From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC

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...

Zone 14 and a Kayembe Cushion with Opta's Matt Furniss

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the first of a new type of FTRE podcast, Matt Furniss, Watford fan and Opta stats guru, joins Jon and DCW to take a look at Watford from a differen...

Blunted by the Bluebirds - Watford 0-1 Cardiff

04 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Watford failed to find the back of the net for the second game in a row, after their third fixture in six days ended in a limp defeat at home to Cardi...

Classic Championship midweek Dirge - Sheff Wed 0-0 Watford

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mike, Colin, Olly Wicken and Andy (Mike's brother), drove their merry way up to Sheffield for the Hornet's midweek clash against the Owls. Under the d...

Hornets in the Hat but ruing a replay

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the wake of the draw with Southampton in the FA Cup 4th Round at Vicarage Road, Jon, Jas and Mike gathered in the shadow of the Hornet Shop to talk...

DENNIS. THE MENACE?

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With multiple reports suggesting Emmanuel Dennis is set to complete a shock return to Vicarage Road, the emergency pod alarm was sounded. Mike and Jon...

Stalemate at Ashton Gate - Bristol City 1-1 Watford

21 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Watford’s decent away from continued with a creditable point at Bristol City, and Colin and DCW were there to see it - they share their thoughts.Mik...

It Jakes Two - QPR 1-2 Watford - At Your Place

14 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An eventful Watford week ended with another win on the road for the Hornets, with Mike, fresh from Loftus Road, joining Jas and Jon to talk about the ...

Cup Comebacks and Magical Memories

06 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Watford survived a scare to overcome National League pacesetters Chesterfield in the 3rd Round of the FA Cup - the Hornets’ first win in the competi...

Hornets Half Term Report - Plymouth 3-3

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With the Championship season at the halfway point, it’s time for a look at how the Watford class of 2023/24 are performing!In this, the latest FTRE ...

Making a point - Watford Stand firm against Stoke

29 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After an away win at Blackburn, a horrendoous home loss to Bristol City, Watford stood firm against Stoke to get a 1-1 home draw. Jon, Jason and Mike...

The Iceman Cometh - Heidar Helguson

23 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

At this special time of year, we’ve put together a very special podcast. Few players can have become so popular so quickly as the magnificent Heidar...

The Bull, The Silky Eel and a Christmas Baileys - Preston 1-5 Watford

17 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

5-1 away wins don't come around that often but Watford got another one away at Deepdale against Preston North End. Jon and the Brigadier, Colin Mace, ...

Like a 1980s Toy - Martin Patching - John Preston, Watford Forever

09 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A speculative shot and awesome throw in saw Rhys Healey score his first goal for the Hornets and grab a last minute draw against Southampton. Jon, DCW...

Hullapalooza - Who's had the best week?

03 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After a comeback home won against Norwich, in the week, and an away win at Hull that was topped off with a wonder goal from Wesley Hoedt, Jon and Coli...

A fantastic comeback under the lights - Watford 3-2 Norwich

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

WIth Watford coming back from being two goals down to win 3-2 at home to Norwich, the boys felt a little podcast was needed after a wonderful night u...

Watford Lose at Leicester - Bachmann sees red again

26 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A little earlier than mornal, Jon and Colin talked on Sunday about the 2-0 away defeat at table topping Leicester City. They ponder, were Watford set ...

First class: Mileta delivered

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

WD18 is a happier place going into the International break, with Watford extending their unbeaten streak to six, courtesy of a 5-0 win over Rotherham....

Howler at Huddersfield but also a Quiz

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We've taken the decision to not pick apart Watford games every week. Don't worry, that doesn't mean we won't be here every week but on away games we w...

Taming the lions, turning the tide

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mike, Jon and Colin are on FTRE duty this week, looking back at a productive week for the Hornets, which saw Valerien Ismael’s side pick up 7 points...

A weekend in Stockholm

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As Watford took on Sheffield Wednesday in The Vic, Jon, Mike and DCW flew over to Stockholm to take in Hammarby Women v Linköping Women and the big S...

SPECIAL - Enjoy The Game - The Audio Series

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In 2010, Lionel Birnie wrote a book called Enjoy The Game. It tells the story of Watford during the Golden Era - when Graham Taylor and Elton John ste...

A point at Cardiff and Manga on his way - Cardiff 1-1 Watford

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After three matches where Watford came away empty handed, it was a contented if not a little frustrated bunch of Watford fans that left Cardiff o...

Val carries the can - Watford 2-3 Middlebrough

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This Jon, Mike and Jason discuss the reactions of Val, fans, players and how the Watford landscape is looking after the Hornets 2-3 home defeat to Mid...

