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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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A 2-2 draw for the Hornets on Friday night, we decided to discuss some of the wider topics around Watford currently, with Mattie Pollock being bang in form this season, is he one of the best centrebacks in the Championship? Imran Louza returning to the starting lineup, is he coming back to his best? we also look forward to Bristol City on Tuesday. …
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The fixture gods did not shine on Watford fans when a late November trip to Plymouth was announced, and got even worse with the move to the Friday evening. But the Hornets put in a great first half performance but couldn’t quite get it over the line after a very late goal from Andre Gray meant its was only 1 point a piece. Jon, Jordi and Kieran gat…
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On Tuesday evening, the club held one of their At Our Place events. This time in the media suite at Vicarage Road with some key players on the panel to answer fans quesions - Chairman & CEO Scott Duxbury, Head Coach Tom Cleverley, Academy Director Richard Johnson, Club Captain Dan Bachman, Sporting Director Gian Luca Nani and Alvaro Garcia-Romero -…
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In 1968-69 Watford were crown champions of Division 3. This took them to the highest division they had ever played in - the then 'promiseland'. On this podcast, Jon talks to Colin Payne, Geoff Wicken and David Harrison, all memebers of the Watford treasury team, to hear all about their new book that chronicles the 1968-69 season through the memorie…
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Another home victory! 13 games unbeaten at home in all competitions, still unbeaten under Cleverley at the Vic, what a good result against a quality Oxford side. Bayo did the business and we discuss how confidence has massively effected him, as well as Louza, Chakvetadze and our struggling set pieces! happy listening hornets! Let us know your thoug…
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Friday night, under the lights and a Watford win - you can't beat it. On this week's FTRE we have a lot to talk about. First, Jon, Kieran, Jason and Jordi chat outside Vicarage Road, after the 1-0 home win against Oxford United. With a few faces, who we don't see much, being given a chance to shine by Tom Cleverley, there were a few players and per…
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In this extra midweek podcast, Mike talks about, and you'll hear, his chat with Helen Ward of Watford Women and George Valencia, co-founders of the Sound of Gol foundation, who have recently launched a new initiative with Watford. Helen discusses where we currently find Watford Women and George explains why Sound of Gol is so important to him. Plus…
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A mammoth away performance from the hornets on Saturday saw them hit Sheffield Wednesday for six with Vakoun Bayo scoring FOUR goals! we discuss the changed tactics that saw us win our first away game in 6, the heightened ambition around Watford and an FA Cup themed Guess the player is on the cards! Happy listening hornets! Let us know your thought…
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Watford scored a rare SIX on the road and FOUR Vakoun Bayo goals made the LONG journey to Sheffield oh so worthwhile. Jon, Mike, Colin, DCW and Olly took the train to Sheffield to witness the match. With no clear idea of what Cleverley's plan would be, and they got even more confused when they saw the team annouced, the game, the performaces and es…
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In another edition of FTRE's data pods, once again, Jon and DCW sit down with Watford fan and Opta Stats Tsar, Matt Furniss to discuss how Watford's season is stacking up in numbers. How high is the press? How is Daniel Bachmann shaping up? Where is the biggest problem in the squad? The difference in home and away form. What should we expect from D…
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Seven wins out of eight in all competitions for Tom Cleverley's hornets in the 2024/25 season. A win puts a positive end on a pretty poor week for Watford. We discuss how Vicarage Road has become a fortress for WFC and TC is making us very hard to beat there! we discuss the Tifo for Clev's, whether we think the wing backs are working now and a look…
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After two defeats on the road, and yes I know you have had nightmare about the first one, the Hornets where backs t home and got the win against the visiting Blackburn. Long term listeners will be surprised to hear no John Eustace chat from Mike but he, along with DCW, Jordi and Jon discuss the penalty decision, the decision to see who would take i…
