From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC
Episodes
Four on the Bounce: Belief Is Building at Watford
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode, the lads revel in Watford FC’s red-hot start to the year as the Hornets make it four consecutive victories and confidence ...
If you don't shoot, you don't score
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Watford have finally packed their bags and remembered how to win on the road — and Jon, Jordi and The Brigadier Colin are here to enjoy every minute...
Javi's Early Christmas Gift: Grit, Discipline and Three Points
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Watford fans were treated to an early Christmas gift as Javi and the boys delivered a hard-fought 1–0 win over Stoke City — and this week, Jon, Jo...
Hornets still hunting for Hollywood ending
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s From The Rookery End, it’s late drama, long memories and a splash of Hollywood glamour as Jon, Mike and Adam Drury from the Watford...
Surviving Norwich: Another Watford Comeback Win, With Warnings
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jon, Mike, Jordi, and Colin dive into Watford’s dramatic home win over Norwich City—an afternoon that somehow managed to be both ...
Monday Night went to The Blues - Watford lose 2-1 away
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A raw Monday evening away at St Andrews as defeat strikes Watford again — 2–1 to Birmingham City, but this one felt more self-inflicted than stole...
Kayembe and the Comeback Kids
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Watford have finally cracked the away-day curse – and they’ve done it the hard way. In this episode of From The Rookery End, Jon and Jordi relive ...
Friday Night Frustrations
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jon, Jason, DCW and the Brigadier as they walk down Occupation Road and towards the Railway Arms. They pick apart a match that started in style b...
Louza bags again as Watford return from Ipswich with a point
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Kieran react to Watford's 1-1 draw on the road at Ipswich in a game that saw Imran Louza score his fourth in four games, Tom Ince come in for...
Three and Easy: Watford 3–0 Middlesbrough
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this weekend's FTRE, Jon, Jason, Kieran and Jordi shelter from the rain as they stand outside Vicarage Road to celebrate a dominant 3–0 win over ...
Gracia's Green Shoots: Positives despite 3-1 defeat at Coventry
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Watford’s midday clash with Coventry had it all — flashes of brilliance that frustratingly led to missed chances, diabolical defensive lapses, and...
West Brom Beaten, Belief Restored?
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Three points, a proper performance, and a sense that something’s finally clicking. In a extra midweek podcast, Jon, The Brigadier and Adam Drury, fr...
Javi Era (#2) begins: Hope or Despair?
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jon, Jordi, and Colin get stuck into Watford’s their first impressions of the second Javi Gracia Era. The guys chat about what his return might mean...
Adios Paulo. Hola Javi (not an emergency podcast)
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Watford’s coaching carousel spins once more — Paulo Pezzolano is out, and Javi García is back in. In this episode, we dive into the emotions, the...
7 points in 7 days makes one Paulo weak? - Watford 2-1 Oxford United
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, Jon, Mike and Jordi break down Watford’s hard-fought 2–1 home win over Oxford United, with Jeremy Ngakia grabbing both g...
The Brigadier Reacts - Pompey 2-2 Watford
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After being a Fratton Park on Wednesday night, Colin Mace (the Brigadier to you and I) sent in a message with his thoughts on the game and the Watford...
To Hull and Back: Watford Win at home
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Another game, another shake-up — but how many changes is too many? Jon, Mike and Adam Drury, from the Watford Observer discuss how Watford looked lo...
Monday Night Malaise at The Den - Millwall 1-0 Watford
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike, Colin and Olly gather the day after Watford's 1-0 defeat to Millwall at the Den on Monday night and attempt to make sense of another confusing t...
Now we KNOW that’s why they call it the blues - Watford 0-1 Blackburn
13 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Watford fell 1-0 at home to Blackburn on a day that was about much more than football. As the club looks ahead to celebrating Elton John’s 50th anni...
Post-transfer window stock take with Opta's Matt Furniss
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Jas are joined by Opta's Matt Furniss to take stock of the squad now that the transfer window is closed, with plenty of new faces through the...
Irankunda (and Baah) again! - Watford 2-2 Southampton
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For the second weekend running, Nestory Irankunda delivered another sensational free kick — and somehow, this one was even better than last week’s...
One Wonder Strike but only One Point: Watford draw at Swansea
23 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the Hornets made their second away trip of the season, this time down to south Wales to face Swansea City, the team behind the microphones was spli...
Luca at the double - Watford beat QPR 2-1 at the Vic
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dave, Mike and Jason gathered at the Mad Squirrel after Watford's 2-1 win over QPR to discuss the Hornets' first win of the season thanks to a first h...
First Impressions – Watford Lose Late at Charlton
09 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the 2025–26 season got underway for Watford, Jon, Mike, and Kieran headed down to The Valley to watch the Hornets take on Charlton Athletic — o...
