Best From The Rookery End Podcasts (2025)

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Limping in Lancashire: Blackburn 2-1 Watford 22:13

2d ago22:13

22:13

For the final away game of the season, DCW made the trip up to Lancashire to see a poor hornets performance against Blackburn. Joined by Charlie from WD18, they saw a team that seems to be limping its way to the end of the season but also the conversation many fans might be having - will Tom Cleverly be the Watford manager next season? Plus there a…

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TEN YEARS ON: Celebrating the 2014/15 Premier League Promotion 1:34:43

3d ago1:34:43

1:34:43

It’s now been 10 (TEN!) years since Watford sealed promotion to the Premier League on a sunny afternoon on the South Coast. Many will remember that famous win at Brighton, but to celebrate the milestone, we thought we’d look back at the whole season. Join Jon, Jas, DCW and Mike as FTRE takes you back through a momentous season that really did have …

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Red cards regret: Watford lose twice over Easter 39:47

7d ago39:47

39:47

Easter is a great time to gorging on chocolate eggs. Watford gorged on red cards. In a two parts. Dave and Mike discuss the Burnley loss and Adam Drury joins Mike to breakdown the loss away at Pompey. Even with two defeats and three red cards the boys are able to find positives, even if Jon wasn't there. but the true faults and frustrations of this…

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Two-Thirds of a Good Team: Watford fall short at West Brom 47:12

15d ago47:12

47:12

After heading to the Hawthorns (via the brilliant Vine pub!) Mike was joined to discuss the game by Colin and Adam Drury. The trio talk about Tom’s achievements this year and whether he actually deserves more credit, despite a downturn in results. Adam and Colin disagree on how culpable the midfield is in giving up goals, while there is also chat a…

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A Tale of Two Cities - 1-0 v Hull - U18 FA Cup Semi Final 30:23

18d ago30:23

30:23

Welcome to the latest episode of FTRE, recorded in two parts as we look back at Watford’s narrow win against Hull in the Chanpionship, and the U18’s heroic effort in the FA Youth Cup Semi Final against our old friends Manchester City. The senior side will have been pleased to get back to winning ways in a game where the defence was the bright spot,…

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Defeat at Bristol City - how should we feel about the remainder of the season? 46:41

21d ago46:41

46:41

Mike and DCW look back at the defeat to Bristol City on Saturday and try to make sense of how we should feel about our season given that our already slim chances of making the play-offs are now almost certainly done and dusted Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Hopefuls Shine but Hornets fall short - Watford 0-0 Plymouth 37:19

30d ago37:19

37:19

It was a sunny day at Vicarage Road but the 0-0 draw against Plymouth Argyle was a little bit dull. Howeve, Jon, Jason, Mike and Kieran gathered outside the Hornet Shop to discuss the performance, particuarly that of the younger stars in the Watford ranks. And, after he annouced his Parkinson Diagnosis, the boys look at at the Aidy Boothroyd's time…

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Paternity, Fraternity and Future Uncertainty 56:03

1M ago56:03

56:03

With so much to disucss, from two games of football (Watford 1-0 Swansea -- Oxford 1-0 Watford) to the lack of striker, the tired looking Georgi Chakvetadze, the returning of investment money and is the season over? there was only one way to decide on what to discuss ... THE WHEEL. Jon, Jason, Jordi and Mike gathered, a little later than normal, to…

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Second half slumber - Watford 1-2 Millwall 38:18

2M ago38:18

38:18

It was a cliche, as Watford v Millwall was a game of two halves. First half was great, the second was simply awful. Jon, Jason, Jordi and Mike met to discuss it , outside the hornet shop. Plus, with the passing of former Watford player Dennis Bond, Jon talks to David Harrison, from the Watford Treasury, to discuss his time as a Watford player. We g…

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Solid, Stoke Stalemate: Stoke 0-0 Watford 52:55

2M ago52:55

52:55

It was by no means a classic, but there were plenty of positives for Mike, Jordi and Colin to discuss after Watford’s Stoke stalemate. The trio talk Tom’s tactics, Louza’s continued resurgence, defensive delight after a third clean sheet in a row, while also considering the ongoing goalscoring conundrum. The Academy is also on the agenda, alongside…

