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From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC
Small margins, big defeat - Norwich 4-1 Watford
Season 15, Ep. 12
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Watford lose away for the second time this season, and let in an early goal AGAIN, but Jon, Jordi and Adam discuss the lose and if it was Watford's own doing or just a series of unfotunate moments.
Did the three changes and two early subs limit Tom Cleverley's ability to make changes to adjust the game substantially? And if there is an area to focus on and improve - where is it?
As well as discussing the game you will hear this weeks fan chat, this time with Paiul O'Brien, a life long Watford fan and Commerical Director of the club. He talks us through the fact the club have had a gambling sponsor for a quite a few years and how his life has changed since Watford were relegated from the Premier League.
As ever, thank you for taking the time to listen to From The Rookery End.
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