From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC

We've taken the decision to not pick apart Watford games every week. Don't worry, that doesn't mean we won't be here every week but on away games we will do something a little different. We will get a views of another fan to discuss the game with them but we'll also expand on life as a Watford fan. This week we have a quiz and in the future we plan to do deep dives into every aspect of Watford FC. So Home games, expect us analysing a game and on away games to be a bit different.

This week we get the views of Fran Lynn, long time Watford fan and member of the Women of Watford, who made the trip to Yorkshire. Then Jordi and Mike take on Jon's quiz. Get a pen an paper ready, you can play along and see if you can beat the boys. See how you do and send us your score - @watfordpodcast or [email protected].

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Mike, Jon and Colin are on FTRE duty this week, looking back at a productive week for the Hornets, which saw Valerien Ismael’s side pick up 7 points from a possible 9.

The boys delve into what could have triggered this mini transformation, look at the good and the bad sides of the Watford back line, discuss discipline and a whole lot more in this, the brand new From the Rookery End. Come on you ‘Orns.

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As Watford took on Sheffield Wednesday in The Vic, Jon, Mike and DCW flew over to Stockholm to take in Hammarby Women v Linköping Women and the big Stockholm derby Djurgarden v Hammerby. We know things aren't great for Watford fans but this wasn't avoidance tactics - it was a birthday celebration. And of course the boys were kept in the loop of what was going, or not, for the Hornets by the whole of the FTRE gang and you'll hear their thoughs on the game.

It was a long way to Stockholm, and we know there's a long way to go for Watford - both on and off the pitch - but isn't that the life of a football fan?

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In 2010, Lionel Birnie wrote a book called Enjoy The Game. It tells the story of Watford during the Golden Era - when Graham Taylor and Elton John steered the club from the bottom of Division 4 to the top of Division 1 and a trip into Europe.

The new podcast is an audio series of the book. It's read by Colin Mace and he brings to life the story and all the interivews did in 2008-2009. He spoke to all the key players, the people behind the scenes and of course Graham Taylor himself.

In this special FTRE, Jon speaks to Lionel about how he put the book together and you will get to hear the first chapter - Elton's Dream.

From Friday 13th October you can hear all 26 chapters on its own podcast feed - podfollow.com/enjoythegame

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After three matches where Watford came away empty handed, it was a contented if not a little frustrated bunch of Watford fans that left Cardiff on Saturday.

This week, Jon, Jordi and Adam Drury talk through the changes and tweak Valerian made to the Watford squad and how that impacted the performance.

Has the intenational break come at the right time for the players, we will see, but it seems to be the time for Ben Managa, Watford's technical director, to head towards the exit. The boys react.

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This Jon, Mike and Jason discuss the reactions of Val, fans, players and how the Watford landscape is looking after the Hornets 2-3 home defeat to Middlesbrough.

We also hear from Matt Nobbs and a very special moment he had on Saturday in the Ann Swanson stand.

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DCW, Mike and Charlie reflect on a chastening afternoon at Elland Road for Watford on Saturday, as the Hornets lost 3-0 to Leeds and delivered a performance that offered barely any positives.

We pick apart the dismal display, look at whether Valerian Ismael got his team selection right, and we attempt to work out how we should all be feeling about this team after 8 games that have provided plenty of ups and downs.

There's also a look ahead to a big week for the Golden Boys starting with the visit of surprise strugglers Middlesbrough to the Vic on Saturday.

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After what feels like an eternity, From the Rookery End is back! And it was worth the wait, with Watford delivering an exhilarating last gasp win for Jon, Mike and Adam Drury to discuss.

The trio talk Val’s best XI, Dan Bachmann and supporter patience and try to work out just how much credit shoukd go to the Head Coach for that much needed home win against Blues.  

FTRE is back. Watford are back to winning ways. What’s not to love?! Come on you ‘Orns!

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The Horents returned from Coventry with only a point but they did mange to bag themselves 3 goals - something that has been missing for a few weeks. Jon, DCW are joined by the Brigadier, Colin Mace for the first time this season.

As well as breaking down the game, the team reflect on the Transfer Window and hear about the second match of the season for the Golden Girls.

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We can sit here, at least Mike would, and quote that Watford haven't scored a goal since the 43rd minute of the opening game... about 230 minutes. But Mike is on holiday so Jon, Jason, Jordi and DCW gathered post match in Mad Squirrel to disucss the match, the changes - some enforced, some the choice of Valerian - the difference performace in the first and second half plus how the players got along, particulary the latest signing Mileta Rajovic and what led to the the 0-1 home defeat.

We also refelct on the 20th Anniversary of the passing of Jimmy Davis and the recent passing of Watford goalkeeping legend Andy Rankin.

This is From The Rookery End... out a little earlier because of Bank Holiday commitments.

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