From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC

As the ticking countdown clock is silenced and the transfer window is closed (or shut down for Microsoft users), Adam, Jon and DCW gather to review the ins and outs at Watford.

Of course, they discuss Troy Deeney’s departure to Birmingham as well as the impact of the final few players leaving on deadline day. Plus the team looks ahead at how the squad has shaped up and what we can expect in the coming months. 

Welcome to the all new Thursday From The Rookery End

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After a respectable 1-0 lose away at Tottenham Hotspur, Jon, Mike and Jason talk through a far more postive performance than 7 days ago in Brighton. With changes across the team the boys reflect on the strengths and weaknesses but find themselves in a better place than last weekend.

Jon also talk to the newly appointed General Manger of Watford Women, Amber Wildgust, about start of the new season as they head into the FA Women's Championship after winning promotion last season.

And of course, with the transfer window close to it's end, they have to reflect on the exit of Will Hughes and the potential exit of one Troy Deeney

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As Watford defeat Crystal Palace in the League Cup, Jon, Mike and DCW look at the player who impressed and who might be staking a claim for a starting spot in the Premier League.

They also discuss the importance and the attitude towards cup competitions as well as talk with The Athletics Spurs correspondent Charlie Eccleshare about how Tottenham have been performing and what the Hornets could do to get one over them on Sunday.

On to the 3rd round and From The Rookery End will be with you all the way to Wembley

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Away days are back! Join Mike and Jon as they take From the Rookery End on the road and down to the South coast, as Watford took on Brighton.

An optimistic pre-game drive soon turned into a post match post mortem, with Mike and Jon joined by Jacob Culshaw as they dissected a disjointed Watford display. 

While the result was a disappointment, the thrill of following the Hornets on the road was undeniably welcome, so join us on the latest From the Rookery End and revel in the fact that we’re once again able to follow our team up and down the country.

Onto the next. Come on you ‘Orns!

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Five days is a long time in the world of Watford FC and since Saturday's magnificent victory we've seen fresh rumours of transfer sharks circling Ismaila Sarr, we've had an injury scare with our Slovakian enforcer Juraj Kucka and it seems that we're about to welcome another new midfielder to the club in the shape of Turkish international Ozan Tufan.

The Athletic's Adam Leventhal is here, alongside DCW and Mike, to bring you the very latest news on all of the above plus an update on the futures of Will Hughes, Nathaniel Chalobah, Domingos Quina, and many more of your questions answered besides.

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First impressions last and what an impression the debutants for Watford made against Aston Villa. Jason, Mike and Jon are back for a 12th season of podcasting about Watford and they gathered on Sunday to discuss the incredible win, the stand out goals and how a bunch of Watford fans beliefs can change in a matter of.... minutes.

Jon also talks to Dave Nash, one of the artists who worked on the new Graham Taylor mural along Vicarage Road plus they reflect on two fitting tributes made by the club and fans for the NHS and all those lost since the last full house at The Vic.

Plus to keep the fun and excitement going, Jon created an Opening Game of the season quiz.

Watford are back in the Premier League and back to the winning ways

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With the season curtain raiser getting ever closer, Adam Leventhal is joined by Mike and Jon to run through how the Hornets squad is shaping up, ahead of the first game with Aston Villa.

The boys discuss the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the midfield duo of Will Hughes and Nathaniel Chalobah, ponder possible exits for others and wonder if there might be late additions to the squad; especially after the departure of Philip zinckernagel - for whom many had high and as yet unrealised hopes.

As is so often the case with Watford, nothing is certain, but there is one thing you can be sure of and that’s that From the Rookery End will be with you twice a week throughout the season. 

The 2021/22 season is nearly upon us. Let’s do this!

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The 2021/22 season is now mere days away, and, against the backdrop of uncertain conditions, it’s been hard for many to get a feel for how well Watford are placed going into the new campaign. Well, that’s where we come in!

Jon and Mike are joined by Kelly Somers, fresh from her summer with Gareth Southgate and the England team, and together they try to work out what the season has in store.

You can also hear the thoughts of The Athletic’s correspondents from clubs that may be approaching the season in a similar way to Watford - or in other words, those clubs likely to be aiming to avoid relegation as their primary objective.

It’s nearly time, and as always, we’ll be with you every step of the way. It’s the 2021/22 Premier League season and this is From the Rookery End!

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Pre-season isn't just for the players. As fans, we too have to prepare ourselves for the discussions in the pub. To help your preparations, it's back - A From The Rookery End Best XI Draft.

Jason, Jordi, DCW and Colin compete to choose the Best XI they can, from the squads that played in Watford's first seasons in the Premier League - 1999-2000, 2006-2007 and 2015-2016.

This will work like a draft and picking goes : A-B-C-D-D-C-B-A

Some rules

- Each team must contain AT LEAST 3 players from each season/era.

- Defence and Midfield can't contain any more than two players from each season/era.

- You can play any formation, and you can change this if needed

- You can pick in any position order.

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Preseason continues for Watford with a home game against West Brom. Jon and Adam were in attendance and talked about the highlights, we promise just the highlights as aren't going to pick apart a preseason game.

They take a deeper look into the Trailist and the U23s, who got some game time on the prectine pitch at Vicarage Road, as well as getting the opinions and the story behind the new Watford home kit.

Plus there's a nostalgic chat with broadcaster and former voice of Watford - Mike Vince. To many Mike was the voice of The Hornet Hotline and the season reviews VHS tapes. You'll hear Mike's many wonderful stories and memories of life at Vicarage Road in the 80s and 90s.

Three weeks until the big Premier League season kicks off... COME ON YOUR ORNS!

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