a Season CHANGING PLAYER? 1:01:53

11M ago1:01:53

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A huge win, not just for the race for the play-offs, but it felt like a season defining win for Tom Cleverley. Ned and James discuss the win over Derby, whilst looking at NEW signing James Abankwah, Imran Louza, Tom Dele-Bashiru and others in detail for their form in recent weeks. Guess the player returns for another round and the pair look ahead t…

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Another FA CUP THIRD ROUND EXIT - Away Days 48:55

11M ago48:55

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Away Days is back! We traveled down to Craven Cottage as Watford took on Fulham in the Emirates FA Cup third round! listen to our Audio Log of the day, and we discuss how it was almost an audition for some players, showed up some of our frailties and the transfer rumour mill begins to turn once again! Happy listening hornets! Let us know your thoug…

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Are Watford at a defining point in the season? 50:28

11M ago50:28

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4 defeats in five as Watford lose to Sheffield UTD and perhaps the play-offs hopes are gone with the unbeaten home record. We ask the question if WFC are at a crossroads in their season. Do we have enough to kick on and go for the play-offs or will we begin to fall away and finish in mid table obscurity... Find out all this and more. Happy listenin…

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The Mid-Season PLAYER REVIEWS 1:00:35

11M ago1:00:35

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We're almost halfway through the Championship season now, and to take a look back at how things have gone, we decided to rate every player on their performance and impact on the team out of ten. We also look at Portsmouth and Cardiff at home, as well as looking ahead to QPR and the January period in this BUMPER podcast for the festive season! We ho…

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TACTICAL NAIVETY will derail Watford's PLAY-OFF HOPES 47:05

12M ago47:05

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Another disappointing performance on the road as the Hornets are turned over by Burnley. We discuss how big of a miss Louza was to the system as Dwomoh stepped in to play along Sissoko, is the 35-year-old Frenchman done at Watford? many fans seem to think so... Are there some signs of live in Dan Jebbison? and we look ahead to the next three games,…

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Tom Cleverley is Working magic with PLAYERS YOU'D NEVER EXPECT at Watford 43:00

12M ago43:00

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Wow, another win at Home. A dominant performance sees of a Baggies side who haven't lost in 12 games! We discuss this week how Cleverley is getting the best out of players we'd never have expected to feature, or play as well again for Watford. We look at the change in formation and how it impacted the performance. As well as a look ahead to the upc…

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How will Watford shape up in the festive period? 51:05

1y ago51:05

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With no game this week, we take a deep dive into the next set of fixtures and focus on who we want to feature more (or less!) as well as the FA Cup draw away to Fulham, some early January transfer rumours, as well as Guess the Player making its return! Happy listening hornets! Let us know your thoughts!! Follow us on Twitter! @yellowsqurdpod Follow…

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Is MATTIE POLLOCK one of the BEST Centre Backs in the Championship? 49:38

1y ago49:38

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A 2-2 draw for the Hornets on Friday night, we decided to discuss some of the wider topics around Watford currently, with Mattie Pollock being bang in form this season, is he one of the best centrebacks in the Championship? Imran Louza returning to the starting lineup, is he coming back to his best? we also look forward to Bristol City on Tuesday. …

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THE LUCKY THIRTEENTH for Cleverley! 50:17

1y ago50:17

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Another home victory! 13 games unbeaten at home in all competitions, still unbeaten under Cleverley at the Vic, what a good result against a quality Oxford side. Bayo did the business and we discuss how confidence has massively effected him, as well as Louza, Chakvetadze and our struggling set pieces! happy listening hornets! Let us know your thoug…

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BAYO is IN form?! 56:45

1y ago56:45

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A mammoth away performance from the hornets on Saturday saw them hit Sheffield Wednesday for six with Vakoun Bayo scoring FOUR goals! we discuss the changed tactics that saw us win our first away game in 6, the heightened ambition around Watford and an FA Cup themed Guess the player is on the cards! Happy listening hornets! Let us know your thought…

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Tom Cleverley has turned Vicarage Road into a FORTRESS 1:01:30

1y ago1:01:30

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Seven wins out of eight in all competitions for Tom Cleverley's hornets in the 2024/25 season. A win puts a positive end on a pretty poor week for Watford. We discuss how Vicarage Road has become a fortress for WFC and TC is making us very hard to beat there! we discuss the Tifo for Clev's, whether we think the wing backs are working now and a look…

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A derby day drubbing. (Luton vs Watford) 49:24

1y ago49:24

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Well that was rubbish. Watford surcome to a derby day drubbing away to L*ton. We discuss the poor performance, the tactics behind it. Tom Cleverley's decision making and TWO more set piece goals. We play Guess the player to lighten the mood! Enjoy! Let us know your thoughts!! Follow us on Twitter! @yellowsqurdpod Follow us on Instagram! @yellowsqua…

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LUTON TOWN v WATFORD DERBY PREVIEW 40:52

1y ago40:52

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We take a look ahead to the weekend as Watford travel to Luton for the M1 Derby. We discuss our ideal starting XI, who we'll be coming up against, whether Rob Edwards gets the sack if Luton lose, as well as the return of Paul 'Robbo' Robinson to the coaching staff! Happy listening hornets! Let us know your thoughts!! Follow us on Twitter! @yellowsq…

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BAAH and KAYEMBE are THE PERFECT IMPACT players 59:24

1y ago59:24

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Another weekend win, another home win for Watford! who came from behind to beat high flying Middlesbrough thanks to goals from substitutes Kayembe and Baah! we discuss how Cleverley implements the subs and why it's working for him, whether set pieces are becoming a worry, and the solid defensive display compared to Wednesday night! Let us know your…