Watford FC Official Club Podcast
155 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsSubscribe to the official Watford FC podcast for post-match reaction in 'Hive Live Extra' with Emma Saunders, WFC Hall of Famer Tommy Mooney, and special guests, and in-depth interviews with former Hornets and other familiar faces from Vicarage Road in 'Golden Tales'. To get in touch with the podcast, please email [email protected].
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Episodes
Hive Live Extra | Reading 1-0 Watford | 3/10/2020
October 04, 2020 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBGifton Noel-Williams and Tommy Mooney join Tim Coombs in the latest instalment of Hive Live Extra, and there's an exclusive interview with James Garner following the 1-0 defeat to Reading.
Hive Live Extra | Watford 1-0 Luton Town | 26/9/2020
September 27, 2020 07:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBThis week’s Hive Live Extra includes reaction from Ben Foster and Ben Wilmot as the team in the studio reflect on a 1-0 win over rivals Luton Town.
Hive Live Extra | Newport County 3-1 Watford | 22/9/2020
September 23, 2020 12:00 - 11 minutes - 7.99 MBEmma Saunders and Tommy Mooney digest Watford's 3-1 loss against Newport County in the Carabao Cup in Hive Live Extra. See all the goals from the game and take in Head Coach Vladimir Ivić's reaction in the Hornets' post-match show.
Hive Live Extra | Sheffield Weds 0-0 Watford | 19/9/2020
September 20, 2020 15:00 - 9 minutes - 6.63 MBThis week’s Hive Live Extra reflects on Watford’s goalless draw at Hillsborough. As Michael Kurn, Allan Smart and Tommy Mooney react to Watford's goalless draw against Sheffield Wednesday, followed with some honest reaction from Christian Kabasele.
Golden Tales | Episode 1 | Kevin Phillips
September 17, 2020 06:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBIn the first of a brand new series, we speak to former striker Kevin Phillips who talks of his gratitude to the club for launching his career, how he had no option to leave when he did, and how he couldn't really celebrate his play-off final winning penalty at Wembley in 2013... Kevin also talks emotionally about the sudden death of his father at the end of his first season, how he was on more money at Baldock Town & Dixons than he was when he joined Watford, and how he struggled mentally a...
Hive Live Extra | Oxford United 1-1 Watford (PENS: 0-3) | 15/9/2020
September 16, 2020 07:00 - 7 minutes - 5.04 MBMichael Kurn and Tommy Mooney digest Watford's win over Oxford United in the Carabao Cup, where Ken Sema and Daniel Bachmann were the heroes for the Hornets. Ken Sema speaks live from the Kassam Stadium, after the Swedish international scored the late equaliser for Watford, before Bachmann's heroics in the penalty shootout.
Hive Live Extra | Watford 1-0 Middlesbrough | 11/9/2020
September 13, 2020 08:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBHive Live Extra reflects on Watford’s 1-0 opening day win over Middlesbrough, courtesy of a Craig Cathcart strike. Cathcart joins Emma Saunders, Tommy Mooney and Tommy Smith in the studio and you can also hear from midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah.
BONUS EPISODE | Vladimir Ivić's First Interview
September 10, 2020 08:00 - 14 minutes - 9.71 MBIn his first interview as Watford Head Coach, Vladimir Ivić discusses his coaching style, the current squad and the young talent on offer in the Hornets’ ranks, as well as expectations for the 2020/21 Championship season.
Hive Live Extra | Watford 2-1 Tottenham | 5/9/2020
September 07, 2020 12:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBOn Hive Live Extra, Emma Saunders and Hornets legend Tommy Mooney look back at the win for Vladimir Ivić's side, including the performances of Pervis Estupiñán and Jeremy Ngakia and reaction from defender Ben Wilmot. A thunderous 25-yard strike from Domingos Quina and an emphatic Andre Gray penalty earned Watford a 2-1 win against José Mourinho’s Tottenham Hotspur at The Vic, with Heung-min Son pulling one back for the visitors from the spot late on.
#13 - 'A Massive 3 Points' - Relive Watford 2-1 Newcastle United
July 13, 2020 19:00 - 13 minutes - 9.33 MBListen back to the best bits of the radio commentary from Watford's crucial 2-1 win over Newcastle on Saturday 11th July, to claim a massive 3 points in the fight for Premier League survival. Plus hear the post-match interviews from head coach Nigel Pearson, captain Troy Deeney and man of the match Will Hughes, as attention switches to the away trip to West Ham's London Stadium on Friday 17th July.