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Well that was rubbish. Watford surcome to a derby day drubbing away to L*ton. We discuss the poor performance, the tactics behind it. Tom Cleverley's decision making and TWO more set piece goals. We play Guess the player to lighten the mood! Enjoy! Let us know your thoughts!! Follow us on Twitter! @yellowsqurdpod Follow us on Instagram! @yellowsqua…
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You know the score, you suffered through it and you might not listen to this podcast too soon. However, here it is. A 3-0 defeat at the Kennel isn't what we wanted,, far from it, but Jon, Mike and the Brigadier Colin Mace gathered, with a beer, outside Mad Squirrel upon the fans return to Watford. You probably know how this one goes but you will al…
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We take a look ahead to the weekend as Watford travel to Luton for the M1 Derby. We discuss our ideal starting XI, who we'll be coming up against, whether Rob Edwards gets the sack if Luton lose, as well as the return of Paul 'Robbo' Robinson to the coaching staff! Happy listening hornets! Let us know your thoughts!! Follow us on Twitter! @yellowsq…
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Another weekend win, another home win for Watford! who came from behind to beat high flying Middlesbrough thanks to goals from substitutes Kayembe and Baah! we discuss how Cleverley implements the subs and why it's working for him, whether set pieces are becoming a worry, and the solid defensive display compared to Wednesday night! Let us know your…
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After a terrible away performance at Preston in the week, it felt - for 75 minutes at least - that Watford were going to finish with nothing. However, two goals from two substitutes saw the Hornets run out 2-1 winners for the second weekend in a row. Tom Cleverley made six changes to the team that lost at Deepdale and Jon, DCW, Jason and Mike gathe…
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Back at the Vic to mark ten games unbeaten at home for Tom Cleverley. Watford beat Sunderland 2-1 as we discuss the game, the substitutions. Sissoko and Ogbonna as well as Should Baah be starting? Is Vicarage road filling up? as well as Guess the Player! Happy listening Hornets! Let us know your thoughts!! Follow us on Twitter! @yellowsqurdpod Foll…
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Watford are back to winning ways, and we were there to see an intriguing afternoon unfold. Mike, Jas, Jon and Kieran convened at Full Time to talk through a thrilling win for the Hornets, trying to work out what Watford’s best starting XI is along the way. You can also hear from makeshift Right Wing Back Ryan Porteous, who spoke to DCW the day befo…
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A 4-1 loss for Watford on the road at Norwich again highlighted some weaknesses in the side. Yet another early goal conceded and defensive frailties are being exposed by better and more clinical teams. We discuss this, early injury problems and Kwadwo Baah's rise to the first team in a segment that looks at loans in the UK vs abroad. Happy listenin…
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Watford lose away for the second time this season, and let in an early goal AGAIN, but Jon, Jordi and Adam discuss the lose and if it was Watford's own doing or just a series of unfotunate moments. Did the three changes and two early subs limit Tom Cleverley's ability to make changes to adjust the game substantially? And if there is an area to focu…
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After the international break we sit down to discuss Coventry at home, and then our attentions turn to who we think is our best XI, big decisions such as Ebosele over Andrews, and Ogbonna over Porteous are all on the cards as we attempt to find our best team. Guess the player returns too! Let us know your thoughts!! Follow us on Twitter! @yellowsqu…
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Watford are back and so are the FTRE crew to discuss a cliche game of two halves. Jon, Colin, Jason and DCW gather outside Mad Squrrel to breakdown Watford performance - what and who caused a Watford turn around, which only fell a little short. Also we discuss the impact and influence of Tom Cleverley and you'll hear this week's Fan Chat with the m…
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Our Away days series has made is long needed return! we traveled to Brammal Lane on Sunday to watch the 'Orns take on a recently relegated Sheffield UTD team. We discuss the game, our audio log of the day and our thoughts going into the international break! Happy listening hornets! Let us know your thoughts!! Follow us on Twitter! @yellowsqurdpod F…
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You might have had problem getting Oasis tickets this weekend, but during August Watford didn't have any problems getting a win or two. However, that run of wins came to an end with a defeat at Bramell Lane against the Blades of Sheffield. Jon, Jordi, Kieran and DCW met to discuss the turning points of the game, Tom Cleverley substitution choices a…
