Despite Watford being relegated from the Premier League last season, the presence of Harry the Hornet still buzzes over the league. Most notably, Harry has appeared in Liverpool left back Andy Robertson’s latest book. Robertson’s book, Robbo: Now You’re Gonna Believe Us: Our Year, My Story, is not only an absurdly long title but features the notorious Harry the Hornet.
In what feels like a lifetime ago, spectators were once upon a time in stadiums and Watford fans watched as their side shocked Liverpool with a 3-0 defeat in February. The victory signaled the end to the Reds’ chance at an unbeaten season and was the club’s first league loss in 44 games.
In his book, Robertson said that the loss hurt and only got worse when Watford’s mascot rubbed salt into the wounds.
“The result had stung enough without Watford’s club mascot getting in on the act but there he was celebrating in front of our fans and gesturing to them as we were applauding them for their support," Robertson wrote in his book. “I didn’t say anything. What would you say to an adult dressed as an insect anyway? I just stared him down.”
Robertson went on to explain that he didn’t want to ruin congratulating the Watford players on their victory by squaring up with Harry the Hornet. He even said that he’ll shake his wing, kiss and make up with the mascot next time they meet.
Harry obviously left some mark on Robertson seeing as the Liverpool star took the time to recount the story in his book. Sadly, Robertson will have to wait a bit before he can give Harry that smooch with Watford getting relegated to the Championship.
Harry’s encounter with the Liverpool man wasn’t his first time starting beef with a Premier League player. In 2016 the mascot was in full trolling form as he took a fake dive in front of Crystal Palace’s Wilfried Zaha, which caused quite a reaction.
Throwback to 2016 when Watford mascot Harry the Hornet left Wilfried Zaha FUMING after diving in front of him....#WatfordFC
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The incident with Zaha was resolved, but hopefully Harry keeps stirring up trouble in the Championship. If I had a nickel for every time Harry the Hornet upset a player I would have ten cents. It isn’t a lot but it’s weird that it's happened twice.
If you’re one of the few people outraged at a mascot running amuck, you can always hang out with Carolina’s Sir Purr. He seems like a cool cat.
"What's that bear doing?"
Robby Anderson being introduced to Panthers mascot Sir Purr is too much(via @Panthers) pic.twitter.com/zzFFAaqkTp
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 16, 2020
