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 release of the away and 'special' third kit before tackling the fixture list! Thank you so much for all the support on the podcast recently, ticking ...
Jul 07, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 40
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 else we're linked with. Where we need to continue to strengthen and their initial thoughts ahead of next season! The boys also answer some viewer questi...
Jun 08, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 39
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 up, earmarking a starting XI based on players currently at the club, as well as areas that are in obvious need of improvement! They then discuss Pezzol...
May 14, 2025•33 min•Season 3Ep. 38
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 possible from what's left and work out where there needs to be improvements, before going on to name some players they feel might lead Watford in the ri...
May 12, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Season 3Ep. 37
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 and manager. Our Keep; Buy; Sell will still be coming at the end of this week! (without a manager) Keep up the Faith, Hornets. Let us know your thoug...
May 06, 2025•41 min•Season 3Ep. 36
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 player of the year! All this and the Finale of Guess the player as it goes down right to the wire and Fantasy EFL! Thank you for a fabulous year, we're b...
May 04, 2025•59 min•Season 3Ep. 35
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 the season and where we might be at come the start of the 25/26 season. Leave a rating if you enjoyed listening! Let us know your thoughts!! Follow us...
Apr 22, 2025•40 min•Season 3Ep. 34
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 getting his first minutes since Fulham in the FA Cup. Sissoko's rise in form and Caleb Wiley staying for another season? GTP returns as Ned hopes to pull ...
Apr 13, 2025•46 min•Season 3Ep. 33
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 some negative comments. They discuss the partnership (or lack there of) between Vata and Wiley, as well as losing Baah to injury early on in the game. ...
Apr 06, 2025•51 min•Season 3Ep. 32
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 how valuable Kwadwo Baah is to the team, and how big of a role he'll play in the rest of the season and next year! with the focus on building around h...
Mar 30, 2025•51 min•Season 3Ep. 31
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 impact on loan from Udinese, it got the boys thinking of who would be the best ever loan players to play for Watford. Starting with individual top 10s...
Mar 28, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 30
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 Louza before the Summer, and if they'll both leave. Finally they go through the brand new international hornets as we tick into the next break. Guess the...
Mar 17, 2025•54 min•Season 3Ep. 29
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 at how he has done and whether they feel he's the right man to rebuild watford (spoilers, they do) They then discuss whether the atmosphere around Vi...
Mar 10, 2025•46 min•Season 3Ep. 28
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 as the leaderboard begins to hot up! If you enjoyed listening, don't forget to leave a rating wherever you're listening! Let us know your thoughts!! Fo...
Feb 24, 2025•49 min•Season 3Ep. 27
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. As well as the FA Youth Cup victory in mid week! Guess the Player returns - Was this the turning point for the rest of the season? If you enjoyed don'...
Feb 17, 2025•59 min•Season 3Ep. 26
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 players overperforming. Guess the Player returns for another exciting week too! If you did enjoy don't forget to rate us 5 stars! Let us know your thou...
Feb 10, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Season 3Ep. 25
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 to the upcoming fixtures (while wincing) Let us know your thoughts!! Follow us on Twitter! @yellowsqurdpod Follow us on Instagram! @yellowsquaredpod F...
Feb 03, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 24
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 Player returning for another round! If you enjoyed, don't forget to rate the podcast 5 stars! Let us know your thoughts!! Follow us on Twitter! @yellow...
Jan 27, 2025•54 min•Season 3Ep. 23
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 to the Hornets next fixtures as well as the end of the transfer window! If you enjoyed don't forget to rate the episode 5 stars to share with others! L...
Jan 20, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 22
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 thoughts!! Follow us on Twitter! @yellowsqurdpod Follow us on Instagram! @yellowsquaredpod Follow us on TikTok! @yellowsquaredpod...
Jan 11, 2025•49 min•Season 3Ep. 21
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 listening! Let us know your thoughts!! Follow us on Twitter! @yellowsqurdpod Follow us on Instagram! @yellowsquaredpod Follow us on TikTok! @yellowsquaredpod...
Jan 06, 2025•50 min•Season 3Ep. 20
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 hope you all had a very Merry Christmas! enjoy! Let us know your thoughts!! Follow us on Twitter! @yellowsqurdpod Follow us on Instagram! @yellowsquared...
Dec 31, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 19
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, all across the Christmas Break! Let us know your thoughts!! Follow us on Twitter! @yellowsqurdpod Follow us on Instagram! @yellowsquaredpod Follow us...
Dec 22, 2024•47 min•Season 3Ep. 18
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 upcoming fixtures! Let us know your thoughts!! Follow us on Twitter! @yellowsqurdpod Follow us on Instagram! @yellowsquaredpod Follow us on TikTok! @yell...
Dec 16, 2024•43 min•Season 3Ep. 17
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 us on Instagram! @yellowsquaredpod Follow us on TikTok! @yellowsquaredpod...
Dec 09, 2024•51 min•Season 3Ep. 16
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. Guess the player returns as per usual! happy listening hornets! Let us know your thoughts!! Follow us on Twitter! @yellowsqurdpod Follow us on Instagr...
Nov 25, 2024•50 min•Season 3Ep. 15
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 thoughts!! Follow us on Twitter! @yellowsqurdpod Follow us on Instagram! @yellowsquaredpod Follow us on TikTok! @yellowsquaredpod...
Nov 11, 2024•50 min•Season 3Ep. 14
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 thoughts!! Follow us on Twitter! @yellowsqurdpod Follow us on Instagram! @yellowsquaredpod Follow us on TikTok! @yellowsquaredpod...
Nov 04, 2024•57 min•Season 3Ep. 13
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 ahead to our next five fixtures! happy listening! Let us know your thoughts!! Follow us on Twitter! @yellowsqurdpod Follow us on Instagram! @yellowsq...
Oct 28, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 12
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! @yellowsquaredpod Follow us on TikTok! @yellowsquaredpod...
Oct 20, 2024•49 min•Season 3Ep. 11
