Hornet Heaven

To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the ascension to Hornet Heaven of Watford FC's founder Henry Grover, on March 22nd 1949, here's a re-edited and re-mixed telling of our story of his arrival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In August 1997, a former player materialises in the Watford Football Club afterlife — but only partially.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In December 2023, a new arrival in the Watford Football Club afterlife attempts to go to every Watford game ever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In February 2024, you — the listener — are transported via the medium of podcast into the eternal experience of supporting Watford Football Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In December 2023, in the Watford Football Club afterlife, a former Watford player isn't seeing things with the usual clarity.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In December 1964, with Watford facing two festive fixtures against Them Up The Road, a resident of the Watford Football Club afterlife tries to make sure a double derby defeat won’t ruin Christmas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In September 2023, in the Watford Football Club afterlife, two Watford fans find themselves locked in a small room together. They have fiercely conflicting views. Can they find common ground?  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In August 2023, two stalwarts from Watford Football Club’s glory days have been shut away in a lock-up garage in the club’s afterlife for nearly 40 years. Who are they? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In August 2023, a new arrival in the Watford Football Club afterlife revisits old games and discovers he’s misremembered important details. What’s he got wrong? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Spring 2023, in the Watford Football Club afterlife, Cliff Holton, Watford’s greatest-ever forward receives an unexpected call-up.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In May 1996, an unlikely new arrival in the Watford Football Club afterlife helps a former player cope with the club’s recent relegation. (Part 4 of 4.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In May 1996, an unlikely new arrival in the Watford Football Club afterlife helps a former player cope with the club’s recent relegation. (Part 3 of 4.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In May 1996, an unlikely new arrival in the Watford Football Club afterlife helps a former player cope with the club’s recent relegation. (Part 2 of 4.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In May 1996, an unlikely new arrival in the Watford Football Club afterlife helps a former player cope with the club’s recent relegation. (Part 1 of 4.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The fourth and final highlight reel to mark our first 100 episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The third of 4 highlight reels to mark our first 100 episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The second of 4 highlight reels to mark our first 100 episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first of 4 highlight reels to mark our first 100 episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In June 2023, a Watford fan adopts an unusual way of coping with his negative feelings about the club.  (CONTENT WARNING: Includes one instance of strong language that you may consider unsuitable for young children.) If you or people you know are affected by the issues raised in the episode, please know that no one has to go through it alone. Help and support are available at www.mind.org.uk....

IIn January 2023, in the Watford Football Club afterlife, it’s time for transparency and honesty in making the club loveable. Part 4 of 4. (You can find out more about Watford St Mary's here: www.watfordgold.org.uk/category/history/watford-st-marys ) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In January 2023, a supporter in the Watford Football Club afterlife is refusing to have anything to do with the club. Part 3 of 4. (You can find out more about Watford St Mary's here: www.watfordgold.org.uk/category/history/watford-st-marys ) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In January 2023, a rivalry from the 1890s is still going strong in the Watford Football Club afterlife. Part 2 of 4. (You can find out more about Watford St Mary's here: www.watfordgold.org.uk/category/history/watford-st-marys ) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In January 2023, a previously unexplored part of the Watford Football Club afterlife is discovered. Part 1 of 4. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In April 2023, in the Watford Football Club afterlife, something unusual happens at the local derby. (The music in this episode is: 'We Have All The Time In The World' by John Barry.) (CONTENT WARNING: Includes an instance of strong language that you may consider unsuitable for young children.)  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In December 2022, a resident of the Watford Football Club afterlife tries to reconcile two feuding fans by giving them a joint Christmas present. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.