Do Not Scratch Your Eyes

You might not want to listen to this - you have your view of the podcast for good or for bad (and we don't want to change that), but we get something out of doing this to find out what people like and what they don't like and whilst we can't change everything for everyone (madness lies there) we take all feedback on board!Thanks to everyone who does and who doesn't like the podcast but gives it a chance - it is all appreciatedCOYH!!!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 find out what the Plymouth Marine Aquarium, Vicarage Road pitch lamps and the Aurora Borealis have in common plus Justin tells us about Icelandic naming conventions and the hosts announce their Icelandic names with varying degrees of certainty and pride/shame before Carl takes us Ghanabound!! It’s fair to say we didn’t start this pod very well!!!Eurovision is discussed and Justin’s opinions are trampled on as we take a guided tour round the history of Bucks Fizz and find out just who is Rita Crudgington, the old TV show Eurotrash and Pete turns on the French and their sporting opening ceremonies, before discussing our best and least appropriate “Dad jokes”, Udinese and that lot up the road! We discuss the new Sky deal, the 3 O’clock TV black out and the effect that this will then have on kick off times and travelling supporters, we also find out why Carl would charge Justin and Pete to come round his gaff to watch a game! We then settle the question on clingfilm and tin foil before Carl explains that an NVQ (Level 3) in doesn’t cover how to turn on a vacuum cleaner! We speak to Sharon from the Pump House and Watford Fringe Festival of which we have inadvertently become a part before we reflect on Justin’s recent chat with former Chelsea and Palace players on the subject of mental heath.COYH!!

In the final part of our season review of 23/24 with friends, Pete asks some stupid questions and gets some stupid answers about the highs and the lows of 23/24? What is the hope that might kill 2024/25, what are you 3 wishes for Watford (excluding player signings and finance) and what stars or well known characters might star in "Watford - the Movie"?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 WheelerDave Mullins,James McNamaraJim Cuthbert& PDF

We continue our chat and look at the squad depth away from the midfield, into the defensive line and final the keeper situation. We also may have details on a new player joining or otherwise started one of the those rumours that never happen!!! 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 WheelerDave Mullins,James McNamaraJim Cuthbert& PDF

We gather some friends around the campfire to mull over the season just gone and wonder what we might learn about lessons learned and what we might need next seasons - we start with an area considered a problem - the final third.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 WheelerDave Mullins,James McNamaraJim Cuthbert& PDF

Part TwoWe hear from the rest of the callers talking about the game, the season and as we finished 6 points above Birmingham - realising just how important that win at St Andrews really was!!! Plus we get to say thank you to a whole lot of people who have helped us make the podcast and vlog this year! Finally thank you for listening.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 WheelerDave Mullins,James McNamaraJim Cuthbert& PDF

Part One of the fan reaction following the final game of the season away at Middlesbro with a 12:30 kick off. Reactions to the season, peoples highs and lows as well as Pete claiming not to have split the atom - he has however broken a twix by sitting on it once!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 WheelerDave Mullins,James McNamaraJim Cuthbert& PDF

Justin and Peter chat about the final "At Your Place" event for the season - concentrating on the Academy. Around 100 fans attended the event and we look to give you our unedited impressions of the evening which saw Tom Cleverley, Richard Johnson, Jimmy Gilligan and Peter Sharp in attendance.COYH!!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 WheelerDave Mullins,James McNamaraJim Cuthbert& PDF

We finish off 1 in 10 covering John-Joe O'Toole who Aidy took with him to his role at Colchester after leaving Watford. We find out why John-Joe nearly had the team singing "You're supposed to be at home!" before hearing about Aidy's post Watford career and experiences including being on the other end of a play off final, a dog called "Gino" and Pete tries to explain the cock-spaniels attached to DNSYE!! We hear about the importance of character in recruitment and the balance again needed in a squad and lessons learned from the Red Arrows about constructive criticism. Making sure you pick the right job, learning from victories AND failures and Aidy's experiences with the England set up with the Under 19'2, 20's, 21's and going with the England team to World Cup in Russia!! We hear about Aidy's experience managing in India and enjoying the differences in culture and embracing the challenges that football in a new country can bring a manager.Finally, and with TC now taking the hot seat at the Vic we ask Aidy what advice Aidy of 2024 would give to Aidy of 2005 - having gained experience in a career that was never afraid to step out of its own comfort zone.We just want to say, again, a massive thank you to Aidy who was great fun and incredibly generous to us with his time, patience and tales. He didn't duck or decline any questions and was truly touched by the reception he received at the recent Hull City game. COYH!!!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 WheelerDave Mullins,James McNamaraJim Cuthbert& PDF