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Shaping Futures: Inside the Watford FC Academy 1:05:28

2M ago1:05:28

1:05:28

The nature of youth football has changed over the years, and while Watford’s focus may have shifted at times, it feels as though the Academy is now firmly back at the forefront of the Football Club’s operations. In this special podcast we talk to the people that have worked so hard to transform the Hornets’ youth setup and learn how the Academy is …

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Derby Day, Double Delight -Watford 2-0 L&^%n 46:29

2M ago46:29

46:29

After a 2-0 home win against them lot up the M1, Jon, Mike, Jason and Colin gathered at the Railway Arms to discuss the win, the players who stood out, Tom's choices before and during the game plus a special new FTRE podcast that is coming out this week. COME ON YOU ORNS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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4 points out of 9 that ain't bad 54:08

2M ago54:08

54:08

After 1-0 win away at Middlesbrough. Jon, Jordi and Adam gathered to react to the win and how the Hornets might have started to revive their season at the Riverside. With one eye on next weeks derby match against Luton, they discuss how a new foundations seems to be forming in Tom Cleverly's Watford squad with a new centre back pairing and the cont…

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Louza, Selvik and Doumbia impress at the Stadium of Light - Sunderland 2-2 Watford 51:20

3M ago51:20

51:20

DCW and Mike convened the morning after Watford's 2-2 draw away at Sunderland to assess the performance and reflect on some much needed reasons to be cheerful - a very steady debut for Egil Selvik, an encouraging first start for Doumbia, a promising central defensive partnership of Pollock and Abankwah, and an absolute worldie from Imran Louza. If …

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CROW 0 CANARIES 1: Watford suffer narrow Norwich defeat 53:19

3M ago53:19

53:19

Jon, Jas, Mike and Kieran gathered at the Mad Squirrel to discuss an entertaining but ultimately disappointing early kick off against Norwich. There is praise for Pollock and Abankwe, who looked tremendous as a CB pairing, plaudits for Imran Louza, a bleak Bayo assessment and serious questions for Gino et al. It was a spirited second half, but is i…

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Dennis, Iheanacho or Ndiaye (not the good one) - with Opta's Matt Furniss 56:23

3M ago56:23

56:23

DCW and Jas are joined by Opta's Matt Furniss for another rummage through the numbers and they attempt to work out why this Watford side are so bad in the first 15 minutes of games, what Moussa Sissoko and Edo Kayembe are failing to do in midfield, and with less than a week to go in the January transfer window we look at whether Emmanuel Dennis par…

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“All I care about is Watford FC” 58:45

3M ago58:45

58:45

After a tumultuous week (even by Watford standards!) Mike and Jon got their heads together to work thorough the events of the last few days in the world of Watford. It’s a wide ranging chat about the state of the Football Club; give it a listen and let us know your thoughts. When the going gets tough, the tough get going. This is From the Rookery E…

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Watford win at Derby: Fans Voices Heard 28:56

3M ago28:56

28:56

After a long and late visit to Cardiff in the week, Mike and Arlo headed to Derby to see Watford win 2-0... Away Follow Mike through out his day as he experience the little felt away win, hear the fans clear message for Gino and support of Tom Cleverley as well as much improved performance from the squad. Post Match, Mike catches up with Charlie fr…

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A point rescued at Cardiff - pressure on Cleverley eased? 25:18

3M ago25:18

25:18

Mike, Andy and Arlo made the midweek trip across the border to South Wales and saw Watford emerge with a point after a largely miserable performance against relegation strugglers Cardiff City With rumours gathering pace over recent days that Gino might be up to his old tricks again, is it enough to ease the pressure on Tom Cleverley for now? We tac…

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A Rocket from Vata but worlds away from Fulham - FA Cup 3rd Round Fulham 4-1 Watford 34:03

4M ago34:03

34:03

We might have seen a wonder goal from Rocco Vata but having a Cup game on a Thursday night was not only weird but also unsuccessful. Mike, DCW, Jordi and Kieran headed to Craven Cottage to see the Hornets take on Premier League Fulham and discussed all that has been going on at Vicarage Road this week - Bachmann's injury and Jebbinson's exit, plus …

