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From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC

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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Latest episode

Jun 10, 2026

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Episodes

33: A Legend, a Hero and the Great (9.32) 20.01.2019

WATFORD 0-0 BURNLEY This was no where near a game to be remembered, but Saturday at Vicarage Road was a day to remember.  Mike, Jason and Colin talk through the game, trying to find positives, but we discuss the Tom Sawyer and Graham Taylor tributes, but particually Duncan Welbourne, who died this week aged 78. A Watford Legend for over 10 years and 439 appearances, Colin shares his memories and w...

32: To Palace. At the Double (9.31) 13.01.2019

CRYSTAL PALACE 1-2 WATFORD On this week's pod, Mike, Colin and Kieran head to Selhurst Park to talk about the delightful win against the Eagles. Then Jon and Jordi chat with Mike about the transfer window and what we can expect, plus we reflect on the anniversary of Graham Taylor's passing, the FA Cup draw and look ahead to Burnley at home next week. COME ON YOU 'ORNS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

31: Winning in Woking (9.28) 06.01.2019

WOKING 0-2 WATFORD With 111 places and 5 tiers of football between them, the Watford v Woking game turned out exactly how everyone expected... a Watford win. Jon, Mike, Colin, Kieran and Olly were there and discuss their prematch thoughts, play an FA Cup quiz, find out more about Ex-Watford and Woking player George Harris and what went down in the game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

30: Barmy in Boscombe (9.27) 03.01.2019

BOURNEMOUTH 3-3 WATFORD Colin has another one of our away day diaries as he heads down to Boscombe to see the Hornets take on Bournemouth. He talks us through the game, especially the bonkers first half, and discusses if we really have a rivaliry with the Cherries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29: Geordie Bore (9.26) 30.12.2018

WATFORD 1-1 NEWCASTLE Here we are, the end of 2018. It started off sheepishly with Marco Silva in charge (he lasted 21 days) and even with a average performance against Newcastle, it;s been a good year. Mke, Jason and Jon gather after the 1-1 draw against the Toon Army to discuss it and award the Ballon ORN (The best Watford player of the Calendar Year). YOU ORNS!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

28: Undone by Hazard (9.25) 27.12.2018

WATFORD 1-2 CHELSEA The night after Christmas, Jon, Jason, Mike and Colin talk through a disappointing defeat, but not in a normal Watford way, and they look back on the first half of the season and how the next half might go! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27: Three Points for Christmas (9.24) 24.12.2018

WEST HAM 0-2 WATFORD Half away day diary, half at home chat (it was a phone battery problem), Mike, Jon and Kieran talk through a performance that MOTD didn't do justice and how the rest of the Christmas fixtures might turn out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

26: Quina-ssential (9.23) 16.12.2018

WATFORD 3-2 CARDIFF In a dominant performance, that threaten to be a capitulation by the end, the Hornets got their first win in a wee while. Jon, Mike and Colin chat about how the performance shows how far the hornets have come and how exciting we can really be (and we don't dwell on the two Cardiff goals). They also report from the clubs Reunion event with the 1999 playoff winning side getting t...

25: More than Happy with Javi (9.22) 10.12.2018

EVERTON 2-2 WATFORD One of those games where the result doesn't match the feeling. Jon and Jason head to the pub to watch the game, Mike and Colin sending int their thoughts as the game progressed. A great rollercoaster of a match, which we hope can start the revival as we head into Christmas. YOU ORNS!!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

24: CLUB PODCAST OF THE YEAR (9.21) 05.12.2018

A strange thing happened, we went and won an award! At this year's Football Supporters Federation Awards, we were honoured to be named "Club Podcast of The Year". In this podcast, you will get to hear what happened on the night, our thoughts on the FA Cup draw, we chat to Sky Sports, and Woking Assistant Manager, Martin Tyler plus we finish the podcast discussing the 2-1 (and only 2-1) lose to Man...

23: Lacklustre at Leicester (9.20) 02.12.2018

LEICESTER 2-0 WATFORD Jon and Colin have got a short podcast for you - well there are two games this week - and they discuss the not very good performance that lead to Watford losing away at the King Power Stadium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

22: Bad result and Badges (9.19) 25.11.2018

WATFORD 0-3 LIVERPOOL It was a result that didn't exactly tell the whole picture of the match, but Jon, Jason and Mike talk through a positive performance from the Hornets.  And with an At Our Place event (fans forum) this week, Jordi and Hollywood Kieran join Jon for a chat about what was ask, what was said and the biggest talking point of the week... a possible new Watford badge. Hosted on Acast...

