From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC

It ended honours even at Bristol City, and while it was level pegging at Ashton Gate, there was a difference of opinion when it came to discussing the performance for the podcast...

After you’ve heard Mike, Jon and Colin get their post City comments off their chest, there’s a special treat in store, in the shape of the recently departed Abdoulaye Doucouré.

The Athletic’s Watford correspondent caught up with the former Hornets midfielder for an in depth chat and you can hear plenty of what was said during an enlightening interview right here on From the Rookery End. It’s well worth a listen, we promise you.

It’s Doucs. It’s another draw. It’s From the Rookery End.

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Win your home games and draw your away games and you'll be promoted, that's what Jas has been telling us for the last ten years. But this away draw at QPR, after a poor second half performance, didn't feel like a promotion pushing side. Jon, Jason and Mike gather to discuss the game, and hear from Vladimir Ivic in the post match press conference.

Plus they are joined by Helen Ward to discuss a tough 2020 for Watford Women's team but all the great iniatives that team are heading up.

It's all in a wonderful weekend FTRE.

COME ON YOU ORNS

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With the return of EFL action on the horizon, From the Rookery End is back with a quarter season report for Vladimir Ivić and his Hornets.

Mike talks to EFL expert Ali Maxwell (of the Athletic and Sky Sports) to get a neutral view of Watford’s showing so far, as well as an update on how the rest of the division is shaping up - including a word on Watford’s weekend opponents, QPR.

The Athletic’s Watford correspondent Adam Leventhal also swings by, for a look at how Watford have fared so far and a look at what might lay ahead during a relentless run of Championship fixtures.

It’s one last chance to take a breath and take stock before it all kicks off again. It’s From the Rookery End!

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No Watford fixture? No problem, as Cult Heroes and Coaches come under the spotlight in the latest From the Rookery End!

Following on from his interview with Adam Leventhal, the Athletic’s Watford correspondent, you can hear from Hornets hero Marco Cassetti, with a fascinating insight into his experiences at Vicarage Road.

Things didn’t end in quite such happy circumstances for former Head Coach Nigel Pearson however, and you can hear his take on his time with Watford courtesy of the Ornstein and Chapman podcast. 

There may be no on field action, but this podcast is full of fascinating stuff, direct from two of the most intriguing characters in Watford’s recent history. This is From the Rookery End!

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Watford 3-2 Coventry:

And breathe! For the second time in a week Watford won at Vicarage Road by the odd goal in five, with the win against a spirited Coventry City giving Jon, Jas and Mike plenty to talk about.

Andre Gray’s return to the starting XI comes under the spotlight, as does Watford’s reaction to adversity - which in this instance took the form of a headed goal from 25 yards! 

Mike catches up with The Athletic’s Stu James who had spent time with former Watford Head Coach Nigel Pearson, while Geoff Wicken also drops in to provide details of the upcoming celebration of Watford’s 100th year at Vicarage Road.

It was another incident packed game, another win and another full podcast. This is From the Rookery End.

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For the second successive home game there was late, late drama at Vicarage Road, with the Hornets happily coming out on top this time round.

Mike, Jon and Jas convened after the breathless conclusion to Watford’s hard fought and (just about!) deserved victory, to talk about another intriguing encounter. 

There’s also audio from “one of our own” as The Athletic’s Watford correspondent Adam Leventhal caught up with Sean Murray, who reflects on a career that saw him first make his Watford debut a decade ago.

It was an early kick off, an early wake up call for the defence, and a late, late show from our very own SAS (Sema and Sarr), so hear all about it on your very own FTRE.

This is From the Rookery End.

Come on you ‘Orns!

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It was a far from Happy Halloween for the Hornets as Watford capped off a disappointing week with defeat to Barnsley at Oakwell.

The podcast team try to work out what went wrong in a game that saw the visitors fail to register a single shot on target.

There is cause to remember a happier visit to the North however, as Mike recounts a tale of mischief from the 90’s - can you help find the kind hearted soul who enabled his unlikely Oakwell Odyssey?

Jon also talks to Colin Payne, fanzine legend and founder of among other things, the Watford Treasury and Yellow, Red and Black. On the same theme, we also hear from Tom of the excellent Golden Pages fanzine.

It’s been a tough week for the Hornets, but the show must go on. This is From the Rookery End.

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It was a tough night in Buckinghamshire for Watford who laboured to a draw against previously pointless Wycombe Wanderers, leaving supporters and Head Coach Vladimir Ivić pretty unimpressed. Download the new From the Rookery End to hear what Jon, Mike and Jas made of it, with The Athletic’s Watford correspondent Adam Leventhal also joining from the scene.

It was a tough watch, hopefully this will be a more enjoyable listen. It’s another point (just). It’s another From the Rookery End.

Come on you ‘Orns.

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Watford v Boscombe. It’s a fixture that never seems to pass without incident, and the latest chapter in this unlikely rivalry was no different!

Jon is joined by Mike and Colin who discuss an array of interesting referring decisions, a beautiful goal and a a heartbreaking equaliser, while The Athletic’s Watford corespondent Adam Leventhal hops on the line to share his views on Troy Deeney’s official foray into the world of broadcast and written media.

It was another controversial clash, resulting in another point for the Hornets and this is another From the Rookery End!

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Three goals and three points for the Hornets, but that doesn’t come close to summing up an enthralling encounter at Vicarage Road, as Watford beat Blackburn to go third.

Mike, Jon and Colin do their best to do justice to a hugely entertaining fixture, with Ben Foster’s heroics and the increasingly impressive form of young João Pedro high on the agenda.

The Athletic’s Watford correspondent Adam Leventhal joins Mike to talk the re-emergence of a focus on youth, while there is also a recap of Monday’s “Out our place” fans forum, which saw CEO Scott Duxbury and Head Coach Vladimir Ivić field fan’s questions in a live online event.

As always, there’s plenty to discuss, as always, this is From the Rookery End.

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