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Slow starts and switching off: Watford 1-2 Sheff Utd 50:42

4M ago50:42

50:42

Watford slumped to a third straight defeat at Vicarage Road, as Chris Wilder’s depleted Blades took all three points in our first home game of 2025. Much like the game, this is a pod of two halves, with Colin and DCW joining Jon pre-match, leaving Mike, Jas and Kieran to talk through the game at the final whistle. There’s praise for Jeremy Ngakia w…

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Not a Happy New Year - QPR 3-1 Watford 26:34

4M ago26:34

26:34

It was a wet and drab start to Watford's 2025, but Colin, DCW and Mike made the trip to Loftus Road to see the Hornets go behind early (yes, that's not going away) and they stay there. With the enforced changes to Tom Cleverly's starting XI, how did the guys think the team put up with another physical side and another heavy away defeat! Not the sta…

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Cardiff Crash the Castle: Watford finally beaten at home 39:26

4M ago39:26

39:26

With Watford’s unbeaten home record finally gone, Colin, Jordi and Mike got together to discuss the two Feative home games against Portsmouth and Cardiff. Do fans take themselves too seriously? Did Baah’s “take the L” dance contribute to Watford taking one of their own against Cardiff? Was the ref to blame - or was it just one of those days for Tom…

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Christmas Quickie - Watford 2-1 Portsmouth 9:56

4M ago9:56

9:56

After the bonkers end to Watford's 2-1 Boxing Day home win, Jon and Jason, as they walked away from the ground, had a quick chat about the game and the players that made an impact on the result. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Coming Up Short Up North + Championship Review - Burnley 2-1 Watford 46:40

4M ago46:40

46:40

After another unsuccessful away trip, this one up north for a 2-1 lose to Burnley, Adam Drury and Jon discuss the changes made to the Watford squad and their affects on the teams performance, as the Hornets kick off their busy Christmas fixtures. In addtion, DCW talks to Not The Top 20's Ali Maxwell about how the championship is taking shape this s…

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Rocco Rocks: Watford Beat Albion 40:18

4M ago40:18

40:18

After an exhilarating afternoon at Vicarage Road, Jon, Jas, Jordi and Mike got together outside a bustling Hornet Shop to discuss a thrilling Watford win. The boys discuss Tom Cleverley’s change of approach for the visit of West Brom, and run through how a tough game was won, with praise for not just the players, but for Tom’s pragmatic game manage…

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Why are Watford so bad at corners? - with Opta's Matt Furniss 49:53

5M ago49:53

49:53

DCW and Jason are joined by Opta's Matt Furniss for another delve into the data and a look at Watford's spectacularly bad record from attacking corners this season. We also work out how many away points we'll need to pick up if we're serious about getting into the play-offs, and we cast our eye towards January as we write our wish list for Gino. Ho…

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Less Than 30 Appearances XI 1:09:31

5M ago1:09:31

1:09:31

Due to the posponed match away at Cardiff, here is a podcast to help fill a Watford gap in your weekend. In it we picking an XI of players who played less than 30 league games for Watford. Jon and Jason were joined by Matt Rowson, legendary Watford blogger, and they discuss the candiates deciding on who they would put in. There is also an interview…

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The Two Halves of the Hornets continue - Watford 0-0 QPR 38:46

5M ago38:46

38:46

Were Watford held 0-0 at home to QPR or did the Golden Boys allow it? Jon, DCW, Paul from Denver and Adam Drury disucss the game. They also discuss how it might only be worth turning up at half time, how Tom Cleverley might still be searching for his best starting XI and when should we openly start saying the p word.... Play-offs? Problems continue…

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Arrrrrrgggyle - Watford drop points late on - Plymouth 2-2 Watford 39:52

5M ago39:52

39:52

The fixture gods did not shine on Watford fans when a late November trip to Plymouth was announced, and got even worse with the move to the Friday evening. But the Hornets put in a great first half performance but couldn’t quite get it over the line after a very late goal from Andre Gray meant its was only 1 point a piece. Jon, Jordi and Kieran gat…

