From The Rookery End (watford Fc)

It's only a short journey around to the stadium formerly know as the Madjeski and Mike went with a hop, skip and jump. The aim, to see how the new signings did and if there was a little bit more to come from the Watford squad, new or old.As the transfer windown shut this week, Jon, Jason and Mike gathered to discuss what state Watford squad have been left in.And after the match, MIke is joined by Watford blogging legend Matt Rowson to discuss the match, including a controversial moment/decision or two. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Watford are on the road, so that means another awayday companion podcast!This week we are delighted to bring you our chat with broadcaster, friend of the podcast and Watford supporter Kelly Somers.We spoke to Kelly about her brilliant career so far, including what it is like to be following England through major tournaments and home and abroad - including how difficult and challenging it can be when things don’t go exactly to plan.Kelly explains what it’s like to follow Watford (often finding out the Hornets score live on air) as well as talking about her recent brush with Hollywood when meeting Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds.It’s a fascinating chat and we’re sure you’ll enjoy it. It’s Kelly from the telly, and this is From the Rookery End! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A podcast about out take on our lives as Watford fans, that's what we have always tried to make, so this weekend's podcast is all about a nothing performance from Watford. DCW, Jon and Jordi gathered to do their best to make sense of what they watched.They also refelct on your feedback to our Cult XI and well just get through the podcast as best we could in the mood we were in.COME ON YOU ORNS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you are making your way north to Middlesbrough, to see the Golden Boys in action then this awayday companion podcast will fill some of that journey time. In it, Jon, Mike and Colin discuss cult heroes and put together a Cult XI. There is also a game to play along with and to finish it off we replay our indepth interview with Lloyd Doyley from around 2012.  COME ON YOU ORNS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon, Jas and Jon were joined by FTRE debutant Adam Drury to discuss a frustrating afternoon at Vicarage Road, which saw Watford labour to a stodgy draw against struggling Rotherham.The lads run the rule over the performance, look ahead to the tricky trip to Middlesbrough and discuss what might happen in the remainder of the transfer window.There is also insight on the Benfica striker Henrique Araújo, who looks set to join the Hornets on loan until the end of the season. A big thanks to Aaron Barton of Proxima Jornada for his expert view on what sounds like an exciting capture.Onto the next one. Come on you ‘Orns Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So dreams do come true after all! On the 6th Graham Taylor matchday, in the significant 72nd minute, Watford Academy graduate Tobi Adeyemo opened the scoring for the Hornets on his home debut to create the latest in a long line of memorable matchday moments at WD18.Jon, Jas, Colin and Mike gathered after the 2-0 win to discuss the game and the key issues arising from it, including what might happen in the rest of the transfer window, whether Hassane Kamara will get back into the side over James Morris, as well as, of course, a nod to the great Graham Taylor.It was a good day. Here’s our take. This is From the Rookery End. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The travelling Watford faithful had a chance take in new signing Ismaël Koné and a bunch of Academy graduates as they tried, but failed, to ignite the magic of the FA Cup.As well as their thoughts and observations of the 2-0 defeat at the Reading, Jon, Colin Mace and Lionel Birnie discuss the tragic loss of former Watford manager Gianluca Vialli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some felt it was too far and too soon after the Swansea humiliation to make the trip to Norfolk and see Watford take on Norwich, Colin was not one of them. Along with Jon and DCW, he discusses the performance we could only wish for 72 hours ago. It wasn't a main event but it was a huge step forward for Slaven and the boys. The trio discuss the players that stepped up, showed up and those that lead the line and the defence.This is From The Rookery End ... COME ON YOU ORNS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We wanted a guttsie reaction to the Millwall defeat and we didn't get it. Jon, Mike and DCW discuss the lackluster performance against Swansea as well as look ahead to a realistic transfer window and how Watford might make it through this terrible recent run of performances. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have two away days in a matter of days so here is one podcast, full of hornets fun, to fill those journeys. Not only do Jon, Jason and Jordi look back on the 2010-2011 season and replay our 2010 Christmas interview with the then manager Malky Mackay. Of course there is a game, based around a Christmas fixture of the same season, plus Jordi and Jason put together a Best XI of Watford players who have played in a World Cup (before life at Vicarage Road, whilst also wearing a yellow shirt or afte their time as a Hornet).If you are going to play along, then the players to pick from are:Essaïd Belkale - ALGERLucas Neill - AUSRicharlison - BRANicolas Nkoulou - CAMAllan Nyom - CAMCarlos Sanchez - COLCamilo Zuniga - COLAllan Nielson - DENPervis Estupiñan - ECUJuan Carlos Pardes - ECUKenny Samson - ENGDanny Rose - ENGSteve Hodge - ENGDavid James - ENGBen Foster - ENGAshley Young - ENGJohn Barnes - ENGMoussa Sissoko - FRAMarcus Gayle - JAMMigel Layun - MEXNordin Amrabat - MORSteven Berghuis - NEDNathan Ake - NEDPat

