From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC

Our quest to find 100 objects that define life as a Watford supporter continues in this, the second in the series, with this podcast featuring objects 11-20.

If you were wondering where you could find a podcast that mentions, among other things, a deceased canary, a German pennant, an obscure Elton John song and details of how the Watford reserve squad ended up as part of an ocean rescue team, then you've come to the right place!

In this edition of From the Rookery End you'll hear from a variety of people talking about a variety of things - all with one thing in common - our beloved Watford FC. 

This is Watford in 100 Objects. This is From the Rookery End!

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We have done a podcast about this game before but, after watching it all again on the BBC, we couldn't let the chance go. It's been a while since we've watched Watford play and just as long since we talked about a game.

And what a game to talk about.

Jon (who was at the game), DCW (who watched it in a bar in New York City) and Mike (who has never watched the entire 120 minutes before) gathered to enjoy the game, the moments and well all the emotions - remembering them and reliving them.

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LIVE: WATFORD V NORWICH (sort of)

As our lives are still without football, we continue to try and make Saturday afternoon to sound like Saturday afternoon with some fake football commentary. This week Colin has been commentating (not really) on Watford home tie against Norwich. With the seasons these two teams have had it is a must win for both.

You'll hear highlights from the Southampton home game and Chelsea away game at the start but Watford find themselves out of the relegation zone, but not out of the relegations battle.

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Welcome to a brand new From the Rookery End, the first in a series of special episodes in which we attempt to define Watford in 100 objects.

Being a football supporter is about much more than what unfolds on the pitch, and this list is our attempt at showcasing just how diverse, entertaining and often unexpected, being a Watford fan can be.

In this episode we count down the first ten, featuring a South African’s stretcher, some knitting and a cardboard cutout supporter.

Welcome to Watford in 100 objects, welcome to From the Rookery End!

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Football still isn't back, but we, and you, loved the feeling you got from Colin's live match commentary of Watford 1-0 win at home to Leicester so much that here is the commentary of Watford away at Burnley.

How will the hornets fair against Sean Dyches's Clarets,

Well stick this commentary on, get on with your Saturday and imagine, as Colin has, the game which should have happened on March 20th 2020.

Keep sending in all your feedback and COME ON YOU ORNS!!

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Ever wondered what Pierre Issa is up to now? Want help in identifying the top three goals of the Pozzo era? Keen to hear how Gerard Deulofeu is doing as he recovers from injury? You do? You're in luck!

Welcome to the latest from the Rookery End podcast in which Jon is joined by Mike and The Athletic's Watford correspondent Adam Leventhal to discuss all of the above - and much, much more!

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Since Watford was taken over by Gino Pozzo, the club has enjoyed an exciting time of it, with supporters treated tona host of new players, some of which are still entertaining us now, some who made only fleeting appearances and others that we’d possibly rather forget altogether. 

In this, the latest From the Rookery End, supported by The Athletic, two teams do battle to come up with the ultimate Pozzo-era XI. Who wins? You decide! 

Listen now to see how the selection process unfolded and don’t forget to share your thoughts and team selections afterwards. 

Stay safe and Come on You ‘Orns!

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The Rules:

Each team will pick a starting XI of Watford players who have played for the club since the Pozzo took over the club in 2012 and you can play any formation you like.

• You can ONLY pick 1 category 1 player in each position - goalkeeper, defender, midfield and forward
• You MUST pick at least 1 Academy graduate
• You MUST pick at least 1 loanee - who never became a permanent signing.
• You MUST pick 2 players who only played in the Championship seasons.
• Players can only be picked once - no duplicates.

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Nothing gets in the way of FTRE. On Friday,  as you probably know, we saw the postponement of the Premier League and therefore Watford did not take on Leicester on Saturday. 

This did not stop Jon, Jason, Mike and Colin gathering online to discuss the situation Watford and Football finds itself in.

Plus they take on the role of football scout come Doctor Frankenstein to mould an ultimate player by picking the traits, attitudes and looks of past Watford players - It's a Mighty Morphin Hornet Ranger!

COME ON YOU ORNS!!!

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