The storm gathered pace in the wake of Watford’s 4-0 thrashing against Burnley last weekend, and after former chairman Sir Elton John revealed that he is “very upset” about the club’s current decline.

After his comments, a frenzy ensued, and it felt as though anybody who had even heard of Watford waded in with their two cents.

But the most notable comments were worth much more than two cents, coming from former players and staff, offering a glimpse into life behind the chaotic curtain.

It prompted a demand for action and, last Sunday, Roy Moore, founder of the 1881 Movement, issued a public letter of no confidence in Pozzo’s ownership of the club.

Such action prompted an unexpected response: Pozzo agreed to meet with Moore on Friday to discuss fans’ concerns, on Moore’s proviso that the record be made public.

In the letter of no confidence, he cited “silence and lack of communication” as being a fundamental area of concern.

When the audio from his meeting with Pozzo was released, it took just seconds for the Italian to praise the club’s transparency, as he sees it.

“We always have to separate what happens on the pitch with what happens off it,” he argued. “We can all be disappointed by the latest results.

“It’s a bit surprising then when I read and see things talking about how we conduct the club, and things we aren’t doing right. We’re very transparent in that.

“It’s very simple, I think, to come and understand what’s going on behind the curtain.”

Just moments later, Pozzo contradicted that the meeting with Moore was “a quite unusual opportunity” for him to “correct the record”, also citing his preference not to speak publicly.

“I don’t have a social presence,” he admitted, “I don’t like to speak publicly. I don’t enjoy that, and I don’t think it’s productive for the work we do.”

In the full 113-minute podcast episode, Pozzo also discussed the squad, Alessio Dionisi, supporters and a lot more.

Although it is long, it would be highly recommended to listen to the episode in its entirety before casting a firm judgement, but once you do, we would love to hear your thoughts in the comments.

After all, what may sometimes get lost in debates about results, players or finance, is that it is you, the fans, who are the most important. Pozzo, to his credit, recognised this early in the episode.

“This is a special kind of business where you really need to bond with the community to be successful,” he said.

But needing the community on your side does not mean you have a right to have them on your side; trust is earned, and can be lost or won back. So, after listening to the episode, does Pozzo have your trust?