From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC

A podcast about out take on our lives as Watford fans, that's what we have always tried to make, so this weekend's podcast is all about a nothing performance from Watford. DCW, Jon and Jordi gathered to do their best to make sense of what they watched.

They also refelct on your feedback to our Cult XI and well just get through the podcast as best we could in the mood we were in.

COME ON YOU ORNS

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If you are making your way north to Middlesbrough, to see the Golden Boys in action then this awayday companion podcast will fill some of that journey time. In it, Jon, Mike and Colin discuss cult heroes and put together a Cult XI. There is also a game to play along with and to finish it off we replay our indepth interview with Lloyd Doyley from around 2012.  

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Jon, Jas and Jon were joined by FTRE debutant Adam Drury to discuss a frustrating afternoon at Vicarage Road, which saw Watford labour to a stodgy draw against struggling Rotherham.

The lads run the rule over the performance, look ahead to the tricky trip to Middlesbrough and discuss what might happen in the remainder of the transfer window.

There is also insight on the Benfica striker Henrique Araújo, who looks set to join the Hornets on loan until the end of the season. A big thanks to Aaron Barton of Proxima Jornada for his expert view on what sounds like an exciting capture.

Onto the next one. Come on you ‘Orns

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So dreams do come true after all! On the 6th Graham Taylor matchday, in the significant 72nd minute, Watford Academy graduate Tobi Adeyemo opened the scoring for the Hornets on his home debut to create the latest in a long line of memorable matchday moments at WD18.

Jon, Jas, Colin and Mike gathered after the 2-0 win to discuss the game and the key issues arising from it, including what might happen in the rest of the transfer window, whether Hassane Kamara will get back into the side over James Morris, as well as, of course, a nod to the great Graham Taylor.

It was a good day. Here’s our take. This is From the Rookery End.

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The travelling Watford faithful had a chance take in new signing Ismaël Koné and a bunch of Academy graduates as they tried, but failed, to ignite the magic of the FA Cup.

As well as their thoughts and observations of the 2-0 defeat at the Reading, Jon, Colin Mace and Lionel Birnie discuss the tragic loss of former Watford manager Gianluca Vialli.

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Some felt it was too far and too soon to make the trip to Norfolk and see Watford take on Norwich, Colin was not one of them. Along with Jon and DCW, he discusses the performance we could only wish for 72 hours ago. It wasn't marquee but it was a huge step forward for Slaven and the boys. The trio discuss the players that stepped up, showed up and those that lead the line and the defence.

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We have two away days in a matter of days so here is one podcast, full of hornets fun, to fill those journeys. Not only do Jon, Jason and Jordi look back on the 2010-2011 season and replay our 2010 Christmas interview with the then manager Malky Mackay.

Of course there is a game, based around a Christmas fixture of the same season, plus Jordi and Jason put together a Best XI of Watford players who have played in a World Cup (before life at Vicarage Road, whilst also wearing a yellow shirt or afte their time as a Hornet).

If you are going to play along, then the players to pick from are:

Essaïd Belkale - ALGER

Lucas Neill - AUS

Richarlison - BRA

Nicolas Nkoulou - CAM

Allan Nyom - CAM

Carlos Sanchez - COL

Camilo Zuniga - COL

Allan Nielson - DEN

Pervis Estupiñan - ECU

Juan Carlos Pardes - ECU

Kenny Samson - ENG

Danny Rose - ENG

Steve Hodge - ENG

David James - ENG

Ben Foster - ENG

Ashley Young - ENG

John Barnes - ENG

Moussa Sissoko - FRA

Marcus Gayle - JAM

Migel Layun - MEX

Nordin Amrabat - MOR

Steven Berghuis - NED

Nathan Ake - NED

Pat Jennings -NI

John McClelland - NI

Gerry Armstrong - NI

Peter Etebo - NIG

William Troost Ekong - NIG

Odion Ighalo - NIG

Ben Iroha - NIG

Andre Carrillo - PERU

Pierce Issa -SA

Mo Johnson -SCOT

M'Baye Niang - SEN

Ismaila Sarr - SEN

Valon Berami - SWI

Tony Meola - USA

Jay Demerit - USA

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After what must be one of the worst performances by Watford this season, DCW, Jason and Jordi gathered outside Vicarage Road to seach of a reason as to why the Boxing Day match against Millwall was so bad for the Hornets Faithful.

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A podcast of two halves and a game as well.

In part 1, Jordi joins Jon to discuss the first Watford win in 4 matches and it was another match where Joao Pedro shined, we got to see a bit more for Jeremy Ngakia and Tom Dele-Bashiru and what new boy Leandro Bacuna had to offer.

And then, as Watford make it to the half way point of the season, Jon and Mike grade the Goalkeeping, Defence, Midfield and Attack plus discuss who makes the naughty or nice list.

Have a very merry Christmas and thank you for listening to From The Rookery End.

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