From The Rookery End (watford Fc)

WATFORD 3-0 ASTON VILLA: It’s the last From the Rookery End of the decade and we’re wrapping up the last ten years on a high! The boys discuss the hard earned point at Bramall Lane as well as the exhilarating triumph against Aston Villa. There’s praise for Pearson, starry eyes for Sarr and even delight with Deulofeu. The final four in our search for your favourite Hornet of the decade is also unveiled. We’ve given ourselves hope - Come on you ‘Orns! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

WATFORD 2-0 MANCHESTER UNITED: Well, you don’t need us to tell you how enjoyable that was, but we hope you’ll download the post Manchester United podcast anyway! The boys break down a memorable and much needed result, and also announce who has made it through to the next phase in our search for your favourite Watford player of the decade. It was a great day; relive it with the brand new From the Rookery End. Merry Christmas and Come on you ‘Orns! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

LIVERPOOL 2-0 WATFORD: Jon and Mike convened on Sunday morning to try and make sense of contrasting emotions after a largely excellent performance yielded no points and no goals. There’s praise for a heroic back line, excitement about Sarr and in answering listeners questions, they try to sort out the Doucouré conundrum. It’s also time to get voting on your favourite Watford player of the decade! Welcome to what has to be said, is an increasingly positive From the Rookery End. You ‘Orns! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

WATFORD 0-0 PALACE: At the end of another eventful week in the world of Watford, Jon is joined by Colin, Mike and Jas who try and sum up the last tumultuous few days. The boys try to work out what new Head Coach Nigel Pearson has to do in order to kickstart the great escape, and also run the rule over the performances against Leicester and our old friends Crystal Palace. This is your latest dose of Watford waffle - it’s From the Rookery End. Come on you ‘Orns! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

SOUTHAMPTON 2-1 WATFORD: With family commitments ruling out a trip to St Mary’s, Jon, Jas, Mike and Jordi gathered at Mike’s to watch Watford lose their must win fixture with fellow strugglers Southampton. It’s fair to say any pre-match optimism had well and truly evaporated by the final whistle; download the podcast to see if the team think the Hornet’s survival hopes have disappeared too. Not much fun this, is it? Hopefully you’ll enjoy the podcast more than the football. You ‘Orns. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

WATFORD 0-3 BURNLEY: Well. That wasn’t quite what we’d hoped for, was it? Hear how Jon, Mike and Jas react to yet another deeply disappointing afternoon at the Vic, as they try to get their heads round another home game without a win. Luckily, this episode isn’t all about the Burnley game, with interviews with two former Hornerts providing some vital light relief. Jon caught up with the legendary Sir Nigel Gibbs at an event celebrating the terrific Watford Treasury, while Kieran/Hollywood spoke with Jay DeMerit at the European Premiere of LaGolda at Vicarage Road.  Arlo is also back in Michael Parkin’s son, so there is plenty to enjoy despite the unpalatable on-field action. Come on you ‘Orns. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

NORWICH 0-2 WATFORD See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With two games (and two defeats) to discuss, Jon is joined by Jason, Mike and Colin - each in varying states of distress - to try and make sense of Watford’s increasingly thankless search for a win.  As well as frantically searching for on-field positives, the boys discuss the battle of the badge and also make an exciting announcement about an event taking place later in the month. Welcome to From the Rookery End! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

WATFORD 0-0 BOSCOMBE: Another draw against Bournemouth, another clean sheet, but yet another missed opportunity to kickstart the season. Jon, Mike, Jas and DCW reconvened after the latest stalemate with our old friends from the south coast to try and work out if this was a point gained or another two squandered. The new pod also features Helen Ward talking about the fabulous season that table topping Watford Ladies are enjoying, as well as The Athletic’s Adam Leventhal talking about life reporting on some of the more unexpected Hornets related stories. No goals, but plenty to enjoy in this, the brand new episode of From the Rookery End. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

SPURS 1-1 WATFORD: A much improved performance from Watford, while problems with VAR continue to leave Hornets’ fans confused and critical. This week Mike and Colin join Jon to discuss events at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where things could, and probably should, have been so much better. Find out if the boys think it’s a point gained or two lost and hear their answers to your questions. It’s a brand new From the Rookery End podcast! Enjoy! Oh, and COME ON YOU ‘ORNS! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

WATFORD 0-0 SHEFF UNITED: This week, Mike and Colin have two very different reactions to the draw against the blades. Regular listeners will be able to guess who took a positive and who took a negative perspective of the game.We discuss where your current problems started to go wrong and why Watford fans are almost wishing for relegation. KT gets us some intel on future Watford superstars and  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

WOLVES 2-0 WATFORD: A week on from the humiliation in Manchester, Mike and Colin talk through a trip up to the Black Country and, like all episodes of FTRE, tell their thoughts and feelings on life as a Watford fan.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

WE CAN'T WRITE THE SCORE HERE. NOT THIS WEEK: Jon and Mike took on the challenge of going dark to all media between 3pm and MOTD. Could they make it through the game, and the 5 hours afterwards, without seeing the score and what went down at the Eitihad. Then, with Colin, they watched the programme not knowing what went on. It wasn't fun and everyone was angry, but to say Mike was on Full on Mike Mode is an understatement. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

WATFORD 2-2 ARSENAL: It was fun, it was a lot better and we could have even won it. Jon, Jason and Mike talk through Quique Sanchez Flores' first game back as Watford Head Coach, and it gave us plenty to talk about.Plus Jon is joined (prematch) by DCW and Colin to reflect on Javi leaving a week on and the 20 leaked badges for possible new Watford badges.COME ON YOU ORNS See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

EMERGENCY POD We weren't going to do a podcast this week. We were going to rest and let our brains think about something other than Watford - it didn't last long.Late on Saturday afternoon, you probably know this, Watford announced that Javi Gracia was leaving the club as head coach. 31 minutes later, we found that he was going to be replaced by an old friend, Enrique 'Quique' Sanchez Flores. That gave us plenty to talk about!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

NEWCASTLE 1-1 WATFORDThis week Jon is on the phone to Colin, who made the trip up to Tyneside and up the 14 flights of stairs to the away section at St James Park. Colin gives his views on the teams performance as well as the individuals who got the Hornets their first Premier League point of the season.COME ON YOU ORNS!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

WATFORD 3-0 COVENTRY The first win for the Golden Boys this season and oh how good it felt. Jon, Jason and Mike gathered to discuss it, the players who shone, and played for a starting place in the first team, and those who got some minutes under their belts. They also discuss the blame game and who should we point the finger at for the poor start to the season and the poor end to last season as well.COME ON YOU ORNS!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

WATFORD 1-3 WEST HAM See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

EVERTON 1-0 WATFORDGoodison Park has never been a happy hunting ground for Watford, and this week wasn't again!! In this pod, Jon, Mike and Jason gathered to talk about the issues in the Rookery during the Brighton game, talk to Matt Rowson about the disappointing, yet better performance, and then look into the rest of this season.Of course we hear from Arlo, but there is also the return of GOING FOR GOLDEN!!!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

WATFORD 0-3 BRIGHTONNot the start of the season we dreamt of, especially after an exciting week in the transfer window. Jon, Jason and Colin start the podcast to discuss the recent transfer business, Jon shares what his Thursday was like then Jon and Jason try to figure out where the Brighton game went wrong. Finally, Mike pops by to discuss the clubs scheme to Keep the Vic Full and head to the Z-Cars Derby and seeing the snake again. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.