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Follow The Athletic's Watford correspondent, Adam Leventhal, on his trip to Madrid to carry out an exclusive interview with Quique Sanchez Flores... Featuring behind the scenes detail of the process and exclusive clips from the interview, which you can read in full on The Athletic.  Visit www.theathletic.co.uk/rookeryend to receive a 40% discount today! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

BRIGHTON 1-1 WATFORD:  It’s a South Coast Roller Coaster at Brighton as a late Adrian Mariappa own goal denies Watford a vital win at the Amex Stadium. Jon is joined by Kieran and Colin as they run the rule over another game that saw the Hornets fail to capitalise on taking the lead.   It’s another opportunity missed, it’s another From the Rookery End; supported by The Athletic. quixotic - adjective - extremely idealistic; unrealistic and impractical Sign up for The Athletic now and get a 40% discount: theathletic.com/rookeryend See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jon is joined by The Athletic's Watford writer Adam Leventhal, fresh from Nigel Pearson's press conference, to preview the Brighton game. In the first of our new Thursday FTRE episodes, the guys ponder over Danny Welbeck's best position and how to cope See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join a shell-shocked Jon, Jason, Mike and DCW as they try to make sense of another Premier League fixture decided by a late, late goal. In the latest episode of From the Rookery End, the boys attempt to work out where it all went wrong, as Everton came from two goals down to snatch an unlikely three points.Was it sub-par substitutions? Individual indiscretions? Catastrophic concentration lapses?The team also talk through the January transfer window which shut on 31 January, while also hearing from Arlo in another edition of Michael Parkin's son.It's another gut-wrenching defeat. It's another From the Rookery End! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

VILLA 2-1 WATFORDTRANMERE 2-1 WATFORD: After two defeats midweek, there was no Watford game on the weekend. so Jon and Mike gathered to discuss two disappointing results, how the squad, in particular the young hornets who played against Tranmere. COME ON YOU ORNS!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

WATFORD 0-0 SPURS: No goals? No problem! Jon, Jas, Jordi and Mike run the rule over another decent Watford performance as the recovery under Nigel Pearson continues. As well as looking forward to what could be one of the busiest Watford weeks of football, the boys try and choose their most improved Pearson era performer. It’s another From the Rookery End podcast! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Boscombe 0-3 WatfordOn a sunny Sunday by the the sea, Watford emphatically beat the Cherries and are now in 17th and out of the relegation zone.Mike is on away-day diary duties and he met up with Colin to tell the tale of the day, the win and the continuation of the Pearson  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

WATFORD 3-3 TRANMERE: The 3rd Round of the FA Cup is a magical day and when the hornets took on League 1 struggling Tranmere the game gave us pretty much everything.With a whole heap of changes, Jon, Jason, Colin and Mike discuss the players who took the opportunity put in front of them and those that, disappointingly, didn't. Plus Jon has another FA Cup based game for you to play along with.COME ON YOU ORNS! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

WATFORD 2-1 WOLVESIt might be a new year and a new decade, but there is something not so new about another Watford win. Jon, Jason and DCW gathered outside Vicarage Road to discuss the win against Wolves.Plus the announcement of Watford's Favourite Player of Last Decade... that's not Troy Deeney! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

WATFORD 3-0 ASTON VILLA: It’s the last From the Rookery End of the decade and we’re wrapping up the last ten years on a high! The boys discuss the hard earned point at Bramall Lane as well as the exhilarating triumph against Aston Villa. There’s praise for Pearson, starry eyes for Sarr and even delight with Deulofeu. The final four in our search for your favourite Hornet of the decade is also unveiled. We’ve given ourselves hope - Come on you ‘Orns! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

WATFORD 2-0 MANCHESTER UNITED: Well, you don’t need us to tell you how enjoyable that was, but we hope you’ll download the post Manchester United podcast anyway! The boys break down a memorable and much needed result, and also announce who has made it through to the next phase in our search for your favourite Watford player of the decade. It was a great day; relive it with the brand new From the Rookery End. Merry Christmas and Come on you ‘Orns! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

