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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Laurence and The Machine
16/11/2011 Duration: 34minWhat a week it’s been as a Watford fan. We at FTRE have been open to Laurence Bassini as the owner of the Watford FC, even with some worrying thoughts in the back of our mind. With a no show at the fans forum and a threat of resigning from the board the following day we at FTRE felt we needed to talk about our current owner. Jon, Jason and Mike meet in the pub with Watford Observer reporter Frank Smith for a extra podcast.File Download (34:16 min / 24 MB) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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4: Growing Up (2.4)
02/11/2011 Duration: 01h03minAfter a poor month, Watford finish on a high. Jon, Jason and Mike are joined by Curtis, a Watford fan from Denver, and go to the U18 game to find out how a 18 Year old becomes a first team regular. They talk to Ross Wilson (Head of Football Business) and young Hornet Tommie Hoban who made his first team debut at the end of last season. We also talk ahead of the first Fans Forum of the season, get excited about the Herts Senior Cup and there are four more objects to go into the our list of Watford in 100 Objects. Our player interview this month is with Craig Forsyth. COYH!File Download (63:59 min / 44 MB) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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3: Hi Mum, I'm on the Telly (2.3)
27/09/2011 Duration: 55minWith Mike away so Jon and Jason are joined by Andy and Watford author Lionel Birnie. There is all the chat from Septembers games, plus the boys hear from fans about how they are feeling 6 months into Laurence Bassini’s ownership. The Hornets new Hard man Carl Dickinson joins the boys for a chat, plus Carl returns with Mark Yeates in a new show called “Watford Ass”. Plus we put in a some football shirts,a pen, a pair of boots and a very important clock into our Watford in 100 Objects listFile Download (55:58 min / 26 MB) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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2: Tough and Love (2.2)
30/08/2011 Duration: 50minIn the 2nd Pod of the 2011-2010 season Jon, Jason and Mike try and pin point why Watford are yet to register a win, they discuss the fans reaction and how the 9 new boys are settling in at The Vic.The boys walk-to-work with Gavin Massey to chat about the start of his life in the first team. And there’s a very special chat with Watford Legend Nigel Callaghan who puts an object into the FTRE Watford in 100 Object list. You’ll also hear Sordell, Deeney, Iwelumo and Massey as a boy band singing a JLS song and there’s a trip to a Watford Wedding for the full backs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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1: The Excitement of Preseason (2.1)
29/07/2011 Duration: 47minWith the 2011-2012 Championship season almost here, Jon, Jason and Mike are back for a 2nd season of Watford FC podcasts. In this preseason special all the chat is about the goings and comings at Vicarage Road and how the new season might unravel. As he kicks off his testimonial season, there’s an extensive interview with Lloyd Doyley. You’ll hear about a darker side to the new Watford Manager Sean Dyche, plus the boys are releasing a compilation album of Chris Iwelumo songs.File Download (47:09 min / 43 MB) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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13: Selco London Masters (1.13)
10/07/2011 Duration: 23minWhilst we wait for the new Football season to start – not too long now – Jon, Jason and Mike have a FTRE special. The boys have been down to Selco London Masters at Wembley Arena to see Watford WIN! Hear our interviews with Kevin Miller, Derrick ‘Freddie’ Payne, Alan Nielson, Micah Hyde, Marcus Gayle, Tommy Mooney and Craig Ramage. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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12: End of Season Awards 2010-2011 (1.12)
01/06/2011 Duration: 01h13minThe football season may have come to an end, but there is still plenty for Hornets fans to enjoy as Jon, Mike and Jason have the 12th ‘From the Rookery End’ podcast.This end of season special features the 2nd annual ‘From the Rookery End’ awards, honouring the players and performances from this season. There’s also a song for popular manager Malky Mackay plus an extensive interview with club captain John Eustace.File Download (73:46 min / 68 MB) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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11: The Business End (1.11)
23/04/2011 Duration: 41minWith four games left the From The Rookery End boys look back on the 2 points from 12 in the Coventry, Hull, Norwich and Leeds games. They talk to Assistant Manager Sean Dyche, Goalkeeper Coach Alec Chamberlain and England Fastbowler (and Watford fan) Steven Finn. Phil Brown goes in to the I’m a Stupid Football Manager Jungle and there’s a song for Martin Taylor. COME ON YOU HORNS!File Download (41:04 min / 38 MB) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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10: 52 Points and Beyond
26/03/2011 Duration: 01h05minWith Jason drinking beer in Prague, Jon and Mike are joined by Andy to chat about Watford FC now we’ve reached the magical 52 points. You’ll hear their interview with both Danny Graham and Adrian Mariappa. They’ve caught up with Watford Ladies captain Cori Daniels, plus there is a special song for Lee Hodson and the boys have details on Danny Graham’s latest non-football venture. We also meet two Hornet fans from Denver, plus there is lots of chat about Watford’s results in March.File Download (65:32 min / 60 MB) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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9: From The Halfway Line (1.9)
