Watford FC Official Club Podcast

Hive Live Extra | Watford 2-0 Swansea | 08/05/2021

Dan Gosling joins Emma Saunders, Tommy Mooney and Gifton Noel-Williams to react to all the action and the talking points from the Golden Boys' final-day victory over Swansea City. Second-half goals from Andre Gray and Isaac Success secured all three points to finish a successful Championship campaign. 

Hive Live Extra | Brentford 2-0 Watford | 01/05/2021

Maurizio Pochettino joins Emma Saunders, Tommy Mooney and Paul Robinson on Hive Live Extra to reflect on making his professional debut during the Golden Boys' 2-0 defeat at Brentford. Second-half goals from Marcus Forss and Ivan Toney gave the hosts all three points, with Watford already promoted back to the Premier League.

Hive Live Extra | WATFORD PROMOTED | PROMOTION PARTY

Emma Saunders hosts a jam-packed extended Hive Live Extra as the Hornets celebrate promotion back to the Premier League! Featuring a revolving door of special guests we hear from; Chairman and CEO Scott Duxbury, current Golden Boys Dan Bachmann, Ben Foster and Troy Deeney, club legends Kenny Jackett and Tommy Mooney, Watford Women's first teamers Helen Ward and Adekike Fatuga-Dada, as well as BBC Radio 1 DJ and lifelong Hornets fan Chris Stark.  HIT THAT FOLLOW BUTTON! Watch the full video...

Hive Live Extra | Norwich City 0-1 Watford | 20/04/2021

Emma Saunders is joined by Golden Boys legends Paul Robinson and Tommy Mooney as well as first-team star William Troost-Ekong to look back over the Hornets' HUGE 1-0 victory at Norwich City. Dan Gosling's second-half strike was enough to secure three vital points!

Hive Live Extra | Luton Town 1-0 Watford | 17/04/2021

Hive Live Extra | Watford 2-0 Reading | 09/04/2021

Emma Saunders is joined by Watford legends Nigel Gibbs and Gary Porter as well as first-teamer Kiko Femenía to look back over the Hornets' 2-0 victory over Reading. Two spectacular first-half goals from Ismaïla Sarr secured all three points in the Sky Bet Championship. HIT THAT FOLLOW BUTTON! 

Hive Live Extra | Middlesbrough 1-1 Watford | 05/04/2021

Philip Zinckernagel joins Michael Kurn, Tommy Mooney and Allan Smart in the Hive Live Extra studio, as the Hornets were held to a 1-1 draw at the Riverside Stadium against Neil Warnock's Middlesbrough. Yannick Bolasie's late header cancelled out Ismaïla Sarr's 10th goal of the season as the points were shared. HIT THAT FOLLOW BUTTON! 

Hive Live Extra | Watford 1-0 Sheffield Wednesday | 02/04/2021

William Troost-Ekong joins Emma Saunders, Paul Robinson and Micah Hyde in the Hive Live studio, as the Hornets made it six wins in a row with a 1-0 victory over Sheffield Wednesday at Vicarage Road. An early own goal from Tom Lees after great work by Ismaïla Sarr was enough to secure all three points.  HIT THAT FOLLOW BUTTON! 

Golden Tales | Episode 7 | Danny Graham

In the latest edition of the official club podcast Golden Tales, Danny Graham talks in great depth about those two campaigns when everything he touched turned to gold. He scored 14 in his first season and then 27 in his second, which was the most by anyone in a Hornets shirt since Luther Blissett took the old Division One by storm in 1982/83. In a near 40-minute conversation, Graham says how he left Vicarage Road with a heavy heart and reveals the two other managers he spoke to before joini...

Hive Live Extra | Watford 3-0 Birmingham City | 20/03/2021

Watford centre-half Francisco Sierralta gives us his thoughts on another fantastic win at home, and a crucial three points in the promotion race. Emma Saunders is also joined by former Hornets Paul Robinson and Martin Taylor to look back over the game against the struggling Blues. HIT THAT FOLLOW BUTTON! 

Hive Live Extra | Cardiff City 1-2 Watford | 13/03/2021

Daniel Bachmann joins Emma Saunders, Tommy Mooney and Tommy Smith in the Hive Live studio as the Hornets came from behind to beat Cardiff City 2-1 at the Cardiff City Stadium. A brilliant strike from Nathaniel Chalobah and an injury-time free-kick from Adam Masina were the difference for the Golden Boys, who made it three wins on the bounce. HIT THAT FOLLOW BUTTON! 

