From The Rookery End (watford Fc)

You've got to play some big teams in this League, but we never expected to be playing a top of the table Leicester at this point in the season. In a shorter podcast, recorded directly after Watford 0-1 defeat to the Foxes, Jon, Jordi and Jason talk discuss the width in the Watford squad, plus we hear from Odion Ighalo as he takes part in a classic TV quiz! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the space of a few days, Watford have faced both ends of the Premier League spectrum with games against Bournemouth and Manchester United. In the latest podcast we examine both games and look forward to the visit of Champions elect (?!) Leicester City. We also try to get to the bottom of our lack of goals, reveal our choice of Watford's cult hero and wonder whether our beloved Watford could be an integral part of a new footballing world order... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Things are going great... aren't they?Well we wondered if we should stop and see if we are being taken away in this Premier League whirlwind - do we really have anything to grumble about?We also look back at Leeds United in the FA Cup 5th round. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Troy Deeney is back on the goal trail and the Hornets remain on the Wembley trail. It's an amazing time to be a Watford supporter and here at From the Rookery End we're determined to make the most of it...In this latest episode we discuss the fantastic result at Palace, the wisdom of dropping Troy Deeney and the chances of a FA Cup Quarter Final appearance. We also exclusively reveal the new nickname for our reserve goalkeeper. These are amazing times. This is From the Rookery End. Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A look back at Spurs away, a translation of an instrgram from Paredes and a looking to the future of Watford and what might be our next step on the Hornets Rollercoaster. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Watford 0-0 Chelsea, a scoreline that doesn't tell the full story! In another podcast this week, Jon, Jason and Mike, talk about the game, the end of the transfer window and chat to WD Sports Kevin Affleck about deadline day, plus Jon catches up with Watford's Supporter Liaison Officer Dave Messenger about his new role. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The magic of the FA Cup. It doesn't extend to Nottingham Forest stewards apparently. As we attempted to record, we were stopped in our tracks by a grumpy chap in a high vis jacket, making the Hornets' last gasp winner all the sweeter...So instead of recording at the City Ground we got our heads together at Leicester Forest East services and discussed our FA Cup run (we're in the 5th round, it's a run!) our new arrivals and transfer window performance as well as the upcoming game with Chelsea.We're on our way to Wembley. Perhaps. Either way, this is From the Rookery End. Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It had to happen at some point didn't it? The FTRE boys are back to look back on the Man City, Newcastle (FA Cup), Southampton, Swansea and Newcastle games where the Hornets got two wins, but only 3 Premier League points. Did the results tell the full story or how the Hornets are doing and how is the transfer window going? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What a year it's been to be a Watford fan. So many great moments and we end it in the top half of the Premier League - it's been quite a long journey.After the Spurs game, Jon, Jason, Jordi and Mike, discuss the the last few games, the best moments of 2015, award the Ballon d'ORN (best Watford player in the calendar year) and look ahead to the transfer window. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With Silver FM back on-air in the run up to Christmas, we decided to go on-air and do a LIVE podcast. The boys look back at the Man United, Norwich, Villa and Sunderland games, they ask if 7th is a true position for the Hornets and talk with Gifton Noel Williams and Allan Smart. Oh and it was recorded before the Liverpool win! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Seen by some as the bad guys of football, who are just after more money, we felt we need to find out a little more. So Jon and Mike met Troy Deeney's agent, and former England International, Michael Ricketts to hunt down the truth about football agents. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This Premier League lark is still not dull. Jon, Jason, Mike and Jordi chat about the West Ham and Leicester games, there's a pep talk for Gomes and we hear Odion Ighalo like we never have before. The boys also catch up with WD Sport's Kevin Affleck to talk about a certain tall Togolese footballer who has been linked with a move to Vicarage Road. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Watford fans can be a creative lot, none more so than Dougie Brimson. - author and screenwriter.In another FTRE Shorts podcast, where we are talking to the wider Watford Family, Jon and Mike talk to Dougie about his books, screenplays - including Wings of a Sparrow, Top Dog and Green Street - and his hopes for Watford FC.After our interview, Dougie was generous enough to offer two signed copies, of his latest book, "Wings of A Sparrow" to give away.To be in with a chance of winning a copy then listen to the podcast then go to fromtherookeryend.com to enter. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jon, Mike and Jordi were at the clubs Fans Forum on Wednesday 4th November where Quique Sanchez Flores, Troy Deeney, CEO Scott Duxbury and Head of Recruitment Luke Dowling were on hand to answer fans questions.In this podcast, the boys reflect on the evening and get interupted by one of the panel. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Since entering the Premier League, the Watford media landscape has changed a lot. So Jon caught up with Adam Newson, Watford Observers reporter for Watford FC, to see how the oldest publication are going and find out a bit more about him. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After a home defeat to Arsenal, Jon, Mike, Jordi and Andy went to Stoke on Trent to see the Hornets in action against a very difficult side. How has this teams attacking prowse developed this season? What is our best Plan B? And who's been the player of the first quarter? Plus as the future arrived this week, Back to the Future, we look at what football might be like in another 30 years. Plus who would win a fight between two former golden boys! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marvin Sordell, a product of the Watford Youth system, had a great season scoring 15 goals and sold the following January at the last minute to (then) Premier League Bolton. He's had a turbulant career since then and Watford blogger Kieran Callanan (@polymaas) has spent time with Marvin and will be releasing a series of blog posts about his career before, during and after Watford. Jon and Mike caught up with Kieran to find out more and hear a few clips about from the interview. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Before Watford's home game against Arsenal, Jon and Mike caught up with Tayo, an Arsenal fan and member of "The Tuesday Club", an Aresenal podcast. How are Watford looking, and why does he have a soft spot for the Hornets? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tim Walklate is back with another chat with our Pozzo supporting brothers - Paulo from Udinese and Pablo from Granda. How did their off season go, what do they think of Watford in the Premier League? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Two wins, a defeat, a draw and the standard controversy surrounding an away game at Bournemouth. As always, there is plenty to talk about in the new episode of From the Rookery End.As well as in interview with Lionel Birnie (creator of the "Tales from The Vicarage" series of books) the boys discuss the fantastic wins against Swansea and Newcastle, give Crystal Palace credit and bemoan Bournemouth. Again. Also up for discussion is the performance of Quique Sánchez Flores, the goals scored situation, and a three point plan for continued Premier League success. It's the International break, so fill the Watford void with the brand new From the Rookery End. You 'Orns! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.