From The Rookery End (watford Fc)

With Watford announcing the formation of a Supporters Board and asking for applications from supporters to be a part of it, Mike spoke to Steve Temple, Chair of the Watford Supporters Trust to find out more, including:What is the aim?How will it work?Who should apply?Why is it important? There is also an update from Teve about the future and importance of the Watford Supporters Trust, with news on what the Trust is and will be working on in the coming weeks and months.It’s an interesting and valuable chat, answering plenty of frequently asked questions about the Board and the Trust.Give it a listen and get involved. Come on you ‘Orns Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PAULO, HECTOR & HOW WE’RE FEELINGWith the dust settling on Tom Cleverley’s departure, Jon, Mike and DCW got together to try and sum up their current feelings on the state of play at Vicarage Road.The trio talk Tom’s departure and where it leaves us, discuss new Head Coach Paulo Pezzolano - why Gino chose him and some do the challenges he might face, and hear from talkSPORT’s Adrian Durham about exciting new signing Hector Kyprianou.There is also a look at the importance of the new Supportera Board, which is currently looking for fan applications.It may be the cricket season, but there is still plenty to discuss. This is Watford after all! Welcome to From the Rookery End. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here we go again, then.DCW was joined by Mike and Jas to discuss Gino Pozzo’s decision to sack one of the most popular Head Coaches in recent Watford history. The trio try to make sense of the decision, and in doing so question what future Watford can hope to have under the leadership of Pozzo, Duxbury and Nani.The season may be over, but the drama doesn’t stop. This is From the Rookery End. Come on you ‘Orns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Watford's 2024–2025 Season Ends with a 1–1 Draw Against Sheffield Wednesday, Luton Town were relegated, and we marked a major milestone with a 15th birthday party for the podcast!Post match in the Mad Squiirrel, we were overwhelmed by the number of people who came to say hello — it was wonderful to see so many familiar faces we’ve met over the last 15 years, as well as plenty of new ones. We were lucky enough to speak with many of them on this special episode of the podcast.Adam Drury and DCW break down the match, the crowd's jubilant reaction to Luton's relegation, and share early thoughts on the potential Watford squad for the 2025–26 season. We also welcomed the Wicken brothers — Olly and Geoff — who reflected on the last 15 years in a broader historical context. Jacob Culshaw from WD18 joined us to talk about his favourite season since 2010. Kate Lewers from Women of Watford dropped in for a chat, and of course, no FTRE party would be complete without hearing from Kieran and Jordi about their favourite Wa

For the final away game of the season, DCW made the trip up to Lancashire to see a poor hornets performance against Blackburn. Joined by Charlie from WD18, they saw a team that seems to be limping its way to the end of the season but also the conversation many fans might be having - will Tom Cleverly be the Watford manager next season?Plus there are few addendums to the 2014-2015 anniversary podcast from this week.Don't forget, after the Sheffield Wednesday match, next week, we will be holding our 15th Birthday party in the Mad Squirrel - and everyone is welcome.COME ON YOU ORNS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s now been 10 (TEN!) years since Watford sealed promotion to the Premier League on a sunny afternoon on the South Coast. Many will remember that famous win at Brighton, but to celebrate the milestone, we thought we’d look back at the whole season.Join Jon, Jas, DCW and Mike as FTRE takes you back through a momentous season that really did have it all. Altogether now; Tommie Hoban’s having a party, bring Angella and Munari… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Easter is a great time to gorging on chocolate eggs. Watford gorged on red cards. In a two parts. Dave and Mike discuss the Burnley loss and Adam Drury joins Mike to breakdown the loss away at Pompey. Even with two defeats and three red cards the boys are able to find positives, even if Jon wasn't there. but the true faults and frustrations of this Watford team still shine through.Two games to go and we will still be shouting COME ON YOU ORNS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After heading to the Hawthorns (via the brilliant Vine pub!) Mike was joined to discuss the game by Colin and Adam Drury.The trio talk about Tom’s achievements this year and whether he actually deserves more credit, despite a downturn in results. Adam and Colin disagree on how culpable the midfield is in giving up goals, while there is also chat about Jeremy Ngakia’s good form, Caleb Wiley’s improving showings and Moussa Sissoko’s scoring record - among much much more.Welcome to the latest episode of From the Rookery End. Come on you ‘Orns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the latest episode of FTRE, recorded in two parts as we look back at Watford’s narrow win against Hull in the Chanpionship, and the U18’s heroic effort in the FA Youth Cup Semi Final against our old friends Manchester City.The senior side will have been pleased to get back to winning ways in a game where the defence was the bright spot, while the U18s provided a timing endorsement of the work going on at the Academy with a hugely resilient performance against a very very strong Man City.Plenty to be proud of. Welcome to From the Rookery End.You can listen to our look behind the scenes at Watford Academy here - https://pod.fo/e/2b281f Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike