Hornet Heaven

In March 2024, as Watford Football Club’s fortunes decline, events in Hornet Heaven head in the wrong direction.

To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the ascension to Hornet Heaven of Watford FC's founder Henry Grover, on March 22nd 1949, here's a re-edited and re-mixed telling of our story of his arrival.

In August 1997, a former player materialises in the Watford Football Club afterlife — but only partially. 

In December 2023, a new arrival in the Watford Football Club afterlife attempts to go to every Watford game ever.

In February 2024, you — the listener — are transported via the medium of podcast into the eternal experience of supporting Watford Football Club.

In December 2023, in the Watford Football Club afterlife, a former Watford player isn't seeing things with the usual clarity. 

In December 1964, with Watford facing two festive fixtures against Them Up The Road, a resident of the Watford Football Club afterlife tries to make sure a double derby defeat won’t ruin Christmas.

In August 2023, two stalwarts from Watford Football Club’s glory days have been shut away in a lock-up garage in the club’s afterlife for nearly 40 years. Who are they?