Hive Live Academy Special | Richard Johnson & Tommy Mooney

Tommy Mooney and Richard Johnson joined Emma Saunders in the Hive Live studio to discuss Watford's Academy prospects - featuring an exclusive interview with Joe Hungbo, who recently made his league debut for the Hornets. The trio also discuss future plans for the Academy and the importance of providing pathways for young players into the professional game.

Hive Live Extra | Watford 1-0 Nottingham Forest | 06/03/2021

Adam Masina joins Emma Saunders, Tommy Mooney and Watford FC Women star Adekite Fatuga-Dada in the Hive Live studio as the Hornets beat Nottingham Forest 1-0 at Vicarage Road in the EFL Championship.  The Italian's first goal of the season was enough to see the Golden Boys climb up to second in the table. HIT THAT FOLLOW BUTTON! 

Hive Live Extra | Watford 2-0 Wycombe Wanderers | 03/03/2021

Andre Gray joins Emma Saunders, Tommy Mooney and Richard Johnson in the Hive Live studio as the Hornets beat Wycombe Wanderers 2-0 at Vicarage Road in the EFL Championship.  A double from the striker was the difference for the Golden Boys, who got back to winning ways. HIT THAT SUBSCRIBE BUTTON! 

Hive Live Extra | AFC Bournemouth 1-0 Watford | 27/02/2021

Hornets legends Richard Johnson and Tommy Mooney join Emma Saunders in the studio for all the analysis from Watford's 1-0 defeat at Bournemouth, plus there is exclusive reaction from Xisco Muñoz. HIT THAT FOLLOW BUTTON! 

Hive Live Extra | Blackburn Rovers 2-3 Watford | 24/02/2021

Golden Boys legends Gifton Noel-Williams and Tommy Mooney join Emma Saunders for all the analysis from Watford's 3-2 victory at Blackburn Rovers, plus there is reaction from Xisco Muñoz. HIT THAT SUBSCRIBE BUTTON! 

Hive Live Extra | Watford 2-1 Derby County | 19/02/2021

Our Senegalese star Ismaïla Sarr, Head of Academy Goalkeeping Graham Stack and Sports Interactive Studio Director Miles Jacobson joined Emma Saunders for all the analysis and reaction to Watford's 2-1 victory over Wayne Rooney's Derby County. HIT THAT SUBSCRIBE BUTTON! 

Hive Live Extra | Preston NE 0-1 Watford | 16/02/2021

Emma Saunders is joined by Hornets Hall of Famers Tommy Mooney and Paul Robinson to dissect all the action from the Golden Boy's 1-0 victory at Preston North End. The trio are also joined by Head Coach Xisco Muñoz for exclusive reaction straight after the final whistle. HIT THAT SUBSCRIBE BUTTON! 

Hive Live Extra | Watford 6-0 Bristol City | 13/02/2021

Nathaniel Chalobah, Tom Cleverley, Tommy Mooney and Miles Jacobson join Emma Saunders in the Hive Live studio to discuss Watford's Sky Bet Championship clash with Bristol City at Vicarage Road.

Hive Live Extra | Coventry City 0-0 Watford | 06/02/2021

Emma Saunders and Tommy Mooney are joined by Watford captain Troy Deeney to discuss a frustrating afternoon in Birmingham as the Golden Boys played out a goalless draw with Coventry City.

Golden Tales | Episode 6 | David James

David James joins us for a bumper edition of the Golden Tales podcast where the Hall of Famer and former Player of the Year talks with great affection and in encyclopedic detail about his time at Vicarage Road.  James started his Watford career as an apprentice, winning the FA Youth Cup in 1989. He played 89 games for the Hornets before his transfer to Liverpool in 1992 and went onto become an England international, making three World Cup squads. He only spent two seasons as a professional ...

Hive Live Extra | Watford 1-2 QPR | 01/02/2021

William Troost-Ekong joins Emma Saunders, Tommy Mooney and Helen Ward in the Hive Live studio to discuss Watford’s disappointing collapse against Queens Park Rangers at Vicarage Road.

Hive Live Extra | Milllwall 0-0 Watford | 26/01/2021

Emma Saunders is joined by midfielder Tom Cleverley & Head Coach Xisco Muñoz from The Den for reaction to Watford's goalless draw against Millwall.

Hive Live Extra | Stoke City 1-2 Watford | 22/01/2021

The captain joins the team in the Hive Live studio after a Man of the Match performance as the Golden Boys picked up a vital three points in Staffordshire. 

Hive Live Extra | Watford 1-0 Barnsley | 19/01/2021

Daniel Bachmann joins Emma Saunders and Paul Robinson in the Hive Live studio as the Hornets beat Barnsley 1-0 at Vicarage Road in the EFL Championship.  A penalty from Troy Deeney was the difference for the Golden Boys, who moved into third position in the league standings. 