'A Massive 3 Points' - Relive Watford 2-1 Newcastle United (Series 1, Episode 13)
July 13, 2020 19:00 - 13 minutes - 9.33 MBListen back to the best bits of the radio commentary from Watford's crucial 2-1 win over Newcastle on Saturday 11th July, to claim a massive 3 points in the fight for Premier League survival. Plus hear the post-match interviews from head coach Nigel Pearson, captain Troy Deeney and man of the match Will Hughes, as attention switches to the away trip to West Ham's London Stadium on Friday 17th July.
Extra Episode #3 - Adam Masina's Incredible Story
July 03, 2020 19:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBIn a special View From the Vic Extra episode, Kevin Affleck sits down with Hornets defender Adam Masina to get an incredible insight into his life both on and off the pitch. In the interview recorded back in February, the full-back talks chess, the death of his 'angel' mother, his subsequent adoption, becoming a father himself, and being taken to the hearts of the Watford fans.
Adam Masina's Incredible Story (Extra Episode 3)
July 03, 2020 19:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBIn a special View From the Vic Extra episode, Kevin Affleck sits down with Hornets defender Adam Masina to get an incredible insight into his life both on and off the pitch. In the interview recorded back in February, the full-back talks chess, the death of his 'angel' mother, his subsequent adoption, becoming a father himself, and being taken to the hearts of the Watford fans.
Adrian Mariappa and Lloyd Doyley (Series 1, Episode 12)
June 12, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBIn a laughter-filled episode, Jon and Kevin are joined by good friends and former teammates Adrian Mariappa and Lloyd Doyley, who have made an incredible 778 Hornets appearances between them. The pair dissect how their close relationship developed on the pitch and how they could wind each other up like a married couple, while Mariappa reveals the respect he has for Doyley as a professional – but his shortcomings in timekeeping, fashion and when he crashed into a drum kit...
#12 - Adrian Mariappa and Lloyd Doyley
June 12, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBIn a laughter-filled episode, Jon and Kevin are joined by good friends and former teammates Adrian Mariappa and Lloyd Doyley, who have made an incredible 778 Hornets appearances between them. The pair dissect how their close relationship developed on the pitch and how they could wind each other up like a married couple, while Mariappa reveals the respect he has for Doyley as a professional – but his shortcomings in timekeeping, fashion and when he crashed into a drum kit...
#11 - Andre Gray and Tommy Smith
June 05, 2020 23:00 - 42 minutes - 23.6 MBIn this week's episode host Jon Marks is joined by first-team striker Andre Gray, and Hornets Hall of Famer Tommy Smith. The pair share a close bond, having played together at Brentford during the 2014/15 Championship season, and offer a fascinating insight into their relationship and their respective times at Vicarage Road. Hear stories including the bombshell former Hornets Academy Manager and then Brentford Coach Mark Warburton dropped on the day of the game against Watford at Griffin P...
Andre Gray and Tommy Smith (Series 1, Episode 11)
June 05, 2020 23:00 - 42 minutes - 23.6 MBIn this week's episode host Jon Marks is joined by first-team striker Andre Gray, and Hornets Hall of Famer Tommy Smith. The pair share a close bond, having played together at Brentford during the 2014/15 Championship season, and offer a fascinating insight into their relationship and their respective times at Vicarage Road. Hear stories including the bombshell former Hornets Academy Manager and then Brentford Coach Mark Warburton dropped on the day of the game against Watford at Griffin P...
Extra Episode #2 - 1999 Promotion Winning Team 20th Anniversary Reunion Dinner
June 03, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBIn a very special View From the Vic Extra episode, we take you back to the 1999 promotion winning team 20th anniversary reunion dinner. Hear from every member of that memorable squad who were reunited for a magical night at Shendish Manor last year to look back on one of the Hornets' best ever seasons...
1999 Promotion Winning Team 20th Anniversary Reunion Dinner (Extra Episode 2)
June 03, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBIn a very special View From the Vic Extra episode, we take you back to the 1999 promotion winning team 20th anniversary reunion dinner. Hear from every member of that memorable squad who were reunited for a magical night at Shendish Manor last year to look back on one of the Hornets' best ever seasons...
Trailer - The View From the Vic Best Bits
June 02, 2020 09:00 - 6 minutes - 4.42 MBWe've compiled the highlights from our opening ten episodes with guests including Super Nigel Pearson, Captain Deeney, club record goalscorer Luther Blissett, former manager Gianfranco Zola and many many more! Make sure to catch up on any of the first ten episodes you have missed, and subscribe to get notifications for all new episodes as soon as they are released!
