From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC

It’s Thursday, and you know what that means. No, not that we’re a few days closer to the end of the season, no, not that we’re a few days away from being relegated by our old friends Palace… it’s Thursday, so it’s time for a brand new From the Rookery End podcast!This week Adam is joined by DCW and Mike to discuss what is shaping up to be an interesting shortlist of potential names for the soon to be vacant position of Head Coach at Vicarage Road. Your hosts discuss the pros and cons of a former Hornets hero taking over the hot seat, while also debating the attributes that any potential boss will need and should possess.There is also a fairly brutal assessment of Roy Hodgson’s time at WD18, as the team try to work out where his appointment ranks alongside other Pozzo choices.As always, there’s much to discuss. We hope you enjoy it. Stick with it. We’ll be there with you. Come on you ‘Orns Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With their 2-1 home loss to Burnley, Watford continued to break records for run of home defeats and Jon, Mike, Jas and Tom Wickes (Editor of Golden Pages Fanzine) gathered outside the Hornet Shop to basically console each other.As well as talking about the good (at times) but ultimately poor performance, they also discuss the future and purpose of fan representation. You'll hear a clip from Oh My Word, a podcast all about supporting Watford in the 90s. Their most recent episode had Pete Fincham on and he discussed the start of and current state of fans involvement with Watford FC.Plus they really depress themselves when pondering the possibility of Marco Silva, Bourenmouth and Luton swapping places with the Goldens.Only 4 games to go.... COME ON YOU ORNS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 the home end at the Etihad) and Mike (back from the home end at Sparta Prague) to discuss the key points of the Watford week, as the season inches ever closer to its conclusion.The chaps discuss Adam’s latest piece which takes a look at who might be in the frame for the Head Coach role at Vicarage Road, while also talking about two players that will almost certainly be following Roy Hodgson out of the WD18 exit.There’s also a look ahead to this weekend’s clash with Sean Dyche-less Burnley, with expert insight from The Athletic’s Burnley correspondent Andy Jones.This is From the Rookery End. Come on you ‘Orns! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Watford matches against Manchester City, especially those at the City of Manchester Stadium, have never been pretty affairs. And, with many horrible results hanging over our heads, most of the FTRE gang decided to stay away but we're following the match all afternoon. Jon and Colin went to Oxhey Beer Festival, Mike went even further - PRAGUE - but DCW made the journey and crazily sat in the Man City end.You know how the afternoon went, but let's hear how it went for the guys.5 games to go and we'll be there every step of the way.COME ON YOU ORNS!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 coach and at Watford's Academy. Adam shares what he has learnt in his investigations and the trio discuss the possible impact and likelihood of them coming to fruition.Plus they put themselves through the misery of remembering the Hornets last visit to the Etihad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 half, the resurgent second but ultimatly what turned into a very Watfordy result.On a brighter note, and on a more Watfordy way as the original family club, several Junior Hornets get to spend the day at the clubs London Colney training ground and Jon caught up with two of them - Arlo, who you all know well, and Jon's son Eli. They were two very excited young fans. And we also hear about the latest fans group to bring minority fans together - The Watford Christians.Not long left now... COME ON YOU ORNS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 of moving things forward.And, of course, we'll be looking ahead to this weekend's action when the Bees of Brentford visit Vicarage Road. Jay Harris, who reports on Brentford for the Athletic, gives us the lowdown on our opponents and how we may FINALLY get a home win for Watford fans.This is From The Rookery End and Come in you Orns Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 going. They did not get that. In this weekend's FTRE, Jon, Mike, Jason and DCW discuss the 3-0, home defeat to Leeds United. And with the announcement, and subsequent reaction, to the clubs new Supporters Committee, they discuss the role it could play and the role it has played in dividing a fan base already full of high emotion and grave concerns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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,some background on the all-action Hassane Kamara, what the clubs latest accounts mean, and there's a look at the news that the Hornets find themselves surprisingly high up in the fees paid to agents table.Plus The Athletic's Leeds United correspondent Phil Hay joins the boys to discuss this weekends fixture and what we should and maybe shouldn't expect from the lilly whites. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 what was a decent showing from the Hornets, asking whether this respectable performance provides promise for the coming weeks.In addition to the game review, the boys also talk about the recently released accounts, and what the figures might mean for the Football Club.Click that listen button and enjoy praise for Kamara, concern about VAR, question marks over Kucka, money talk and much more. This is From the Rookery End. Come on you ‘Orns! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With no Watford fixture this weekend, The Athletic’s Watford correspondent Adam Leventhal took the opportunity to hang out with an old friend…In this podcast you will hear from former Hornets boss Aidy Boothroyd as he talks to Adam about what life has been like post Watford, post England U21 and what the immediate future holds.It’s a fascinating listen and a nintriguing insight into the life of someone for whom football is clearly integral.While the chat touches on Aidy’s time at Watford, this episode is a much broader chat and will, we’re sure, be interesting for supporters of any club. We’ll be back after the International break when Watford face the daunting prospect of a trip to Anfield, but until then, kick back, relax, and enjoy catching up with Aidy.Come on you ‘Orns! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Twitter, "We’ve asked this question before, but it seems like a good time to raise it again. You’re at a Fan’s Forum with Scott/Gino. You have the mic. What question are you asking? The caveat is that you have to be genuinely willing to ask it in a face to face situation."So we decided to take the best ones and discuss them. We aren't answering the questions, remember we aren't the club, we are just a few fans sharing our ideas and wondering how they would go down.The hot topics include: not sticking with a manager, finding a connection with the club, what are the clubs targets and should someone else take over the control of the club's football operations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 and Mike went down to St Marys on the Junior Hornets bus with the legend, and still a force of nature well into her 80's, Ann Swanson. After the midweek loss away at Wolves, the podcast starts with some reflections, but also some external reflections from Jacqui Oatley, who was commentating on the match. And of course they chat about Sunday's win, the Cucho Hernandez goals and a performance that we hope starts the run in for Watford and our Premier League survival. THIS IS FROM THE ROOKERY END Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 eighth straight home defeat for Watford.Jon, Jas and Mike gathered outside a cold Vicarage Road to discuss a game that may well have provided entertainment to any neutrals, but delivered another example of how costly mistakes can be for long suffering home fans.The boys work their way through the team as they run the rule over a performance that was better, but ultimately not enough.There is time, there is a chance, and while hope is fading fast, From the Rookery End will be with you every step of the way. Come on you ‘Orns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 discuss the Hornet’s home form Achilles heel and what it might take to turn it round, look ahead to the clash with Arsenal and have a wider chat about what it now takes to be competitive in the Premier League.This your midweek dose of Watford based goodness. This is From the Rookery End. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.