From The Rookery End (watford Fc)

England won a World Cup quarter final and what could top that? How about the FTRE boys recording a podcast? No... fair enough!But anyway, Jon, Mike and Jason are back for the start of the 9th season of FTRE podcasts and, along with Jordi and Kieran, look at the season ahead, the new arrivals at Vicarage Road plus chat to a few friends who are over at the World Cup. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With over 20 years of service, and more starts than any other player in Watford history, Nigel Gibbs is a one-club man who can justifiably claim the title of 'Mr Watford'.This brand new podcast series, where we, along with fellow watford fan Lionel Birnie, talk to the people who have played a part in Watford's History, whether it on or off the pitch. To kick things off, Lionel caught up with Sir Nigel at the Grove Hotel, back in March, to talk about his time at Watford, experiencing some of the clubs biggest moments and making it through the lowest of lows. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

MANCHESTER UNITED 1-0 WATFORD: The Hornet's third successive season in the Premier League has come to an end, and it will be followed by a 4th. The boys end the season on the road at Old Trafford to discuss a performance that promised a litlle more and countdown the Top 10 moments of the 2017-2018 season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

WATFORD 2-1 NEWCASTLEJason, Jon and Jordi talk through the home win that takes us past 40 points and well and truly safe.Jon was also at a special event, where the club have put a gravestone onto a previously unmarked grave of Jonny Goodall. Who was Johnny and what does he mean to our club? Jon talked to Geoff Wicken about the man they called Allgood.Plus Paul Vincent has produced an ebook of his photography of the 1881 which we find out about. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

SPURS 2-0 WATFORDJon and Mike head to Wembley for a not surprising result! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

WATFORD 0-0 CRYSTAL PALACE:An enjoyable 0-0, which puts Watford on 38 points. Jon, Jas and Mike gather to converse about the game, the 4-4-2, the returning centre backs and if having two up front made a difference.There's a report from Russia, DCW is over there ahead of the World Cup with work, and they discuss longer managers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

HUDDERSFIELD 1-0 WATFORD:History is repeating, and not just because we've lost two weeks in a row. Jon and Colin talk through the defeat to the Terriers and then it's time for Mike to really share his worries and his plans for the summer. They also talk to Andy from Prostrate Cancer about the battle against the disease and what Watford fans can do to support the charity. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

WATFORD 1-2 BURNLEY:Mike, Jas and Jon talk abuot the scrimmage with Burnley, which we lost! The boys make Mike talk through the positives first, before picking apart where the last 20 minutes went so wrong, so very quickly.There's also discussions about the expansion of Vicarage Road and where we need to strengthen the squad over the summer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

WATFORD 2-2 BOURNEMOUTHA late equaliser felt like a loss, but Jon, Jason, DCW and Mike gathered to talk about the game, where opportunities were missed and where we can be positive going into the last 6 games.And with the clubs annual At Our Place fans event, the boys went along and reflect on what was said, plus speak to Anwar Uddin, Diversity and Campaigns manager at the Football Supporters Federation, about his work around the country and  what we can do as Watford fans to keep growing the diversity in our club.Plus Richard Walker, Watford FC Head of Communications, is on to talk about the clubs announcements this week for the up coming season which effects Families, disabled fans and those who sit/stand/sing in the Rookery End. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jon, Jason and Mike were given access to another Tales from The Vicarage Live and caught up with Richard Lee, Richard Johnson, Sean Dyche (5th Appearance for the exhaust eater), Paul Robinson and the man of the night Alec Chamberlain.The guys share their memories of Alec, their time at Watford and we find out what they are currently up to - apart from Sean as we all know how well he's doing!Host of the Evening, Adam Leventhal tells the boys about the work Tales from The Vicarage are doing with Kit Aid in Malawi and what we can expect from the next edition of the TFTV books this autumn. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

LIVERPOOL 5-0 WATFORDAfter a little delay, don't ask, Jon and Mike are here for this week's podcast. It was recorded live on Facebook, that's why is sounds different, and thank you if you watched along LIVE!We discuss the game, the up coming fans forum and what we will be getting up to on July 22nd!COME ON YOU ORNS! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Arsenal 3-0 WatfordJon and Colin chat over FaceTime about the game, how it was strange to firstly lose to Arsenal but also that the result didn't match the performance. Then there's Doucoure. The rumours of his departure are growing and the boys discuss how they feel about it. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

WATFORD 1-0 WEST BROMWICH ALBIONAnother 1-0 win, and that will get us to 36 points and up to 9th. Surely we are safe, surely it's time to stop worrying? Jon, Jason and Mike gathered after the win at Vicarage Road to talk through the men on the pitch. From the return of Will Hughes (and pretty much the return of Capoue), plus a midfield that isn't running on all engines.Plus Colin is on with his epithany on how football fans need to relax and stop panicking, stressing and worrying. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

WATFORD 1-0 EVERTONIt was time we let you lot to take control of the podcast. This week Jon, Jason and Mike take your questions from Twitter (@watfordpodcast) after a 1-0 home win against the toffee men.-Just how important is it to play two upfront?Does Okaka deserve to start?How much did we miss Femenia?Short Sleeves for Karnezis, discuss?Do we need another layer on the SEJ stage in the closed season?Is Capoue showing consistent good form?A big thank you to everyone who sent a question in, including:Chris Bone, Seamus Kelly, John Parslow, Jonathan Reeves, Mick Channer, David Gamble, Peter Elson, Jeremy Keates, Steve and Gavin Smith. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In 2011, Lionel Birnie published a book called "The 100 Greatest Watford wins. since then well we are all aware of what life under the Pozzo family had been like and the amazing highs we've had as Watford fans.In this bumper special podcast, Lionel joins Jon and Jason to discuss which of the Pozzo Era wins would make it onto the 100 Greatest Wins and which are just great wins. You may not agree, but we hope it helps you think about what makes a Greatest Watford win. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

WEST HAM 2-0 WATFORDOn Sunday, the day after Watford's lose to West Ham, Jon, Mike and Colin chat about the match, how Mike has some sort of weird sick feeling about Watford's current league position, plus we hear from Watford fan Tom Brodrick about why we have a hart/moose on our club badge! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

WATFORD 4-1 CHELSEAWhat did you achieve in the last week? It seems, on tonights performance, that Javi Gracia has done quite a bit!On this week's podcast, hear from Colin and Mike on the importance of the Chelsea win, the success, or maybe not, of the transfer window, plus we reminisce about The Hornet Hotline and talk to the voice of it, and many other things at the club, for over 30 years - Mike Vince. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

SOUTHAMPTON 1-0 WATFORD (FA CUP 4th ROUND)A podcast recorded on the train to and back from Southampton, Mike, Jon, Colin and Kieran have plenty to talk about.How have our week's been since Marco's exit?The reaction to the game v SouthamptonAnd the inaugural (and probably last) FTRE FA Cup Watford Quiz... it's challenging, not hard. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

LEICESTER 2-0 WATFORDYes, Watford did lose to Leicester this weekend, and Jon and Colin discuss the game, but the big news is the departure of Marco Silva and the appointment of Javi Gracia. Jon and Mike talk through the exit, before being joined by Sky Sports La Liga host David Garrido to talk about Javi and his time in Spanish football. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

WATFORD 2-2 SOUTHAMPTONOn a day when fans, once again, came together to say thank you to Graham Taylor, Mike, Jason and DCW talked about a cliche game of 2 halves, with last minute winner/handball.The focus is on the turmoil that seems to be inside the club, how the transfer window needs to address many problems the squad have and how we are now in a relegation battle, and on a countdown to 40 points. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.