From The Rookery End (watford Fc)

The latest episode of From The Rookery End includes reflections on Watford's excellent start to the season with Watford author Lionel Birnie, along with a look ahead to his upcoming book - Tales From The Vicarage Vol.2. We also add three items to our 'Watford in 100 objects' list, as we bid to put together a list that defines what Watford FC means to us all.. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jon and Mike on the way back from Bristol Rovers. Fuelled by cider (well Jon as Mike is driving) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Emanuele is an Italian football journalist and has recently been tweeting a lot about possible Watford transfers. Jon had a chat with him on Skype about the Pozzo Family and Watford FC from an Italian Perspective. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

And it all starts again, but this time with an amazingly positive mood. Jon, Jason and Mike return for their fourth season of From The Rookery End podcasts and talk about expectations, the comings and goings at the club and of course their thoughts on the new kit. #watfordfc See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

So it was a trip to Wembley for the Hornets, not the result we had hoped for, but it was a grand day out. Here is Jon, Mike and Jason's story of the day! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen to the From The Rookery End Play Off Semi-Final podcast. Don't worry it all works out in the end. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this weeks pod we celebrate a great season by giving away awards to the great and the good at Watford FC. We’re joined by Dave Messenger and Stu Holden from Watford IFC, Part Time Presenter Dave Lewy and Watford Ladies Manager John Saloman to give out a few awards. That’s the first part. Then you’ll hear the match against Leeds pan out from our perspective. The good and the bad! The great news is that this wonderful season has been extended by three more games!File Download (54:04 min / 43 MB) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Leicester isn’t far, but it is if your boss doesn’t let you leave early on Friday. Jon and Jason head over to Mike’s place to watch Watford take on Leicester LIVE on the telly. The ups and downs of the game are recorded along with a chat about how the Yoff have impacted this season and what awards we should give away next week in our last (regular season) game of the season!File Download (29:51 min / 24 MB) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Another week and another FTRE podcast. Jon and Jason are joined by Pete Fincham pre-match and David Lewy post as Mike is forced to phone in his duties. Plus with the Blackburn game live on US TV, Curtis and The Denver Hornets send us their thoughts. Hear how these Watford fans are feeling as this season is coming to an end.File Download (39:05 min / 31 MB) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The countdown to the end of the season is on, but is the Hornets challenge for automatic promotion? Jon, Jason and Mike are joined again by David Lewy on a road trip to Peterborough. They chat about the last week and who should be The Player of The Season. There’s also a catch up with Frank Smith from the Watford Observer on his take of the season so far. File Download (35:41 min / 29 MB) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It’s another weekly podcast, Jon and Jason are joined by David Lewy (Mike’s on a Stag Do in Amsterdam) and the boys reflect on the big Watford Week with games against Hull and Cardiff. They chat to Watford commentator/TV presenter Jon Marks about his view of things from the press box, plus the clubs unreserved seating in Vicarage Road End for home fans.File Download (36:28 min / 29 MB) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It’s great when you get to see an old friend, and it’s great to meet new ones. In this podcast Jon, Jason and Mike chat to old friends, returning manager Sean Dyche and Denver Hornet Curtis, and meet some new friends in Keren from from Leyton Orient and Gary from Gillingham… oh and we have a camera crew follow us!File Download (43:37 min / 35 MB) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is the first of our slightly shorter, but more frequent podcasts in the run up to the end of the season. The boys are joined by David Garrido from Sky Sports News and David Walker from We Are Going Up podcast and we ask if size really counts. Jon, Jason and Mike also reflect on the Wolves, Wednesday and Blackpool games, plus they talk to hornets goalkeeper Manuel Almunia.File Download (29:55 min / 24 MB) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As Watford continue to stroll on up the Championship Jason, Mike and Jon chat about how everyone seems to be moaning about our loans and, with friend of the podcast David Lewy, discuss if we actually want to go up to the Premier League. They also take a trip to see Watford Ladies play chatting with Manager John Saloman and players Lauren Davey and Sarah Witshire. And the big interview is with defender, and now goal scorer, Joel Ekstrand. File Download (59:33 min / 48 MB) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Back after a winter Break, From The Rookery End return with a lot to be cheerful for. Jon, Jason and Mike talk about their favourite win, and the unfamiliar fans reaction plus they chat to Marvin Scoredell upon his return to the club and midfield string puller Almen Abdi.File Download (43:33 min / 35 MB) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This month’s podcast comes in two parts. Part 1 is at the FA Youth Cup game where the boys look at the future hornets and chat to the outgoing Head of Academy Nick Cox. Part 2 is at Hull City home game when Jon, Jason and Mike meet Ikechi Anya, chat about the up coming Man City FA Cup game and we have to talk about he who we wish to forget!!File Download (64:03 min / 51 MB) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The start of this podcast was not as planned (yes we do plan them), but it was a lovely surprise to meet and chat Nordin Wooter. Along with Nordin Jon and Mike chat to Sky Sports Adam Leventhal, Wolves commentator Steve Herman and young hornet Connor Smith! There is no Jas this mornth, but there is the return of Robo-Jas. It’s been a successful November so it’s happy hornets all round – even Mike!File Download (58:29 min / 47 MB) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This month the boys are feeling far more positive about being Watford fans. As well as talking on-pitch action with Watford fan David Cameron Walker from the “We Are Going Up” podcast, but author Lionel Birnie is back to talk about his (and 10 others) new book, and to discuss the recent hornets coverage in the national press. In 100 Objects a sever and some vegetables go into the list, plus Jon talks to current loan player Nathaniel Chalobah who really is only 17 years old!File Download (66:08 min / 53 MB) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This month Jon, Jason and Mike return with not only Martin Taylor’s final interview as a Watford player where he answers the toughest question FTRE have ever asked, but we launch the “Pozzo League” and Watford in 100 Objects returns. Oh and Watford LEGEND John Barnes is on pod talking about two special objects for the list. Yes, JOHN BARNES. Plus there are four defeats and a draw to talk about!File Download (51:26 min / 41 MB) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This months’ pod features an exclusive interview with the new Watford Manager Gianfranco Zola. Hear him talk about where his philosophy of football comes and him pick five-a-side team from the best players he’s played with and against. Plus, after we thought there wouldn’t be much to talk about at this point of the season there is lots! EPPP, what we’ve seen on the pitch and how is the definition of the Watford Way changing!File Download (56:36 min / 45 MB) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.