Paulo in Profile - FTRE get to know the new Watford Head Coach
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pre-season is nearly done and we are days away from the season kicking off at the Valley on Saturday, when Paulo Pezzolano and the 2025-2026 Watford t...
Vibes FC - Breaking down the Watford Squad with Opta's Matt Furniss
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The new season is creeping ever closer, and Watford’s 2025–2026 squad is beginning to take shape. But is it a squad capable of making a serious pu...
Sweltering at the Vale - Preseason Pondering and the WO's Adam Drury
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It was a short trip to Grosvenor Vale to see Watford’s 2nd preseason game against AFC Wimbledon in the Football Manager Cup. The sweltering heat gav...
Kit Chat: Behind the Scenes of the 2025/26 Watford home kit
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how Watford’s iconic yellow gets from sketch to Vicarage Road? This week, we’re joined by Watford FC’s Head of Retail, Kevin Newma...
SUPPORTERS BOARD AND TRUST UPDATE
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With Watford announcing the formation of a Supporters Board and asking for applications from supporters to be a part of it, Mike spoke to Steve Temple...
Paulo, Hector & How We're Feeling
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PAULO, HECTOR & HOW WE’RE FEELINGWith the dust settling on Tom Cleverley’s departure, Jon, Mike and DCW got together to try and sum up their c...
TOM’S GONE: Watford Sack Cleverley
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here we go again, then.DCW was joined by Mike and Jas to discuss Gino Pozzo’s decision to sack one of the most popular Head Coaches in recent Watfor...
FTRE 15th Birthday Party
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Watford's 2024–2025 Season Ends with a 1–1 Draw Against Sheffield Wednesday, Luton Town were relegated, and we marked a major milestone with a 15t...
Limping in Lancashire: Blackburn 2-1 Watford
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For the final away game of the season, DCW made the trip up to Lancashire to see a poor hornets performance against Blackburn. Joined by Charlie from ...
TEN YEARS ON: Celebrating the 2014/15 Premier League Promotion
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s now been 10 (TEN!) years since Watford sealed promotion to the Premier League on a sunny afternoon on the South Coast. Many will remember that ...
Red cards regret: Watford lose twice over Easter
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Easter is a great time to gorging on chocolate eggs. Watford gorged on red cards. In a two parts. Dave and Mike discuss the Burnley loss and Adam Drur...
Two-Thirds of a Good Team: Watford fall short at West Brom
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After heading to the Hawthorns (via the brilliant Vine pub!) Mike was joined to discuss the game by Colin and Adam Drury.The trio talk about Tom’s a...
A Tale of Two Cities - 1-0 v Hull - U18 FA Cup Semi Final
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the latest episode of FTRE, recorded in two parts as we look back at Watford’s narrow win against Hull in the Chanpionship, and the U18’...
Defeat at Bristol City - how should we feel about the remainder of the season?
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and DCW look back at the defeat to Bristol City on Saturday and try to make sense of how we should feel about our season given that our already s...
Hopefuls Shine but Hornets fall short - Watford 0-0 Plymouth
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It was a sunny day at Vicarage Road but the 0-0 draw against Plymouth Argyle was a little bit dull. Howeve, Jon, Jason, Mike and Kieran gathered outsi...
Paternity, Fraternity and Future Uncertainty
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With so much to disucss, from two games of football (Watford 1-0 Swansea -- Oxford 1-0 Watford) to the lack of striker, the tired looking Georgi Chakv...
Second half slumber - Watford 1-2 Millwall
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It was a cliche, as Watford v Millwall was a game of two halves. First half was great, the second was simply awful. Jon, Jason, Jordi and Mike met to ...
Solid, Stoke Stalemate: Stoke 0-0 Watford
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It was by no means a classic, but there were plenty of positives for Mike, Jordi and Colin to discuss after Watford’s Stoke stalemate.The trio talk ...
Shaping Futures: Inside the Watford FC Academy
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The nature of youth football has changed over the years, and while Watford’s focus may have shifted at times, it feels as though the Academy is now ...
Derby Day, Double Delight -Watford 2-0 L&^%n
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a 2-0 home win against them lot up the M1, Jon, Mike, Jason and Colin gathered at the Railway Arms to discuss the win, the players who stoo...
4 points out of 9 that ain't bad
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After 1-0 win away at Middlesbrough. Jon, Jordi and Adam gathered to react to the win and how the Hornets might have started to revive their season at...
Louza, Selvik and Doumbia impress at the Stadium of Light - Sunderland 2-2 Watford
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
DCW and Mike convened the morning after Watford's 2-2 draw away at Sunderland to assess the performance and reflect on some much needed reasons to be ...