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At Our Place - Tom Cleverley, Scott Duxbury take fans Questions 37:41

5M ago37:41

37:41

On Tuesday evening, the club held one of their At Our Place events. This time in the media suite at Vicarage Road with some key players on the panel to answer fans quesions - Chairman & CEO Scott Duxbury, Head Coach Tom Cleverley, Academy Director Richard Johnson, Club Captain Dan Bachman, Sporting Director Gian Luca Nani and Alvaro Garcia-Romero -…

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Champions - a new book from the Watford Treasury 56:30

5M ago56:30

56:30

In 1968-69 Watford were crown champions of Division 3. This took them to the highest division they had ever played in - the then 'promiseland'. On this podcast, Jon talks to Colin Payne, Geoff Wicken and David Harrison, all memebers of the Watford treasury team, to hear all about their new book that chronicles the 1968-69 season through the memorie…

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Whisper it quietly... Fortress Vicarage Road - Watford 1-0 Oxford United 57:41

6M ago57:41

57:41

Friday night, under the lights and a Watford win - you can't beat it. On this week's FTRE we have a lot to talk about. First, Jon, Kieran, Jason and Jordi chat outside Vicarage Road, after the 1-0 home win against Oxford United. With a few faces, who we don't see much, being given a chance to shine by Tom Cleverley, there were a few players and per…

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Sound of Gol + Drab Tuesday in Swansea 35:55

6M ago35:55

35:55

In this extra midweek podcast, Mike talks about, and you'll hear, his chat with Helen Ward of Watford Women and George Valencia, co-founders of the Sound of Gol foundation, who have recently launched a new initiative with Watford. Helen discusses where we currently find Watford Women and George explains why Sound of Gol is so important to him. Plus…

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An amazing away dayo thanks to Vakoun Bayo - Wednesday 2-6 Watford 46:03

6M ago46:03

46:03

Watford scored a rare SIX on the road and FOUR Vakoun Bayo goals made the LONG journey to Sheffield oh so worthwhile. Jon, Mike, Colin, DCW and Olly took the train to Sheffield to witness the match. With no clear idea of what Cleverley's plan would be, and they got even more confused when they saw the team annouced, the game, the performaces and es…

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Are Watford fortunate to be in 7th place? Assessing the season so far with Matt Furniss 58:22

6M ago58:22

58:22

In another edition of FTRE's data pods, once again, Jon and DCW sit down with Watford fan and Opta Stats Tsar, Matt Furniss to discuss how Watford's season is stacking up in numbers. How high is the press? How is Daniel Bachmann shaping up? Where is the biggest problem in the squad? The difference in home and away form. What should we expect from D…

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Home Sweet Home - Watford 1-0 Blackburn 35:49

6M ago35:49

35:49

After two defeats on the road, and yes I know you have had nightmare about the first one, the Hornets where backs t home and got the win against the visiting Blackburn. Long term listeners will be surprised to hear no John Eustace chat from Mike but he, along with DCW, Jordi and Jon discuss the penalty decision, the decision to see who would take i…

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Lifeless, Listless and limp at Luton 50:12

6M ago50:12

50:12

You know the score, you suffered through it and you might not listen to this podcast too soon. However, here it is. A 3-0 defeat at the Kennel isn't what we wanted,, far from it, but Jon, Mike and the Brigadier Colin Mace gathered, with a beer, outside Mad Squirrel upon the fans return to Watford. You probably know how this one goes but you will al…

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From Blah to Baah - Watford 2-1 Middlesbrough 48:18

7M ago48:18

48:18

After a terrible away performance at Preston in the week, it felt - for 75 minutes at least - that Watford were going to finish with nothing. However, two goals from two substitutes saw the Hornets run out 2-1 winners for the second weekend in a row. Tom Cleverley made six changes to the team that lost at Deepdale and Jon, DCW, Jason and Mike gathe…

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A Baahnstormer - Watford 2-1 Sunderland 54:07

7M ago54:07

54:07

Watford are back to winning ways, and we were there to see an intriguing afternoon unfold. Mike, Jas, Jon and Kieran convened at Full Time to talk through a thrilling win for the Hornets, trying to work out what Watford’s best starting XI is along the way. You can also hear from makeshift Right Wing Back Ryan Porteous, who spoke to DCW the day befo…