After what must be one of the worst performances by Watford this season, DCW, Jason and Jordi gathered outside Vicarage Road to seach of a reason as to why the Boxing Day match against Millwall was so bad for the Hornets Faithful. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A podcast of two halves and a game as well.In part 1, Jordi joins Jon to discuss the first Watford win in 4 matches and it was another match where Joao Pedro shined, we got to see a bit more for Jeremy Ngakia and Tom Dele-Bashiru and what new boy Leandro Bacuna had to offer. And then, as Watford make it to the half way point of the season, Jon and Mike grade the Goalkeeping, Defence, Midfield and Attack plus discuss who makes the naughty or nice list.Have a very merry Christmas and thank you for listening to From The Rookery End. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our second awayday companion podcast we have a very special chat with Olly Wicken - creator of Hornet Heaven podcast - about his latest writing in The Watford Treasury. It's all about The Smiths, the family not the band. Olly sat down with Tommy, Jack and their parents to discuss their relationship with Watford and how it formed their relationships with each other.There is also a game you can play along with. This week "Match of the Man" ... it's very easy to play but almost impossible to win.There is no Best XI team but you can start preparing for the next awayday podcast where we will be picking a team of World Cup Hornets. There will be scoring involved but the only rule you'll get for now is that you can only have one player per nation. Here's the list:Allan Nielson - DENAllan Nyom - CAMAndre Carrillo - PERUAshley Young - ENGBen Foster - ENGBen Iroha - NIGCamilo Zuniga - COLCarlos Sanchez - COLDanny Rose - ENGDavid James - ENGEssaïd Belkale - ALGERGerry Armstrong - NIIsmaila Sarr - SENJay Demerit - USA

Championship football is back and so is From the Rookery End! After a break, we were raring to go as Watford lined up against Hull. And then the game kicked off…If Hornets fans were hoping for a scintilating performance to raise the temperature on a bitterly cold afternoon, it quickly became apparent that it wasn’t going to happen, as Slaven Bilic’ men recorded their second 0-0 in a row.Jas and Mike got together at the final whistle to discuss the game, which featured a concerning injury to Hamza Choudhury, leaving Watford’s threadbare midfield even more depleted.The boys discuss how Jeremy Ngakia, Joesph Hungbo and Tom Dele Bashiru did after being handed rare starts, while Mike also speaks to Canadian football expert about the signing of exciting midfield prospect Ismael Kone.It was cold. It was frustrating. But it’s good to be back. This is From the Rookery End. Come on you ‘Orns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the break for the World Cup upon on us, Mike, Jon and Colin made the trip along the M4 to Bristol, to see how the Hornets got on against the Robins…And the answer to that was… not great! While the day was a fun one, the game was anything but, with a team shorn of Pedro and Sarr struggling to make an impact against a side woefully out of form.The game seemed destined for stalemate from early on, and a forgettable performance was made worse by a serious injury to Dan Gosling. Everyone at FTRE wishes Dan, a hugely important part of the Watford squad and their recent good form, all the best for a full recovery.You can hear how the day played out, with our chats before and after the game, as we bring you this, the latest edition of From the Rookery End. Come on you ‘Orns! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the first of what we hope will be a semi-regular series of awayday companion podcasts, created to accompany you as you traverse the country supporting the mighty golden boys!The idea is that we give you something to think about and discuss as you make your way to see the ‘Orns in action and in this podcast, released in time for the trip to Ashton Gate, we’re in search of the best ever Watford XI containing players whose first or surname begin with A!We also look back at the midweek win against Reading, while also looking ahead to the challenge that Bristol City will pose from Robins fan (and wrestling promoter!) Sean Thorne.It’s a packed FTRE so we hope you enjoy it - wherever and whenever you listen. We look forward to hearing your A XI’s!Come on you ‘Orns Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was a frustrated Mike, Jas and DCW that hunkered down outside Vicarage Road to discuss a disappointing, but not too disheartening defeat to Coventry City.The Hornets were unable to make it four wins on the bounce, with a second half strike enough to give the visitors the points, despite a positive and impressive start to the game for Watford. The lads discuss what it was that went wrong, what could have been done differently - or whether it was simply one of those days for our heroes in yellow.There's also a look at Slaven Bilic and what his impact has been on he club since arriving, along with a look back at some of the Watford games that have been played in memorably bad weather conditions. There is all this and more in your latest episode of From the Rookery End. Come on you 'Orns! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After the 4-0 thrashing of Luton, Watford headed up to the North East to take on Wigan - the gang discuss how they boys got on at the nicked a late 1-0 win.Jon, Jordi and Mike also disucss the Top 5 most important players for the Hornets and the runoured new shareholder and the impact they could have on life in WD18.Two wins in a row, 4 to go until the Wotrld Cup Break. Things are alright at the moment!COME ON YOU ORNS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Oh we needed that. Watford's Saturday night match against the canaries of Norfolk was much needed and felt like a grand step away from the recent doldrums of life as a Watford fan.Jon, Mike and Jordi convened out the Hornet Shop to discuss the individual performances and how Saturday night ended up being a great night out for Hornets.Plus, after putting an XI of "player that we were excited about but they let us down" on our Taylor Trek, we considered the players you thought we missed out.Watford started the game 17th and ended 10th... What a crazy league we play in. COME ON YOU ORNS!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.