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From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC

Established in 2010, From The Rookery End is the original Watford FC supporters podcast.Join lifelong supporters Mike, Jon and Jason, as they share their thoughts on anything and everything involving Watford FC. They"ll be with you through the heartbreak and hope, the triumph and the trauma.This is life as a Watford fan. This is From The Rookery End. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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38:47

Easter Exasperation (but not for Watford Women)

From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC ·

2026/04/06

Jon, Jordi, Mike and Kieran are on presenting duties after Watford’s Easter weekend fixtures — a 1-1 draw at home to Charlton on Easter Monday, coming hot on the heels of the 2-1 defeat away at QPR on Good Friday.We hear from DCW after he left Loftus Road less than impressed, and the team pick through another familiar-feeling performance: a flat first half, a brighter second, and plenty of questions about where this season is heading.There’s chat about Irankunda’s impact against Charlton, the

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32:52

Dragons downed, Foxes fought, Play Off challenge...

From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC ·

2026/03/21

Watford served up the full emotional buffet this week — from the genuine high of a feel-good win over Wrexham (and that moment), to the all-too-familiar frustration of a stop-start, slightly baffling 0-0 with Leicester.Outside the Hornet Shop once again, Jon is joined by Jason, Mike and Kieran to try and make sense of it all — from players who look like they might just be “a thing”, to others who definitely aren’t (yet), and a referee who somehow managed to be everywhere and nowhere at the same

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35:14

Running Out of Runway - Still Searching for Consistency

From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC ·

2026/03/14

Back behind the mic, Jon and DCW look back on a bruising week for Watford after a frustrating draw at Sheffield Wednesday and a damaging defeat at Stoke. There’s talk of missed chances, flat performances, fading playoff hopes and what Ed Still can realistically get out of this squad in the final stretch. The lads also hear from the Watford Observer’s Adam Drury, who was at the bet365 Stadium and shares what Ed Still had to say in the aftermath of the defeat. Plus, with Wrexham and Leicester up next,

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58:29

Awayday Pod: Non-European Watford XI

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2026/03/08

With no Watford match to dissect and a long trip to Sheffield on the horizon, Jon, Jordi and Jason decide to have a bit of fun instead.The boys kick things off with a Watford-themed version of "Play Your Cards Right", before attempting to build the ultimate Watford XI made up entirely of non-European players — those who were either born in, or represented, countries outside of Europe. Finally, Jordi unveils a brand new quiz game: “Who Was the Watford Manager When…?”It might be a week without

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1:05:10

Introducing the Watford Supporters Board

From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC ·

2026/02/18

Watford have launched a brand new Supporters Board… but what actually is it? What power does it have? And can it genuinely improve the relationship between the club and the fanbase?Mike is joined by Adam Drury (Watford Observer) to speak to two of the board members, Flis Irving and Alex King, to get a proper understanding of why the board exists, how it was formed, and what success will look like.From fan engagement and matchday experience to finances, transparency and communication — this is a

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40:49

Ed Still Special: In Conversation with Watford's new...

From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC ·

2026/02/13

Watford have yet another a new head coach — and this time, the announcement was met with little fanfare or excotement. Luckily wee were invited to sat down with the man himself and find out more about Ed Still.Jon, Mike and Tom Bodell from the Watford Buzz are joined by Ed for an in-depth chat about his road to Vicarage Road, how the appointment came about and what he wants Watford to become this season. Ed opens up on the importance of communication (in both English and French), how he plans to get

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48:12

Charlie and the Misfiring Hornets

From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC ·

2026/02/08

Watford went on the road twice this week — and came back with one point, no goals, and a growing sense of not being able to make the play offs..Mike, Jordi and Jon look back at the drab but disciplined 0-0 draw away at Hull, before turning attention to the 1-0 defeat at Southampton — a game where Watford showed moments of structure, but once again lacked any real cutting edge.With the Hornets now three games without scoring, the lads ask the big question: where are the goals coming from? The

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42:06

Drawn Conclusions: Why can’t Watford kick on?

From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC ·

2026/01/25

Mike, Jon and Watford Observer reporter Adam Drury sit down after a frustrating week that saw Watford held to two 1–1 draws – first at home to Portsmouth, then away at Blackburn. The lads look at what these games say about the Hornets right now, with inconsistency once again the big theme. Are slow, controlled starts becoming a recurring problem? And while Javi Gracia’s approach is built on stability, is there a growing need for tactical tweaks to get more out of this squad?There’s also discussion

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57:43

Fringe Players, FA Cup Failure and January Transfer...

From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC ·

2026/01/11

In the first – and last – FA Cup podcast of the season, Mike is joined by the Watford Observer’s Adam Drury to reflect on Watford’s 5–1 defeat away at Bristol City.The pair discuss the impact of fringe players who were handed an opportunity, what Saturday’s performance might mean for the January transfer window, and whether the result could influence the club’s thinking in the market. As ever in January, transfers dominate the conversation – from the need for improvement, to the potential for new

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58:24

Four on the Bounce: Belief Is Building at Watford

From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC ·

2026/01/02

On this week’s episode, Jon, Mike and DCW revel in Watford FC’s red-hot start to the year as the Hornets make it four consecutive victories and confidence begins to surge. There’s plenty of love for Tom Ince after a stunning hat-trick, with the lads discussing what his form means for the balance and belief within the side.Attention also turns to the hugely important return of Georgi Chakvetadze, whose influence has brought control, cohesion and calm back into midfield, helping to ignite an electric

