From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC

Braced for Burnley

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Thursday, so it’s another From the Rookery End podcast, brought to you by The Athletic.This week Adam Leventhal is joined by Dave (back from ...

Here, There and Everywhere - Watford lose to City Again

24 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Watford matches against Manchester City, especially those at the City of Manchester Stadium, have never been pretty affairs. And, with many horrible r...

Is change coming?

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Thursday morning and welcome to the latest midweek FTRE. We talk about the changes that seem to be planned at Watford - the manager/head co...

Brenford Snatched the win... AGAIN

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Following the Hornets 10th successive home defeat, a 2-1 loss to Brentford, Jason, Jordi are led by Jacob from WD18. The three discuss the dire first ...

Meetings, minutes and missing momentum

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Back for another midweek podcast, the FTRE gane discuss the now released round up from the first Supporters Committee meeting, try to work out a way o...

Leeds Loss, Comms Concerns

10 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What an emotional few days. Watford fans arrived at Vicarage Road hoping for some fight and a result which could keep the burning embers of our season...

Kamara, Finances and Leeds are coming

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As Watford prepare themselves for a visit from Leeds United,and the FTRE gang are here for another deep diving midweek From The Rookery End.Firstly,so...

Decent Anfield Account

03 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Premier League football is back, Watford are back and From the Rookery End is back! Jas, Mike and Jon gathered after defeat at Anfield to talk about ...

Aidy Boothroyd: Life after Watford and the FA

26 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With no Watford fixture this weekend, The Athletic’s Watford correspondent Adam Leventhal took the opportunity to hang out with an old friend…In t...

Strategy, Connections and finding the Truth

19 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Whilst Watford took an FA Cup enforced weekend off, Jon, Mike and Jason gathered to discuss fans' views on an array of topics. After asking fans to Tw...

A win at St Marys - An Junior Hornet away day to remember

13 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

They've been very rare this season so a 2-1 win away at Southampton made for an extremely happy day - but it wasn't just because of the match. Jon an...

Better, but beaten

06 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It was a more enjoyable afternoon at Vicarage Road, with a superb Cucho Hernandez finish the undeniable highlight, but it wasn’t enough to avoid an ...

Struggling in the Big Pool

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been a chastening experience following Watford so far this season, so in the latest From the Rookery End. It’s a reflective FTRE gang who dis...

Roy makes his point at Old Trafford

26 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jon, Jason and Mike are back with the latest From the Rookery End podcast, discussing an unexpected but most welcome away point (and clean sheet) at M...

Mariappa Down Under - Watford down and out

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It isn't over yet but Watford's season seems well and truly over after a 4-1 home defeat to Crystal Palace on Wednesday. But we don't discuss the...

Villa Victory!

20 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A Roy Hodgson masterclass saw the Hornets record their first win since November, so it’s an understandably happy Jon, Mike and Jas that gathered to ...

Troost Talks, Roy is Riled

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready for another midweek FTRE? The FTRE gang are back to discuss the reaction he got from Roy Hodgson after his first home match, and defeat....

BRIGHTON BRUISING: Watford 0 BHA 2

13 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It was against the backdrop of an unwanted new record that Jon, Jas, Mike and Colin gathered to record this, the new edition of From the Rookery End.I...

West Ham edge out Watford

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The boys discuss the away day experience at West Ham, the Hornets’ performance and have a crack at predicting the results for the rest of the season...

Watford's Clean Sheet blowing in the wind

06 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

At the third time of asking, Watford got to play Burnley at Turf Moor, this season. It was wet, windy but Jon, Mike and Jason gathered at Mike's warm...

A weekend off: Roy, Formations and Reminiscing about Ray

30 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

All Watford fans want is a game of football to see what Roy Hodgson has in store for us as fans and for the squad of players he has at his disposal. J...

Time for some R&R

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After the misery of the Friday night defeat against Norwich, Adam, DCW and Mike are back with a positive midweek podcast discussing the appo...

Culture Chaos Causes Canaries Catastrophe

22 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Watford endured a night to forget in their home fixture with Norwich, capitulating completely to gift the hosts a 0-3 win. The morning after the nigh...

Transfers Business and Canaries Preview

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the midweek FTRE, Adam, DCW and Mike discuss and hear all about the benefits of missing the Burnley game and reflect on the ...

Newcastle and the new boys

16 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Watford earnt a second draw of the season against Newcastle, this time it was up at their place and Watford had some new friends to help them snatch a...

LIGHTS OUT AT LEICESTER

09 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Watford suffered their 7th defeat in a row and conceded 4 at the King Power for the second time this season, as they lost in the FA Cup 3rd Round.Jon,...

