From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC

After speaking to former Watford skipper Troy Deeney about his TV documentary earlier in the summer, we caught up with him again, with the focus firmly on football.

In a typically open and honest chat, we discussed:

What went wrong at Watford last year

Troy’s thoughts on Rob Edwards

Being reunited with John Eustace

What will happen when he scores against Watford, and much much more.

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The season may be over, but FTRE isn’t going anywhere!

One of the big stories of recent weeks has been the appointment of new Head Coach Rob Edwards, and we were recently lucky enough to spend some time with him at Vicarage Road. In this very special podcast, you’ll get to hear exactly what he said.

Mike, Jon and Jas chat to the new man about a host of topics including learning from Graham Taylor and Kenny Jackett, what his friends thought when he took the precarious job at WD18, his style of play and hopes and expectations for the new season.

Rob (as you’ll hear him insist we call him!) is open and honest and we think the chat will make for a great listen.

It’s a new era at Vicarage Road; this is your opportunity to hear directly form the man charged with making it a successful one. Welcome to Watford, Rob.

Come on you ‘Orns!

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That’s that then. Watford’s catastrophic campaign is over - and we were there to see it.

Hear what Mike and Jon made of the final day at Stamford Bridge, where Watford were at least able to conjure up a goal in yet another defeat.

Don’t want to live reminded of the game? Well May we interest you in a few words from a familiar face? We’re joined by Troy Deeney to talk about his inspirational campaign to add BAME history to school curriculum, the focus of a brand new show on Channel 4. As always, Troy is well worth a listen.

That was the Premier League. This is From the Rookery End.

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As the end of the season finally (finally!) hives into view, and with the new Head Coach signed, sealed and delivered, attentions are starting to turn to the Watford squad, and which of them will be staying or going.

That’s the focus of this, the latest From the Rookery End podcast, in which The Athletic’s Adam Leventhal is joined by Mike and DCW to discuss what is sure to be a busy summer of ins and outs at Vicarage Road.

The futures of big names such as Ismailia Sarr, Emmanuel Dennis and Imran Louza are all discussed, with your hosts also trying to identify what is needed if the Hornets are to have a successful season back in the Championship.

We’re nearly there. Thanks for sticking with us. Come on you ‘Orns.

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It's over. The worst season of home games in living memory. And Jon, Jason and Mike met outside Vicarage Road, after the 5-1 defeat to Leicester, to discuss the final nail in the coffin of a terrible season.

And, after being introduced to the Watford fans, pre-match, FTRE talk with Jacqui Oatley about her feelings about Rob, George Elek, from Not The Top 20 podcasts, about what he achieved at Forest Green and Adam Leventhal, the Athletics Watford correspondent, tells about how the decision was made to finalise the appointment.

Plus we discuss the Player of The Season and a farewell to Ben Foster.

COME ON YOU ORNS.

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A point at home... How strange! In a match that will not go down in Premier League history, with two poor sides, Watford fans left Vicarage Road with a very strange positive vibe... but we're not really sure why.

After the final whistle, Jon, Mike and Jason met outside the Hornet Shop to discuss the game, the players who were fit and healthy enough to get on the pitch and, of course, they had to discuss the appointment of Watford's new Head Coach - Rob Edwards. 

Two games to go in the PL and you never know we might get a win.

COME ON YOU ORNS

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So that's it. After the 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace and confirmation that Watford will be playing the 2022-2023 season back in the Championship, FTRE look back on how we find ourselves in this position. It's been a long time coming and, after a short bit of reflecting on Saturday's defeat, the team discussed the 10 steps that got Watford relegated.

Decisions get made for a whole host of reasons but which decisions do we feel are the ones that sent the mighty hornets down.

It's not the end of the season yet, so let's get it out of our system and enjoy our final three games in England's top division.

This is From The Rookery End... Come on You Orns

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It’s Thursday, and you know what that means. No, not that we’re a few days closer to the end of the season, no, not that we’re a few days away from being relegated by our old friends Palace… it’s Thursday, so it’s time for a brand new From the Rookery End podcast!

This week Adam is joined by DCW and Mike to discuss what is shaping up to be an interesting shortlist of potential names for the soon to be vacant position of Head Coach at Vicarage Road. 

Your hosts discuss the pros and cons of a former Hornets hero taking over the hot seat, while also debating the attributes that any potential boss will need and should possess.

There is also a fairly brutal assessment of Roy Hodgson’s time at WD18, as the team try to work out where his appointment ranks alongside other Pozzo choices.

As always, there’s much to discuss. We hope you enjoy it. Stick with it. We’ll be there with you. Come on you ‘Orns

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With their 2-1 home loss to Burnley, Watford continued to break records for run of home defeats and Jon, Mike, Jas and Tom Wickes (Editor of Golden Pages Fanzine) gathered outside the Hornet Shop to basically console each other.

As well as talking about the good (at times) but ultimately poor performance, they also discuss the future and purpose of fan representation. You'll hear a clip from Oh My Word, a podcast all about supporting Watford in the 90s. Their most recent episode had Pete Fincham on and he discussed the start of and current state of fans involvement with Watford FC.

Plus they really depress themselves when pondering the possibility of Marco Silva, Bourenmouth and Luton swapping places with the Goldens.

Only 4 games to go.... COME ON YOU ORNS

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