Watford FC vs. Portsmouth FC - December 26, 2024

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Recap

Lineup

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MATCH TIMELINE

R. Vata

90' + 5'

90'

O. Moxon

M. SissokoE. Kayembe

88'

V. BayoD. Jebbison

82'

79'

O. MoxonC. Lang

79'

T. DevlinZ. Swanson

75'

Z. Swanson

R. AndrewsJ. Ngakia

71'

64'

C. Lang

60'

J. Murphy

59'

N. Schmid

E. Kayembe

59'

57'

M. Pack

E. Kayembe

57'

49'

P. LaneM. Ritchie

R. VataJ. Morris

46'

K. Baah

30'

10'

Z. Swanson

What's Buzzing

Watford Football Club

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Blind ranking USA players with Jay DeMerit 🔢🇺🇸 Do you agree with his picks? 👀

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Ready to go 👊🔥

Watford Football Club

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Late night recruits 🗣️

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Michael Adu-Poku has joined Newport County on a season-long loan. Good luck, Michael! 🐝

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Meet the new guys 👋

shows.acast.com•1w

Peterborough Expose Watford’s Biggest Problems | Midweek Debrief | From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FCWatford 1-5 Peterborough - League Cup 2nd Round

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Dionisi’s Watford Are Starting to Take Shape | From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FCWatford 2-1 Southampton

shows.acast.com•3w

Our Watford 26/27 Season Predictions | From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FCMike, DCW, Charlie and Sam make their bold predictions for the campaign ahead

shows.acast.com•4w

Squad Breakdown: Are Watford Championship Ready? | From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FCAs the new season approaches, Charlie, Adam Drury, Sam and Dave put Watford's squad under the microscope, assessing every position and asking whether this group is ready for the Championship.

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Watford's New Manager Finally Revealed - Can Alessio Dionisi Succeed? | From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FCListen to Watford's New Manager Finally Revealed - Can Alessio Dionisi Succeed? from From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC.

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From bad to worse. Watford lose again | From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FCWatford 0-0 Sheffield United

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Groundhog Season: Assessing Watford's 2025/26 Struggles | From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FCListen to Groundhog Season: Assessing Watford's 2025/26 Struggles from From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC.

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Easter Exasperation (but not for Watford Women) | From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FCListen to Easter Exasperation (but not for Watford Women) from From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC.

shows.acast.com•6mo

Awayday Pod: Non-European Watford XI | From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FCListen to Awayday Pod: Non-European Watford XI from From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC.

shows.acast.com•6mo

Still in Playoff Contention: Hornets win at Bristol City | From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FCListen to Still in Playoff Contention: Hornets win at Bristol City from From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC. Back at their spiritual home of The Railway Arms in Oxhey, Jon, Jordi and Jason reflect on a week that perfectly sums up Watford's season so far.

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Still in Touch: Watford's 1st win in 7 | From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FCListen to Still in Touch: Watford's 1st win in 7 from From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC.

shows.acast.com•7mo

Introducing the Watford Supporters Board | From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FCMike and Adam Drury (Watford Observer) sit down with Supporters Board members Flis Irving and Alex King to find out what the new board really is, how it was formed, and whether it can genuinely give Watford fans a stronger voice.

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Ed Still Special: In Conversation with Watford's new Head Coach | From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FCListen to Ed Still Special: In Conversation with Watford's new Head Coach from From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC. Watford have yet another a new head coach - and this time, the announcement was met with little fanfare or excotement.

shows.acast.com•7mo

Charlie and the Misfiring Hornets | From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FCOne point from Hull and Southampton, no goals in three games, and plenty of attacking frustration - as Mike, Jordi and Jon ask where the difference may come from, while clinging to hope in a season still searching for direction.

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Drawn Conclusions: Why can't Watford kick on? | From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FCListen to Drawn Conclusions: Why can't Watford kick on? from From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC. Mike, Jon and Watford Observer reporter Adam Drury sit down after a frustrating week that saw Watford held to two 1-1 draws - first at home to Portsmouth, then away at Blackburn.

Arsenal Up 3-1 in FA Cup 💪

8mo

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Brilliant ball from Gabriel Jesus to Gabriel Martinelli 🔥 📺 ESPN2

Martinelli Bounces Back with FA Cup Hatty 👏

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Martinelli Bounces Back with FA Cup Hatty 👏Arsenal comes from behind for big win

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Four on the Bounce: Belief Is Building at Watford | From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FCListen to Four on the Bounce: Belief Is Building at Watford from From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC. On this week's episode, the lads revel in Watford FC's red-hot start to the year as the Hornets make it four consecutive victories and confidence begins to surge.

shows.acast.com•9mo

Hornets still hunting for Hollywood ending | From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FCListen to Hornets still hunting for Hollywood ending from From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC. On this week's From The Rookery End, it's late drama, long memories and a splash of Hollywood glamour as Jon, Mike and Adam Drury from the Watford Observer unpack a breathless few days in Watford's season.Two games, two injury-time goals, and absolutely no shortage of talking points.

