Do Not Scratch Your Eyes

The immediate fan reaction after an initial 1-0 win and a split performance between 1st and second halves plus we look at the tournament so far.Top of the table after one game This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Do Not Scratch Your Eyes. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT.Huge thanks to all our Patreons:Chris Giannone,RichWFC2,Steve Holliman,Paul Fiander Turner,Sean Gourley,Lee Anselmo,John Parslow,Mark von Herkomer,Neil Silverstein,Steve Brown,Dave Lavender,Kasey Brown,Nipper Harrison,Boyd Mayover,Colin Payne,Paul Riley,Gary Wood,Karl Campion,Kevin Kremen,The Big Le – Bofski,Greg Theaker,Malcolm Williams,Bryan Edwards,Peter Ryan,Luka,John Thekanady - Ambassador of Dubai!!Jack Foster,Jason Rose,Michael Abrahams,Ian Bacon,Ken Green,Nick Nieuwland,Colin SmithAnt!!!!!Westlie WheelerRyan D!Dave Mullins,James McNamaraJim Cuthbert& PDF

Following our complete shambles of a prediction and preview of Group C, Pete chats with Goran a Watford fan from Serbia about the Serbian national team, the hopes for their first international tournament in a long time, the number of players the country is producing but the issues with the Serbian domestic football and the enthusiasm for English football and why he ended up supporting Watford and how it involves Nigel Gibbs!!!!We'll see how the opening game goes!!!This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Do Not Scratch Your Eyes. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT.Huge thanks to all our Patreons:Chris Giannone,RichWFC2,Steve Holliman,Paul Fiander Turner,Sean Gourley,Lee Anselmo,John Parslow,Mark von Herkomer,Neil Silverstein,Steve Brown,Dave Lavender,Kasey Brown,Nipper Harrison,Boyd Mayover,Colin Payne,Paul Riley,Gary Wood,Karl Campion,Kevin Kremen,The Big Le – Bofski,Greg Theaker,Malcolm Williams,Bryan Edwards,Peter Ryan,Luka,John Thekanady - Ambassador of Dubai!!Jack Foster,Jason Rose,Michael Abrahams,Ian Bacon,Ken Green,Nick Nieuwland,Colin SmithAnt!!!!!Westlie WheelerRyan D!Dave Mullins,James McNamaraJim Cuthbert& PDF

PART THREEWe conclude our chat with Malky as he moves to Cardiff and we broach the subjects of serial stalker Don Cowie's contract, club loyalty or lack of it to players, managers and vice versa, Malky's first season with Cardiff and a league cup run all way to the final and penalties and making the play offs, the Hanger Lane Gyratory system, the famous Cardiff kit change, signing former hornets, winning the Championship, life in the premiership before an acrimonious departure.We hear about Malky being in the opposition dugout as for Wigan Athletic as Sir Elton John opened the SEJ Stand and catching up with the former chairman after Malky left and at the concert at Vicarage Road where he gets name checked, plus a journey through his Scotland FA role as performance director and some other former Queens Park connections at the heart of technical/coach education departments across the world. Taking his high performance principles to Ross County we find out about a Hornet that Malky had on loan plus and hear about his new role as Sporting Director of Hibs - starting with recruiting the new manager. We then hear about the time when as SFA Performance Director he had a game in charge of the National team. We finish off with our quick fire round which as ever brings about tales of lecturing the Brazilian National coach (and others) and makes wonder what Jennifer Lopez would make of Italian Truffle cheese! Then Carl solves his IT problems finally gets himself on the screen just as finish!!!Malky got into the rhythm of our normal nonsense straight away and great fun from start to finish and we can not thank him enough for giving up his evening to reminisce about his career and of course his time at Watford. An absolutely top fella!COYH!!This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Do Not Scratch Your Eyes. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT.Huge thanks to all our Patreons:Chris Giannone,RichWFC2,Steve Holliman,Paul Fiander Turner,Sean Gourley,Lee Anselmo,John Parslow,Mark von Herkomer,Neil Silverstein,Steve Brown,Dave Lavender,Kasey Brown,Nipper Harrison,Boyd Mayover,Colin Payne,Paul Riley,Gary Wood,Karl Campion,Kevin Kremen,The Big Le – Bofski,Greg Theaker,Malcolm Williams,Bryan Edwards,Peter Ryan,Luka,John Thekanady - Ambassador of Dubai!!Jack Foster,Jason Rose,Michael Abrahams,Ian Bacon,Ken Green,Nick Nieuwland,Colin SmithAnt!!!!!Westlie WheelerRyan D!Dave Mullins,James McNamaraJim Cuthbert& PDF

