580 episodes

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.

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From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC FTRE

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    • 4.8 • 252 Ratings

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.

    Clevs comes up Clutch - Brimingham 0-1 Watford

    Clevs comes up Clutch - Brimingham 0-1 Watford

    After heading to St Andrew’s to take in Tom Cleverley’s first game as Watford boss, Adam Drury and Mike joined Jon to talk through the first game of the TC era.
    Mike and Adam talk about the atmosphere and the stand out performers, while also, now we've gained 48 points and probable safety, cast an eye forward as they try to work out how the rest of the season may look.
    Watford are back to winning ways. This is From the Rookery End. Come on you ‘Orns.

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    • 53 min
    BONSER OUT! Supporting Watford in the 1970s

    BONSER OUT! Supporting Watford in the 1970s

    Bonser Out! is the latest book from The Watford Treasury and in this episode Jon speakes with four members of the team to find out more about the book and what life like as a Watford fan in the 1970s. 
    He talks to Geoff Wicken, his brother Olly, Richard White and Colin Payne to talk about the heroes, the ups and downs and exactly who was Bonser and why did everyone want him out?
    Get a copy of the book from The Hornet Shop or by going to The Watford Treasury.
    COME ON YOU ORNS

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    • 1 hr 2 min
    Time for Tom: Ismaël sacked after Coventry capitulation.

    Time for Tom: Ismaël sacked after Coventry capitulation.

    In the wake of another defeat and the departure of another Head Coach, Mike, Jas and Jon got together to talk through the latest dispiriting developments.
    Why now? How will Tom Cleverley fare? What happened to Mike’s coccyx? All these questions and more get the From the Rookery End treatment in this, the latest episode.
    Let us know what you think. Come on you ‘Orns.

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    • 54 min
    Micro and Macro: Watford’s problems mount at Millwall

    Micro and Macro: Watford’s problems mount at Millwall

    Watford have problems. Big problems, small problems. Immediate problems, long term problems. In the latest From the Rookery End, Mike and Jon are joined by Adam Drury to discuss the latest problem - another listless defeat; this time at The Den.
    The boys discuss the surrender at Millwall while also looking at the wider malaise that is engulfing Vicarage Road, including the issues facing the owner, the manager and the players.
    Tough times. This is From the Rookery End. Come on you ‘Orns.
    Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/bosnow/party-rock - License code: DAREKA39JZZVD4HX

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    • 55 min
    Rating the right-backs and our problems in possession with Opta's Matt Furniss

    Rating the right-backs and our problems in possession with Opta's Matt Furniss

    Watford 1-2 Huddersfield
    Was it as bad previous home games against Huddersfield? In many ways it was. So as Jon and DCW gather with Opta's Matt Furniss they reflect on many aspects of the home defeat, particularly those two early substitutions.
    Also, with Matt's help, and his huge bank of data, the boys analyse the home and away form, the depth and use of our squad and if Val has been picking the right full backs.
    Come on you ‘Orns.

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    • 54 min
    On the Road: FTRE away at Norwich and Rotherham

    On the Road: FTRE away at Norwich and Rotherham

    The latest From the Rookery End podcast features two away day diaries, with Colin making the trip to Carrow Road and Mike heading to the New York Stadium (and Millmoor!) to see the Hornets in action.
    Hear how both journeys and both games went with Colin and Mike checking in before, during and after both fixtures, before Mike rounded up another Watford week upon his return from Yorkshire.
    Approximately 550 miles in the making, this is From the Rookery End. Come on you ‘Orns!

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    • 46 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
252 Ratings

252 Ratings

Nevikp ,

It’s an age thing!

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!

SomeGuy! ,

Still Fresh

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.

james.ineson ,

Love it

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

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