Synopsis
From the Rookery End is a Watford FC podcast made by Watford fans for Watford fans. Jon, Jason and Mike are life-long Watford fans, season ticket holders in the Rookery End and, since 2010 , these podcasts are their take on life as a Watford fan.
Episodes
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40: Where did that come from? (7.40)
16/05/2017 Duration: 31minChelsea 4-3 WatfordIt was a score line that we didn't expect, on many levels, but Jon, Mike DCW and Kieran chat after the away lose to the Champions Chelsea, discuss life if Troy were to leave, who we would bin off first in the summer and they talk to Heather O'Reilly, an American, who is playing for Arsenal ladies this season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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39: Back Pages to the Future (7.39)
06/05/2017 Duration: 32minWhen Watford passed 40 points, we decided that we should take some time to look into what might be next for Watford FC. And we decided to talk to two Watford fans: Simon Burnton from The Guardian and Mike Walters from The Mirror. This podcast is talking to the both about where Watford are, where we might go next and what expectations we should have as Watford fans. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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7.38 - An impassioned defence
01/05/2017 Duration: 31minWATFORD 0-1 LIVERPOOLMonday night, under the lights, it could have been magic! It wasn't, but it wasn't as bad as Hull and it took a wonder goal to win it. Jon, Mike and Jordi gathered post match to discuss the game, officials and what exactly Watford fans want from a game. And Jordi is on fine form as he explains why he isn't anti-Walter as some! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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7.37 - Player of the Season
25/04/2017 Duration: 51minHull City 2-0 WatfordAfter a let down of a game v Hull, Jon, Jason and Mike (with the help of Mike Smart) talk about the match.Plus Arlo tells us what we should do instead of booing and the boys (with even more help from other Watford fans) talk through the potential Players of The Season.You can vote now at watfordfc.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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7.36 - 40 Point Podcast Party
16/04/2017 Duration: 32minAnd relax... Well maybe not yet with 6 games yet to go, but Watford have met the mythical 40 points (almost certain to guarantee PL football for another season). With Jon away, Jason and Mike are lead by Kelly Somers to talk through the match, the exit of Harry Kewell as U23 boss and who has to step up for the final 6 games!There's a Going for GoldEN and a extra special Hornet Heaven post match reaction piece! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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7.35 - No substitute for Deeney
08/04/2017 Duration: 35minIn a final trip to White Hart Lane, Jon and Mike are joined by Kieran Theivam (Watford fan and host of Women's Soccer Zone podcast) to talk through the 4-0 defeat, the second sub bench appearance for Troy Deeney in a week as well as looking ahead to the final 8 games of the season.The boys are also joined by Andy Lewersm from Hornets Nest Blog, who puts his case forward for Troy Deeney to be crowed Player of the Season and Jon talk to Paul Goss, Pete Bradshaw and Francis Lynn about the At Your Place event this week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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7.34 - Together again
04/04/2017 Duration: 20minWATFORD 2-0 WEST BROMAfter a 2nd win on the trot for the Hornets, Jon, Mike and DCW, chat about the events of the game and the fact that Watford now sit 9th, on 37 points.Over the next few podcasts we will be profiling a different player with a different Watford fan putting a case forward for them to be crowded player of the season. Today was DCW representing Gomes! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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7.33 - Troyless, but not Joyless
01/04/2017 Duration: 30minWATFORD 1-0 SUNDERLANDWith a win that takes the Hornets to 34 points (6 to go), Jon, Jason and Mike discuss how the squad performed when missing 3 key (first names on the teamsheet) players - Deeney, Behrami and Prodl.ALSO we launch our first ever edition of Going for GoldEN. Your chance to win FTRE points (and not a single prize). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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7.32 - Coton, Blissett, Wilkinson and Dyche
15/03/2017 Duration: 38minThis week saw the 5th Live event for Tales from The Vicarage. Adam Leventhal was joined on the Palace Theatre Stage by a quadruplet of legends - Sean Dyche, Luther Blissett, Paul Wilkinson and Tony Coton. Jon and Mike were invited back stage and got to talk each of them. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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7.31 - Saints, sinners and not enough winners
06/03/2017 Duration: 34minWatford 3-4 SouthamptonThe reaction to this weeks defeat wasn't great. Jason and Jon talk through the game post match and then Jon and Mike ask: where should Watford fans expectations be? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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7.30 - The Golden Girls
01/03/2017 Duration: 26minIn an extra podcast, we look at the Watford Ladies team who have just started in the FA Spring Series. Jon talks to Kieran Theivam, Watford fan and host of Women's Soccer Zone Podcast, talks us through where Watford stand in the Women's system. Plus he talks to the new Watford Ladies manager, Keith Boanas, about how the new season has gone so far and what is to come in getting the Golden Girls ready for the full season, come September. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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7.29 - No substitute for Success
26/02/2017 Duration: 41minWatford 1-1 West HamThe boys talk through the home draw against the Hammers, the injuries, the substitutes and why the two halves were so different.We also discuss the most embrassing moments in Watford's history and ew welcome Stefano Okaka to the pod to find out a bit more about the Striker. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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7.28 - Strangely Satisfied
12/02/2017 Duration: 35minMANCHESTER UNITED 2-0 WATFORDWatford lost a game, but the boys are doing alright - how things change! The boys hand over the podcast to you and answers your questions and discuss the points you brought up on Twitter. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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7.27 - I think, therefore Niang. Alright Cleverley Clogs
04/02/2017 Duration: 38minThis week, Jon, Andy and Mike react to the Burnley win, the home debutants and look ahead to the rest of the season.They also talk to Sky Sports Adam Leventhal about covering transfer window deadline day at Watford FC. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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7.26 - Morison's pre match team talk
31/01/2017 Duration: 28minNow that was a turn around. This week, Jon and Mike are joined by David Cameron Walker and David Lewy. They talk through an embrassing game v Millwall, discuss the closed transfer window and THAT away win at Arsenal! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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7.25 - Missed Opportunity
22/01/2017 Duration: 49minBOURNEMOUTH 2-2 WATFORDThe hornets had the lead twice over Bournemouth it doesn't feel like we got what we could have out of the game. Jon, Jason and Mike discuss the match, the return of Cleverly, Okaka, Kaboul and Kabasele's fall to the floor.They also talk to the Kevin Affleck, the editor of WDSport, about the paper and website and it's season and a half of covering Watford. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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7.24 - Thank You Graham
14/01/2017 Duration: 22minWe could not do a podcast that would do Graham Taylor justice, so we recorded this. A man so important to our clubs history, but also to us as men and football fans. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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7.23 - Yaya Doucouré
08/01/2017 Duration: 42minWatford 2-0 Burton A much needed win for Watford in the FA Cup 3rd Round, the boys talk about the game, the players making a mark on the squad and we hope we finally put the Walter OUT debate to bed. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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7.22 - Last Goal Wins
01/01/2017 Duration: 34minWatford 1-4 SpursWatford 1-1 PalaceThe Christmas period is always challenging, and it has been very challenging for the Hornets. Jon, Jason and Mike talk through what has been two very worrying performances as well as talk through the now open transfer window! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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7.21 - The Opposition's Perspective
28/12/2016 Duration: 32minSomething a little different this week. Jon talks to Palace fan Jim Daly about what he saw on Boxing Day (including Harry the Hornet's dive), what he thinks of Watford and when is a good time to change managers.Plus with the New Years Day game against Spurs on the horizon, he talks to Spurs fan Adam Boultwood, from The Front 3 podcast, about changing expectations of football fans. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.