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Clevs comes up Clutch - Brimingham 0-1 Watford

Season 14, Ep. 40

After heading to St Andrew’s to take in Tom Cleverley’s first game as Watford boss, Adam Drury and Mike joined Jon to talk through the first game of the TC era.


Mike and Adam talk about the atmosphere and the stand out performers, while also, now we've gained 48 points and probable safety, cast an eye forward as they try to work out how the rest of the season may look.


Watford are back to winning ways. This is From the Rookery End. Come on you ‘Orns.

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