From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC

Diatta Arrives, City Caught & Adam Says Goodbye

From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC

Show Notes

It's the international break, but there's still plenty happening in the world of Watford!

Jon is joined by Adam and David to discuss the arrival of Krépin Diatta. With Champions League and international experience, could Watford have found themselves a bargain, or does his signing raise more questions than answers?

We also tackle the huge Manchester City story and its potential implications for Watford. Could the Hornets really end up with the 2019 FA Cup? And has City's spending changed the Premier League forever, making life increasingly difficult for clubs like ours?

Plus, Adam reflects on his 15 months covering Watford for the Watford Observer, sharing some memorable moments and explaining his decision to step away. Finally, with seven important fixtures approaching, we look at Watford's injury problems, the midfield situation and whether the Hornets can start climbing the Championship table. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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