Episode One - With insight on how Deeney's transfer to Watford came about, from the initial scouting to getting the deal over the line. In this episode you will hear from: Simon Kennedy, Deeney's agent Trevor Morrell, the scout who found him John Stephenson, former Head of Business & Football Development at Watford Iain Moody, former Head of Football Operations at Watford Chris Hutchings, former Walsall manager Tommy Mooney, former Watford & Walsall striker Malky Mackay, former Watford manager
Watch episode two of Troy's Story, our five-part documentary series covering Troy Deeney's 10 years as a Hornet. This chapter tells the story of Deeney's early days at Watford under Malky Mackay and Sean Dyche, including how the striker made his debut on the day he signed for the club – at Norwich away on a Friday evening – and how he struggled to find a bed to sleep in that night. We hear how Deeney failed to make an instant impact at Vicarage Road but why those around him always knew he could make it, and what Deeney and Dyche think was the turning point in his Hornets career. In this episode you will hear from: Malky Mackay, Watford FC Manager 2009-11 Sean Dyche, Watford FC Manager 2011/12 and assistant to Mackay between 2009-11 John Eustace, Watford FC club captain 2010-13 John Stephenson, former Head of Business & Football Development at Watford FC Iain Moody, former Head of Football Operations at Watford FC
Watch episode three of our five-part documentary series covering Troy Deeney's 10 years as a Hornet now! This chapter tells the story of how Deeney was jailed in 2012 for affray, and his journey back to playing at Vicarage Road after serving his time. We hear how the forward reacted to his sentence and why he had only one chance to return to football after leaving prison, as well as the impact he made when he did make it back into the team. Those who know him best discuss that famous goal against Leicester, how he consistently hit 20+ goals in the Championship and why his strike partnerships with Matěj Vydra and Odion Ighalo worked so well. Sean Dyche, Watford FC Manager 2011-12 and assistant to Mackay 2009-11 Gianfranco Zola, Watford FC Manager 2012-13 Slaviša Jokanović, Watford FC Manager 2014-15 Matěj Vydra, Watford FC forward 2012-13, 2014-15 Odion Ighalo, Watford FC forward 2014-17 Trevor Morrell, the scout who first found Deeney Simon Kennedy, Deeney's agent Tommy Mooney, former Watford & Walsall striker John Stephenson, former Head of Business & Football Development at Watford FC
Watch now the penultimate episode of Troy's Story, our five-part documentary series covering Troy Deeney's 10 years at Vicarage Road. This unmissable chapter covers Deeney's debut in the Premier League, his first goal in the English top flight, reaching 100 goals for the Hornets and the dramatic Wembley comeback which saw him become only the second Watford captain to reach an FA Cup final. Deeney's first Premier League strike partner Odion Ighalo explains why the pair “just clicked” during that 2015/16 season, but also reveals the detail behind their falling out after a 1-0 loss at Old Trafford. We hear how Deeney briefly dropped out of the team under Walter Mazzarri before making a typical resurgent comeback. And, on that nerve-racking penalty in the FA Cup semi-final, Javi Gracia explains how he was already preparing for extra-time before the captain even stepped up from 12 yards, because he was so confident Deeney wouldn't miss. In this episode you will hear from: Quique Sánchez Flores, Watford FC Head Coach 2015/16 & 2019 Walter Mazzarri, Watford FC Head Coach 2016/17 Javi Gracia, Watford FC Head Coach 2018/19 Odion Ighalo, Watford FC striker 2014-17 Simon Kennedy, Deeney's agent
Watch the unmissable fifth and final episode of Troy's Story, our documentary series covering Troy Deeney's 10 years at Vicarage Road. In this chapter, key figures from Deeney's Watford career reflect upon his impact at the club, and just what the team have achieved while he has been part of it. More than that, we hear about the man Deeney is off the pitch, from life at home to his personality around the training ground and his generosity in paying back those who have supported him. In this episode you will hear from: Emma Deeney-Chapman, Troy's Mum Linnette Croucher & Sharon Rogers, Training Ground Catering Staff Malky Mackay, Watford FC Manager 2009-11 Sean Dyche, Watford FC Manager 2011-12 Gianfranco Zola, Watford FC Head Coach 2012-13 Slaviša Jokanović, Watford FC Head Coach 2014-15 Quique Sánchez Flores, Watford FC Head Coach 2015-16 & 2019 Javi Gracia, Watford FC Head Coach 2018-19 Matěj Vydra, Watford FC striker 2012-13 & 2014-16 Odion Ighalo, Watford FC striker 2014-17 Simon Kennedy, Deeney's agent John Stephenson, Head of Football Business & Development at Watford FC, 2007-11 Iain Moody, Football Operations Manager at Watford FC, 2005-11 Trevor Morrell, Senior Talent Scout, West Midlands, 2008-11 Chris Hutchings, Walsall FC Manager 2009-11 Tommy Mooney, former Watford FC striker & Walsall FC teammate