#10 - Robert Page and Steve Palmer
May 29, 2020 23:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBWe're taking another trip down memory lane on The View From the Vic, as host Jon Marks is joined by two key players from the 2-0 Play-off Final victory vs Bolton at Wembley in 1999. Captain on that memorable day Robert Page, and centre-back partner Steve Palmer give great insight, including how the time between the semi-final and final was particularly special for Page, and exactly what was sung, said in, and stolen from, the Wembley changing room that day!
Robert Page and Steve Palmer (Series 1, Episode 10)
May 29, 2020 23:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBWe're taking another trip down memory lane on The View From the Vic, as host Jon Marks is joined by two key players from the 2-0 Play-off Final victory vs Bolton at Wembley in 1999. Captain on that memorable day Robert Page, and centre-back partner Steve Palmer give great insight, including how the time between the semi-final and final was particularly special for Page, and exactly what was sung, said in, and stolen from, the Wembley changing room that day!
Gavin Mahon and Matthew Spring
May 22, 2020 23:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBJon Marks and Kevin Affleck are joined by two members of the 2006 Championship Play-Off Final winning team, captain Gavin Mahon and his midfield partner Matthew Spring. In a packed episode the group discuss the unique build up to the match in Cardiff, the level of detail manager Aidy Boothroyd went into in preparation for the game, and how Spring came very close to missing the match through illness on the eve of the big match. There is also great insight into the match itself, and the cele...
Gavin Mahon and Matthew Spring (Series 1, Episode 9)
May 22, 2020 23:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBJon Marks and Kevin Affleck are joined by two members of the 2006 Championship Play-Off Final winning team, captain Gavin Mahon and his midfield partner Matthew Spring. In a packed episode the group discuss the unique build up to the match in Cardiff, the level of detail manager Aidy Boothroyd went into in preparation for the game, and how Spring came very close to missing the match through illness on the eve of the big match. There is also great insight into the match itself, and the cele...
#9 - Gavin Mahon and Matthew Spring
May 22, 2020 23:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBJon Marks and Kevin Affleck are joined by two members of the 2006 Championship Play-Off Final winning team, captain Gavin Mahon and his midfield partner Matthew Spring. In a packed episode the group discuss the unique build up to the match in Cardiff, the level of detail manager Aidy Boothroyd went into in preparation for the game, and how Spring came very close to missing the match through illness on the eve of the big match. There is also great insight into the match itself, and the cele...
#8 - Alec Chamberlain and Nigel Gibbs
May 15, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBHost Jon Marks is joined by two club legends in Alec Chamberlain and Nigel Gibbs to relive one of the most dramatic nights in the club's history, the play-off semi-final penalty shoot-out win over Birmingham at St Andrew's in 1999. The pair, along with regular guest Kevin Affleck, talk about the preparations for the big match, the chaotic events leading up to kick-off that threatened to derail the team's Wembley bid, and how the performance that night ranks in their respective careers.
#8 Alec Chamberlain and Nigel Gibbs
May 15, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBHost Jon Marks is joined by two club legends in Alec Chamberlain and Nigel Gibbs to relive one of the most dramatic nights in the club's history, the play-off semi-final penalty shoot-out win over Birmingham at St Andrew's in 1999. The pair, along with regular guest Kevin Affleck, talk about the preparations for the big match, the chaotic events leading up to kick-off that threatened to derail the team's Wembley bid, and how the performance that night ranks in their respective careers.
Alec Chamberlain and Nigel Gibbs (Series 1, Episode 8)
May 15, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBHost Jon Marks is joined by two club legends in Alec Chamberlain and Nigel Gibbs to relive one of the most dramatic nights in the club's history, the play-off semi-final penalty shoot-out win over Birmingham at St Andrew's in 1999. The pair, along with regular guest Kevin Affleck, talk about the preparations for the big match, the chaotic events leading up to kick-off that threatened to derail the team's Wembley bid, and how the performance that night ranks in their respective careers.
Watford vs Leicester 12th May 2013 Play-Off Semi-Final (Extra Episode 1)
May 12, 2020 10:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBIn our first The View From the Vic Extra bonus episode, we look back at a classic match from Hornet's history. The date, Sunday 12th May 2013, the opponent Leicester City in the Championship Play-Off Semi-Final. Trailing 1-0 from the first leg, Gianfranco Zola's men had a job to do in order to reach the final and book a place at Wembley...
Extra Episode #1 - Watford vs Leicester 12th May 2013 Play-Off Semi-Final
May 12, 2020 10:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBIn our first The View From the Vic Extra bonus episode, we look back at a classic match from Hornet's history. The date, Sunday 12th May 2013, the opponent Leicester City in the Championship Play-Off Semi-Final. Trailing 1-0 from the first leg, Gianfranco Zola's men had a job to do in order to reach the final and book a place at Wembley...