21: Booth, Page and Mahon (9.18) 19.11.2018

TALES FROM THE VICARAGE LIVE Jon, Mike, Jason and Colin were given back stage access to Watford Palace Theatre, on Sunday 18th November, as Adam Leventhal launched the 7th book in the Tales from The Vicarage Series. 'Captains' documents 11 former Watford Captains from the late 60s through to the modern day. Live at the event saw Dennis Booth, one of GT's early captain in the late 70s, double promo...

20: Dentures, Hugs and Deeney's Boots (9.17) 10.11.2018

SOUTHAMPTON 1-1 WATFORD This week podcast hears Colin head off to St Mary's for a draw. It's another one of our away day diaries where we talk you through our day and our conversations. You'll hear him talk to many Watford fans, about their away trips and what makes a fantastic journey away from The Vic. Arlo picks an WWE tag-team and with the second edition of Watford Treasury out this month, ava...

19: Slog on the Tyne (9.16) 04.11.2018

NEWCASTLE 1-0 WATFORD A annoying and frustrating trip to Newcastle for the Hornets, but, the following day, Jon. Mike and Colin aren't too upset about the defeat. On Sunday afternoon, they discuss the game, Watford's coverage in the press this week and reflect on the sad loss of the Leicester City Chairman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

18: A Great Success (9.15) 28.10.2018

WATFORD 3-0 HUDDERSFIELD A game we should have won and did with three brilliant goals. Jon, Mike, Colin and DCW talk through the performance, discuss Halloween costume ideas for Watford fans and look ahead to Newcastle. COME ON YOU ORNS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

17: Monumental at Molinuex (9.14) 21.10.2018

WOLVERHAMPTON 0-2 WATFORD It's been two weeks since the last Watford game, it was a lose if you remember, and, with suspension and a few injuries, Javi put out a different Watford side than we are used to, this season. But everything went very well. Jon is joined by Colin and Mike to discuss the game, the main players and a fantastic away trip! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

16: From The Rookery Endzone (9.13) 14.10.2018

Seahawks 27 @ Raiders 3 Jon, Mike, Jason and Hollywood were at Wembley on Sunday to see the Oakland Raiders lose, and not Watford! This week, in a short and unexpected podcast, they discuss the Deeney-Gray situation, what Watford tattoos they would get and what they would steal from the NFL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

15: Fourgettable (9.12) 06.10.2018

WATFORD 0-4 BOURNEMOUTH The worst performance of the season so far. Jon, Colin and Mike are joined by our old friend Curtis from Denver - and his Mum. The 80 year old Martha came to her first home game EVER and shares some poignant observations of the Cherries. We discuss about coming a Watford fan, why we all did it, and why we could never change our minds, even after the lose to Bournemouth! Hos...

14: Toe to Toe, but not enough (9.11) 01.10.2018

MILTON KEYNES HOTSPUR 2-2 WATFORD (4-2 on Pens) ARSENAL 2-0 WATFORD After two defeats in a week, sort of a Watford things, sort of out of character for this season, we hear from Mike and Colin at Stadium MK, Matt Rowson after his trip to The Emirates and finally a look back on the week with Mike again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13: Colin at the Cottage (9.10) 22.09.2018

FULHAM 1-1 WATFORD Craven Cottage has been a nice place for the Hornets to visit, but this week's visit was a mixed bag, but still ended in a draw. In another away day diary style podcast, Colin takes a trip to  Fulham, talking with fellow fans and sharing his story of the day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12: The Glipton Romeos (9.9) 16.09.2018

WATFORD 1-2 MANCHESTER UNITED After what was, in the end, a narrow defeat for Watford, Jon, Jason and Mike talk through the game and what this Watford side might have learnt from the experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11: On Captain's Orders (9.8) 09.09.2018

TALES FROM THE VICARAGE Another Tales from The Vicarage Live and FTRE were given special access to backstage so we could talk to the captains on show. Now in it's 7th edition, this year's Tales From The Vicarage, out in November, focuses on the men who have worn the armband for Watford. And at this event we heard from Wilf Rostron, Les Taylor and Neil Cox.  Jon, Jason and Colin spoke to the three...

10: Spurs got Deeneyed (9.7) 02.09.2018

WATFORD 2-1 SPURS Yeah... we beat Spurs, for the first time in over 30 years. After a fantastic win, Jon, Jason and Colin discuss a comeback win for the Hornets which will be remembered by us and the rest of the League for a good while. The boys also discuss the League Cup win away at Reading, and all the new boys that were on show, plus Colin talks about why Javi Gracia is really awesome! Hosted...

9: Aidy Boothroyd - Catching up with... 28.08.2018

As one of only 3 men to get Watford promoted to the Premier League, Aidy Boothroyd arrived at Vicarage Road in 2005, with little fanfare and a lot of questions. However, the following season was a whirlwind, which, as we all know, led to promotion in an emphatic win in the 2006 Championship Play Off final against Leeds at the Millennium Stadium. His time at Watford ended, like so many managers, ba...

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