and DCW look back at the defeat to Bristol City on Saturday and try to make sense of how we should feel about our season given that our already slim chances of making the play-offs are now almost certainly done and dusted Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was a sunny day at Vicarage Road but the 0-0 draw against Plymouth Argyle was a little bit dull. Howeve, Jon, Jason, Mike and Kieran gathered outside the Hornet Shop to discuss the performance, particuarly that of the younger stars in the Watford ranks.And, after he annouced his Parkinson Diagnosis, the boys look at at the Aidy Boothroyd's time as Watford manager and the 2005-2006 season which lead to the promotion to the Premier League.COME ON YOU ORNS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With so much to disucss, from two games of football (Watford 1-0 Swansea -- Oxford 1-0 Watford) to the lack of striker, the tired looking Georgi Chakvetadze, the returning of investment money and is the season over? there was only one way to decide on what to discuss ... THE WHEEL.Jon, Jason, Jordi and Mike gathered, a little later than normal, to discuss it all... and more.Thanks for waiting and COME ON YOU ORNS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was a cliche, as Watford v Millwall was a game of two halves. First half was great, the second was simply awful. Jon, Jason, Jordi and Mike met to discuss it , outside the hornet shop.Plus, with the passing of former Watford player Dennis Bond, Jon talks to David Harrison, from the Watford Treasury, to discuss his time as a Watford player.We go again, never to high, never to lowCOME ON YOU ORNS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was by no means a classic, but there were plenty of positives for Mike, Jordi and Colin to discuss after Watford’s Stoke stalemate.The trio talk Tom’s tactics, Louza’s continued resurgence, defensive delight after a third clean sheet in a row, while also considering the ongoing goalscoring conundrum.The Academy is also on the agenda, alongside a look towards the remainder of the season. Oh and there's a tribute edition of Going for GoldENWelcome to From the Rookery End*********Donate and find out more about Team FTRE playing in the Mental Health World Cuphttps://www.givengain.com/project/david-raising-funds-for-mental-health-world-cup-97809 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The nature of youth football has changed over the years, and while Watford’s focus may have shifted at times, it feels as though the Academy is now firmly back at the forefront of the Football Club’s operations. In this special podcast we talk to the people that have worked so hard to transform the Hornets’ youth setup and learn how the Academy is not just nurturing footballing talent, but also enriching, enhancing and shaping lives for the better.Welcome to a very special episode of From the Rookery End. Welcome inside the Watford FC Academy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a 2-0 home win against them lot up the M1, Jon, Mike, Jason and Colin gathered at the Railway Arms to discuss the win, the players who stood out, Tom's choices before and during the game plus a special new FTRE podcast that is coming out this week.COME ON YOU ORNS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After 1-0 win away at Middlesbrough. Jon, Jordi and Adam gathered to react to the win and how the Hornets might have started to revive their season at the Riverside. With one eye on next weeks derby match against Luton, they discuss how a new foundations seems to be forming in Tom Cleverly's Watford squad with a new centre back pairing and the continued redemption of Imran Louza. Tom will have some hard decisions to make, but has Doumbia shown him enough to cause him headaches for who should be starting up front.This if From The Rookery End - Come on You Orns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DCW and Mike convened the morning after Watford's 2-2 draw away at Sunderland to assess the performance and reflect on some much needed reasons to be cheerful - a very steady debut for Egil Selvik, an encouraging first start for Doumbia, a promising central defensive partnership of Pollock and Abankwah, and an absolute worldie from Imran Louza. If only we could defend set pieces...We also hear from Adam Drury who was among the hardy souls who made the trip up to the Stadium of Light, and we look at the task that awaits us in the week ahead with difficult games against Leeds and Middlesbrough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon, Jas, Mike and Kieran gathered at the Mad Squirrel to discuss an entertaining but ultimately disappointing early kick off against Norwich. There is praise for Pollock and Abankwe, who looked tremendous as a CB pairing, plaudits for Imran Louza, a bleak Bayo assessment and serious questions for Gino et al.It was a spirited second half, but is it enough? Listen, and let us know what you think. This is From the Rookery End. Come on you ‘Orns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DCW and Jas are joined by Opta's Matt Furniss for another rummage through the numbers and they attempt to work out why this Watford side are so bad in the first 15 minutes of games, what Moussa Sissoko and Edo Kayembe are failing to do in midfield, and with less than a week to go in the January transfer window we look at whether Emmanuel Dennis part III, an out of sorts Kelechi Iheanacho or Red Star Belgrade's 29-year-old Cherif Ndiaye are the answer to our struggles in the striking department. There's also discussion of the ongoing uncertainty around Tom Cleverley's position and a look back at the runs of form that have lead to Gino Pozzo pulling the trigger on all of his head coaches so far. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.