From The Rookery End (watford Fc)

The Athletic's Watford correspondent Adam Leventhal is joined once again by Mike and DCW to reflect on a barnstorming performance against Chelsea under the Vicarage Road lights on Wednesday night, with special praise reserved for the electric Emmanuel Dennis and the ever improving Imran Louza.There's also some early news of Watford's likely approach to the January transfer window in light of yet another injury, this time to Adam Masina, and we look ahead to the visit of Manchester City on Saturday as the Hornets face yet another daunting test at the hands of the reigning champions.It's Thursday and it's another From The Rookery End!Come on you Orns! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the post Leicester edition of From the Rookery End, where you can hear Jon alongside a thawed out Mike and Colin after their trip to the frozen tundra of the King Power.The team run the rule over an afternoon that wasn’t without entertainment, but ultimately ended in disappointment after the Hornets’ defensive frailties were exposed once again.You can also hear from a whole host of fans (thanks to everyone who spoke to Mike before the match) about how they are feeling in terms of their connection with the Watford FC class of 2021/22.It was a tipsy turvy afternoon in Leicester. Here’s what we made of it. Come on you ‘Orns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Adam Leventhal is joined once again by Mike and DCW for a round-up of all the latest Watford news and views, ahead of our trip to Leicester on Sunday.We reflect on how Ranieri's focus on pressing played out in that stunning win against Manchester United, and we look ahead to the Leicester game with an eye on fitness concerns over Ismaila Sarr.There's also a thorough explainer on the recent news that Watford have taken out a £50m loan, secured against Vicarage Road, Adam has spoken to the experts and read the fine print in order to put any worried minds at ease.All that plus we check-in on how Phillip Zinckernagel is getting on in his loan with Nottingham Forest, following Adam's midweek expedition to the City Ground.It's Thursday and it's another From The Rookery End!Come on you orns! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oh we love a win but we really love a win against a big team even more. Jon, Jason and Colin gather outside The Vic, at the bottom of Occupation Road, to discuss the huge changes in the team over the last few games, they find it hard to identify a man of the match and they simply enjoy a wonderful home win.Pure happiness is a rarity on FTRE, but then we didn't have Mike this week!COME ON YOU ORNS!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We made it through another International break and that can only mean one thing. From the Rookery End is back!In this, our latest Thursday edition, Adam Leventhal is joined by Mike and DCW to discuss a fascinating piece that featured on The Athletic about players and the age at which they hit their peak. The team discuss how Watford shape up compared to other teams in the division and discuss whether the Hornets’ older average age is by design.There’s also a chat about Watford’s newest defensive recruit Nicolas Nkoulou, while Adam, Mike and Dave also ponder the Goalkeeping conundrum at Vicarage Road; a situation that took a fascinating turn with the recent arrival of Maduka Okeye from Sparta Rotterdam.As you’d expect, there’s also a look ahead to the upcoming fixture with Manchester United, so there’s no time to waste - get listening! This is From the Rookery End! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was an awayday to remember, well just because going away with a load of friends is always the best way to make football memories. Jon, Mike (with Flo and Arlo), DCW and Colin (with another Flo and Lilly) made the short trip to The Emirates to see Watford's disapponitingly lose 1-0.Join them as their journey through London, including a fry up brunch, deciding on a best Watford Loanee XI, then heading to Colin's local pub, The Pineapple in Kentish Town, before the 2pm kick off at The Arsenal for a game and a performance they really weren't looking forward to.An awayday is a good day, even if Watford lose, and this is FROM THE ROOKERY END. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Thursday comes around it's great to catch up with all things Watford with Adam Leventhal and his gang of trusted friends. This week Adam, the Athletic's Watford FC correspondent, is joined by DCW and Mike, where they discuss the state of the defence, and what can be done, the data behind Ranieri's first few games in charge and how the clubs plans for new communication with fans and the club's hierarchy.Brought to you by the Athletic, this is From The Rookery End. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Three games into Claudio Ranieri's Watford reign and, after Watford's 1-0 home defeat to Southampton we find ourselves in a funny place - despair but not quite desperate. Jon, Mike Colin and Jason gathered to discuss the action and where the team, manager and one particular player didn't help us get the win.You'll also hear the story of the Airman who laid the wreath of remembrance before the game, many years of following Watford from around the world and Mike talks to Callum from Proud Hornets to discuss allyship and us learning a bit more from what life can be like for Watford fans in the LGBT community. Plus Geoff Wicken, editor of The Watford Treasury, tells us what we will find in the latest volume.This is From The Rookery End Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Thursday comes around there is only one thing to listen to: a midweek From The Rookery End hosted by Adam Leventhal.This week Adam, the Watford correspondent for The Athletic, is joined by Mike and Jon to continue to talk about the fantastic win at Everton and they looked ahead to a different sort of challenge on the weekend, when Southampton visit the Vic.Plus, after Adam's piece, inspired by the interview on the Weekend's podcast between Kelly Somers and Kate Lewers, they discuss how we can be a better ally and play our role in making matches a place for everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From a 5-0 defeat to 5-2 win, this week, we've seen an almighty swing in results and performances from the current batch of Golden Boys.Jon, Mike and Colin gathered on Sunday, the morning after, to not only find a happy Mike but to praise the effort of Watford as a team, the choices of the Head Coach and a stand out performance from Joshua King.You'll also hear from Kelly Somers and Kate Lewers. Two Women of Watford sharing their lives as fans of Watford FC and how we can help by being allies to every Watford fan.This is From The Rookery End Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s Thursday which means another From the Rookery End podcast. This one looking forward to the weekend trip to Everton, try to work out what needs to change after the humiliation from the Blues Merseyside neighbours last time out.After Adam’s piece on The Athletic about Ben Foster attracted some strong responses, Adam, DCW and Mike discuss the situation, which saw the Hornets’ goalkeeper coming in for criticism after, among other things, providing tickets for a Liverpool supporter in the home section of Vicarage Road.There’s also a look ahead to the AFCON, which may be taking some players away from their clubs for longer than you might have initially thought.What we’re saying is, there is plenty to go at in this, your latest edition of From the Rookery End. