From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC

11 season, goals galore and Tory Deeney's name in Watford folklore is guaranteed. With his recent move to Birmingham, it has been strange to see him wearing blue but on the week his autobiography is released, "Redemption - My Story", Adam Leventhal catches up with Watford 'former number 9' about his life now, the chaos of Watford. new Birmingham City life & mindset, catharsis & imperfections, Aston Villa tattoo removal incident, potential West Brom move (twice), swords in the back and a Watford testimonial and planned return.

We've heard from him before, we thought we knew it all but, as you will hear, there is more to Troy Deeney than we imagined.

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In an extra FTRE, you will hear part of this week's Athletic Football Podcast.

The podcast is out four days a week and this comes from the Tuesday edition hosted by Mark Chapman. In each Tuesday episodes Mark talks to the Athletic writers about the biggest stories from the weekend and would you believe it, this week they discussed Watford's firing of Xisco Munoz and his replacement Claudio Ranieri.

As well as hearing from our very own Adam Leventhal, the Athletic's Watford correspondent, with the story behind the Head Coach change, you'll also hear the views of Athletic writers Adam Crafton and Italian football expert James Horncastle.

It was recorded on Monday morning, before the appointment (which everyone knew was coming) was officially announced. 

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After another poor Premier League showing at Elland Road, Watford have parted company with their Head Coach Xisco Muñoz. Jon, Mike and DCW got together to discuss the departure, work out why it happened and try to get a handle on what needs to come next.

Colin provides us with his view from the shell-shocked away end at Elland Road, after seeing Watford slump to a listless defeat against Leeds.

Was it the right decision to let go of Xisco? Was the timing right? What are the factors that have led to Watford being in this situation again? We try to make sense of it all in this, the brand new episode of From the Rookery End.

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It’s Thursday which can only mean one thing. Adam Leventhal is back with another From the Rookery End podcast, brought to you by The Athletic.

This week Adam is ably assisted by Mike and DCW who discuss the situation Head Coach Xisco Muñoz finds himself in, using Adam’s latest piece on The Athletic as a touchstone.

The boys look ahead to a tricky trip to Elland Road with the help of Phil Hay, and try to work out what, if any changes, should be made to the starting XI for what is a vital game.

All this and much much more in your Thursday edition of From the Rookery End. Come on you ‘Orns!

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Watford were back in Premier League action at Vicarage Road this weekend, taking on struggling Newcastle United. Jon, Jas, Colin and an even grumpier than usual Mike were on hand to share their verdict on the 1-1 draw and on this, the latest From the Rookery End podcast, you can hear what they had to say.

There was disappointment aplenty, particularly with the chances afforded the opposition, but was the search for positives on a frustrating afternoon fruitful? Download and listen to find out!

You can also hear the team discussing a range of “What if…” moments, looking back on some moments in Watford history that, had they gone a different way, could have resulted in a very different story.

It’s a comeback and another point. It’s the brand new From the Rookery End podcast. Come on you ‘Orns.

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After the Hornets went out of the League Cup to Stoke, Adam, DCW and Mike talk through the performance and how individuals may, or may not, be challenging the current first choice players.

You’ll hear about Adam’s latest deep dive, this time into the story of Ismaila Sarr and how he is still at the club. Plus, we hear from Chris Waugh, The Athletic’s reporter for Newcastle United ahead of the Toon Army’s visit to Vicarage Road. And of course we take your questions.

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Watford were back on the road and back to winning ways at Carrow Road, and From the Rookery End were there with them!

Join Mike and DCW as they share their thoughts and experiences throughout the day, hearing from fellow supporters as the travelling Hornets hordes enjoyed a day in the Norfolk sun.

Relive a much needed win in this, the brand new From the Rookery End!

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It’s Thursday, which means another From the Rookery End podcast from The Athletic. 

This week The Athletic’s Watford correspondent Adam Leventhal is joined by Mike and Jon who try to find the balance between fans’ expectations and the pragmatic approach Watford are utilising this season, while also asking what is “the process” that Xisco refers to when discussing the defeat against Wolves.

There’s a discussion about a fascinating article from Adam, which takes an analytical and statistical look at Watford’s performances so far, we hear from The Athletic’s Norwich correspondent Michael Bailey ahead of the Hornets’ trip to Carrow Road at the weekend and answer some of your questions.

All this and more in this, the brand new From the Rookery End podcast!

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Watford's 2-0 home loss against Wolves was a game with a negative result but, by talking it through, Jon, Mike, Jason and Colin, try to see the nuggets the season can be built upon.

And DCW talks to WD18s Sam Ucko about the series that the Watford YouTube channel are producing called 'Speaking Up', all about mental health in the lives of Watford fans.

Plus we turn the tweets of Cristiano Giaretta into a Winston Churchill style motivational speech and, ahead of another away trip, they remember the 4-2 away win, at West Ham in 2016.

COME ON YOU ORNS

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In the latest Thursday From The Rookery End, with Adam Leventhal, leading Jon and Mike, they discuss the state of players returning from international duty - after Coup d'etat and possible FIFA sanctions.

Plus they look ahead at three vital Premier League games for Watford, against Wolves, Norwich and Newcastle. How important is this run and what do the Hornets need to achieve?

Tim Spiers, the Athletics Wolves correspondent, shares his insider knowledge ahead of the weekend clash at Vicarage Road and we hear all about Watford's link up with the Indian Premier League club, Odisha FC.

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