LIVERPOOL 2-0 WATFORD: Jon and Mike convened on Sunday morning to try and make sense of contrasting emotions after a largely excellent performance yielded no points and no goals. There’s praise for a heroic back line, excitement about Sarr and in answering listeners questions, they try to sort out the Doucouré conundrum. It’s also time to get voting on your favourite Watford player of the decade! Welcome to what has to be said, is an increasingly positive From the Rookery End. You ‘Orns! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

WATFORD 0-0 PALACE: At the end of another eventful week in the world of Watford, Jon is joined by Colin, Mike and Jas who try and sum up the last tumultuous few days. The boys try to work out what new Head Coach Nigel Pearson has to do in order to kickstart the great escape, and also run the rule over the performances against Leicester and our old friends Crystal Palace. This is your latest dose of Watford waffle - it’s From the Rookery End. Come on you ‘Orns! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

SOUTHAMPTON 2-1 WATFORD: With family commitments ruling out a trip to St Mary’s, Jon, Jas, Mike and Jordi gathered at Mike’s to watch Watford lose their must win fixture with fellow strugglers Southampton. It’s fair to say any pre-match optimism had well and truly evaporated by the final whistle; download the podcast to see if the team think the Hornet’s survival hopes have disappeared too. Not much fun this, is it? Hopefully you’ll enjoy the podcast more than the football. You ‘Orns. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

WATFORD 0-3 BURNLEY: Well. That wasn’t quite what we’d hoped for, was it? Hear how Jon, Mike and Jas react to yet another deeply disappointing afternoon at the Vic, as they try to get their heads round another home game without a win. Luckily, this episode isn’t all about the Burnley game, with interviews with two former Hornerts providing some vital light relief. Jon caught up with the legendary Sir Nigel Gibbs at an event celebrating the terrific Watford Treasury, while Kieran/Hollywood spoke with Jay DeMerit at the European Premiere of LaGolda at Vicarage Road.  Arlo is also back in Michael Parkin’s son, so there is plenty to enjoy despite the unpalatable on-field action. Come on you ‘Orns. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

NORWICH 0-2 WATFORD See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With two games (and two defeats) to discuss, Jon is joined by Jason, Mike and Colin - each in varying states of distress - to try and make sense of Watford’s increasingly thankless search for a win.  As well as frantically searching for on-field positives, the boys discuss the battle of the badge and also make an exciting announcement about an event taking place later in the month. Welcome to From the Rookery End! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

WATFORD 0-0 BOSCOMBE: Another draw against Bournemouth, another clean sheet, but yet another missed opportunity to kickstart the season. Jon, Mike, Jas and DCW reconvened after the latest stalemate with our old friends from the south coast to try and work out if this was a point gained or another two squandered. The new pod also features Helen Ward talking about the fabulous season that table topping Watford Ladies are enjoying, as well as The Athletic’s Adam Leventhal talking about life reporting on some of the more unexpected Hornets related stories. No goals, but plenty to enjoy in this, the brand new episode of From the Rookery End. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

SPURS 1-1 WATFORD: A much improved performance from Watford, while problems with VAR continue to leave Hornets’ fans confused and critical. This week Mike and Colin join Jon to discuss events at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where things could, and probably should, have been so much better. Find out if the boys think it’s a point gained or two lost and hear their answers to your questions. It’s a brand new From the Rookery End podcast! Enjoy! Oh, and COME ON YOU ‘ORNS! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

WATFORD 0-0 SHEFF UNITED: This week, Mike and Colin have two very different reactions to the draw against the blades. Regular listeners will be able to guess who took a positive and who took a negative perspective of the game.We discuss where your current problems started to go wrong and why Watford fans are almost wishing for relegation. KT gets us some intel on future Watford superstars and  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.