Apart from a few German whistles emerging from the corner of the stadium, Wembley had fallen silent. A sea of white had greeted the players as they entered the field of play two and a half hours prior, but now the sea was still. Gareth Southgate stepped up for the 11th spot-kick, and for the […] READ MORE
Author: Oscar O'Mara
Oscar_OMaraNo-one Likes Millwall and That's The Way They Like It.
Watford fans have become somewhat accustomed to finishing the season later than most. Play-offs are just part of the fun; the inevitable show-piece end to a season that normally shows so much promise. But we have grown up and moved on, much like the allegorical teenager after University, to bigger and better things. The same […] READ MORE
The Quest Continues For Watford FC
As the curtain came down on another season last Sunday and as the yellow wave of fans departed the stadium, it signalled the end of a successful campaign at Vicarage Road. Watford FC entered the Premier League favourites to be relegated after five managerial changes within the previous season. However three wins and a draw […] READ MORE
Watford Win In The Community
As Connor Wickham soared above Nathan Ake to head in the decisive goal for Crystal Palace at Wembley, an abiding feeling of deja vu consumed the Watford faithful. Since 1881, success on the pitch has been few and far between for the Hertfordshire club. Yet sometimes glory can be measured in more ways than one. […] READ MORE
A Thought for Stacey Flounders
As the dust settles upon Adam Johnson’s six year prison sentence, the scrutiny has also began to yield. There are many subjects that have been addressed in the media: his victim, his position and status in society, his actions and behaviour, his mental health. However one has been overlooked more than most. That of Stacey […] READ MORE
Changing Fortunes at Valley Parade and Prenton Park
Valley Parade has seen it all in its 130-year history. The highs of Europe and the lows of relegation through the football league. Players have come and gone, as have owners and managers. The horrific memories of May 1985 still loom large over the club and area, yet there has remained an ever-present and enduring […] READ MORE
A Golden Ribbon Flies From Watford to Wembley
The trees are shaking off their winter frost, the flowers are in bloom, the sun is shining and the birds are singing. Spring is upon us and soon the clocks roll forward. With it comes the last glimmer of hope for many fans as seasons are decided and dreams are realised or shattered. Watford will […] READ MORE
The Oscars of Premier League Football
It is often important to reflect on all that has come before us. It provides an opportunity for clarity and understanding, a chance to learn from our past and look to our future. In this case, it allows us to wallow in recent history as a means of recognition and admiration. These are The Oscars […] READ MORE
Recreational Drugs Permeate All Sport
Forget Lance Armstrong, forget WADA and USADA, forget Dwayne Chambers, the Russian doping scandal and the IAAF. Performance-enhancing drugs may still endure most sports, yet there remains a similar and ever-present problem compounding all sports; recreational drugs. In 2015, Jake Livermore of Hull City Football Club failed a drug test for Cocaine, Aaron McCary of […] READ MORE
Rugby League's Super League Is Back
As Shaun Wane and Brian McDermott lead their respective sides out at Old Trafford back in October of last year, it signalled the end of an enthralling season of Super League. But it wasn’t over just yet. With Jamie Peacock, Kylie Leuluai and Matty Bowen playing their last game of Rugby League before a well […] READ MORE