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Small margins, big defeat - Norwich 4-1 Watford 1:03:23

7M ago1:03:23

1:03:23

Watford lose away for the second time this season, and let in an early goal AGAIN, but Jon, Jordi and Adam discuss the lose and if it was Watford's own doing or just a series of unfotunate moments. Did the three changes and two early subs limit Tom Cleverley's ability to make changes to adjust the game substantially? And if there is an area to focu…

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Cleverley, Coventry and a Canny Bachmann Injury 54:12

8M ago54:12

54:12

Watford are back and so are the FTRE crew to discuss a cliche game of two halves. Jon, Colin, Jason and DCW gather outside Mad Squrrel to breakdown Watford performance - what and who caused a Watford turn around, which only fell a little short. Also we discuss the impact and influence of Tom Cleverley and you'll hear this week's Fan Chat with the m…

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Champagne run is over 48:47

8M ago48:47

48:47

You might have had problem getting Oasis tickets this weekend, but during August Watford didn't have any problems getting a win or two. However, that run of wins came to an end with a defeat at Bramell Lane against the Blades of Sheffield. Jon, Jordi, Kieran and DCW met to discuss the turning points of the game, Tom Cleverley substitution choices a…

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Comings, Goings and momentum for the Play Offs with Opta's Matt Furniss 59:23

8M ago59:23

59:23

In our first data podcast of the season, Matt Furniss, Watford fan and Opta data guru, returns and joins Jon and DCW to analyses the Hornets start to the season and look at the performances in a slightly different way? What are the chances of Watford getting relegated? Why is Matt excited about new signing, Piere Dwonah And what on earth do stats p…

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Derby Delight: Watford win 4th in a row 33:37

8M ago33:37

33:37

Post-Match - Watford 2-1 Derby - The beautiful Hornets make it 4 wins out of 4 after a 2-1 home win against Derby County. DCW, Jason and Jordi gather outside the Hornet Shop to discuss the teams first comeback win, how the players and Head Coach Tom Cleverly reacted to conceding early. We are living in strange times as Watford just keep on winning.…

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Scott Duxbury speaks - questions for the Chairman and CEO 27:24

8M ago27:24

27:24

As part of the new weekly fans press conferences, a group of 'fans media' got to ask a few questions of Scott Duxbury. It's not often we hear directly from the club's Chairman and CEO so we thought we would get it out to you as soon as possible. You can take it all in and chat with Friends and family about it at the game on Saturday, at home to Der…

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STOKE? SORTED: Watford win AGAIN 48:01

8M ago48:01

48:01

Mike, Jon and Jas convened after the Stoke game to discuss Watford’s third win from three, as Tom Cleverley and his Hornets continue their perfect start to the season. The lads talk through the win, which seemed to be inspired by the half time introduction of Yaser Larouci, building on a hard fought but largely even first half showing. You can also…

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MK DONE - Watford Win in Style 23:37

9M ago23:37

23:37

Watford swept aside Milton Keynes as the first home game of the 2024/25 season ended in a 5-0 romp for Tom Cleverley’s Hornets. Tom Ince celebrated his new contract with a hat-trick, while captain for the night Mattie Pollock marked the occasion with a thumping header. There were also a number of eye-catching debuts with Rocco Vata and goal scoring…

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Opening Day Delight: Watford win at Millwall 1:04:47

9M ago1:04:47

1:04:47

Mike and Adam were at the Den on Saturday to see Watford’s exciting opening day win against Millwall, and joined Jon to discuss all of the action for this, the brand new From the Rookery End podcast. The trio talk through Watford’s performances in the three key areas of defence, midfield and attack, discuss the squad depth and future battles for a …

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Watford FC 2024 - The State of the Union 55:47

9M ago55:47

55:47

As we head towards the start of another season (FTRE’s 15th!) we thought it was time to take stock, to assess and address where our beloved club currently finds itself. We look back at what lead to us being where we appear to be - heading into a challenging season with concerns on and off the pitch. We look at the owners and some of the others at t…

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