{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/628e15899f8b3900138cb94a/6988ed379a20cfbf336a8103?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Charlie and the Misfiring Hornets","description":"<p>Watford went on the road twice this week — and came back with one point, no goals, and a growing sense of not being able to make the play offs..</p><p><br></p><p>Mike, Jordi and Jon look back at the drab but disciplined 0-0 draw away at Hull, before turning attention to the 1-0 defeat at Southampton — a game where Watford showed moments of structure, but once again lacked any real cutting edge.</p><p><br></p><p>With the Hornets now three games without scoring, the lads ask the big question: <em>where are the goals coming from?</em> The strikers come under scrutiny, the wide play and crossing is questioned, and set pieces are once again highlighted as a massive missed opportunity.</p><p><br></p><p>There’s also discussion around the positives — defensive stability, the emergence of exciting young talent like Maamma and Irankunda, and whether the squad is ready to make steps forward under Charlie, Dan and Adrian.</p><p><br></p><p>As the season starts to reach it's end game, FTRE explores the balance between realism and optimism… and why Watford fans might need to cling to <em>hope</em>, rather than expectation, as the playoff picture becomes clearer.</p><p><br></p><p>This is From The Rookery End</p>","author_name":"FTRE"}