AFCONtroversy and the January Window

06 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As a new year dawns, an old friend returns - it’s the January transfer window! The Athletic’s Watford correspondent Adam Leventhal is joined by Mi...

Spurs sneak win from defensive minded Watford

02 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A New Year is upon us and Ranieri and his players seem to have made a resolution - to focus on defence. After soaking up a lot of attack for 90 minute...

WEST HAMMERED: HORNETS HUMILIATED

29 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There was to be no late Christmas present for Watford fans, as the Hornets were thrashed at home by West Ham United, so it was a somewhat subdued trio...

NO FOOTBALL? NO PROBLEM!

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join Mike, Jon and Jas for a pre-Christmas chinwag, as they identify 21 notable moments from Watford FC’s 2021.You can also hear Colin’s audio dia...

Burnley postponement and COVID uncertainty

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mike, Adam and DCW in the midst of a challenging week following the late postponement of the Burnley game and Saturday's fixture v Palace surrounded b...

BETTERED BY BRENTFORD: WATFORD LOSE AGAIN

11 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It was an evening to forget in West London for Watford fans as the Hornets threw away a lead to hand three points to the Bees. As always, talking help...

January and João

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Your regular Thursday installment of From the Rookery End is ready for your listening pleasure. Adam DCW and Mike discuss their feelings as they head ...

NO PITY FROM CITY: WATFORD DEFEATED

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the end of a week that has seen Watford perform creditably against some of the best players in the game, and in the latest episode of From the ...

Chelsea performance breeds optimism ahead of Man City

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Athletic's Watford correspondent Adam Leventhal is joined once again by Mike and DCW to reflect on a barnstorming performance against Chelsea unde...

Snow Joke: Defence Caught Cold at Leicester

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the post Leicester edition of From the Rookery End, where you can hear Jon alongside a thawed out Mike and Colin after their trip to the fr...

Pressing on to Leicester, loan concerns eased, and checking in on Zinckernagel

25 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Athletic's Adam Leventhal is joined once again by Mike and DCW for a round-up of all the latest Watford news and views, ahead of our trip to Leice...

Watford dominate Manchester United

21 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Oh we love a win but we really love a win against a big team even more. Jon, Jason and Colin gather outside The Vic, at the bottom of Occupation Road,...

Players Peak, Goalies Galore and N’Koulou Lowdown

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We made it through another International break and that can only mean one thing. From the Rookery End is back!In this, our latest Thursday edition, Ad...

Unexpected Disappointment at Arsenal

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It was an awayday to remember, well just because going away with a load of friends is always the best way to make football memories. Jon, Mike (with F...

Defenders, Data and Dialogue

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When Thursday comes around it's great to catch up with all things Watford with Adam Leventhal and his gang of trusted friends. This week Adam, the A...

Despair but not Desperate: Saints sink Watford

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Three games into Claudio Ranieri's Watford reign and, after Watford's 1-0 home defeat to Southampton we find ourselves in a funny place - despair but...

Everton enthusiasm, Sense ahead of Saints

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When Thursday comes around there is only one thing to listen to: a midweek From The Rookery End hosted by Adam Leventhal.This week Adam, the Watford c...

King Rampant as Toffees come unstuck

24 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

From a 5-0 defeat to 5-2 win, this week, we've seen an almighty swing in results and performances from the current batch of Golden Boys.Jon, Mike and ...

Foster debate, focus on Everton, AFCON concerns

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Thursday which means another From the Rookery End podcast. This one looking forward to the weekend trip to Everton, try to work out what needs ...

Dilly Ding, so much wrong

17 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After a chastening afternoon at Vicarage Road, Jon, Jason and (a less than impressed) Mike gather to discuss a defeat against rampant Liverpool.While ...

Getting to know Claudio

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The international break is over, the Premier League is back and so is Adam Leventhal with another From the Rookery End podcast, brought to you by The ...

Troy Deeney - Redemption Man

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

11 season, goals galore and Tory Deeney's name in Watford folklore is guaranteed. With his recent move to Birmingham, it has been strange to see him w...

Leventhal and Horncastle on Xisco's sacking

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In an extra FTRE, you will hear part of this week's Athletic Football Podcast.The podcast is out four days a week and this comes from the Tuesday edit...

XISCO DEPARTS

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After another poor Premier League showing at Elland Road, Watford have parted company with their Head Coach Xisco Muñoz. Jon, Mike and DCW got togeth...

Should Xisco be concerned as Leeds visit looms?

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Thursday which can only mean one thing. Adam Leventhal is back with another From the Rookery End podcast, brought to you by The Athletic.This w...

Magpies Malaise: Watford draw with Newcastle

26 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Watford were back in Premier League action at Vicarage Road this weekend, taking on struggling Newcastle United. Jon, Jas, Colin and an even grumpier...

The rise and rise of Ismaila Sarr - lessons learnt from cup exit

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After the Hornets went out of the League Cup to Stoke, Adam, DCW and Mike talk through the performance and how individuals may, or may not, be challen...

Backflips, Sarr and VAR: Watford win at Norwich

19 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Watford were back on the road and back to winning ways at Carrow Road, and From the Rookery End were there with them!Join Mike and DCW as they share t...

Process, pressing and no panic

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Thursday, which means another From the Rookery End podcast from The Athletic. This week The Athletic’s Watford correspondent Adam Leventhal ...

Throwing ourselves to the Wolves

12 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Watford's 2-0 home loss against Wolves was a game with a negative result but, by talking it through, Jon, Mike, Jason and Colin, try to see the nugget...

Returning Home and the Road Ahead

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest Thursday From The Rookery End, with Adam Leventhal, leading Jon and Mike, they discuss the state of players returning from international...

Deeney exit and the transfer window reviewed

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As the ticking countdown clock is silenced and the transfer window is closed (or shut down for Microsoft users), Adam, Jon and DCW gather to review th...

3 quarters of a chance: Watford pipped by Spurs

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After a respectable 1-0 lose away at Tottenham Hotspur, Jon, Mike and Jason talk through a far more postive performance than 7 days ago in Brighton. W...

Hornets progress v Palace

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As Watford defeat Crystal Palace in the League Cup, Jon, Mike and DCW look at the player who impressed and who might be staking a claim for a starting...

Awayday mayday: Watford sunk in Brighton

23 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Away days are back! Join Mike and Jon as they take From the Rookery End on the road and down to the South coast, as Watford took on Brighton.An optimi...

Tufan arriving, Kucka injury, Sarr & Hughes transfer updates

18 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Five days is a long time in the world of Watford FC and since Saturday's magnificent victory we've seen fresh rumours of transfer sharks circling Isma...

The Perfect Start (Watford 3-2 Aston Villa)

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First impressions last and what an impression the debutants for Watford made against Aston Villa. Jason, Mike and Jon are back for a 12th season of po...

The Season awaits: who stays and who goes?

12 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With the season curtain raiser getting ever closer, Adam Leventhal is joined by Mike and Jon to run through how the Hornets squad is shaping up, ahead...

Pre-season: Great Expectations?

09 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The 2021/22 season is now mere days away, and, against the backdrop of uncertain conditions, it’s been hard for many to get a feel for how well Watf...

Pre-season: BEST XI DRAFT (1st season in Premier League)

02 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Pre-season isn't just for the players. As fans, we too have to prepare ourselves for the discussions in the pub. To help your preparations, it's back ...

Pre-season: The kids, the kit and Mike Vince

26 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Preseason continues for Watford with a home game against West Brom. Jon and Adam were in attendance and talked about the highlights, we promise just ...

Pre-season Pondering: the squad, the finances, the transfers

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Euros are done and the minds of Watford fans are firmly focussed and hopeful of the clubs return to the Premier League.Jon, Mike and Adam Leventha...

IN DEPTH WITH DUXBURY

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This has been a season like no other, but what was it actually like for those charged with delivering success during an unprecedented period in histor...

Successful Season Swansong

09 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Watford signed off the 2020/21 campaign with another clean sheet and another home win, beating Play-Off bound Swansea 2-0.Mike, Jas and Jon breakdown ...

Player of the season and a blip at Brentford

01 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Watford’s first trip to the new Brentford Community Stadium may have ended in defeat, but there’s still plenty to enjoy in this, the latest From t...

What Next for Watford? - The Premier League Plan

29 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With two games still to go in the Championship season, Watford have the relative luxury of getting a head start on their plans for life in the Premier...

RAPID RESPONSE: Watford Win at Norwich

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Watford banished the memories of a disappointing derby day in the best way possible with a perfect performance at promoted Norwich.It was therefore an...

Derby Day Disappointment

18 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It was a derby day to forget at Kenilworth Road as Watford slumped to a lacklustre defeat against their local rivals.Results elsewhere meant the damag...

All About Abdi

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

He is one of the most popular signings of the Pozzo era, a free kick master who could pick a pass, all with an unmistakable glint in his eye. He is of...

WATFORD PASS READING TEST

10 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Watford got back to winning ways with a hard earned victory against Reading, so it was an increasingly confident quartet of Mike, Colin, Jason and Jon...

Four Point Easter: Watford Roll On

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With the busy Easter period in the books, Jon, Colin and Mike got together to discuss two games in four days; performances that extended the Hornets’...

8 games left: 1 podcast at a time

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After (trying, and largely failing!) to give themselves a break from thinking about the Hornets, Jon, Jas, Mike and Colin are back to talk Watford ahe...

BIRMINGHAM BEATEN: WATFORD WIN. AGAIN.

21 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It was a thoroughly professional performance that saw Watford head into the International break with a ninth win in ten games; their fifth in a row.It...

Watford get Rotherham Reward

17 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Xisco’s Hornets’ made it 8 wins in 9 with a thumping away win against Rotherham, so it was triumphant trio of Jon, Mike and Adam that gathered at ...

MASINA MAGIC: WATFORD WIN IN WALES

14 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been a long time coming, but after five years without scoring from a free kick, a late set piece in Cardiff sent Watford back into the automati...

WATFORD WIN; FOREST FELLED

07 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s an unsurprisingly upbeat Mike, Jon and Adam that gathered to talk about another professional performance from the Hornets, with a deserved win ...

Glenn, Gerard and Watford beat Wycombe

03 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Watford got back to winning ways against Wycombe, so to celebrate, here’s a brand new From the Rookery End podcast.Mike and Jon spoke directly after...

Bedlam at Bournemouth: Watford lose at the Vitality

28 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There’s never a dull moment following Watford and that’s never truer than when the Hornets meet the Cherries. Saturday was no exception, and it’...

Watford Win Again: The Battle of Blackburn

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s four wins on the bounce for a resurgent Watford, so it’s an understandably upbeat Mike and Jon that are joined by Adam Leventhal on the brand...

Friday night's alright when Watford win

20 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

3 wins and 9 points in a week - the feelings and fortunes at Vicarage Road are on the up. However, Derby County gave us a little bit of scare but a co...

Watford win again: Digging deep at Deepdale.

17 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For the first time since 1979, Watford have won at Preston North End, and for the first time since Saturday, we’ve recorded a brand new From the Roo...

Hit for six: Watford batter Bristol City

14 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mike is one of the lucky few whose work takes him to Vicarage Road on a matchday, so this week’s pod is a slightly different one.Join Mike on his jo...

Filippo Giraldi exclusive: Pozzo, Watford and me

11 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As Technical Director at Watford FC, Fillipo Giraldi was often the name on plenty of fans lips. As the Hornets struggles intensified, the scrutiny on ...

Concerns continue after Cov draw

07 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After a tough week for Watford, Jon, Mike, Jas and Adam gather to talk through the turmoil on this, the brand new From the Rookery End.While Watford r...

Lacklustre in defeat - Where do we go from here?

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It was a disappointing end to the game at the end of what many felt was a disappointing transfer window, with Watford slumping to a late defeat again...

Stalemate at Millwall: Watford draw at the Den

27 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

No goals at the New Den, but a (yes, probably short-lived) place in the top 2, another clean sheet, another point and another From the Rookery End po...

Deeney and Sarr stoke Watford Win

23 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

From the Rookery End does Friday night football! Jon, Jas, Mike and Colin gathered remotely to watch Watford take on Stoke, and we’re more able to ...

Watford beat Barnsley - Back to Back Wins

20 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After another home win for the Hornets, in less than a week, Jon, Jason and Colin gathered to talk through the stand out performers, where Watford won...

Terriers Tamed, Marvin and the mind of a footballer

17 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On a day where the whole Watford family were remembering Graham Taylor, the Golden boys were back in winning ways against Huddersfield.Jon, Mike and J...

Hopeful for Huddersfield

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s back to league action this weekend , and right on cue From the Rookery End is back to look forward to a huge game against Huddersfield.Jon and ...

CUP KO: Watford beaten at Old Trafford

10 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Watford were knocked out of the FA Cup despite a spirited performance at Old Trafford, with Jason, Jon and Mike gathering the day after to discuss the...

Swansea slip-up: Watford lose at the Liberty

03 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Watford were unable to capitalise on a decent win against table topping Norwich, starting the new year with defeat at Swansea. In the first podcast of...

Joyful & Triumphant: Watford beat Norwich

27 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As another year approaches its end, a new era is already underway at Vicarage Road, and in this, the 79th From the Rookery End of 2020, Jas, Mike and ...

Ivic Out - What next for Watford?

20 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A poor performance at Huddersfield proved to be the final straw for Watford, who have parted company with Head Coach Vladimir Ivić. In the new podcas...