CROW 0 CANARIES 1: Watford suffer narrow Norwich defeat
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jon, Jas, Mike and Kieran gathered at the Mad Squirrel to discuss an entertaining but ultimately disappointing early kick off against Norwich. Th...
Dennis, Iheanacho or Ndiaye (not the good one) - with Opta's Matt Furniss
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
DCW and Jas are joined by Opta's Matt Furniss for another rummage through the numbers and they attempt to work out why this Watford side are so bad in...
“All I care about is Watford FC”
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a tumultuous week (even by Watford standards!) Mike and Jon got their heads together to work thorough the events of the last few days in the wor...
Watford win at Derby: Fans Voices Heard
18 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a long and late visit to Cardiff in the week, Mike and Arlo headed to Derby to see Watford win 2-0... AwayFollow Mike through out his day as he ...
A point rescued at Cardiff - pressure on Cleverley eased?
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike, Andy and Arlo made the midweek trip across the border to South Wales and saw Watford emerge with a point after a largely miserable performance a...
A Rocket from Vata but worlds away from Fulham - FA Cup 3rd Round Fulham 4-1 Watford
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We might have seen a wonder goal from Rocco Vata but having a Cup game on a Thursday night was not only weird but also unsuccessful. Mike, DCW, Jordi...
Slow starts and switching off: Watford 1-2 Sheff Utd
04 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Watford slumped to a third straight defeat at Vicarage Road, as Chris Wilder’s depleted Blades took all three points in our first home game of 2025....
Not a Happy New Year - QPR 3-1 Watford
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It was a wet and drab start to Watford's 2025, but Colin, DCW and Mike made the trip to Loftus Road to see the Hornets go behind early (yes, that's no...
Cardiff Crash the Castle: Watford finally beaten at home
29 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With Watford’s unbeaten home record finally gone, Colin, Jordi and Mike got together to discuss the two Feative home games against Portsmouth and Ca...
Christmas Quickie - Watford 2-1 Portsmouth
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After the bonkers end to Watford's 2-1 Boxing Day home win, Jon and Jason, as they walked away from the ground, had a quick chat about the game and th...
Coming Up Short Up North + Championship Review - Burnley 2-1 Watford
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After another unsuccessful away trip, this one up north for a 2-1 lose to Burnley, Adam Drury and Jon discuss the changes made to the Watford squad an...
Rocco Rocks: Watford Beat Albion
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After an exhilarating afternoon at Vicarage Road, Jon, Jas, Jordi and Mike got together outside a bustling Hornet Shop to discuss a thrilling Watford ...
Why are Watford so bad at corners? - with Opta's Matt Furniss
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
DCW and Jason are joined by Opta's Matt Furniss for another delve into the data and a look at Watford's spectacularly bad record from attacking corner...
Less Than 30 Appearances XI
07 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Due to the posponed match away at Cardiff, here is a podcast to help fill a Watford gap in your weekend. In it we picking an XI of players who played ...
The Two Halves of the Hornets continue - Watford 0-0 QPR
30 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Were Watford held 0-0 at home to QPR or did the Golden Boys allow it? Jon, DCW, Paul from Denver and Adam Drury disucss the game. They also discuss ho...
Arrrrrrgggyle - Watford drop points late on - Plymouth 2-2 Watford
23 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The fixture gods did not shine on Watford fans when a late November trip to Plymouth was announced, and got even worse with the move to the Friday eve...
At Our Place - Tom Cleverley, Scott Duxbury take fans Questions
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On Tuesday evening, the club held one of their At Our Place events. This time in the media suite at Vicarage Road with some key players on the panel t...
Champions - a new book from the Watford Treasury
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 1968-69 Watford were crown champions of Division 3. This took them to the highest division they had ever played in - the then 'promiseland'. On thi...
Whisper it quietly... Fortress Vicarage Road - Watford 1-0 Oxford United
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Jo...
Sound of Gol + Drab Tuesday in Swansea
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 So...
An amazing away dayo thanks to Vakoun Bayo - Wednesday 2-6 Watford
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Are Watford fortunate to be in 7th place? Assessing the season so far with Matt Furniss
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
Home Sweet Home - Watford 1-0 Blackburn
26 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 v...
Lifeless, Listless and limp at Luton
19 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
From Blah to Baah - Watford 2-1 Middlesbrough
05 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
A Baahnstormer - Watford 2-1 Sunderland
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 thro...
Small margins, big defeat - Norwich 4-1 Watford
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ow...
Cleverley, Coventry and a Canny Bachmann Injury
15 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Wa...
Champagne run is over
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You might have had problem getting Oasis tickets this weekend, but during August Watford didn't have any problems getting a win or two. However, that ...
Comings, Goings and momentum for the Play Offs with Opta's Matt Furniss
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our first data podcast of the season, Matt Furniss, Watford fan and Opta data guru, returns and joins Jon and DCW to analyses the Hornets start to ...
