From The Rookery End (watford Fc)

Mike, Jon, DCW and Jas got together after the disappointing home draw with rock bottom Wigan Athletic and assess what it means for the rest of the Hornets’ season.The team also discuss the welcome news that the club are committing to supporter communications, with Gino Pozzo agreeing to talk directly to fans for the first time in his tenure. What should supporters be asking him and why?This is From the Rookery End. Come on you ‘Orns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to a very special edition of From the Rookery End.In February, Watford Football Club lost one of the most important men in it’s history. Oli Phillips covered more than 2,000 Hornets fixtures in his role at the Watford Observer, a career that spanned more than 40 years. This podcast is a tribute to Oli; a bona fide Watford legend.We hear from friends and colleagues of Oli, as well as two of the players that he’d regularly write about in such a memorable fashion; Tony Coton and John McClelland. As you’ll hear, Oli was extremely well respected, both by those that knew him well, and those that pored over his very word, devouring his weekly work in the Watford Observer every Friday.Oliver Phillips will forever be a name synonymous with Watford Football Club. This is our small way of marking his quite extraordinary contribution to the club and the town.Be lucky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris/Chrissy/Christopher/Mr Wilder's first game as Watford Head Coach was not a good game. His second game was a whole heap better. Jon, Mike and Jason (plus a fleeting appearance from DCW) discuss a 3-0 win, against a team lower in the league, with a performance and results we should have seen far more this season. They discuss the players who made an impact on the results and if Chrissy Wilder has lots of headaches in picking the team against Wigan.They also reflect on your feedback and thoughts about the weekend podcast where they talked through the impact of the decisions of on Gino Pozzo.Enjoy the win and COME ON YOU ORNS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here we go again. Again. The Slaven Bilić era is over and the Chris Wilder mini-series has begun.Mike and Jas were at Berkhamsted Town and it was amfrom a freezing Broadwater that they joined Jon and DCW for an emergency podcast to discuss the latest change in Head Coach.Is it a surprise? Is it the right call? Will it make a difference? We discuss it all in this, the latest From the Rookery End.Take a deep breath, it’s onto the next one. Come on you ‘Orns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a game high on Championship values and lacking in pretty much every part of Watford's attack, Jon, Jason and Mike try to figure out what's next and why it isn't as we expected. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bramell Lane is a long way from Watford, but Mike, DCW and Adam Drury made the journey and saw a lose but not a terrible performance - where have we heard that before this season.Where did we lose the game - the attack, the midfield, with a returning Imran Louza, or the new look defence? They discuss and have a few improvements for Slaven.Plus, after some feedback, Mike discusses teh best tactics for dealing with refs.We continue... COME ON YOU ORNS!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this awayday companion podcast, the team discuss Old Boys/former players. Who do you miss teh most, who do you think of like an ex-girlfriend and which former players derves to not hold back on a celebration, when they've scored or won a game?Plus Jas and Jordi have a XI battle, who can the best team from players who played for Watford and another championship club.And you can play along with a game we like to call. "Who did they play for the most?"We hope you have a great journey up to Bramell Lane or just enjoy the podcast on your weekend walk. COME ON YOU ORNS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Monday night, under the lights of Vicarage Road, and Watford get their first win since mid January.Jon, Jason, Mike and DCW gathered outside the Hornet Shop to discuss the match, the stand out players, mostly good ones and if the strategies of Slaven Billic are good for the demanding fans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was another frustrating afternoon for Hornets’ fans at Vicarage Road, as an improved second half display wasn’t enough to force a win against Blackburn.Mike, Jon and Jas gathered after the game to discuss a fixture that saw the long awaited return of Tom Cleverley, Ken Sema and Imaran Louza, with all of the returnees getting the FTRE treatment, along with the rest of the misfiring squad.There is also a look ahead to Burnely, as well as a look back to a previous classic encounter with the the Clarets.It’s another draw. It’s another From the Rookery End podcast. Come on you ‘Orns! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's only a short journey around to the stadium formerly know as the Madjeski and Mike went with a hop, skip and jump. The aim, to see how the new signings did and if there was a little bit more to come from the Watford squad, new or old.As the transfer windown shut this week, Jon, Jason and Mike gathered to discuss what state Watford squad have been left in.And after the match, MIke is joined by Watford blogging legend Matt Rowson to discuss the match, including a controversial moment/decision or two. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Watford are on the road, so that means another awayday companion podcast!This week we are delighted to bring you our chat with broadcaster, friend of the podcast and Watford supporter Kelly Somers.We spoke to Kelly about her brilliant career so far, including what it is like to be following England through major tournaments and home and abroad - including how difficult and challenging it can be when things don’t go exactly to plan.Kelly explains what it’s like to follow Watford (often finding out the Hornets score live on air) as well as talking about her recent brush with Hollywood when meeting Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds.It’s a fascinating chat and we’re sure you’ll enjoy it. It’s Kelly from the telly, and this is From the Rookery End! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.  COME ON YOU ORNS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some felt it was too far and too soon after the Swansea humiliation 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 a main event 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.This is From The Rookery End ... COME ON YOU ORNS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We wanted a guttsie reaction to the Millwall defeat and we didn't get it. Jon, Mike and DCW discuss the lackluster performance against Swansea as well as look ahead to a realistic transfer window and how Watford might make it through this terrible recent run of performances. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 - ALGERLucas Neill - AUSRicharlison - BRANicolas Nkoulou - CAMAllan Nyom - CAMCarlos Sanchez - COLCamilo Zuniga - COLAllan Nielson - DENPervis Estupiñan - ECUJuan Carlos Pardes - ECUKenny Samson - ENGDanny Rose - ENGSteve Hodge - ENGDavid James - ENGBen Foster - ENGAshley Young - ENGJohn Barnes - ENGMoussa Sissoko - FRAMarcus Gayle - JAMMigel Layun - MEXNordin Amrabat - MORSteven Berghuis - NEDNathan Ake - NEDPat

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.