From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC

Nov 08 2024 608 ep. 44 mins 280
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Established in 2010, From The Rookery End is the original Watford FC supporters podcast.

Join lifelong supporters Mike, Jon and Jason, as they share their thoughts on anything and everything involving Watford FC. They'll be with you through the heartbreak and hope, the triumph and the trauma.

This is life as a Watford fan. This is From The Rookery End.

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Whisper it quietly... Fortress Vicarage Road - Watford 1-0 Oxford United

Nov 08 2024 57 mins  
Friday night, under the lights and a Watford win - you can't beat it. On this week's FTRE we have a lot to talk about.First, Jon, Kieran, Jason and Jordi chat outside Vicarage Road, after the 1-0 home win against Oxford United. With a few faces, who we don't see much, being given a chance to shine by Tom Cleverley, there were a few players and performances to pick apart. Then,

Sound of Gol + Drab Tuesday in Swansea

Nov 05 2024 35 mins  
In this extra midweek podcast, Mike talks about, and you'll hear, his chat with Helen Ward of Watford Women and George Valencia, co-founders of the Sound of Gol foundation, who have recently launched a new initiative with Watford. Helen discusses where we currently find Watford Women and George explains why Sound of Gol is so important to him. Plus, after an amazing away trip to Sh

An amazing away dayo thanks to Vakoun Bayo - Wednesday 2-6 Watford

Nov 03 2024 46 mins  
Watford scored a rare SIX on the road and FOUR Vakoun Bayo goals made the LONG journey to Sheffield oh so worthwhile. Jon, Mike, Colin, DCW and Olly took the train to Sheffield to witness the match. With no clear idea of what Cleverley's plan would be, and they got even more confused when they saw the team annouced, the game, the performaces and especially the result, were a huge j

Are Watford fortunate to be in 7th place? Assessing the season so far with Matt Furniss

Oct 30 2024 58 mins  
In another edition of FTRE's data pods, once again, Jon and DCW sit down with Watford fan and Opta Stats Tsar, Matt Furniss to discuss how Watford's season is stacking up in numbers.How high is the press?How is Daniel Bachmann shaping up?Where is the biggest problem in the squad?The difference in home and away form.What should we expect from Daniel Jebbionson?And how do we generall

Home Sweet Home - Watford 1-0 Blackburn

Oct 26 2024 35 mins  
After two defeats on the road, and yes I know you have had nightmare about the first one, the Hornets where backs t home and got the win against the visiting Blackburn.Long term listeners will be surprised to hear no John Eustace chat from Mike but he, along with DCW, Jordi and Jon discuss the penalty decision, the decision to see who would take it, the bold substitutions from Tom

Lifeless, Listless and limp at Luton

Oct 19 2024 50 mins  
You know the score, you suffered through it and you might not listen to this podcast too soon. However, here it is. A 3-0 defeat at the Kennel isn't what we wanted,, far from it, but Jon, Mike and the Brigadier Colin Mace gathered, with a beer, outside Mad Squirrel upon the fans return to Watford. You probably know how this one goes but you will also hear a clip of the latest Horne

From Blah to Baah - Watford 2-1 Middlesbrough

Oct 05 2024 48 mins  
After a terrible away performance at Preston in the week, it felt - for 75 minutes at least - that Watford were going to finish with nothing. However, two goals from two substitutes saw the Hornets run out 2-1 winners for the second weekend in a row.Tom Cleverley made six changes to the team that lost at Deepdale and Jon, DCW, Jason and Mike gathered outside the Hornet Shop and whi

A Baahnstormer - Watford 2-1 Sunderland

Sep 28 2024 54 mins  
Watford are back to winning ways, and we were there to see an intriguing afternoon unfold.Mike, Jas, Jon and Kieran convened at Full Time to talk through a thrilling win for the Hornets, trying to work out what Watford’s best starting XI is along the way.You can also hear from makeshift Right Wing Back Ryan Porteous, who spoke to DCW the day before the game.Another three points.

Small margins, big defeat - Norwich 4-1 Watford

Sep 22 2024 63 mins  
Watford lose away for the second time this season, and let in an early goal AGAIN, but Jon, Jordi and Adam discuss the lose and if it was Watford's own doing or just a series of unfotunate moments.Did the three changes and two early subs limit Tom Cleverley's ability to make changes to adjust the game substantially? And if there is an area to focus on and improve - where is it?As w

Cleverley, Coventry and a Canny Bachmann Injury

Sep 15 2024 54 mins  
Watford are back and so are the FTRE crew to discuss a cliche game of two halves. Jon, Colin, Jason and DCW gather outside Mad Squrrel to breakdown Watford performance - what and who caused a Watford turn around, which only fell a little short. Also we discuss the impact and influence of Tom Cleverley and you'll hear this week's Fan Chat with the man himself.COME ON YOU ORNS Hosted