Watford FC Head Of Academy Coaching Development - Micah Hyde ("Grassroots trialists must have desire" - Episode 18 snippet")

New Snippet: On this episode, I’m joined by someone different to my usual Academy Manager guests.

Former Watford Midfielder Micah Hyde, who is now the Head Of Coaching Development at the EFL Championship club Watford FC, tells me on Episode 18 of my Podcast.

That he looks for desire in a trialist coming to Watford. If they do not have desire and application, they will not catch his eye.

Full Episode: Friday January 30th 2026