From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC

The Euros are done and the minds of Watford fans are firmly focussed and hopeful of the clubs return to the Premier League.

Jon, Mike and Adam Leventhal, the Athletics Watford FC correspondent, gather to discuss how the squad is shaping up for the coming season, have we strengthened in the right places and what pieces still need moving into place, before the season and before the transfer window closes.

Along with The Athletics Matt Slater, they talk about the clubs recent financial statement and if it will have implications on how the club operate this season.

Can you believe this is the 12th season of FTRE?

COME ON YOU ORNS!

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This has been a season like no other, but what was it actually like for those charged with delivering success during an unprecedented period in history? This is your chance to find out...

Mike and Jon were joined by Watford Chairman and CEO Scott Duxbury to talk about a tumultuous few seasons for the Hornets, with a full and frank discussion about what went wrong, what lessons have been learned and what the future looks like for Watford Football Club.

There are a host of other topics covered, including the future of the Academy, in what is a must-listen interview for anyone with Watford in their heart.

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Watford signed off the 2020/21 campaign with another clean sheet and another home win, beating Play-Off bound Swansea 2-0.

Mike, Jas and Jon breakdown the final game in this Championship season, and we’re also joined by Adam Leventhal, who talks us through three fascinating Watford pieces that are currently available on The Athletic.

As it’s the season finale, the boys also run through their top ten moments of what was a record breaking season, so settle in, hit play and relive what has been an amazing season for all involved with Watford FC.

We did it! This is From the Rookery End. Come on you ‘Orns!

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Watford’s first trip to the new Brentford Community Stadium may have ended in defeat, but there’s still plenty to enjoy in this, the latest From the Rookery End podcast.

Adam Leventhal joined us minutes after the final whistle to talk us through his thoughts on Brentford’s new home and how a Watford side missing a few notable names fared a week after promotion.

Mike, Jason, Jon and Colin also run the rule over the player of the season contenders, dishing out some serious, and not so serious awards to the triumphant class of 2020/21.

The end is in sight. The Premier League is fast approaching. This is From the Rookery End

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With two games still to go in the Championship season, Watford have the relative luxury of getting a head start on their plans for life in the Premier League.

In this, the latest From the Rookery End podcast, Adam Leventhal guides Mike and Jon through what some of those plans may look like.

Where do the Hornets need to strengthen? What will the market be like? How will Xisco fare in the top flight? These are just a few of the questions discussed in this post promotion podcast.

Whatever happens, it’s going to be a busy summer once again at WD18. The Premier League planning starts here!

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Watford banished the memories of a disappointing derby day in the best way possible with a perfect performance at promoted Norwich.

It was therefore an understandably upbeat trio of Jason, Mike and Jon that gathered at the final whistle to discuss a dream showing at Carrow Road.

The boys keep a lid on their emotions long enough to talk through the game, which was seen through in expert fashion with a team featuring a number of changes from the weekend.

You can also hear from Arlo, enjoy a chat about who Watford should break away with for their own version of the Super League, and gasp at the boys’ limited grasp of Mathematics as they try to work out what results are required to secure that sought after promotion spot.

Nearly there. Come on you ‘Orns.

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It was a derby day to forget at Kenilworth Road as Watford slumped to a lacklustre defeat against their local rivals.

Results elsewhere meant the damage was limited in terms of the promotion race, but it was an understandably downbeat trio of Mike, Jason and Jon that gathered to discuss what went wrong.

Adam also calls in from the ground, providing some detail on what the experience was like in the ground.

There is something to lift your spirits though, with a brilliant look back at the memorable 0-4 victory in 1997, told by the fans that were there. We promise it will put a smile on your face. It’s as brilliant as the most recent game was disappointing. Certainly worth listening for.

Win, lose or draw, this is From the Rookery End. Onward.

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He is one of the most popular signings of the Pozzo era, a free kick master who could pick a pass, all with an unmistakable glint in his eye. He is of course Almen Abdi, and in this bonus episode of From the Rookery End, you can hear from the man himself.

The Athletic’s Watford correspondent Adam Leventhal spoke to the influential midfielder and this is your chance to hear some of that chat.

Jon, Mike and Adam also discuss their favourite moments and memories of the Professor, in this bonus episode of From the Rookery End.

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Watford got back to winning ways with a hard earned victory against Reading, so it was an increasingly confident quartet of Mike, Colin, Jason and Jon that gathered after the game to discuss the archetypal game of two halves.

As well as discussing the Friday fun at the Vic, the boys look forward to the eagerly anticipated trip up the M1, while there are also chats with Geoff Wicken, one of the co-creators of the incredible “Watford Treasury, and Jacob Culshaw of WD18 Fans, who talks about what it’s been like to interview the likes of Tom Cleverley and Philip Zinckernagel.

3 points, 2 goals, 1 podcast. This is From the Rookery End. Enjoy! Come on you ‘Orns!

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