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a chastening afternoon at Vicarage Road, Jon, Jason and (a less than impressed) Mike gather to discuss a defeat against rampant Liverpool.While Jon and Jas search for positives, Mike is in an altogether less charitable mood, with the Hornets’ defence torn to shreds by the visiting reds, with precious little cause for optimism further upfield too.Where did it go wrong? Where do Watford go from here? Have a listen and let us know…This is From the Rookery End. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The international break is over, the Premier League is back and so is Adam Leventhal with another From the Rookery End podcast, brought to you by The Athletic.Adam is joined by David Cameron Walker to reflect on what Claudio Ranieri had to say as he spoke to the media for the first time since becoming the new Watford Head Coach. There was plenty of the Italian's customary charm, wisdom and wit but we also gained plenty of interesting detail and insight in to how his Watford side may take shape in the coming weeks.The most pressing concern is of course the Liverpool game on Saturday so as well as hearing from Claudio we also cast our eye towards the game with a mixture of nervousness and excitement as yet another new era for Watford FC is set to get underway.Welcome Claudio, and COME ON YOU ORNS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11 season, goals galore and Tory Deeney's name in Watford folklore is guaranteed. With his recent move to Birmingham, it has been strange to see him wearing blue but on the week his autobiography is released, "Redemption - My Story", Adam Leventhal catches up with Watford 'former number 9' about his life now, the chaos of Watford. new Birmingham City life & mindset, catharsis & imperfections, Aston Villa tattoo removal incident, potential West Brom move (twice), swords in the back and a Watford testimonial and planned return.We've heard from him before, we thought we knew it all but, as you will hear, there is more to Troy Deeney than we imagined. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In an extra FTRE, you will hear part of this week's Athletic Football Podcast.The podcast is out four days a week and this comes from the Tuesday edition hosted by Mark Chapman. In each Tuesday episodes Mark talks to the Athletic writers about the biggest stories from the weekend and would you believe it, this week they discussed Watford's firing of Xisco Munoz and his replacement Claudio Ranieri.As well as hearing from our very own Adam Leventhal, the Athletic's Watford correspondent, with the story behind the Head Coach change, you'll also hear the views of Athletic writers Adam Crafton and Italian football expert James Horncastle.It was recorded on Monday morning, before the appointment (which everyone knew was coming) was officially announced.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After another poor Premier League showing at Elland Road, Watford have parted company with their Head Coach Xisco Muñoz. Jon, Mike and DCW got together to discuss the departure, work out why it happened and try to get a handle on what needs to come next.Colin provides us with his view from the shell-shocked away end at Elland Road, after seeing Watford slump to a listless defeat against Leeds.Was it the right decision to let go of Xisco? Was the timing right? What are the factors that have led to Watford being in this situation again? We try to make sense of it all in this, the brand new episode of From the Rookery End. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s Thursday which can only mean one thing. Adam Leventhal is back with another From the Rookery End podcast, brought to you by The Athletic.This week Adam is ably assisted by Mike and DCW who discuss the situation Head Coach Xisco Muñoz finds himself in, using Adam’s latest piece on The Athletic as a touchstone.The boys look ahead to a tricky trip to Elland Road with the help of Phil Hay, and try to work out what, if any changes, should be made to the starting XI for what is a vital game.All this and much much more in your Thursday edition of From the Rookery End. Come on you ‘Orns! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Watford were back in Premier League action at Vicarage Road this weekend, taking on struggling Newcastle United. Jon, Jas, Colin and an even grumpier than usual Mike were on hand to share their verdict on the 1-1 draw and on this, the latest From the Rookery End podcast, you can hear what they had to say.There was disappointment aplenty, particularly with the chances afforded the opposition, but was the search for positives on a frustrating afternoon fruitful? Download and listen to find out!You can also hear the team discussing a range of “What if…” moments, looking back on some moments in Watford history that, had they gone a different way, could have resulted in a very different story.It’s a comeback and another point. It’s the brand new From the Rookery End podcast. Come on you ‘Orns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After the Hornets went out of the League Cup to Stoke, Adam, DCW and Mike talk through the performance and how individuals may, or may not, be challenging the current first choice players.You’ll hear about Adam’s latest deep dive, this time into the story of Ismaila Sarr and how he is still at the club. Plus, we hear from Chris Waugh, The Athletic’s reporter for Newcastle United ahead of the Toon Army’s visit to Vicarage Road. And of course we take your questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Watford were back on the road and back to winning ways at Carrow Road, and From the Rookery End were there with them!Join Mike and DCW as they share their thoughts and experiences throughout the day, hearing from fellow supporters as the travelling Hornets hordes enjoyed a day in the Norfolk sun.Relive a much needed win in this, the brand new From the Rookery End! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.