PART TWO We carry on a hugely enjoyable conversation with Malky by finishing off his "1 in 10" with stories of the great and the good including a certain goal from a certain defender we all loved. We discover which player he tried to take to Ross County twice, plus a couple of players who he knew from Watford and managed at Cardiff.In light of Clev's stepping into management we discuss Malky's experience transitioning into coaching and the mentors and experience of temporarily leaping into the hot seat, understanding the demands and the different stakeholder requirements. The importance of the inclusion of players and staffs families in a holistic management style is discussed plus attention to detail leading into the 2006 Play Off finals and Bouncy Castles!The appreciation of local derby matches and the differences between rivalries around the country before we go into the play off final memories when Malky achieved a third consecutive promotion to the top flight and the celebration discussion that assured Malky that, this time, he would be getting to play in the Premier League.Brendan Rodgers appointment and the ways that Malky assisted him and the things he took from the now Celtic manager are covered despite the obvious disappointment about not getting the first team manager role initially. Malky explains how he would get the effort levels from a group of players consistently highlighting the importance standards and values being set and lived by. The cast and characters behind the scenes when the club was perilously close to administration are revealed and the roles and names of those that prevented it from happening are celebrated. Perhaps a lesson not to forget plus words from GT and memories of the great man.Finally we get to owners and Malky's eventual departure from the Hornets.Part Three out tomorrowCOYH!!This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Do Not Scratch Your Eyes. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT.Huge thanks to all our Patreons:Chris Giannone,RichWFC2,Steve Holliman,Paul Fiander Turner,Sean Gourley,Lee Anselmo,John Parslow,Mark von Herkomer,Neil Silverstein,Steve Brown,Dave Lavender,Kasey Brown,Nipper Harrison,Boyd Mayover,Colin Payne,Paul Riley,Gary Wood,Karl Campion,Kevin Kremen,The Big Le – Bofski,Greg Theaker,Malcolm Williams,Bryan Edwards,Peter Ryan,Luka,John Thekanady - Ambassador of Dubai!!Jack Foster,Jason Rose,Michael Abrahams,Ian Bacon,Ken Green,Nick Nieuwland,Colin SmithAnt!!!!!Westlie WheelerRyan D!Dave Mullins,James McNamaraJim Cuthbert& PDF

We finish off the predictions with the final 3 groups based on the players, their form in qualifying and Justin judges on hair, holidays and sulky faces!!!Footballs coming home!!! If home is Germany and the French win the whole thing of course!This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Do Not Scratch Your Eyes. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT.Huge thanks to all our Patreons:Chris Giannone,RichWFC2,Steve Holliman,Paul Fiander Turner,Sean Gourley,Lee Anselmo,John Parslow,Mark von Herkomer,Neil Silverstein,Steve Brown,Dave Lavender,Kasey Brown,Nipper Harrison,Boyd Mayover,Colin Payne,Paul Riley,Gary Wood,Karl Campion,Kevin Kremen,The Big Le – Bofski,Greg Theaker,Malcolm Williams,Bryan Edwards,Peter Ryan,Luka,John Thekanady - Ambassador of Dubai!!Jack Foster,Jason Rose,Michael Abrahams,Ian Bacon,Ken Green,Nick Nieuwland,Colin SmithAnt!!!!!Westlie WheelerRyan D!Dave Mullins,James McNamaraJim Cuthbert& PDF

Justin and Carlos are trusted to visit the BBC as they discuss the forthcoming Big Night Out and talk matters Watford with Andy Collins! COYH!!!This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Do Not Scratch Your Eyes. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT.Huge thanks to all our Patreons:Chris Giannone,RichWFC2,Steve Holliman,Paul Fiander Turner,Sean Gourley,Lee Anselmo,John Parslow,Mark von Herkomer,Neil Silverstein,Steve Brown,Dave Lavender,Kasey Brown,Nipper Harrison,Boyd Mayover,Colin Payne,Paul Riley,Gary Wood,Karl Campion,Kevin Kremen,The Big Le – Bofski,Greg Theaker,Malcolm Williams,Bryan Edwards,Peter Ryan,Luka,John Thekanady - Ambassador of Dubai!!Jack Foster,Jason Rose,Michael Abrahams,Ian Bacon,Ken Green,Nick Nieuwland,Colin SmithAnt!!!!!Westlie WheelerRyan D!Dave Mullins,James McNamaraJim Cuthbert& PDF