Hive Live Extra | Watford 2-0 Huddersfield Town | 16/01/2021

Emma Saunders is joined by guests Tommy Mooney and Gifton Noel-Williams, as well as Hornets midfielder Tom Cleverley, to discuss the Golden Boys’ 2-0 victory over Huddersfield Town.

Hive Live Extra | Manchester United 1-0 Watford | 09/01/2021

Michael Kurn is joined by guest Tommy Mooney as the Hornets were narrowly defeated 1-0 by Manchester United at Old Trafford in the Emirates FA Cup Third Round.  There's reaction from Spanish defender Marc Navarro and the thoughts of Mooney on new signing Philip Zinckernagel. 

Golden Tales | Episode 5 | Ronny Rosenthal

Ronny Rosenthal was only at Vicarage Road for two seasons, but he attained cult status in that remarkable period for the club, particularly on the back of his contribution in the title-winning campaign of 1997/98. The charismatic Rosenthal, now 57, talks with great affection and in great detail about those back-to-back promotions in the late 90s and adds even further layers to the legend of Graham Taylor, the club's greatest ever manager.

Hive Live Extra | Swansea City 2-1 Watford | 02/01/2021

Adam Masina joins Emma Saunders, Tommy Mooney and Richard Lee to discuss Watford’s loss to Swansea City. The Golden Boys faced a difficult battle in Wales, where a Tom Cleverley goal was overturned by a Jamal Lowe double.

Hive Live Extra | Watford 1-0 Norwich City | 26/12/2020

Emma Saunders is joined by regular guest Tommy Mooney, captain Troy Deeney and new Watford Head Coach Xisco Muñoz to look back on a 1-0 Boxing Day victory over league leaders Norwich City.  Ismäila Sarr's fourth Sky Bet Championship goal of the season proved to be the difference between the sides at Vicarage Road as the Hornets earned Muñoz a win in his first game in charge. 

BONUS EPISODE | Xisco Muñoz First Interview

In his first interview, new Watford Head Coach Xisco Muñoz sets his expectations for the team and the rest of the season, and gives an insight into his attacking coaching philosophy and how it was shaped by his successful playing career. He also previews his first match in charge, at home to Norwich City on Boxing Day.

Hive Live Extra | Huddersfield Town 2-0 Watford | 19/12/2020

Hive Live Extra host Emma Saunders is joined by studio guests Paul Robinson and Tommy Mooney for a frank assessment of Watford's trip to Huddersfield, while there is also reaction from Hornets midfielder Tom Cleverley from the John Smith's Stadium.

Hive Live Extra | Watford 1-1 Brentford | 15/12/2020

Host Emma Saunders is joined by former goalkeeper Richard Lee and Football Manager's Miles Jacobson to reflect on Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Brentford. A penalty apiece from Ivan Toney and Watford captain Troy Deeney saw the sides claim a point in an entertaining draw at Vicarage Road. Full back Jeremy Ngakia joins from the pitch to give his thoughts on the draw and his season so far. 

Hive Live Extra | Birmingham City 0-1 Watford | 12/12/2020

Late drama at St Andrew's saw Watford leave with all three points as Stipe Perica won the Hornets a penalty, which was emphatically dispatched by captain Troy Deeney to give the Golden Boys a 1-0 victory.

Hive Live Extra | Watford 2-0 Rotherham United | 8/12/2020

Watford picked up all three points against Rotherham United at Vicarage Road thanks to goals from Troy Deeney and Christian Kabasele. The French defender speaks exclusively to Hive Live Extra as he found himself on the scoresheet for the first time in three years.

Hive Live Extra | Watford 0-1 Cardiff City | 5/12/2020

Host Emma Saunders and co-commentator Tommy Mooney are joined by skipper Troy Deeney to reflect on Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Cardiff City at Vicarage Road. There's also the thoughts of the skipper on the Hornets' supporters returning to the stadium for the first time since February's 3-0 win over Liverpool. 

Golden Tales | Episode 4 | John Barnes

"Watford was the perfect club for me, because Watford was then a very disciplined club. I think it was the perfect club for any youngster - not just me. Any youngster getting into professional football at that time it would have been perfect for." - John Barnes The name John Barnes is synonymous with English football. In this very special episode of Golden Tales he discusses his formative years at the Hornets, and how the lessons learned from the great Graham Taylor laid the foundations for...

Hive Live Extra | Nottingham Forest 0-0 Watford | 2/12/2020

Emma Saunders is joined by Watford FC  Women captain Helen Ward and Wales Assistant Manager and former Hornets captain Robert Page to discuss the Golden Boys’ goalless draw with Nottingham Forest. We also hear from Head Coach Vladimir Ivić, who gives an honest reaction to his side’s performance.