TVFtV Extra #1 - Watford vs Leicester 12th May 2013 Play-Off Semi-Final
May 12, 2020 10:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBIn our first The View From the Vic Extra bonus episode, we look back at a classic match from Hornet's history. The date, Sunday 12th May 2013, the opponent Leicester City in the Championship Play-Off Semi-Final. Trailing 1-0 from the first leg, Gianfranco Zola's men had a job to do in order to reach the final and book a place at Wembley...
#7 - Graham Stack and David Noble
May 08, 2020 23:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBWatford's charismatic goalkeeping coach Graham Stack and former Hornets loanee midfielder David Noble have been best friends since the age of 12. They join host Jon Marks and regular guest Kevin Affleck this week in a hilarious 48 minute-chat. The group discuss among other things how their relationship didn't get off to the best of the starts, and the role Marco van Basten had to play in it.
Graham Stack and David Noble
May 08, 2020 23:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBWatford's charismatic goalkeeping coach Graham Stack and former Hornets loanee midfielder David Noble have been best friends since the age of 12. They join host Jon Marks and regular guest Kevin Affleck this week in a hilarious 48 minute-chat. The group discuss among other things how their relationship didn't get off to the best of the starts, and the role Marco van Basten had to play in it.
Graham Stack and David Noble (Series 1, Episode 7)
May 08, 2020 23:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBWatford's charismatic goalkeeping coach Graham Stack and former Hornets loanee midfielder David Noble have been best friends since the age of 12. They join host Jon Marks and regular guest Kevin Affleck this week in a hilarious 48 minute-chat. The group discuss among other things how their relationship didn't get off to the best of the starts, and the role Marco van Basten had to play in it.
Will Hughes and Paolo Vernazza
May 01, 2020 23:00 - 38 minutes - 26.1 MBThis week on The View From the Vic, host Jon Marks is joined by two midfield maestros in current first team star Will Hughes, and former Hornet Paolo Vernazza who has gone on to become Will's agent. The pair, joined by regular guest Kevin Affleck, provide great insight into the dynamics of a player-agent relationship, as well as a look back at their respective careers to date. There is also a Will Hughes themed trivia question to get stuck into.
Will Hughes and Paolo Vernazza (Series 1, Episode 6)
May 01, 2020 23:00 - 38 minutes - 26.1 MBThis week on The View From the Vic, host Jon Marks is joined by two midfield maestros in current first team star Will Hughes, and former Hornet Paolo Vernazza who has gone on to become Will's agent. The pair, joined by regular guest Kevin Affleck, provide great insight into the dynamics of a player-agent relationship, as well as a look back at their respective careers to date. There is also a Will Hughes themed trivia question to get stuck into.
#6 - Will Hughes and Paolo Vernazza
May 01, 2020 23:00 - 38 minutes - 26.1 MBThis week on The View From the Vic, host Jon Marks is joined by two midfield maestros in current first team star Will Hughes, and former Hornet Paolo Vernazza who has gone on to become Will's agent. The pair, joined by regular guest Kevin Affleck, provide great insight into the dynamics of a player-agent relationship, as well as a look back at their respective careers to date. There is also a Will Hughes themed trivia question to get stuck into.
Gerry Armstrong and Craig Cathcart
April 24, 2020 23:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBThis week's The View From The Vic episode has a Northern Ireland theme, as host Jon Marks is joined by former Hornets striker Gerry Armstrong and current first team centre back for both club and country Craig Cathcart. The pair, along with regular guest and club media consultant Kevin Affleck, discuss leaving Northern Ireland, playing for club and country as well as the experiences that shaped their careers. There is also the return of fan features The One That Got Away and The Extra Mile,...
Gerry Armstrong and Craig Cathcart (Series 1, Episode 5)
April 24, 2020 23:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBThis week's The View From The Vic episode has a Northern Ireland theme, as host Jon Marks is joined by former Hornets striker Gerry Armstrong and current first team centre back for both club and country Craig Cathcart. The pair, along with regular guest and club media consultant Kevin Affleck, discuss leaving Northern Ireland, playing for club and country as well as the experiences that shaped their careers. There is also the return of fan features The One That Got Away and The Extra Mile,...
#5 - Gerry Armstrong and Craig Cathcart
April 24, 2020 23:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBThis week's The View From The Vic episode has a Northern Ireland theme, as host Jon Marks is joined by former Hornets striker Gerry Armstrong and current first team centre back for both club and country Craig Cathcart. The pair, along with regular guest and club media consultant Kevin Affleck, discuss leaving Northern Ireland, playing for club and country as well as the experiences that shaped their careers. There is also the return of fan features The One That Got Away and The Extra Mile,...