Lousy and listless at Leeds: a wake-up call for Watford

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

DCW, Mike and Charlie reflect on a chastening afternoon at Elland Road for Watford on Saturday, as the Hornets lost 3-0 to Leeds and delivered a perfo...

Turning the tide: Valball takes hold?

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After what feels like an eternity, From the Rookery End is back! And it was worth the wait, with Watford delivering an exhilarating last gasp win for ...

6 Goal Thriller - Only 1 point added

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Horents returned from Coventry with only a point but they did mange to bag themselves 3 goals - something that has been missing for a few weeks. J...

A Midday Misfire for Watford - Watford 0-1 Blackburn

27 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We can sit here, at least Mike would, and quote that Watford haven't scored a goal since the 43rd minute of the opening game... about 230 minutes. But...

Watford Women: Back in the Championship and ready for action

25 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the first of what will be regular podcasts dedicated to Watford Women this season Kieran heads down to London Colney to catch up with Head Coach Da...

Subdued at Stoke: the search for a striker continues...

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

DCW is joined by Mike and WD18's Charlie Zazzera to reflect on Saturday's 1-0 loss away at Stoke. We pick the bones out of a largely lacklustre perfor...

A Watford Week: Five Findings

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One week. Three games. Five things we’ve learned. That’s the basis of the brand new From the Rookery End, with Mike Jas and Jon looking back at no...

Up and Running: Watford Wallop Woeful Rs

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Watford got their season off to the best start imaginable, swatting aside an abject QPR on opening day. Now’s your chance to hear what Jas, Jon and ...

LIVE... IN FRONT OF AN AUDIENCE

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After 14 years of podcasting, we've finally gotten around to doing a iive podcast in fron of an audience. aWith less than two days to go until the new...

Meeting Gino - the aftermath

16 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After 11 years of owning Watford FC, Gino Pozzo came face to face with Watfird fans. 80 or so supporters went to Watford's London Colney Training Grou...

Question Time for Gino

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With two weeks to go until Watford FC fans get to meet Gino Pozzo and Scott Duxbury, Jon, Mike and jounralist Lionel Birnie discuss what questions nee...

PROMOTED: Watford Women back in the Championship

20 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After winning their division, it seemed cruel for Watford Women to have to go on for a winner takes all promotion play off against Nottingham Forest W...

Watford Women: Promotion Beckons

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After winning the Women’s National League - Southern Premier Division last week, Watford Women are on their way to Milton Keynes for the promotion p...

THAT DEENEY GOAL - 10th Anniversary Special

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Well. Can you believe it’s been ten years since that moment? Ten years since the double save. Ten years since that flowing move and the ever increas...

Stoke Send Off - Watford 2-0 Stoke

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Not the season anyone expected or wanted, but at least Watford were able to round off 2022/23 with a win. Mike was joined by DCW, Kieran and Jordi to ...

Mayday, Mayday

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After throwing away another 2-0 lead, it ended 2-2 away at Sunderland, Jon,Jordi and Jason met to discuss the league position Watford find them selves...

The Watford Week

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With the dust settled on another Watford defeat, Mike, Jon and Jas gathered to take a look at some of the issues encircling Vicarage Road at the momen...

A Satisfying Watfordy Season

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With only a little reflection on the home win against Bristol City, Jon, Mike and DCW do their best to imagine what a satifying Watfordy season would ...

Next Steps for Watford FC

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is the season over? Well there are games to be played but it certainly feels like there is nothing to play for. So what next? That's exactly what Jon,...

Breaking Point - Watford 2-3 Huddersfield

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We've seen Watford lose a few times this season but today was different. There was a shift in emotions and patience.MIke, Jason and DCW met after the ...

Toothless at the Kennel - L&^on 2-4 Watford (on aggregate)

01 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The 4-0 win against Luton, back in October, feels a long, long, long time ago. The performance this weekend was a complete contrast and you may not wi...

The one for before Luton away

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As the international break comes to the end, Jon, Mike and Colin gathered to discuss all the build up to Watford's trip to the Kennel. There are plent...

Hornets fail Latic acid test - Watford 1-1 Wigan

19 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mike, Jon, DCW and Jas got together after the disappointing home draw with rock bottom Wigan Athletic and assess what it means for the rest of the Hor...

Be Lucky. A Podcast Tribute to Oliver Phillips

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to a very special edition of From the Rookery End.In February, Watford Football Club lost one of the most important men in it’s history. Oli...

Brum Brum Brum - is the handbrake off? - Watford 3-0 Birmingham City

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chris/Chrissy/Christopher/Mr Wilder's first game as Watford Head Coach was not a good game. His second game was a whole heap better. Jon, Mike and Jas...

So long Slav, Welcome Wilder

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Here we go again. Again. The Slaven Bilić era is over and the Chris Wilder mini-series has begun.Mike and Jas were at Berkhamsted Town and it was amf...