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41:10

If you don't shoot, you don't score

From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC ·

2025/12/29

Watford have finally packed their bags and remembered how to win on the road — and Jon, Jordi and The Brigadier Colin are here to enjoy every minute of it. Back-to-back away victories at Leicester (2-1) and Norwich (1-0) give the Hornets something they’ve been missing for a while: momentum. The lads dig into a mature, disciplined performance at the King Power, ask whether this side is starting to look like a team rather than a collection of individuals, and assess the calm, gritty win at Carrow Road

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47:15

Hornets still hunting for Hollywood ending

From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC ·

2025/12/14

On this week’s From The Rookery End, it’s late drama, long memories and a splash of Hollywood glamour as Jon, Mike and Adam Drury from the Watford Observer unpack a breathless few days in Watford’s season.Two games, two injury-time goals, and absolutely no shortage of talking points. The lads relive the frustration and fightback of the draw with Sheffield Wednesday before heading to North Wales for an afternoon that felt very different since the Hornets last visit to STōK Cae Ras (The Racecoure

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56:38

Surviving Norwich: Another Watford Comeback Win, With...

From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC ·

2025/12/07

In this episode, Jon, Mike, Jordi, and Colin dive into Watford’s dramatic home win over Norwich City—an afternoon that somehow managed to be both thrilling and maddening in equal measure. The guys break down a first half where Norwich ran riot, exposing every crack in Watford’s shaky back line and reminding everyone just how painful a missing defensive midfielder can be.From costly errors to moments of unexpected brilliance, they dissect it all—spotlighting standout performances (yes, Marmar gets

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36:37

Monday Night went to The Blues - Watford lose 2-1 away

From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC ·

2025/12/01

A raw Monday evening away at St Andrews as defeat strikes Watford again — 2–1 to Birmingham City, but this one felt more self-inflicted than stolen. Jon, Jordi, Jason and Paul from Denver watched that game in the FTRE spiritual home, at the spiritual table, in the Railway Arms. After nine games of Javi #2, the symmetry with Paulo is uncanny: 12 points each for both managers in their first nine, 24 scored, 24 conceded, 6 wins-6 draws-6 loses across the record. Competitive, relevant, but painfully

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34:20

Friday Night Frustrations

From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC ·

2025/11/08

Join Jon, Jason, DCW and the Brigadier as they walk down Occupation Road and towards the Railway Arms. They pick apart a match that started in style but fizzled into frustration.The lads break down Watford’s bright opening spell, Bola’s superbly taken goal, and the tactical twist of Javi’s surprise 3-4-3 formation. They debate Shelvik’s role in conceding the free kick, the manager’s reluctance to make early changes, and why young stars like Erin Kunda and Max Alain are dividing opinion.There’s also

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21:04

Louza bags again as Watford return from Ipswich with...

From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC ·

2025/11/05

Mike and Kieran react to Watford's 1-1 draw on the road at Ipswich in a game that saw Imran Louza score his fourth in four games, Tom Ince come in for the injured Rocco Vata, more rotation at centre-back, and our first signing of our Moroccan world cup winner Othmane Maamma Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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32:59

Three and Easy: Watford 3–0 Middlesbrough

From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC ·

2025/11/02

On this weekend's FTRE, Jon, Jason, Kieran and Jordi shelter from the rain as they stand outside Vicarage Road to celebrate a dominant 3–0 win over Middlesbrough — and Rob Edwards’ return. The team unpack a near-perfect display under Javi, from Selvik’s superb save to Bola’s standout performance against his old club, Louza’s growing influence, and a front line that finally clicked.With Ipswich away and Bristol City at home up next, the lads debate rotation, rising stars, and what’s starting to look

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50:17

Gracia's Green Shoots: Positives despite 3-1 defeat...

From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC ·

2025/10/26

Watford’s midday clash with Coventry had it all — flashes of brilliance that frustratingly led to missed chances, diabolical defensive lapses, and big tactical questions for Javi Gracia. In this week’s From the Rookery End, Jon, Jordi, and Mike break down the highs and lows, from Doumbia and Vata’s attacking promise to the influence of Louza in midfield and the players chosen to support him. Can the Hornets find consistency and turn potential into performance? Tune in for honest analysis, fan

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36:07

West Brom Beaten, Belief Restored?

From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC ·

2025/10/23

Three points, a proper performance, and a sense that something’s finally clicking. In a extra midweek podcast, Jon, The Brigadier and Adam Drury, from the Watford Observer, relive Watford’s home win over West Brom — from Imran Louza running the show to Rocco Vata’s fearless flair. There’s talk of tactical tweaks, defensive grit, and the all-important question: is this the start of a real Watford revival? Coventry awaits, and optimism’s creeping back into the stands.This is From The Rookery EndCOME

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47:56

Javi Era (#2) begins: Hope or Despair?

From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC ·

2025/10/19

Jon, Jordi, and Colin get stuck into Watford’s their first impressions of the second Javi Gracia Era. The guys chat about what his return might mean for the team’s identity and how things unraveled in that frustrating match against Sheffield United. From puzzling lineup choices to questions about tactics, they don’t hold back. With some big games coming up, the pressure’s on Gracia to find a spark — and fast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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