Hornet Heaven

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, a mentor advises a young Hornet. (The music in this episode is the Star Wars Theme by John Williams, arranged and orchestrated by Samuel Kim.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Autumn 2022, residents of the Watford Football Club afterlife reveal what made them fall in love with the club. (The two songs used in this episode are: 1. Can't Help Falling In Love - written by Hugo Peretti, Luigi Creatore, and George David Weiss and published by Gladys Music, Inc - with instrumental performances by Welder Dias (piano), Daniel Jang (violin), Brooklyn Duo (piano and cello), Ch...

In 1922, Watford Football Club’s move to a new stadium provides a much-needed lift.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2018, a new arrival takes a circuitous route to the Watford Football Club afterlife. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In November 2022, a recent arrival in the Watford Football Club afterlife turns out to have an unusual talent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On August 30th 2022, in the Watford Football Club afterlife, two former players reflect on the club’s 100 years at Vicarage Road. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In June 2022, a fan arrives in the Watford Football Club afterlife with an attitude that’s going to make his life hell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In May 2022, a disillusioned fan wants to leave Watford Football Club’s afterlife for a different heaven. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In August 1922, the Watford Football Club afterlife undergoes a seismic shift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In April 2022, during Watford’s terrible relegation season, there’s some good news to tell in the club’s afterlife. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In September 2021, the appointment of a new Chief Steward brings unexpected changes to the Watford Football Club afterlife. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In August 2021, the Watford Football Club afterlife outlaws all forms of discrimination — with serious consequences for a senior member of staff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On New Year’s Day 2022, a new arrival in the Watford Football Club afterlife sees something he wasn’t expecting in the Rookery Stand.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Watford's relegation battle tests the resolve of a long-standing fan. (A poignant story from 1900/01 with strong parallels to 2021/22.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In December 2021, in the Watford Football Club afterlife, the giving of Christmas gifts doesn’t go as planned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In late August 2021, the departure of Watford Football Club’s captain and legend Troy Deeney upsets residents of the club’s afterlife. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In summer 1977, the change of manager at Watford Football Club brings out a rebellious streak in a young resident of the club’s afterlife.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In summer 1977, a new arrival in the Watford Football Club afterlife discovers he’s eight years out of sync with everyone else.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In summer 1977, a great transformation is about to occur at Watford FC — but a fan in Hornet Heaven isn’t ready for change.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In summer 2021, there are questions about the true identity of a new arrival in the Watford Football Club afterlife. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the summer of 2021, a contest is held to establish the best new terrace chant in the Watford Football Club afterlife. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In February 2021, the chief steward in the Watford Football Club afterlife embarrasses himself and must make amends in time for Watford’s promotion celebrations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1929, down on earth, a former player watches Watford from the terraces at Vicarage Road, but the excitement proves too much. A dramatisation of a true story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2002, a Watford Football Club fan arriving in the club’s afterlife needs help in acclimatising.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a post-apocalyptic future, a father and son search for what Watford Football Club has meant to them.  A version of this story first appeared in the magazine YBR! ( https://thewatfordtreasury.co.uk/ybr.html ). The music is from Nick Cave and Warren Ellis's score for the original motion picture 'The Road'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.