From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC

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 of Jason, Mike and Jon that gathered to survey the wreckage of another dispiriting defeat.The team talk through the game, before looking ahead to what might happen in January, with insight on that front provided by The Athletic’s Watford correspondent Adam Leventhal.It’s a tough time being a Watford fan at the moment, but we’re in it together. This is From the Rookery End. You ‘Orns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 diary from his trip to Turf Moor, while we also drop by Hornets HQ to hear what Christmas Day for the Watford squad might sound like.No football? No problem! This is From the Rookery End. Merry Christmas and Come on you ‘Orns! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 by uncertainty.Adam has details on how the situation unfolded behind-the-scenes on Wednesday and we try to focus on the bigger picture as football, and football supporters, face a variety of concerns with the backdrop of the rapidly changing COVID situation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 helps, so join us as we get another tough one out of our systems!Jon, Mike and Colin were all at the Brentford Community Stadium and they gathered the next morning to revisit the game, trying to pinpoint exactly went wrong for Ranieri’s men.Was it the substitutions? Poor individual performances? Simple errors or just the occasion getting to them? Give it a listen and let us know where you think the golden boys got it wrong.It’s another tough one, but win, lose or draw, this is From the Rookery End. Come on you ‘Orns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 into an important run of games.The team talk about what might happen when the January transfer window opens and also discuss the subject of Adam’s recent article for The Athletic - Jõao Pedro.You will also hear from Jay Harris, The Athletic’s Brentford correspondent, as the Hornets head to the home of the Bees.It’s Thursday. It’s another From the Rookery End. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Rookery End, Jon, Jason and Mike gather to discuss the latest attempt to not get humiliated by Manchester City.The boys talk about the quality the Hornets had to face, the defensive issues that continue to blight encouraging performances and look ahead to what is a crucial run of Premier League fixtures for Claudio Ranieri and his exciting team.Does the season start here? We’ll soon find out, and we’ll be with you every step of the way. This is From the Rookery End. Come on you ‘Orns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Watford correspondent Adam Leventhal is joined once again by Mike and DCW to reflect on a barnstorming performance against Chelsea under the Vicarage Road lights on Wednesday night, with special praise reserved for the electric Emmanuel Dennis and the ever improving Imran Louza.There's also some early news of Watford's likely approach to the January transfer window in light of yet another injury, this time to Adam Masina, and we look ahead to the visit of Manchester City on Saturday as the Hornets face yet another daunting test at the hands of the reigning champions.It's Thursday and it's another From The Rookery End!Come on you Orns! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 frozen tundra of the King Power.The team run the rule over an afternoon that wasn’t without entertainment, but ultimately ended in disappointment after the Hornets’ defensive frailties were exposed once again.You can also hear from a whole host of fans (thanks to everyone who spoke to Mike before the match) about how they are feeling in terms of their connection with the Watford FC class of 2021/22.It was a tipsy turvy afternoon in Leicester. Here’s what we made of it. Come on you ‘Orns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Leicester on Sunday.We reflect on how Ranieri's focus on pressing played out in that stunning win against Manchester United, and we look ahead to the Leicester game with an eye on fitness concerns over Ismaila Sarr.There's also a thorough explainer on the recent news that Watford have taken out a £50m loan, secured against Vicarage Road, Adam has spoken to the experts and read the fine print in order to put any worried minds at ease.All that plus we check-in on how Phillip Zinckernagel is getting on in his loan with Nottingham Forest, following Adam's midweek expedition to the City Ground.It's Thursday and it's another From The Rookery End!Come on you orns! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, to discuss the huge changes in the team over the last few games, they find it hard to identify a man of the match and they simply enjoy a wonderful home win.Pure happiness is a rarity on FTRE, but then we didn't have Mike this week!COME ON YOU ORNS!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, Adam Leventhal is joined by Mike and DCW to discuss a fascinating piece that featured on The Athletic about players and the age at which they hit their peak. The team discuss how Watford shape up compared to other teams in the division and discuss whether the Hornets’ older average age is by design.There’s also a chat about Watford’s newest defensive recruit Nicolas Nkoulou, while Adam, Mike and Dave also ponder the Goalkeeping conundrum at Vicarage Road; a situation that took a fascinating turn with the recent arrival of Maduka Okeye from Sparta Rotterdam.As you’d expect, there’s also a look ahead to the upcoming fixture with Manchester United, so there’s no time to waste - get listening! This is From the Rookery End! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Flo and Arlo), DCW and Colin (with another Flo and Lilly) made the short trip to The Emirates to see Watford's disapponitingly lose 1-0.Join them as their journey through London, including a fry up brunch, deciding on a best Watford Loanee XI, then heading to Colin's local pub, The Pineapple in Kentish Town, before the 2pm kick off at The Arsenal for a game and a performance they really weren't looking forward to.An awayday is a good day, even if Watford lose, and this is FROM THE ROOKERY END. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Athletic's Watford FC correspondent, is joined by DCW and Mike, where they discuss the state of the defence, and what can be done, the data behind Ranieri's first few games in charge and how the clubs plans for new communication with fans and the club's hierarchy.Brought to you by the Athletic, this is From The Rookery End. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 not quite desperate. Jon, Mike Colin and Jason gathered to discuss the action and where the team, manager and one particular player didn't help us get the win.You'll also hear the story of the Airman who laid the wreath of remembrance before the game, many years of following Watford from around the world and Mike talks to Callum from Proud Hornets to discuss allyship and us learning a bit more from what life can be like for Watford fans in the LGBT community. Plus Geoff Wicken, editor of The Watford Treasury, tells us what we will find in the latest volume.This is From The Rookery End Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 correspondent for The Athletic, is joined by Mike and Jon to continue to talk about the fantastic win at Everton and they looked ahead to a different sort of challenge on the weekend, when Southampton visit the Vic.Plus, after Adam's piece, inspired by the interview on the Weekend's podcast between Kelly Somers and Kate Lewers, they discuss how we can be a better ally and play our role in making matches a place for everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.