Point Not Enough - Watford 0-0 Preston

04 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After a game high on Championship values and lacking in pretty much every part of Watford's attack, Jon, Jason and Mike try to figure out what's next ...

Blunt against the Blades - Sheff Utd 1-0 Watford

25 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bramell Lane is a long way from Watford, but Mike, DCW and Adam Drury made the journey and saw a lose but not a terrible performance - where have we h...

FTRE AWAY: Destination Sheffield United - Old Boys

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this awayday companion podcast, the team discuss Old Boys/former players. Who do you miss teh most, who do you think of like an ex-girlfriend and ...

Sema Sorts it Out - Watford 3-2 WBA

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A Monday night, under the lights of Vicarage Road, and Watford get their first win since mid January.Jon, Jason, Mike and DCW gathered outside the Hor...

Rovers Return with a point - Watford 1-1 Blackburn

11 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It was another frustrating afternoon for Hornets’ fans at Vicarage Road, as an improved second half display wasn’t enough to force a win agai...

The Ref, Ryan and the Royals - Reading 2-2 Watford

05 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 sig...

FTRE AWAY: Destination Reading - Kelly Somers

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

A long way from promotion - Middlesbrough 2-0 Watford

28 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 perf...

FTRE Away: Destination Middlesbrough - Cult XI

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Mediocre v the Millers - Watford 1-1 Rotherham

21 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 dra...

Debut Delight: Watford 2-0 Blackpool

14 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Kone, The Youth, and the (Non) Magic of the FA Cup - Reading 2-0 Watford

07 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Bayo bonus at Carrow Road - Norwich 0-1 Watford

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Shameful Shambles in South Wales - Swansea 4-0 Watford

31 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

FTRE AWAY: Destination Swansea/Norwich

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 b...

Boxing Day Balls Up - Watford 0-2 Millwall

26 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Job done at the John Smith's - Huddersfield Town 0-2 Watford

17 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 Joa...

FTRE AWAY: Destination Huddersfield - Tommy and the Smith Family

16 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Dull + Hull: Watford 0-0 Hull City

11 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ashton Gate Stalemate - Bristol City 0-0 Watford

12 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 Robi...

FTRE AWAY: Destination Bristol City

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

I guess that's why they call it SKY blues - Watford 0-1 Coventry

06 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It was a frustrated Mike, Jas and DCW that hunkered down outside Vicarage Road to discuss a disappointing, but not too disheartening defeat to Coventr...

Two on the Trot -- Wigan 0-1 Watford

30 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Watford recorded back to back league wins for the first time since April 2021 with a hard-earned three points at the DW Stadium, so it was a happy Jon...

It's happened again - Watford 4-0 L*t&n

23 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Watford played their firends from up the M1 and were terrible hosts... they thrashed them 4-0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

The Season Starts here.... Again! - Watford 2-1 Norwich

15 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 dold...

Bloomfield Awful + How did we fall out of trust with Gino?

08 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After the second defeat in 4 days, Lionel Birnie joins the podcast to discuss the performance away at Blackpool, which led to a 3-1 defeat against the...

NOT MAKING THE WEIGHT - Watford 1-2 Swansea

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Watford once again struggled to live up to their billing as a heavyweight Championship contender, coming unstuck against Swansea in a game that lasted...

The Taylor Trek

01 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This weekends podcast is with you a bit early, and looks back on Jon and Mike’s day on the Taylor Trek, which saw them walk 18 miles, starting and e...

17 Head Coaches, 1 Gino Pozzo

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a familiar story, but I’m it’s not the next chapter Watford fans seemed to want. Following the news of Rob Edwards’ surprise sacking, Jon...

Persistent Problems - Watford 2-2 Sunderland

17 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

 PROBLEMS PERSIST It was another frustrating afternoon for Watford fans, with the Hornets conceding a late goal to Sunderland to end up draw...

Underwheleming, Under the Lights - Blackburn 2-0 Watford

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After Watford went down 2-0 away at Blackburn the boys take the occasion to help each other get over things. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

The Crow has Landed - Rotherham 1-1 Watford

04 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After another away draw, this one against Rotherham, Jon and Mike are joined by Stu Hutchinson to chat about the game and the recently closed transfer...

100 Years at The Vic - Watford 2-1 Middlesbrough

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the evening Watford celebrated 100 years at Vicarage Road the team gave us a special moment with a last minute winner. Jon, Jason, Mike and DCW dis...

On and off pitch concerns - Watford 2-3 QPR

28 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mike, Jason and Jordi convene after Watford's 3-2 loss to QPR to pick the bones out of the match and assess what is not quite working for Rob Edwards'...