We get a chance to chat with former Watford player, coach, interim and permanent manager - Malky MacKay!!! Now Sporting Director at Hibernian he provides a unique perspective at the looking at football and our football club from a number of different but all informed perspectives.We find out about Queens Park, Malky MacKay Senior who has a story so solid it was launched as a book this week which may or may not have had Irn Bru available at the bar! We go through Malky's early playing days for the spiders some of the characters there, whilst working at Bank of Scotland before his move to Celtic, we find out about the highs and lows of the Auld Firm Derby, the culture clash of moving to Norwich, getting promoted and then being sent to Coventry before ending up at West Ham to be promoted for a second time! We hear how a "a guy from little Watford" who kept pestering Alan Pardew to get Malky to Watford!! (Spolier alert - he signs!). Malky recalls the environment where if money was short - the environment was certainly rich!We start off the usual 1-10 nonsense with a selection of players and coaches from Malky's time at the Vic and elsewhere and sees some special stories and memories and Carlos puts on a bet for a closed season transfer!!Part 2 Out soonCOYH!!!This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Do Not Scratch Your Eyes. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT.Huge thanks to all our Patreons:Chris Giannone,RichWFC2,Steve Holliman,Paul Fiander Turner,Sean Gourley,Lee Anselmo,John Parslow,Mark von Herkomer,Neil Silverstein,Steve Brown,Dave Lavender,Kasey Brown,Nipper Harrison,Boyd Mayover,Colin Payne,Paul Riley,Gary Wood,Karl Campion,Kevin Kremen,The Big Le – Bofski,Greg Theaker,Malcolm Williams,Bryan Edwards,Peter Ryan,Luka,John Thekanady - Ambassador of Dubai!!Jack Foster,Jason Rose,Michael Abrahams,Ian Bacon,Ken Green,Nick Nieuwland,Colin SmithAnt!!!!!Westlie WheelerRyan D!Dave Mullins,James McNamaraJim Cuthbert& PDF

The boys experience technical difficulties on a Friday night and Pete can't seem to tell the difference between the Czech Republic and Croatia, Justin for once knows about as much about Serbia and Slovakia as Carl and Pete, and hair cuts and hairdressers play an important part in our assessment of these squads!This time, more than any other time!!!!This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Do Not Scratch Your Eyes. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT.Huge thanks to all our Patreons:Chris Giannone,RichWFC2,Steve Holliman,Paul Fiander Turner,Sean Gourley,Lee Anselmo,John Parslow,Mark von Herkomer,Neil Silverstein,Steve Brown,Dave Lavender,Kasey Brown,Nipper Harrison,Boyd Mayover,Colin Payne,Paul Riley,Gary Wood,Karl Campion,Kevin Kremen,The Big Le – Bofski,Greg Theaker,Malcolm Williams,Bryan Edwards,Peter Ryan,Luka,John Thekanady - Ambassador of Dubai!!Jack Foster,Jason Rose,Michael Abrahams,Ian Bacon,Ken Green,Nick Nieuwland,Colin SmithAnt!!!!!Westlie WheelerRyan D!Dave Mullins,James McNamaraJim Cuthbert& PDF

As ever please note this podcast is not financial advice - if you are considering investing please do your own diligence as per the clubs warning on all investment communicationsIn light of this weeks fun and games, Football Finance expert and host of the "Price of Football Podcast" joins Justin and Peter to look at the share offering, the club valuation now and what it might be next year and whether an investment should be seen as a donation rather than an investment, we review some of the statements, the idea of digital investment and some of the investment tiered perks!! We look at likely financials for WFC next season including the phrase "Vampire Kangaroo Bank!" and find out the difference between shares and loans.As per normal we go off on many tangents and discuss football finance in general and in particular how owners are helping out in the EFL, the fair deal for football deal, Joao Pedro re-sale probability and how Keiran once ran a "Private Shop!! Plus we get Keiran involved in next seasons nonsense in the DNSYE Completely Rubbish Prediction League!COYH!!!This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Do Not Scratch Your Eyes. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT.Huge thanks to all our Patreons:Chris Giannone,RichWFC2,Steve Holliman,Paul Fiander Turner,Sean Gourley,Lee Anselmo,John Parslow,Mark von Herkomer,Neil Silverstein,Steve Brown,Dave Lavender,Kasey Brown,Nipper Harrison,Boyd Mayover,Colin Payne,Paul Riley,Gary Wood,Karl Campion,Kevin Kremen,The Big Le – Bofski,Greg Theaker,Malcolm Williams,Bryan Edwards,Peter Ryan,Luka,John Thekanady - Ambassador of Dubai!!Jack Foster,Jason Rose,Michael Abrahams,Ian Bacon,Ken Green,Nick Nieuwland,Colin SmithAnt!!!!!Westlie WheelerRyan D!Dave Mullins,James McNamaraJim Cuthbert& PDF