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In our first data podcast of the season, Matt Furniss, Watford fan and Opta data guru, returns and joins Jon and DCW to analyses the Hornets start to the season and look at the performances in a slightly different way? What are the chances of Watford getting relegated? Why is Matt excited about new signing, Piere Dwonah And what on earth do stats p…
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News in the week from Scott Duxbury openly shows Watford's turnaround in management not just as a sports team but as a business. Financial stability confirmed and a clear plan for the future, Watford are looking to rebuild in a project with Tom Cleverley at the helm. A fabulous system and a squad looking to be strengthened which has already seen 4 …
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Post-Match - Watford 2-1 Derby - The beautiful Hornets make it 4 wins out of 4 after a 2-1 home win against Derby County. DCW, Jason and Jordi gather outside the Hornet Shop to discuss the teams first comeback win, how the players and Head Coach Tom Cleverly reacted to conceding early. We are living in strange times as Watford just keep on winning.…
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As part of the new weekly fans press conferences, a group of 'fans media' got to ask a few questions of Scott Duxbury. It's not often we hear directly from the club's Chairman and CEO so we thought we would get it out to you as soon as possible. You can take it all in and chat with Friends and family about it at the game on Saturday, at home to Der…
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3 wins from 3, Tom Cleverley's Hornets are on fire. A 5-0 win midweek and a 3-0 win on Saturday has silenced the pre season critics for Watford. We discuss the high flying performers, the system and couple of transfers we feel the squad needs to buslter our chances of being competitive! Happy listening hornets! Let us know your thoughts!! Follow us…
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Mike, Jon and Jas convened after the Stoke game to discuss Watford’s third win from three, as Tom Cleverley and his Hornets continue their perfect start to the season. The lads talk through the win, which seemed to be inspired by the half time introduction of Yaser Larouci, building on a hard fought but largely even first half showing. You can also…
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Watford swept aside Milton Keynes as the first home game of the 2024/25 season ended in a 5-0 romp for Tom Cleverley’s Hornets. Tom Ince celebrated his new contract with a hat-trick, while captain for the night Mattie Pollock marked the occasion with a thumping header. There were also a number of eye-catching debuts with Rocco Vata and goal scoring…
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Opening day victory for Watford, it's what we do. 5 years on the bounce. Watford started their 24/25 season away at Millwall - taking the DUB 3-2 in the 90th minute courtesy of a Rajovic header. We talk everything that's happened this week at Watford, signings, squad numbers confirmed as well as the game and how we feel the season might play out fr…
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Mike and Adam were at the Den on Saturday to see Watford’s exciting opening day win against Millwall, and joined Jon to discuss all of the action for this, the brand new From the Rookery End podcast. The trio talk through Watford’s performances in the three key areas of defence, midfield and attack, discuss the squad depth and future battles for a …
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As we head towards the start of another season (FTRE’s 15th!) we thought it was time to take stock, to assess and address where our beloved club currently finds itself. We look back at what lead to us being where we appear to be - heading into a challenging season with concerns on and off the pitch. We look at the owners and some of the others at t…
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We're back for Season 3 of the podcast, starting with our season preview. We discuss the club's tricky financial situation, not signing enough players, and the future of the podcast! Stay tuned for more this season! JOIN OUR FANTASY LEAGUE: G7DZ1E9J Let us know your thoughts!! Follow us on Twitter! @yellowsqurdpod Follow us on Instagram! @yellowsqu…
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The 1990s was a decade of tremedous change, both in football and in the real world. And the Watford Treasury have published their 3rd book all about being a Watford fan during the decade. 'The Ninties: The Second Coming' is out now and follows on from their book about the 1950s and 60s - 'The Golden Years and Visions of Blue' - and the story of the…
