From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC

Dionisi’s Watford Are Starting to Take Shape | The Debrief

From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC

Show Notes

Watford are up and running — and in some style.

A 2-1 win over Southampton gave Vicarage Road the sort of afternoon that has been in short supply recently, with two young players finding the net, a captain leading from the front and plenty of early signs of what Alessio Dionisi wants from his team.

Mike is joined by Jason, Charlie and DCW to look back at the win and ask how much we should read into it. Is a new Watford starting to take shape? Can this young squad thrive as the underdog? And, despite all the good feeling, where are the weaknesses that still need addressing before the transfer window closes?

There’s also a fitting tribute to Kenny Jackett, thoughts on Michael Antonio, the latest on Imran Louza and plenty of love for a rather unexpected group of Watford heroes. In your ears via From The Rookery End and on your screens on WD18. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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