Derby Delight: Watford win 4th in a row
24 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Post-Match - Watford 2-1 Derby - The beautiful Hornets make it 4 wins out of 4 after a 2-1 home win against Derby County.DCW, Jason and Jordi gather o...
Scott Duxbury speaks - questions for the Chairman and CEO
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As part of the new weekly fans press conferences, a group of 'fans media' got to ask a few questions of Scott Duxbury. It's not often we hear directly...
STOKE? SORTED: Watford win AGAIN
17 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike, Jon and Jas convened after the Stoke game to discuss Watford’s third win from three, as Tom Cleverley and his Hornets continue their perfect s...
MK DONE - Watford Win in Style
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Watford swept aside Milton Keynes as the first home game of the 2024/25 season ended in a 5-0 romp for Tom Cleverley’s Hornets.Tom Ince celebrated h...
Opening Day Delight: Watford win at Millwall
11 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Adam were at the Den on Saturday to see Watford’s exciting opening day win against Millwall, and joined Jon to discuss all of the action fo...
Watford FC 2024 - The State of the Union
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we head towards the start of another season (FTRE’s 15th!) we thought it was time to take stock, to assess and address where our beloved club cur...
The Ninties: The Second Coming
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 1990s was a decade of tremedous change, both in football and in the real world. And the Watford Treasury have published their 3rd book all about b...
Bald, Thugs and Disharmony
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
FTRE are BACK, BACK, BACK.As we start season 15 of From The Rookery End, we thought we would look back on all the players and managers who have arrive...
Watford offer fans ownership - Mike on Sky Sports News
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After the club annouced that they were trying to raise £17.5m by allowing fans and investors to buy shares in the club, Mike was invited onto Sky Spo...
40th Anniversary Special: Watford at Wembley 1984
18 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is another special retrospective episode of From the Rookery End. In these podcasts we take an in depth look back at some of the most pivota...
Alternative, Alternative Awards: Watford’s 2023/24 Season
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the 2023/24 season done and dusted, Jon, Jas, DCW and Mike convened to dish out the season awards…in (very) alternative categories.Awards were ...
Finally - Home Win, Cleverley Offical
28 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As Watford's home season comes to an end, with a 1-0 home won against Sunderland, the FTRE team had a end of season night out with a curry!You'll hear...
Stalemates & Season Awards
21 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zero goals and still no home win, but there is still plenty to discuss on the latest From the Rookery End.Mike, Jon and Jas talk through the stalemate...
Looking Forward under Clevs
14 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After a draw away at Ipswich in the week and almost grabbing a point away at Southampton, Jon, Jason and Adam discuss their reaction to the performanc...
Gentry does it - Watford 0-0 Preston North End
07 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Play Off chasing PNE were the visitors for Tom Cleverley’s latest audition for the permanent Head Coach role at Vicarage Road, and while the game wa...
Two two-twos for Tom but 3-5-2 shows promise
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After two two-two draws, over easter - Jon, Colin and Kieran discuss Tom Cleverley's new look Watford and its 3-5-2. Which players benefited for it, w...
Clevs comes up Clutch - Brimingham 0-1 Watford
17 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After heading to St Andrew’s to take in Tom Cleverley’s first game as Watford boss, Adam Drury and Mike joined Jon to talk through the first game ...
BONSER OUT! Supporting Watford in the 1970s
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bonser Out! is the latest book from The Watford Treasury and in this episode Jon speakes with four members of the team to find out more about the book...
Time for Tom: Ismaël sacked after Coventry capitulation.
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the wake of another defeat and the departure of another Head Coach, Mike, Jas and Jon got together to talk through the latest dispiriting developme...
Micro and Macro: Watford’s problems mount at Millwall
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Watford have problems. Big problems, small problems. Immediate problems, long term problems. In the latest From the Rookery End, Mike and Jon are join...
Rating the right-backs and our problems in possession with Opta's Matt Furniss
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Watford 1-2 HuddersfieldWas it as bad previous home games against Huddersfield? In many ways it was. So as Jon and DCW gather with Opta's Matt Furniss...
On the Road: FTRE away at Norwich and Rotherham
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The latest From the Rookery End podcast features two away day diaries, with Colin making the trip to Carrow Road and Mike heading to the New York Stad...
FTRE FINANCE: Analysing accounts with Kieran Maguire
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Following the publication of Watford’s latest accounts, we reached out to the expert; Keiran Maguire from the Price of Football podcast.Kieran talks...
MATCH REACTION - Watford 1-2 Leicester
11 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With an expanding podcast repitoire, and feeback from listeners, on this weekend's, and maybe on a few more, we decided to focus it on our reaction to...