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.

3 DAYS AGO

A point rescued at Cardiff - pressure on Cleverley eased?

Mike, Andy and Arlo made the midweek trip across the border to South Wales and saw Watford emerge with a point after a largely miserable performance against relegation strugglers Cardiff City With rumours gathering pace over recent days that Gino might be up to his old tricks again, is it enough to ease the pressure on Tom Cleverley for now? We tackle that thorny issue as well as hearing from a number of, frankly baffled, supporters from other Championship clubs offering their perspective from a distance This is From The Rookery End, Tom Cleverley Ole Ole! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25 min
9 JAN

A Rocket from Vata but worlds away from Fulham - FA Cup 3rd Round Fulham 4-1 Watford

We might have seen a wonder goal from Rocco Vata but having a Cup game on a Thursday night was not only weird but also unsuccessful. Mike, DCW, Jordi and Kieran headed to Craven Cottage to see the Hornets take on Premier League Fulham and discussed all that has been going on at Vicarage Road this week - Bachmann's injury and Jebbinson's exit, plus what they saw on the pitch, including a few lesser spotter faces. The magic of the FA Cup is over for one more year, but it will be back again in 2026. COME ON YOU ORNS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

34 min
4 JAN

Slow starts and switching off: Watford 1-2 Sheff Utd

Watford slumped to a third straight defeat at Vicarage Road, as Chris Wilder’s depleted Blades took all three points in our first home game of 2025. Much like the game, this is a pod of two halves, with Colin and DCW joining Jon pre-match, leaving Mike, Jas and Kieran to talk through the game at the final whistle. There’s praise for Jeremy Ngakia who marked another fine performance with his first Watfird goal, but questions over learning from previous mistakes alongside worrying if we’ve seen this part of the season story too many times before. This is From the Rookery End. Come on you ‘Orns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

51 min
1 JAN

Not a Happy New Year - QPR 3-1 Watford

It was a wet and drab start to Watford's 2025, but Colin, DCW and Mike made the trip to Loftus Road to see the Hornets go behind early (yes, that's not going away) and they stay there. With the enforced changes to Tom Cleverly's starting XI, how did the guys think the team put up with another physical side and another heavy away defeat! Not the start to the new year we all dreamt of but we keep following the Hornets no matter what. COME ON YOU ORNS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27 min
29/12/2024

Cardiff Crash the Castle: Watford finally beaten at home

With Watford’s unbeaten home record finally gone, Colin, Jordi and Mike got together to discuss the two Feative home games against Portsmouth and Cardiff. Do fans take themselves too seriously? Did Baah’s “take the L” dance contribute to Watford taking one of their own against Cardiff? Was the ref to blame - or was it just one of those days for Tom Cleverly’s Hornets? It’s all here in this, the last FTRE of 2024. Come on you ‘Orns! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

39 min
26/12/2024

Christmas Quickie - Watford 2-1 Portsmouth

After the bonkers end to Watford's 2-1 Boxing Day home win, Jon and Jason, as they walked away from the ground, had a quick chat about the game and the players that made an impact on the result. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10 min
22/12/2024

Coming Up Short Up North + Championship Review - Burnley 2-1 Watford

After another unsuccessful away trip, this one up north for a 2-1 lose to Burnley, Adam Drury and Jon discuss the changes made to the Watford squad and their affects on the teams performance, as the Hornets kick off their busy Christmas fixtures. In addtion, DCW talks to Not The Top 20's Ali Maxwell about how the championship is taking shape this season: are patterns forming, what are the chances of Watford making a play off push and how secure are the teams at the bottom? COME ON YOU ORNS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

47 min
15/12/2024

Rocco Rocks: Watford Beat Albion

After an exhilarating afternoon at Vicarage Road, Jon, Jas, Jordi and Mike got together outside a bustling Hornet Shop to discuss a thrilling Watford win. The boys discuss Tom Cleverley’s change of approach for the visit of West Brom, and run through how a tough game was won, with praise for not just the players, but for Tom’s pragmatic game management, too. A fabulous performance for a fun and festive FTRE! Come on you ‘Orns! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

40 min

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Best Podcast Ever!

30/11/2024

a.gaharwar

I love how you are talking with Kieran about that and also he is my radio and podcast teacher at school
It’s an age thing!

17/04/2022

Nevikp

You lads seem to know how I feel about the way things are going at the Vic with every show! I stood on the terrace watching in the 70’s as a 10 year old, and now listen from my home in Cornwall watching though your eyes, knowing every week you will be fair and to the point! Keep up the great work!
Still Fresh

19/03/2022

SomeGuy!

After about a decade of listening to the guys I’m finally leaving a review. The reason it’s stayed fresh is because they often disagree, and not in a contrived way, and usually keep things in perspective—something appreciated by a fan whose first match was when we were in the third tier. My one piece of constructive criticism would be to please put less emphasis on what people are tweeting; Adam has otherwise been a fantastic addition to the pod. Here’s to another decade.
Love it

21/08/2021

james.ineson

Love the podcast! Every Watford fan needs to subscribe..

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.