From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC

A point at home... How strange! In a match that will not go down in Premier League history, with two poor sides, Watford fans left Vicarage Road with a very strange positive vibe... but we're not really sure why.

After the final whistle, Jon, Mike and Jason met outside the Hornet Shop to discuss the game, the players who were fit and healthy enough to get on the pitch and, of course, they had to discuss the appointment of Watford's new Head Coach - Rob Edwards. 

Two games to go in the PL and you never know we might get a win.

COME ON YOU ORNS

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So that's it. After the 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace and confirmation that Watford will be playing the 2022-2023 season back in the Championship, FTRE look back on how we find ourselves in this position. It's been a long time coming and, after a short bit of reflecting on Saturday's defeat, the team discussed the 10 steps that got Watford relegated.

Decisions get made for a whole host of reasons but which decisions do we feel are the ones that sent the mighty hornets down.

It's not the end of the season yet, so let's get it out of our system and enjoy our final three games in England's top division.

This is From The Rookery End... Come on You Orns

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It’s Thursday, and you know what that means. No, not that we’re a few days closer to the end of the season, no, not that we’re a few days away from being relegated by our old friends Palace… it’s Thursday, so it’s time for a brand new From the Rookery End podcast!

This week Adam is joined by DCW and Mike to discuss what is shaping up to be an interesting shortlist of potential names for the soon to be vacant position of Head Coach at Vicarage Road. 

Your hosts discuss the pros and cons of a former Hornets hero taking over the hot seat, while also debating the attributes that any potential boss will need and should possess.

There is also a fairly brutal assessment of Roy Hodgson’s time at WD18, as the team try to work out where his appointment ranks alongside other Pozzo choices.

As always, there’s much to discuss. We hope you enjoy it. Stick with it. We’ll be there with you. Come on you ‘Orns

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With their 2-1 home loss to Burnley, Watford continued to break records for run of home defeats and Jon, Mike, Jas and Tom Wickes (Editor of Golden Pages Fanzine) gathered outside the Hornet Shop to basically console each other.

As well as talking about the good (at times) but ultimately poor performance, they also discuss the future and purpose of fan representation. You'll hear a clip from Oh My Word, a podcast all about supporting Watford in the 90s. Their most recent episode had Pete Fincham on and he discussed the start of and current state of fans involvement with Watford FC.

Plus they really depress themselves when pondering the possibility of Marco Silva, Bourenmouth and Luton swapping places with the Goldens.

Only 4 games to go.... COME ON YOU ORNS

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It’s Thursday, so it’s another From the Rookery End podcast, brought to you by The Athletic.

This week Adam Leventhal is joined by Dave (back from the home end at the Etihad) and Mike (back from the home end at Sparta Prague) to discuss the key points of the Watford week, as the season inches ever closer to its conclusion.

The chaps discuss Adam’s latest piece which takes a look at who might be in the frame for the Head Coach role at Vicarage Road, while also talking about two players that will almost certainly be following Roy Hodgson out of the WD18 exit.

There’s also a look ahead to this weekend’s clash with Sean Dyche-less Burnley, with expert insight from The Athletic’s Burnley correspondent Andy Jones.

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

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Watford matches against Manchester City, especially those at the City of Manchester Stadium, have never been pretty affairs. And, with many horrible results hanging over our heads, most of the FTRE gang decided to stay away but we're following the match all afternoon. Jon and Colin went to Oxhey Beer Festival, Mike went even further - PRAGUE - but DCW made the journey and crazily sat in the Man City end.

You know how the afternoon went, but let's hear how it went for the guys.

5 games to go and we'll be there every step of the way.

COME ON YOU ORNS!!!

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Welcome to Thursday morning and welcome to the latest midweek FTRE, with Adam Leventhal at the helm. He is joined by Mike and DCW to talk about the changes that seem to be planned at Watford - the manager/head coach and at Watford's Academy. 

Adam shares what he has learnt in his investigations and the trio discuss the possible impact and likelihood of them coming to fruition.

Plus they put themselves through the misery of remembering the Hornets last visit to the Etihad.

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Following the Hornets 10th successive home defeat, a 2-1 loss to Brentford, Jason, Jordi are led by Jacob from WD18. The three discuss the dire first half, the resurgent second but ultimatly what turned into a very Watfordy result.

On a brighter note, and on a more Watfordy way as the original family club, several Junior Hornets get to spend the day at the clubs London Colney training ground and Jon caught up with two of them - Arlo, who you all know well, and Jon's son Eli. They were two very excited young fans. And we also hear about the latest fans group to bring minority fans together - The Watford Christians.

Not long left now... COME ON YOU ORNS.

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Back for another midweek podcast, Adam Leventhal - the Athletic's Watford correspondent - is joined by Mike and Jon, who by discussing the now released round up from the first Supporters Committee meeting, try to work out a way of moving things forward.

And, of course, we'll be looking ahead to this weekend's action when the Bees of Brentford visit Vicarage Road. Jay Harris, who reports on Brentford for the Athletic, gives us the lowdown on our opponents and how we may FINALLY get a home win for Watford fans.

This is From The Rookery End and Come in you Orns

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