From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC

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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League football is back and so is that winning feeling! With the International break over and the transfer window finally shut, the boys convene to discuss Watford’s victorious return to action at Pride Park.

Jon, Mike and Jas discuss a game which won’t live long in the memory of watching neutrals, while The Athletic’s Watford correspondent Adam Leventhal explains what it was like following events on transfer deadline day.

Does the season start here? Only time will tell, but one thing is for certain; this is From the Rookery End!

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You'd think a week with no Watford match would be a nice calm week. Well, it has been for Mike and Jon, but not so much for Adam. The transfer window, well the international one, closed on Tuesday with a few Watford players exiting. But the domestic window is still slightly ajar. Adam explains what went down, almost went down and what still might go down before next Friday night and who looks set to be a Hornet for the rest of the season. They also discuss the return of Etienne Capoue and how he might impact the team and the opportunities for the younger midfielders. Plus they discuss a Watford legend, who doesn't quite get the exposure other legends do.

All this to keep you going on this Internationa Break weekend!

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Well we suppose it had to happen. Watford have finally conceded a league goal and it was enough to see the Hornets beaten at the Madjeski Stadium, with Reading extending their impressive record to four wins from four.

Mike and Colin join Jon to talk through what went wrong, and what needs to happen during the International break if Ivic and his Hornets are going to mount a serious and sustained campaign at the top of the Championship.

Arlo shares his views on the new third shirt, Colin vents about the slightly curious structure of the transfer window, and Mike pleases everyone by not sharing any more of his “thrilling” away day anecdotes.

It’s a defeat but the boys are far from down. This is From the Rookery End!

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For the first time this season there is no midweek Watford fixture, but that doesn’t mean no From the Rookery End!

Jon and Mike are joined by The Athletic’s Watford correspondent Adam Leventhal to discuss the arrival of William Troost-Ekong and Djibril Toure, and to answer a whole host of varied listener questions - some more serious than others!

There’s also tactical analysis from Jordan Wiemer and a look ahead to the Reading game with a view from the opposition via The Tilehurst End podcast’s Simeon!

No game? No problem. This is From the Rookery End.

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It was a match 14 years in the making. Luckily, the subsequent podcast didn’t take quite as long; this is your post derby day edition of From the Rookery End!

Jon, Mike and Jas gather after the game to discuss what turned out to be a fairly routine win for the a Hornets, with Vladimir Ivić starting to have a real impact at Vicarage Road.

Mike caught up with The Athletic’s Watford correspondent Adam Leventhal to discuss just what it’s like to attend a game like this during times like these, while also grabbing the latest on the potential comings and goings at WD18.

Welcome to From the Rookery End!

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