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Hopefuls Shine but Hornets fall short - Watford 0-0 Plymouth
Season 15, Ep. 45
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It was a sunny day at Vicarage Road but the 0-0 draw against Plymouth Argyle was a little bit dull. Howeve, Jon, Jason, Mike and Kieran gathered outside the Hornet Shop to discuss the performance, particuarly that of the younger stars in the Watford ranks.
And, after he annouced his Parkinson Diagnosis, the boys look at at the Aidy Boothroyd's time as Watford manager and the 2005-2006 season which lead to the promotion to the Premier League.
COME ON YOU ORNS
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