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FTRE are BACK, BACK, BACK. As we start season 15 of From The Rookery End, we thought we would look back on all the players and managers who have arrived at Vicarage Road, since 2010/11. It's time for another FTRE Draft. Three teams have to pick 11 players and manager who arrived in the last 14 seasons - but they can only pick one player from each s…
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After the club annouced that they were trying to raise £17.5m by allowing fans and investors to buy shares in the club, Mike was invited onto Sky Sports News to share his views on the new proposal. Thank you to Sky Sports for allowing us to share this audio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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We discuss the paper thin squad left over from already announced exits. Going through each position and player to discuss who should be kept or sold! We also then discuss some hopeful incomings we have for the summer window which would help buster the ranks before the start of the season! In the Finale of Season 2, we'd like to say a massive thank …
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This is another special retrospective episode of From the Rookery End. In these podcasts we take an in depth look back at some of the most pivotal moment in Hornets history, having previously covered the 1997 thrashing of our friends up the M1, the breathless Play Off Semi Final victory at St Andrews in 1999 and of course, our tribute to THAT goal …
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With the 2023/24 season done and dusted, Jon, Jas, DCW and Mike convened to dish out the season awards…in (very) alternative categories. Awards were dished out in the categories from the 1989 Smash Hits Poll Winners Party (kids ask your parents or head for Google). Expect to hear who scooped Best Group, Best Solo Singer, Best Single, Best Pop Video…
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And with that the 23/24 season comes to an end. A series with 37 episodes, thank you all for such an amazing year! We discuss every month this season in a bumper episode! from the highs to the lows ending with the hornets finishing in mid table obscurity. As well as the GUESS THE PLAYER FINALE! Who will take home the coveted crown? Play along to fi…
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A home win on the final home game of 2023/24. 151 days since the previous win. A hard fought game with little quality. No James this week So Ned sits down with Father Squared AKA Richard! to discuss the WIN over SUNDERLAND, as well as POTS, YPOTS, GOTS and who have been our standouts? Happy Listening hornets! Let us know your thoughts!! Follow us o…
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As Watford's home season comes to an end, with a 1-0 home won against Sunderland, the FTRE team had a end of season night out with a curry! You'll hear from Jas, Adam D, Colin, Jordi, Kieran and Jon, discuss the last home game as well as the appointment of Thomas William Cleverley and the impact it will have on our club. COME ON YOU ORNS Hosted on …
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EMERGENCY PODCAST! We are absolutely delighted to be recording this, TC has been announced as full time head coach, and we had to record as soon as found out. We discuss our hopeful plans for next season, whether it was the right thing to do, and how his mindset can be implemented into a youthful squad next season! Happy listening hornets! Let us k…
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After another 0-0 draw Watford secure championship football for the 24/25 season. With the worst points return in the championship under the Pozzo's; The third least wins in the championship this season. Could this be considered the worst season in the Pozzo tenure? We also discuss Dan Bachmann, Rajovic and their recovery of form under Tom Cleverle…
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Zero goals and still no home win, but there is still plenty to discuss on the latest From the Rookery End. Mike, Jon and Jas talk through the stalemate with a largely toothless Tigers, run the rule over the Player of the Season contenders (including a controversial suggestion from Mike) as well as looking at the impact and importance of Junior Horn…
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We're back following a week of a draw and a loss. Two good performances against very tough promotion chasing opposition. A late handball led to a winner for Southampton despite the hornets battling from 2-0 down to what seemed like rescuing a point! Positivity is still very much around Watford as we look at who may be in the head coach role next se…
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After a draw away at Ipswich in the week and almost grabbing a point away at Southampton, Jon, Jason and Adam discuss their reaction to the performances. And. as the end of season is apprapching faster and faster with each passing day, they look ahead to which players are likely to be pulling on a yellow shirt* in the starting XI come the first gam…
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