From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC

They've been very rare this season so a 2-1 win away at Southampton made for an extremely happy day - but it wasn't just because of the match. Jon and Mike went down to St Marys on the Junior Hornets bus with the legend, and still a force of nature well into her 80's, Ann Swanson. 

After the midweek loss away at Wolves, the podcast starts with some reflections, but also some external reflections from Jacqui Oatley, who was commentating on the match. And of course they chat about Sunday's win, the Cucho Hernandez goals and a performance that we hope starts the run in for Watford and our Premier League survival. 

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It was a more enjoyable afternoon at Vicarage Road, with a superb Cucho Hernandez finish the undeniable highlight, but it wasn’t enough to avoid an eighth straight home defeat for Watford.

Jon, Jas and Mike gathered outside a cold Vicarage Road to discuss a game that may well have provided entertainment to any neutrals, but delivered another example of how costly mistakes can be for long suffering home fans.

The boys work their way through the team as they run the rule over a performance that was better, but ultimately not enough.

There is time, there is a chance, and while hope is fading fast, From the Rookery End will be with you every step of the way. Come on you ‘Orns.

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It’s been a chastening experience following Watford so far this season, so in the latest From the Rookery End. It’s a reflective FTRE gang who discuss the Hornet’s home form Achilles heel and what it might take to turn it round, look ahead to the clash with Arsenal and have a wider chat about what it now takes to be competitive in the Premier League.

This your midweek dose of Watford based goodness. This is From the Rookery End.

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Jon, Jason and Mike are back with the latest From the Rookery End podcast, discussing an unexpected but most welcome away point (and clean sheet) at Manchester United.

The boys discuss the ending of a run of 10 straight defeats at Old Trafford, and while not exactly doing cartwheels, it’s fair to say they are happier than a few days earlier…

There is praise for a spirited defensive performance and nod to the ever improving Imran Louza, while there are a few questions asked of what is evidently a forward line shorn of any confidence.

The team also discuss Roy’s prickly post Palace patter, talk about hope and also touch on the Watford career of Danny Webber after he chatted Watford with fellow Hornets’ fan Charlie Zazzera.

A point at Old Trafford is never to be sniffed at. Enjoy it and enjoy this, the latest episode of From the Rookery End. Come on you ‘Orns.

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It isn't over yet but Watford's season seems well and truly over after a 4-1 home defeat to Crystal Palace on Wednesday. But we don't discuss the game until part 2. 

The FTRE gang kick off the podcast with a sense of optimism pre-match and Adam plays us his interview with former Hornet Adrian Mariappa, who is now playing his football in Australia for Macarthur FC, just outside. In the second part of the podcast, after the defeat, Jon, Jas and Colin do their best to talk through the terrible 2nd half performance we saw unfold at Vicarage Road.

This is From The Rookery End, it's not quite over yet so COME ON YOU ORNS

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A Roy Hodgson masterclass saw the Hornets record their first win since November, so it’s an understandably happy Jon, Mike and Jas that gathered to discuss events at Villa Park.

The boys discuss the game and the individuals that contributed to what was a great team performance.

They also talk about what it takes for fans to feel connected to a certain player or team.

It’s been a while coming so sit back and enjoy. This is From the Rookery End!

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Are you ready for another midweek FTRE? The FTRE gang are back to discuss the reaction he got from Roy Hodgson after his first home match, and defeat. They discuss if Roy set Watford up the right way and if he was right to be critical of his strikers.

And as an extra special treat, you will hear from William Troost-Ekong, who Adam spoke to exclusively this week, about his work outside of football, coming of social media, that last minute tackle at Brentford and of course that duck away at Leicester.

It's Thursday so here is yet another From The Rookery End.

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It was against the backdrop of an unwanted new record that Jon, Jas, Mike and Colin gathered to record this, the new edition of From the Rookery End.

In losing 0-2 at home to Brighton, this Watford side became the first to lose six home games in a row in the top flight in Hornets history, and while the result may not have been too much of a surprise, the boys were shocked by the performance.

There is a robust discussion about the tactics employed by Roy Hodgson, who after three games in charge is yet to see his team score, as the team try to assess just what went wrong at Vicarage Road. Again. 

The chaps also pay tribute to the magnificent Ann Swanson, who was honoured at half time with the official announcement that the family stand will from now on be named after her. A truly wonderful moment in the middle of an otherwise forgettable afternoon.

Despite the result and despite what it almost certainly means, the podcast is a goodun’ so get it downloaded, get it listened to and let’s get on to Villa.

Come on you ‘Orns!

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The boys discuss the away day experience at West Ham, the Hornets’ performance and have a crack at predicting the results for the rest of the season.

There’s also a chat about how fans' frustrations manifest themselves, including how Adam deals with interactions with passionate Watford fans online.

It’s a tough time, and it’s looking like a big task to rescue the season, but it’s not over yet. This is From the Rookery End. Come on you ‘Orns

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