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…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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 …

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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. …

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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. …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Back at the Vic to mark ten games unbeaten at home for Tom Cleverley. Watford beat Sunderland 2-1 as we discuss the game, the substitutions. Sissoko and Ogbonna as well as Should Baah be starting? Is Vicarage road filling up? as well as Guess the Player! Happy listening Hornets! Let us know your thoughts!! Follow us on Twitter! @yellowsqurdpod Foll…

A 4-1 loss for Watford on the road at Norwich again highlighted some weaknesses in the side. Yet another early goal conceded and defensive frailties are being exposed by better and more clinical teams. We discuss this, early injury problems and Kwadwo Baah's rise to the first team in a segment that looks at loans in the UK vs abroad. Happy listenin…

After the international break we sit down to discuss Coventry at home, and then our attentions turn to who we think is our best XI, big decisions such as Ebosele over Andrews, and Ogbonna over Porteous are all on the cards as we attempt to find our best team. Guess the player returns too! Let us know your thoughts!! Follow us on Twitter! @yellowsqu…

Our Away days series has made is long needed return! we traveled to Brammal Lane on Sunday to watch the 'Orns take on a recently relegated Sheffield UTD team. We discuss the game, our audio log of the day and our thoughts going into the international break! Happy listening hornets! Let us know your thoughts!! Follow us on Twitter! @yellowsqurdpod F…

News in the week from Scott Duxbury openly shows Watford's turnaround in management not just as a sports team but as a business. Financial stability confirmed and a clear plan for the future, Watford are looking to rebuild in a project with Tom Cleverley at the helm. A fabulous system and a squad looking to be strengthened which has already seen 4 …

3 wins from 3, Tom Cleverley's Hornets are on fire. A 5-0 win midweek and a 3-0 win on Saturday has silenced the pre season critics for Watford. We discuss the high flying performers, the system and couple of transfers we feel the squad needs to buslter our chances of being competitive! Happy listening hornets! Let us know your thoughts!! Follow us…

Opening day victory for Watford, it's what we do. 5 years on the bounce. Watford started their 24/25 season away at Millwall - taking the DUB 3-2 in the 90th minute courtesy of a Rajovic header. We talk everything that's happened this week at Watford, signings, squad numbers confirmed as well as the game and how we feel the season might play out fr…

We're back for Season 3 of the podcast, starting with our season preview. We discuss the club's tricky financial situation, not signing enough players, and the future of the podcast! Stay tuned for more this season! JOIN OUR FANTASY LEAGUE: G7DZ1E9J Let us know your thoughts!! Follow us on Twitter! @yellowsqurdpod Follow us on Instagram! @yellowsqu…

We discuss the paper thin squad left over from already announced exits. Going through each position and player to discuss who should be kept or sold! We also then discuss some hopeful incomings we have for the summer window which would help buster the ranks before the start of the season! In the Finale of Season 2, we'd like to say a massive thank …

And with that the 23/24 season comes to an end. A series with 37 episodes, thank you all for such an amazing year! We discuss every month this season in a bumper episode! from the highs to the lows ending with the hornets finishing in mid table obscurity. As well as the GUESS THE PLAYER FINALE! Who will take home the coveted crown? Play along to fi…

A home win on the final home game of 2023/24. 151 days since the previous win. A hard fought game with little quality. No James this week So Ned sits down with Father Squared AKA Richard! to discuss the WIN over SUNDERLAND, as well as POTS, YPOTS, GOTS and who have been our standouts? Happy Listening hornets! Let us know your thoughts!! Follow us o…

EMERGENCY PODCAST! We are absolutely delighted to be recording this, TC has been announced as full time head coach, and we had to record as soon as found out. We discuss our hopeful plans for next season, whether it was the right thing to do, and how his mindset can be implemented into a youthful squad next season! Happy listening hornets! Let us k…

After another 0-0 draw Watford secure championship football for the 24/25 season. With the worst points return in the championship under the Pozzo's; The third least wins in the championship this season. Could this be considered the worst season in the Pozzo tenure? We also discuss Dan Bachmann, Rajovic and their recovery of form under Tom Cleverle…

We're back following a week of a draw and a loss. Two good performances against very tough promotion chasing opposition. A late handball led to a winner for Southampton despite the hornets battling from 2-0 down to what seemed like rescuing a point! Positivity is still very much around Watford as we look at who may be in the head coach role next se…

We're back after a busy Easter week! Watford have now played four games under TC, losing none, drawing 3 and beating Birmingham, including taking both Leeds and WBA right to the edge conceding late. Positivity is swirling at Vicarage road and despite the draw against Preston extending the winless home run dating back to November's 3-2 victory over …

We're back with a very special episode of the podcast as this week we were joined by Former Watford & USMNT captain Jay DeMerit, who discussed his journey into Professional football, signing with Watford at 23 to becoming a club legend and his international career taking off. He also discusses life after football and the incredible work he does wit…

We're back! a 1-0 win for the hornets away from home. A hard fought win against a Birmingham City side desperate for points. Resilient defending and a great finish from Dennis sent the travelling faithful back to Hertfordshire in fine spirits! We discuss how Cleverley set up his side differently to Ismael, as well as his post match thoughts! GTP re…

After Ismael's sacking, Tom Cleverley becomes Watford's 12th manager since September 2019, where do we go from here? We discuss why we feel the sacking was right, despite a lot of good work shown by Valerian and promising results, the January window is where it became unstuck for the Frenchman. What happens to Watford now? how does Cleverley do for…

We're back after another loss to dissect how the team is performing, struggling in the final third, low on confidence with the overall theme of mounting pressure on the side. We then look into why Ryan Andrews isn't starting and why TDB and Ngakia are preferred using data from Whoscored.com & Opta analyst Matt Furniss. GTP returns! happy listening …

Hello all, we're back following our annual loss at home to Huddersfield. We chat about whether we feel Ismael has lost the dressing room, if time is running out for him and are the main problems at the club the fault of the Pozzo's and are problems which coaches cannot solve. Guess the player returns as usual! Happy listening hornets! Let us know y…