Hive Live Extra | Watford 4-1 Preston North End | 28/11/2020

Emma Saunders is joined by studio guests Miles Jacobson and Tommy Mooney to reflect on Watford's 4-1 EFL Championship win over Preston North End. Miles and Tommy try their hand at FM21 Guess Who, while we also hear from Watford midfielder Domingos Quina.

Hive Live Extra | Bristol City 0-0 Watford | 25/11/2020

Emma Saunders is joined by former Hornet Paul Robinson and Watford FC Women boss Clinton Lancaster to discuss the Golden Boys’ draw with Bristol City at Ashton Gate.

Hive Live Extra | QPR 1-1 Watford | 21/11/2020

Tim Coombs is joined in the studio by former Watford FC stars Lloyd Doyley and Gavin Mahon as they reflect on the 1-1 draw away at Queens Park Rangers. Head Coach Vladimir Ivić provides his thoughts and there's reaction to Ben Wilmot's first goal and the performances of William Troost-Ekong and Craig Cathcart. 

Hive Live Extra | Watford 3-2 Coventry City | 07/11/2020

Troy Deeney chats exclusively to Emma Saunders after Watford's 3-2 victory over Coventry City at Vicarage Road. Catch all the reaction to the key moments, plus highlights of all the goals including Ismaila Sarr's winning penalty. 

Golden Tales | Episode 3 | Keith Eddy

"I got on really well with Pele. You'd think there would be some edge to him after reaching the level he did, but there was no edge to him at all. Beckenbauer was quite funny and a decent guy." Not many Watford players can say they have played with two of the greats of the game, but title-winning captain Keith Eddy can – and he's the guest for episode three of Golden Tales, our monthly podcast series.  We go back to the late 60s and early 70s and hear from Eddy, who many seasoned observers...

Hive Live Extra | Watford 3-2 Stoke City | 04/11/2020

What a finale! Emma Saunders is joined by Gifton Noel-Williams and Tommy Mooney to look back on a thrilling evening at Vicarage Road as Ismäila Sarr's late goal gave the Hornets a 3-2 win over Stoke City. There's reaction to all the key moments, including João Pedro's goal and the thoughts of skipper Tom Cleverley. 

Hive Live Extra | Barnsley 1-0 Watford | 31/10/2020

Emma Saunders is joined by Paul Robinson and Jacob Culshaw as they look back at Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Barnsley in the Sky Bet Championship. There's reaction from Head Coach Vladimir Ivić and there's a look back at the key moments of the game, including the return of Will Hughes and Andre Gray. 

Hive Live Extra | Wycombe 1-1 Watford | 27/10/2020

Emma Saunders is joined by former Watford winger Ikechi Anya and ex-Hornets striker Tommy Mooney, to analyse the Golden Boys’ 1-1 draw away at Wycombe Wanderers.  Ismaïla Sarr’s first goal of the Championship season was cancelled out as Wycombe equalised to pick up their first point of the season.

Hive Live Extra | Watford 1-1 AFC Bournemouth | 24/10/2020

Emma Saunders is joined by William Troost-Ekong, Paul Robinson and Tommy Mooney as the Hornets conceded a late equaliser in the Sky Bet Championship.  A goal from Stipe Perica gave the Hornets the lead before Chris Mepham levelled things in the 95th minute.

Hive Live Extra | Watford 3-1 Blackburn Rovers | 21/10/2020

Emma Saunders is joined by Tom Cleverley, Martin Taylor and Tommy Mooney as the Hornets record a third home win in a row in the Sky Bet Championship.  Goals from Cleverley, João Pedro and an own goal set the Golden Boys up for a 3-1 win, but they were helped at the other end with saves from Ben Foster, including a penalty stop from Adam Armstrong's effort.

Hive Live Extra | Derby County 0-1 Watford | 16/10/2020

Join Emma Saunders and Tommy Mooney as they react to João Pedro's stunning goal in the Hornets' 1-0 win over Derby County! The Brazilian reacts to his goal alongside Domingos Quina and there's also reaction from debutant William Troost-Ekong.

Golden Tales | Episode 2 | Ashley Young

In the latest episode of Golden Tales, we speak to former winger Ashley Young, who discusses his heartbreak at missing out on a YTS contract at Watford when he was 16, the eternal gratitude he has for Ray Lewington and Nigel Gibbs, and how cleaning boots and running errands for the Hornets’ senior pros shaped his career. The ex-Manchester United and England player also talks about gaining promotion under Aidy Boothroyd, his big-money departure from Watford, THOSE celebrations after scoring ...