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Monday Night went to The Blues - Watford lose 2-1 away | From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FCListen to Monday Night went to The Blues - Watford lose 2-1 away from From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC. A raw Monday evening away at St Andrews as defeat strikes Watford again - 2-1 to Birmingham City, but this one felt more self-inflicted than stolen.

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Louza bags again as Watford return from Ipswich with a point | From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FCListen to Louza bags again as Watford return from Ipswich with a point from From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC.

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Three and Easy: Watford 3-0 Middlesbrough | From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FCListen to Three and Easy: Watford 3-0 Middlesbrough from From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC. On this weekend's FTRE, Jon, Jason, Kieran and Jordi shelter from the rain as they stand outside Vicarage Road to celebrate a dominant 3-0 win over Middlesbrough - and Rob Edwards' return.

shows.acast.com•11mo

7 points in 7 days makes one Paulo weak? - Watford 2-1 Oxford United | From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FCListen to 7 points in 7 days makes one Paulo weak? - Watford 2-1 Oxford United from From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC. In this week's episode, Jon, Mike and Jordi break down Watford's hard-fought 2-1 home win over Oxford United, with Jeremy Ngakia grabbing both goals and continuing to impress with his calm, professional displays.

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To Hull and Back: Watford Win at home | From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FCListen to To Hull and Back: Watford Win at home from From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC. Another game, another shake-up - but how many changes is too many?

shows.acast.com•12mo

Now we KNOW that's why they call it the blues - Watford 0-1 Blackburn | From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FCListen to Now we KNOW that's why they call it the blues - Watford 0-1 Blackburn from From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC. Watford fell 1-0 at home to Blackburn on a day that was about much more than football.

shows.acast.com•1y

Irankunda (and Baah) again! - Watford 2-2 Southampton | From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FCListen to Irankunda (and Baah) again! - Watford 2-2 Southampton from From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC. For the second weekend running, Nestory Irankunda delivered another sensational free kick - and somehow, this one was even better than last week's strike.

shows.acast.com•1y

One Wonder Strike but only One Point: Watford draw at Swansea | From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FCListen to One Wonder Strike but only One Point: Watford draw at Swansea from From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC. As the Hornets made their second away trip of the season, this time down to south Wales to face Swansea City, the team behind the microphones was split in two.

shows.acast.com•1y

Luca at the double - Watford beat QPR 2-1 at the Vic | From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FCListen to Luca at the double - Watford beat QPR 2-1 at the Vic from From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC. Dave, Mike and Jason gathered at the Mad Squirrel after Watford's 2-1 win over QPR to discuss the Hornets' first win of the season thanks to a first half brace from big Luca Kjerrumgaard.

shows.acast.com•1y

First Impressions - Watford Lose Late at Charlton | From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FCListen to First Impressions - Watford Lose Late at Charlton from From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC. As the 2025-26 season got underway for Watford, Jon, Mike, and Kieran headed down to The Valley to watch the Hornets take on Charlton Athletic - only to see them suffer a gut-wrenching defeat to an injury-time goal.

shows.acast.com•1y

Paulo in Profile - FTRE get to know the new Watford Head Coach | From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FCListen to Paulo in Profile - FTRE get to know the new Watford Head Coach from From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC. Pre-season is nearly done and we are days away from the season kicking off at the Valley on Saturday, when Paulo Pezzolano and the 2025-2026 Watford team take on Charlton.

shows.acast.com•1y

Vibe FC - Breaking down the Watford Squad with Opta's Matt Furniss | From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FCListen to Vibe FC - Breaking down the Watford Squad with Opta's Matt Furniss from From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC. The new season is creeping ever closer, and Watford's 2025-2026 squad is beginning to take shape.

shows.acast.com•1y

Kit Chat: Behind the Scenes of the 2025/26 Watford home kit | From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FCListen to Kit Chat: Behind the Scenes of the 2025/26 Watford home kit from From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC. Ever wondered how Watford's iconic yellow gets from sketch to Vicarage Road?

