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What we've learned from Alessio Dionisi's pre season

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:25:10 GMT

Something for the Weekend?

Do Not Scratch Your Eyes — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:30:00 GMT

This week we're asking whether Hansa Rostock have completed football's greatest PR makeover, why Watford still look desperately short where it matters, and whether we're actually watching Udinese B. There's also a serious discussion on supporter culture, "Cesspit FC", loving the club while hating the regime, and just how much optimism anyone has left (especially Dave Lavender and Justin) before the new season kicks off.

Plus, Justin discovers the greatest beer queue hack ever invented, Peter proposes plumbing lager directly into every seat at Vicarage Road, Carl attempts to drag everyone back to football, and somehow we end up discussing Andy Burnham, Eddie Howe and the definition of "upper echelons". Standard DNSYE rubbish.

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10 Years of Hornet Heaven: 2024/25

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:01:00 GMT

Upcoming 26/27: Is it our sixth or seventh season - we've forgotten!!

Do Not Scratch Your Eyes — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 09:13:00 GMT

The chaps gather virtually ahead of the Hansa Rostock friendly to discuss the summer comings, goings, sad departures and lack of arrivals to date. Justin grumbles about the shirt (which will be a surprise to no one).

We go again!

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Pre-Season, Perspective and Lingering Bigger Questions

FTRE — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Pre-Season, Perspective and Lingering Bigger Questions

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Summer Catch Up with Ben & Mike | Voices of the Vic Podcast | S8 E1

Mike Duffy & Ben Aiton — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 07:31:00 GMT

Watford are back... well, sort of!

With the new season getting closer, Ben and Mike sit down for a proper summer catch-up to discuss everything happening at Vicarage Road.

This episode covers:

- The sale of Watford Women and what it could mean for the club.

- The summer transfer window – who's arrived, who's still missing, and whether the lack of signings is a cause for concern.

- Hansa Rostock's visit to Vicarage Road and what we made of the occasion.

- The latest transfer rumours and which players we'd actually like to see wearing the famous yellow shirt.

- Plus plenty of the usual Watford chat, opinions, debate and a few laughs along the way.

Do you think Watford have done enough business so far? Which rumoured signing would you most like to see join the Hornets? Let us know in the comments!

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Summer Catch Up with Ben & Mike | Voices of the Vic Podcast | S8 E1

Mike Duffy & Ben Aiton — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 16:24:00 GMT

Watford are back... well, sort of!

With the new season getting closer, Ben and Mike sit down for a proper summer catch-up to discuss everything happening at Vicarage Road.

This episode covers: - The sale of Watford Women and what it could mean for the club. - The summer transfer window – who's arrived, who's still missing, and whether the lack of signings is a cause for concern. - Hansa Rostock's visit to Vicarage Road and what we made of the occasion. - The latest transfer rumours and which players we'd actually like to see wearing the famous yellow shirt. - Plus plenty of the usual Watford chat, opinions, debate and a few laughs along the way.

Do you think Watford have done enough business so far? Which rumoured signing would you most like to see join the Hornets? Let us know in the comments!

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Transfer Update - Who are Ravaglia, Payero, Bravo and Zemura?

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:08:05 GMT

A new kit & Signings on the Horizon? (DEEP DIVE into Iker Bravo, Jordan Zemura and Martin Payero) - Off Season Special

YellowSquared — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Pre season is well underway, Omar Traore officially signs for Watford from Udinese, and three more signings on the brink from the Italian Sister club (Look away Ian Holloway) Ned and James have a deep dive into the three possible signings, who are they and how do they fit into Dionisi's plans.

Friendlies away to Boreham Wood and Barnet have yielded little - a standard affair in pre season but the squad is looking thin on the ground. Will these players make the difference?

Academy players winning professional deals and others shining in their pre season opportunities, will Watford rely on youth once again?

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10 Years of Hornet Heaven: 2023/24

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:01:00 GMT

Can Carlos convince that lot up the road - that he is one of them!!

Do Not Scratch Your Eyes — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:29:00 GMT

Carlos ventures on to the radio undercover to try to convince Lu#on support comedian Olaf Falafel that he is one of them - how well can he do?

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10 Years of Hornet Heaven: 2022/23

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:01:00 GMT

10 Years of Hornet Heaven: 2021/22

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 23:01:00 GMT

Pre Season Begins, Omar Traore to join & Chakvetadze departs... - Off Season Special

YellowSquared — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Another Off- Season special!

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Pre-season gets underway at London Colney, plenty of action has happened since the last episode! Players linked to and away from Watford, Gianlucca Nani discusses the recruitment process on the WFC Podcast which certainly raises a few questions for us to discuss.

All this and plenty more! we hope you enjoy!

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10 Years of Hornet Heaven: 2020/21

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 23:01:00 GMT

10 Years of Hornet Heaven: 2019/20

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 23:01:00 GMT

DIONISI JOINS THE CIRCUS!

Do Not Scratch Your Eyes — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:12:00 GMT

The latest entrant to the managers office is Alessio Dionisi. Pete takes a look at his track record and his previous ability to get a top 8 place - which next season seems even more important - even though he has never gone up via a play off. Reactions are mainly caustic but that is more to do with the environment he will be entering into rather than hostility towards the new head coach.

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Who is new Watford Head Coach Alessio Dionisi?

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:44:45 GMT

Irankunda lights up the World Cup, Dionisi to be the next Watford manager & a complete Academy restructure?! - Off Season Special

YellowSquared — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Plenty to discuss from the previous month!

We're back for a season 2 of the 'Off Season Show' where we take a month's worth of news surrounding watford and compact it in to a special episode!

In our June edition:

Nestory Irankunda lights the way for Australia at the World Cup, in our round up, Egil Selvik, Edo Kayembe and a whole host of former Hornets are competing at this Summer's tournament - but who will go the furthest?

A complete academy restructure, the removal of the U21s, a player pathway from U18s straight to loans or first team action - is this the right decision?

Alessio Dionisi is set to be announced as the next Watford head coach, where has he come from? do we like his style of football? how long will he last...

All this and more!

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10 Years of Hornet Heaven: 2018/19

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 23:01:00 GMT

Kenny Jackett RIP

Do Not Scratch Your Eyes — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:09:00 GMT

A golden boy from two golden eras leaves us and Pete gives a brief synopsis of a football man who did so much for our club - and indeed as a manager - for other clubs. Thanks Kenny.

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Watford's New Manager Finally Revealed - Can Alessio Dionisi Succeed?

FTRE — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Watford's New Manager Finally Revealed - Can Alessio Dionisi Succeed?

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:30:00 GMT

10 Years of Hornet Heaven: 2017/18

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:01:00 GMT