#4 - Gianfranco Zola and John Eustace
April 17, 2020 23:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBThis week on The View From The Vic, host Jon Marks is joined by former Hornets head coach Gianfranco Zola, former club captain and current QPR assistant manager John Eustace, and Watford head of communications Richard Walker. Listen to incredible insights and never before heard stories on one of the most dramatic seasons in Watford's recent history, as the group look back at the 2012/13 season, including THAT match against Leicester City.
Gianfranco Zola and John Eustace (Series 1, Episode 4)
April 17, 2020 23:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBThis week on The View From The Vic, host Jon Marks is joined by former Hornets head coach Gianfranco Zola, former club captain and current QPR assistant manager John Eustace, and Watford head of communications Richard Walker. Listen to incredible insights and never before heard stories on one of the most dramatic seasons in Watford's recent history, as the group look back at the 2012/13 season, including THAT match against Leicester City.
Gianfranco Zola and John Eustace
April 17, 2020 23:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBThis week on The View From The Vic, host Jon Marks is joined by former Hornets head coach Gianfranco Zola, former club captain and current QPR assistant manager John Eustace, and Watford head of communications Richard Walker. Listen to incredible insights and never before heard stories on one of the most dramatic seasons in Watford's recent history, as the group look back at the 2012/13 season, including THAT match against Leicester City.
Tom Cleverley, Malky Mackay and Gerard Deulofeu
April 11, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBThis week on The View From The Vic, host Jon Marks is joined by Hornets midfielder Tom Cleverley, former Watford player and manager, and current performance director of the Scottish Football Association Malky Mackay, and club media consultant Kevin Affleck. There is also an update from Gerard Deulofeu on his recovery from injury, and the usual fan features The One That Got Away and The Extra Mile.
#3 - Tom Cleverley, Malky Mackay and Gerard Deulofeu
April 11, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBThis week on The View From The Vic, host Jon Marks is joined by Hornets midfielder Tom Cleverley, former Watford player and manager, and current performance director of the Scottish Football Association Malky Mackay, and club media consultant Kevin Affleck. There is also an update from Gerard Deulofeu on his recovery from injury, and the usual fan features The One That Got Away and The Extra Mile.
Tom Cleverley, Malky Mackay and Gerard Deulofeu (Series 1, Episode 3)
April 11, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBThis week on The View From The Vic, host Jon Marks is joined by Hornets midfielder Tom Cleverley, former Watford player and manager, and current performance director of the Scottish Football Association Malky Mackay, and club media consultant Kevin Affleck. There is also an update from Gerard Deulofeu on his recovery from injury, and the usual fan features The One That Got Away and The Extra Mile.
Tom Cleverley, Malky Mackay, Gerard Deulofeu and Kevin Affleck
April 11, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBThis week on The View From The Vic, host Jon Marks is joined by Hornets midfielder Tom Cleverley, former Watford player and manager, and current performance director of the Scottish Football Association Malky Mackay, and club media consultant Kevin Affleck. There is also an update from Gerard Deulofeu on his recovery from injury, and the usual fan features The One That Got Away and The Extra Mile.
#2 - Nigel Pearson and Paul Robinson
April 04, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBHost Jon Marks is joined by the gaffer Nigel Pearson, Hornets hall of fame defender Paul Robinson and club media consultant and lifelong Watford fan Kevin Affleck. Nigel gives the group an insight into how he is continuing to work with the players and his staff during these tricky times, and the group look back on THAT match vs Leicester, and West Brom's great escape in 04/05 which both guests played a huge part in. There are also more stories from fans in regular features 'The One That G...
Nigel Pearson, Paul Robinson and Kevin Affleck
April 04, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBHost Jon Marks is joined by the gaffer Nigel Pearson, Hornets hall of fame defender Paul Robinson and club media consultant and lifelong Watford fan Kevin Affleck. Nigel gives the group an insight into how he is continuing to work with the players and his staff during these tricky times, and the group look back on THAT match vs Leicester, and West Brom's great escape in 04/05 which both guests played a huge part in. There are also more stories from fans in regular features 'The One That G...
Nigel Pearson and Paul Robinson (Series 1, Episode 2)
April 04, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBHost Jon Marks is joined by the gaffer Nigel Pearson, Hornets hall of fame defender Paul Robinson and club media consultant and lifelong Watford fan Kevin Affleck. Nigel gives the group an insight into how he is continuing to work with the players and his staff during these tricky times, and the group look back on THAT match vs Leicester, and West Brom's great escape in 04/05 which both guests played a huge part in. There are also more stories from fans in regular features 'The One That G...