From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC

Jon, Jordi, Mike and Kieran are on presenting duties after Watford’s Easter weekend fixtures — a 1-1 draw at home to Charlton on Easter Monday, coming hot on the heels of the 2-1 defeat away at QPR on Good Friday.We hear from DCW after he left Loftus Road less than impressed, and the team pick through another familiar-feeling performance: a flat first half, a brighter second, and plenty of questions about where this season is heading.There’s chat about Irankunda’s impact against Charlton, the continued lack of threat up front, a strong showing from academy graduate Amin Nabizada, and what Watford can realistically get from the final five matches of the campaign.Plus, Kieran reflects on Watford Women being crowned champions — and why there’s still plenty of work (and big questions) ahead if promotion is to become a reality.

Watford served up the full emotional buffet this week — from the genuine high of a feel-good win over Wrexham (and that moment), to the all-too-familiar frustration of a stop-start, slightly baffling 0-0 with Leicester.Outside the Hornet Shop once again, Jon is joined by Jason, Mike and Kieran to try and make sense of it all — from players who look like they might just be “a thing”, to others who definitely aren’t (yet), and a referee who somehow managed to be everywhere and nowhere at the same time.There’s also a bit of nostalgia thrown in, a nod to why we keep coming back even when the football tests our patience, and a reminder that sometimes it’s the unexpected moments — not the league table — that make it all worthwhile.

Back behind the mic, Jon and DCW look back on a bruising week for Watford after a frustrating draw at Sheffield Wednesday and a damaging defeat at Stoke. There’s talk of missed chances, flat performances, fading playoff hopes and what Ed Still can realistically get out of this squad in the final stretch. The lads also hear from the Watford Observer’s Adam Drury, who was at the bet365 Stadium and shares what Ed Still had to say in the aftermath of the defeat. Plus, with Wrexham and Leicester up next, they ask what there is still to play for — and whether simply finding some stability might be the biggest win of all.This is From The Rookery EndCOME ON YOU ORNS

With no Watford match to dissect and a long trip to Sheffield on the horizon, Jon, Jordi and Jason decide to have a bit of fun instead.The boys kick things off with a Watford-themed version of "Play Your Cards Right", before attempting to build the ultimate Watford XI made up entirely of non-European players — those who were either born in, or represented, countries outside of Europe. Finally, Jordi unveils a brand new quiz game: “Who Was the Watford Manager When…?”It might be a week without football, but there’s still plenty of Watford debate, nostalgia and questionable decisions along the way. Come and play along.This is From The Rookery End.Come on you ’Orns.

Back at their spiritual home of The Railway Arms in Oxhey, Jon, Jordi and Jason reflect on a week that perfectly sums up Watford’s season so far. From the frustrating 2-0 home defeat to Ipswich to the much brighter 2-1 response away at Bristol City, the lads dig into what Ed Still tweaked — and what it might mean going forward.There’s deserved praise for Jeremy Ngakia’s stunning worldie, recognition for Kayembe’s creative influence, and a check-in on Luca Kjerrumgaard as his goal tally continues its steady rise. With an 11-day gap before the next fixture, attention also turns to what Ed can instil into this group on the training ground to build some much-needed consistency.This is From The Rookery End. Come on you ’Orns.

After a winless run of 7 games, Watford marked Ed Still’s first home game in charge with a comprehensive win over fellow Play Off hopefuls Derby County.Mike is joined by Jas and Kieran to discuss an enjoyable afternoon at the Vic, where the defensive unit earned plaudits and the strikers did their jobs.There is praise for Mfuni, Abankwah, Mendy and more, as the boys wrap up a game that the Hornets could have won by significantly more.This is From the Rookery End. Come on you ‘Orns.