From The Rookery End (watford Fc)

This Premier League lark is still not dull. Jon, Jason, Mike and Jordi chat about the West Ham and Leicester games, there's a pep talk for Gomes and we hear Odion Ighalo like we never have before. The boys also catch up with WD Sport's Kevin Affleck to talk about a certain tall Togolese footballer who has been linked with a move to Vicarage Road. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Watford fans can be a creative lot, none more so than Dougie Brimson. - author and screenwriter.In another FTRE Shorts podcast, where we are talking to the wider Watford Family, Jon and Mike talk to Dougie about his books, screenplays - including Wings of a Sparrow, Top Dog and Green Street - and his hopes for Watford FC.After our interview, Dougie was generous enough to offer two signed copies, of his latest book, "Wings of A Sparrow" to give away.To be in with a chance of winning a copy then listen to the podcast then go to fromtherookeryend.com to enter. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jon, Mike and Jordi were at the clubs Fans Forum on Wednesday 4th November where Quique Sanchez Flores, Troy Deeney, CEO Scott Duxbury and Head of Recruitment Luke Dowling were on hand to answer fans questions.In this podcast, the boys reflect on the evening and get interupted by one of the panel. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Since entering the Premier League, the Watford media landscape has changed a lot. So Jon caught up with Adam Newson, Watford Observers reporter for Watford FC, to see how the oldest publication are going and find out a bit more about him. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After a home defeat to Arsenal, Jon, Mike, Jordi and Andy went to Stoke on Trent to see the Hornets in action against a very difficult side. How has this teams attacking prowse developed this season? What is our best Plan B? And who's been the player of the first quarter? Plus as the future arrived this week, Back to the Future, we look at what football might be like in another 30 years. Plus who would win a fight between two former golden boys! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marvin Sordell, a product of the Watford Youth system, had a great season scoring 15 goals and sold the following January at the last minute to (then) Premier League Bolton. He's had a turbulant career since then and Watford blogger Kieran Callanan (@polymaas) has spent time with Marvin and will be releasing a series of blog posts about his career before, during and after Watford. Jon and Mike caught up with Kieran to find out more and hear a few clips about from the interview. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Before Watford's home game against Arsenal, Jon and Mike caught up with Tayo, an Arsenal fan and member of "The Tuesday Club", an Aresenal podcast. How are Watford looking, and why does he have a soft spot for the Hornets? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tim Walklate is back with another chat with our Pozzo supporting brothers - Paulo from Udinese and Pablo from Granda. How did their off season go, what do they think of Watford in the Premier League? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Two wins, a defeat, a draw and the standard controversy surrounding an away game at Bournemouth. As always, there is plenty to talk about in the new episode of From the Rookery End.As well as in interview with Lionel Birnie (creator of the "Tales from The Vicarage" series of books) the boys discuss the fantastic wins against Swansea and Newcastle, give Crystal Palace credit and bemoan Bournemouth. Again. Also up for discussion is the performance of Quique Sánchez Flores, the goals scored situation, and a three point plan for continued Premier League success. It's the International break, so fill the Watford void with the brand new From the Rookery End. You 'Orns! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Before Watford v Crystal Palace, MIke hooked up with three Watford bloggers (In The Wolf's Mouth, Hornet's Nest and Watford FC Blog) to get to find out about them, their blogs and what makes a great Watford blog! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Former Watford Academy chief, and FTRE regular, Nick Cox was back at Vicarage Road for the U21 match - Watford v Sheff Utd. Nick was always fantastic to tell us what was going on about Elite Player Performance Programme and when Mike was at the game he grabbed a few minutes with Nick to see how Watford are looking in terms of Yooff from the outside. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Watford are four games into the Premier League and we've had one heck of an end to a very active Transfer Window. Jon, Jason and Mike are joined by Jordi to talk about formation, farwells and fans feelings. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Where there's Watford FC, there's From the Rookery End, so when we saw that Michael Calvin's new book "Living on the Volcano" featured no fewer than four former Hornets' bosses, we knew we needed get in touch.In the latest of our 'shorts' series we enjoyed a fascinating chat with the author and journalist who has also recently penned critically acclaimed titles such as "Family" and "The Nowhere Men"During our chat we discuss the character traits of the likes of Kenny Jackett, Sean Dyche and Brendan Rodgers, hear Mike's thoughts on the current situation at Vicarage Road as well as the state of football as a whole.Many Watford supporters will have disagreed with Mike, who by his own admission doesn't agree with all the Pozzo family have done, but you can't deny he knows his football and has some fascinating stories to tell. Enjoy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Many Watford fans will remember Kevin from when he covered Watford from 2006 for the Watford Observer. After developing his career elsewhere, Kevin is back covering the Hornets with WD Sport - a new publication/news service for local sports around Watford. Jon, Jason and Mike caught up with Kevin at the Watford U21 game on 17th August. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jon caught up with David Anderson, Editor of Watford fanzine Golden Pages, to find out about how it came about and Issue 2 that is out this week. #watfordfc See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The day before Watford kick off their 3rd Premier League campaign, Jon gave Mike a call to chat about predictions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

BBC Three Counties Radio asked Jon to come on to preview the 2015-16 Premier League season, as part of their Monday night sports show (every Monday 6-7pm). The new signings were discussed as well as Jon's feelings going into the opening game. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Preseason is almost over and time to finally get going in the Premier League. Jon and Jason are joined by Jordi as they watch Watford’s take on Sevilla in a transitional Vicarage Road. What will the starting XI be, How are the new boys fitting in and what will their changing room names be? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The boys return for Season 6 of From The Rookery End, and they take a trip to Wimbledon to have a look at Premier League Watford and discuss everything that's gone on over the closed season - and there's plenty to discuss. They also catch up with Watford fan Miles Jacobson and star goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the last podcast of the 2014-15 Season (and in the Championship) the boys look back over 9 months of football and exactly how did Watford make it into the Premier League. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.