shows.acast.com•1y

TOM'S GONE: Watford Sack Cleverley | From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FCListen to TOM'S GONE: Watford Sack Cleverley from From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC. Here we go again, then.DCW was joined by Mike and Jas to discuss Gino Pozzo's decision to sack one of the most popular Head Coaches in recent Watford history.

shows.acast.com•1y

Limping in Lancashire: Blackburn 2-1 Watford | From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FCListen to Limping in Lancashire: Blackburn 2-1 Watford from From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC. For the final away game of the season, DCW made the trip up to Lancashire to see a poor hornets performance against Blackburn.

shows.acast.com•1y

Red cards regret: Watford lose twice over Easter | From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FCListen to Red cards regret: Watford lose twice over Easter from From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC. Easter is a great time to gorging on chocolate eggs. Watford gorged on red cards. In a two parts. Dave and Mike discuss the Burnley loss and Adam Drury joins Mike to breakdown the loss away at Pompey.

shows.acast.com•1y

Two-Thurds of a Good Team: Watford fall short at West Brom | From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FCListen to Two-Thurds of a Good Team: Watford fall short at West Brom from From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC. After heading to the Hawthorns (via the brilliant Vine pub!) Mike was joined to discuss the game by Colin and Adam Drury.The trio talk about Tom's achievements this year and whether he actually deserves more credit, despite a downturn in results.

shows.acast.com•1y

Hopefuls Shine but Hornets fall short - Watford 0-0 Plymouth | From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FCListen to Hopefuls Shine but Hornets fall short - Watford 0-0 Plymouth from From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC. It was a sunny day at Vicarage Road but the 0-0 draw against Plymouth Argyle was a little bit dull.

www.standard.co.uk•1y

Barcelona vs Osasuna fixture postponed after death of club doctorThe La Liga fixture was postponed minutes before the scheduled kick-off time

psgtalk.com•1y

Luis Enrique Reveals Mindset PSG Have Against Liverpool in Return LegLuis Enrique shares PSG's four-word mindset as they prepare for the return leg against Liverpool, aiming for a decisive victory in their clash.

shows.acast.com•1y

Second half slumber - Watford 1-2 Millwall | From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FCListen to Second half slumber - Watford 1-2 Millwall from From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC. It was a cliche, as Watford v Millwall was a game of two halves. First half was great, the second was simply awful.

www.fansnetwork.co.uk•1y

Player ratings for West Bromwich Albion v Queens Park RangersWest Bromwich Albion v Queens Park Rangers player ratings as submitted by our visitors

sempremilan.com•1y

AC Milan 1-2 Lazio: Refereeing controversy condemns Rossoneri to late heartbreakAC Milan's dreadful season took yet another bitter turn as they were beaten right at the death by Lazio, losing 2-1 at San Siro.

shows.acast.com•1y

Solid, Stoke Stalemate: Stoke 0-0 Watford | From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FCListen to Solid, Stoke Stalemate: Stoke 0-0 Watford from From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC.

www.bbc.com•1y

St Mirren 2-5 Celtic: 'It's astonishing' why St Mirren were denied penaltyBBC Scotland Sportscene's Stephen Thompson, Michael Stewart and Cammy Bell cannot believe St Mirren were denied this penalty during their 5-2 defeat by Celtic.

frenchfootballweekly.com•1y

"The best in the world", the strong words of Nasser al-Khelaïfi on Luis Enrique!Paris Saint-Germain has been on a cloud for several weeks. The capital's club outlets everything in its path when tackling

frenchfootballweekly.com•1y

"It doesn't change anything", Guardiola settles his accounts with his playersManchester City manager Pep Guardiola said that winning a trophy this season would not change his evaluation from the surprising

www.liverpool.com•1y

Liverpool transfer news as Alexander-Arnold question mark raisedThe latest Liverpool transfer gossip ahead of the summer transfer window as three key players' futures remain unresolved and the Reds search for a possible replacement for Darwin Nunez

shows.acast.com•1y

Shaping Futures: Inside the Watford FC Academy | From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FCListen to Shaping Futures: Inside the Watford FC Academy from From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC. The nature of youth football has changed over the years, and while Watford's focus may have shifted at times, it feels as though the Academy is now firmly back at the forefront of the Football Club's operations.

bulinews.com•1y

"It feels like a defeat" - Hoeneß deflated after draw with HoffenheimVfB's head coach made his frustration clear after his side squandered the lead against TSG Hoffenheim.

shows.acast.com•1y

Derby Day, Double Delight -Watford 2-0 L&^%n | From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FCListen to Derby Day, Double Delight -Watford 2-0 L&^%n from From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC.