From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC

We have done a podcast about this game before but, after watching it all again on the BBC, we couldn't let the chance go. It's been a while since we've watched Watford play and just as long since we talked about a game. And what a game to talk about. Jon (who was at the game), DCW (who watched it in a bar in New York City) and Mike (who has never watched the entire 120 minutes before) gathered to...

LIVE: WATFORD V NORWICH (sort of) As our lives are still without football, we continue to try and make Saturday afternoon to sound like Saturday afternoon with some fake football commentary. This week Colin has been commentating (not really) on Watford home tie against Norwich. With the seasons these two teams have had it is a must win for both. You'll hear highlights from the Southampton home gam...

Welcome to a brand new From the Rookery End, the first in a series of special episodes in which we attempt to define Watford in 100 objects. Being a football supporter is about much more than what unfolds on the pitch, and this list is our attempt at showcasing just how diverse, entertaining and often unexpected, being a Watford fan can be. In this episode we count down the first ten, featuring a...

Football still isn't back, but we, and you, loved the feeling you got from Colin's live match commentary of Watford 1-0 win at home to Leicester so much that here is the commentary of Watford away at Burnley. How will the hornets fair against Sean Dyches's Clarets, Well stick this commentary on, get on with your Saturday and imagine, as Colin has, the game which should have happened on March 20th...

Are you missing football on a Saturday? Of course you are and so are we. This podcast is very unique and we hope it till give you something of a normal Saturday afternoon, supporting Watford. Colin Mace, professional actor (currently seen in Military Wi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever wondered what Pierre Issa is up to now? Want help in identifying the top three goals of the Pozzo era? Keen to hear how Gerard Deulofeu is doing as he recovers from injury? You do? You're in luck! Welcome to the latest from the Rookery End podcast in which Jon is joined by Mike and The Athletic's Watford correspondent Adam Leventhal to discuss all of the above - and much, much more! Hosted on...

How much do the FTRE hosts REALLY know about the Hornets? Well in this week’s podcast you’re about to find out as two teams go head to head in a battle of Watford wits! Hear Mike and Kelly take on Jason and Colin, as they tackle a number of fiendish rounds as well as coming under the spotlight in an individual Mastermind challenge. You can play along at home, too - we’d love to know how you get on...

Since Watford was taken over by Gino Pozzo, the club has enjoyed an exciting time of it, with supporters treated tona host of new players, some of which are still entertaining us now, some who made only fleeting appearances and others that we’d possibly rather forget altogether.  In this, the latest From the Rookery End, supported by The Athletic, two teams do battle to come up with the ultimate P...

Nothing gets in the way of FTRE. On Friday,  as you probably know, we saw the postponement of the Premier League and therefore Watford did not take on Leicester on Saturday.  This did not stop Jon, Jason, Mike and Colin gathering online to discuss the situation Watford and Football finds itself in. Plus they take on the role of football scout come Doctor Frankenstein to mould an ultimate player by...

In this week's preview pod, Mike & Jon quiz The Athletic's Leicester correspondent, Rob Tanner, about *that* Deeney goal and what Hornet's fans can expect from a Leicester side, which appears to have got it's mojo back! The guys also try to make sense of what the Coronavirus pandemic means for the rest of the season and also reflect on some BIG new contracts for key men at the club. Hosted on...

PALACE 1-0 WATFORD The morning after Watford visited Selhurst, Jon, Mike and Colin (via Skype on a train) discuss the inclusion of Roberto Pererya on the left, how the team could break down teams better and if there is much need for tinkering... Oh and corners. Plus they share their thoughts and worries about a potential new stadium for the Hornets, as reported by Adam Leventhal on the Athletic th...

Could Watford be leaving Vicarage Road? - 20:00 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WATFORD 3-0 LIVERPOOL As Watford fans we've had some great wins this season. We've also had some terrible performances. HOWEVER, today is up there with the best wins since we returned to the top flight - WE BEAT THE WORLD CHAMPIONS!! Jon, Colin and Jas discuss the total performance and how so many of the players out in the performance of the season. They also catch up with the Watford Ladies Capta...

... You have to play every team in the Premier League twice, and this week happens to be the week Watford have to play Liverpool AGAIN - the Champions elect! Jon and Adam gather just outside Vicarage Road to reflect on Nigel Pearson's latest press conference & you'll hear from the boss himself. Plus, Jon catches up with The Athletic's Liverpool writer, James Pearce, to find out if they've got...

Fun away trips can often be ruined by 90 minutes of football and a 3-0 defeat at Old Trafford was certainly a let down. Jon, Jason and DCW talk through the faults and frustrations and really, really try to find some good to take us through to the final 10 games of the season.   Sign up to The Athletic today and get a 40% discount for Watford content you cannot get anywhere else - theathletic.com/r...

It's another From the Rookery End preview podcast, Jon and Adam reunite following Nigel Pearson's weekly presser to discuss the current state of the Hornets and what might happen when we come across an 'old friend'...They also speak to The Athletic's Ma Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No game? No problem!  Jon, Jas and Mike made the most of the winter break and got together to talk about Watford’s chances for the rest of the season while also running the rule over the Hornet’s recently released accounts.  The boys are also joined by The Athletic’s correspondents from Norwich, Bournemouth, Villa, Brighton and West Ham, with each reporter sharing their views on how the season wil...

Follow The Athletic's Watford correspondent, Adam Leventhal, on his trip to Madrid to carry out an exclusive interview with Quique Sanchez Flores...   Featuring behind the scenes detail of the process and exclusive clips from the interview, which you can read in full on The Athletic.   Visit www.theathletic.co.uk/rookeryend to receive a 40% discount today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

BRIGHTON 1-1 WATFORD:   It’s a South Coast Roller Coaster at Brighton as a late Adrian Mariappa own goal denies Watford a vital win at the Amex Stadium. Jon is joined by Kieran and Colin as they run the rule over another game that saw the Hornets fail to capitalise on taking the lead.     It’s another opportunity missed, it’s another From the Rookery End; supported by The Athletic.   quixotic - ad...

Jon is joined by The Athletic's Watford writer Adam Leventhal, fresh from Nigel Pearson's press conference, to preview the Brighton game. In the first of our new Thursday FTRE episodes, the guys ponder over Danny Welbeck's best position and how to cope Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join a shell-shocked Jon, Jason, Mike and DCW as they try to make sense of another Premier League fixture decided by a late, late goal. In the latest episode of From the Rookery End, the boys attempt to work out where it all went wrong, as Everton came from two goals down to snatch an unlikely three points. Was it sub-par substitutions? Individual indiscretions? Catastrophic concentration lapses?...

VILLA 2-1 WATFORD TRANMERE 2-1 WATFORD:  After two defeats midweek, there was no Watford game on the weekend. so Jon and Mike gathered to discuss two disappointing results, how the squad, in particular the young hornets who played against Tranmere.  COME ON YOU ORNS!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WATFORD 0-0 SPURS:  No goals? No problem! Jon, Jas, Jordi and Mike run the rule over another decent Watford performance as the recovery under Nigel Pearson continues. As well as looking forward to what could be one of the busiest Watford weeks of football, the boys try and choose their most improved Pearson era performer. It’s another From the Rookery End podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

Boscombe 0-3 Watford On a sunny Sunday by the the sea, Watford emphatically beat the Cherries and are now in 17th and out of the relegation zone. Mike is on away-day diary duties and he met up with Colin to tell the tale of the day, the win and the continuation of the Pearson  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WATFORD 3-3 TRANMERE:  The 3rd Round of the FA Cup is a magical day and when the hornets took on League 1 struggling Tranmere the game gave us pretty much everything. With a whole heap of changes, Jon, Jason, Colin and Mike discuss the players who took the opportunity put in front of them and those that, disappointingly, didn't. Plus Jon has another FA Cup based game for you to play along with. CO...