23/02/2011 Duration: 58minThe boys are back, but they’ve been sitting in the posh seats in the Rous Stand.Jon, Jason and Mike have secured a hat-trick of interviews with the great and the good of Watford’s past and present. They talk to Don Cowie, former chairman and current director Stuart Timperley and they also track down former Watford YTS player (and England goalkeeper) David James. You’ll hear a song for Will Buckley, a new edition of “Martin and Danny’s I’m a Stupid football manager GET ME OUT OF HERE”, and the boys will be discussing everything that has been going on at the club in the last month – from loanees to break through academy graduates and even our potential new owner.Stuart Timperley @ 13 minutesDon Cowie @ 41 minutesDavid James @ 49 minutesFile Download (58:33 min / 54 MB) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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8: Behind Enemy Lines (1.8)
27/01/2011 Duration: 46minIt’s a European Tour for Jason, Jon and Mike. Join them as they follow Watford to Cardiff. Here chat about a MAGNIFICENT month of Watford football, we hear from other fans about how excited they are feeling and we look back at some of our favourite away trips. You’ll hear our chat with Martin Taylor and new boy Andros Townsend. We hear from Cardiff striker Jay Bothroyd and Mike gets an interview with JOE CALZAGHE! You’ll also hear Martin and Danny’s I’m a stupid Football Manager… GET ME OUT OF HERE and our song for the latest wunderkid Piero Mingoia!File Download (46:05 min / 42 MB) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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7: Christmas with Malky (1.7)
24/12/2010 Duration: 48minThe 7th From The Rookery End Podcast is a Christmas Special. And Mike, Jason and Jon wanted to give Hornets a very special Christmas present. And here it is… our exclusive and extensive interview with Watford Manager Malky Mackay. He tells you about what it takes to become a football manager, what he has to deal with day-to-day and how he felt when he didn’t get the managers job first time around.You can also hear two… YES TWO Christmas songs. The 12 Days of Watford and a very special Watford version of Mistletoe and Wine.We talk about the last month of Watford football, including our MAGNIFICENT win away at QPR and Don Cowie, Martin Taylor, Danny Graham and Adrian Marriappa pull a Christmas Cracker with us and tell the special jokes that come with them!Merry Christmas and a Golden Boys New Year See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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6: The Youth of Today (1.6)
23/11/2010 Duration: 52minJason, Jon and Mike are back with the 6th From The Rookery End podcast. This one focuses on the Watford Youth set up and Academy System. We talk to Assistant Academy Director Nick Cox, Defender Dale Bennett and newly signed Professional Adam Thompson. You’ll also hear what the old scoreboard celebrating men have been up to since they left Watford in 1993.File Download (52:38 min / 48 MB) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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5: Back To The Future (1.5)
25/10/2010 Duration: 48minFrom The Rookery End is back for Podcast 5… This month hear the boys chat with Watford and England Goalkeeper Scott Loach and Watford author Lionel Birnie about his latest book “Enjoy The Game”. There is also plenty of chat about the last month of Watford football, plus we hear what Will Buckley and Jordon Mutch get up to in their spare time and Jason has a special song for Marvin Scordell.Enjoy The PodcastFile Download (48:14 min / 44 MB) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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4: GOALS, GOALS, GOALS - Lee Hodson (1.4)
29/09/2010 Duration: 41minWhat a month it’s been for Watford, and on Podcast 4 Jon, Jason and Mike From The Rookery End looks back at wins against Bristol City, Millwall, Middlesbrough and the lose against Swansea. You’ll hear their interview with Lee Hodson, a couple of special songs for John Eustace, a look back into Scott Loach’s family history as well as another episode of “Life of Bryan.File Download (41:23 min / 38 MB) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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3: Win, Lose and Draws - Watford CEO Julian Winter (1.3)
02/09/2010 Duration: 58minThe season is well and truly underway and Jon, Jason and Mike From The Rookery End are back chatting about their favourite thing in the world – Watford FC. You’ll hear interviews with Watford Chief Exec Julian Winter, Sky Sports News Presenter (and Watford fan) Adam Leventhal, a brand new feature called “Life of Bryan” plus some of the songs you wrote for new Watford Striker Troy Deeney.Diamonds are girls best FriendPA AnnouncementsInterview: Julian Winter Part 1“Life of Bryan”Watford Wine TastingInterview: Sky Sports Adam LeventhalSongs of TroyInterview: Julian Winter Part 2File Download (58:17 min / 53 MB) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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1: A New Season and Lloyd Doyley (1.2)
03/08/2010 Duration: 42minThe new football season is here and so is Podcast 2. Jon, Mike and Jason chat about what life will be like for a Watford fan this season. They catch up with the Watford WAGS and hear how they explain goal poacher. They imagine the meeting between Malky and Boothroyd as if it was in Star Wars, and have a chat to Watford blogger Matt Rowson. PLUS Jon sings a special song for Liam Henderson and the boys meet up with fans favourite Lloyd Doyley!File Download (42:04 min / 39 MB) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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1: End of Season Awards: 2009-2010 (1.1)
25/05/2010 Duration: 46minWhat do you do when you are so passionate about your football club you feel like you’re going to burst? You harness this enthusiasm and channel it into something constructive – a podcast.This is exactly what Jon, Jason and Mike have done. All life long fans and season ticket holder in the Rookery End at Vicarage Road, these podcast will celebrate the life of Watford Football Club fans.In this, the first ever podcast From The Rookery End, you’ll hear an irreverent look back at the season along with the “From The Rookery End, End of Season Awards”. Danny Graham and Henri Landsbury will be talking to us about their season at Watford. Plus you’ll meet the Watford Wannabe WAGS and hear Jon’s special apology to Lloyd DoyleyFollow us on Facebook – www.facebook.com/rookeryendOr read and subscribe to the blog – http://fromtherookeryend.blogspot.com/ File Download (46:22 min / 64 MB) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.