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From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC

A podcast about a life following Watford FC

Established in 2010, From The Rookery End is the original Watford FC supporters podcast.Join lifelong supporters Mike, Jon and Jason, as they share their thoughts on anything and everything involving Watford FC. They'll

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  • 51. Limping in Lancashire: Blackburn 2-1 Watford

    22:13||Season 15, Ep. 51
    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

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  • 50. TEN YEARS ON: Celebrating the 2014/15 Premier League Promotion

    01:34:43||Season 15, Ep. 50
    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…
  • 49. Red cards regret: Watford lose twice over Easter

    39:47||Season 15, Ep. 49
    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.
  • 48. Two-Thirds of a Good Team: Watford fall short at West Brom

    47:12||Season 15, Ep. 48
    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.
  • 47. A Tale of Two Cities - 1-0 v Hull - U18 FA Cup Semi Final

    30:23||Season 15, Ep. 47
    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
  • 46. Defeat at Bristol City - how should we feel about the remainder of the season?

    46:41||Season 15, Ep. 46
    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
  • 45. Hopefuls Shine but Hornets fall short - Watford 0-0 Plymouth

    37:19||Season 15, Ep. 45
    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