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It's familiar territory for many Watford supporters, but what does the 2020/21 Championship hold in store for Watford? In the latest edition of From the Rookery End, the boys try to find out! Jon and Mike are joined by Ali Maxwell, from Going Up, Going Down podcast, to try and work out what's changed since the Hornets last graced English football's second tier and to assess the chances of a successful season for ivic and his men.Jon and Mike also discuss recent Watford-related developments, including the announcement of a new Sporting Director, the plan to stream non televised fixtures and the proposed ballot for matchday tickets when Stadiums are able to reopen.The season is inching ever closer - get yourself ready with the latest from the Rookery End podcast. Come on you 'Orns! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Things are starting to happen at WD18, so naturally there is a new From the Rookery End podcast! With the arrival of Vladimir Ivić seemingly imminent, Mike and Jon spoke to a couple of experts on his career. Middle Eastern football expert Ben Jacobs and Israel based journalist Raphael Gellar joined the boys to provide fascinating insight into Ivić, his philosophy, career, methods and perhaps most importantly of all, to confirm whether or not Watford fans should be excited by the appointment!Also on the show is fellow Watford fan Jordan Wiemer, who has delved into the Isreali League archives to try and get a feel for how Ivić May set up his Watford side. All this along with Arlo’s view on the new Kelme kit and a whole lot more on this - your brand new From the Rookery End podcast! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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After a turbulent season, which sadly ended in relegation, Watford find themselves in the position to find another man to steer the team back to the Premier League.But we asked ourselves, who in their right mind would want to be the next Head Coach of Watford Football Club?To help us figure out who that could be we asked Tifo's Alex Stewart to come on and give us his suggestions for possible candidates. We gave him a criteria to meet and he certainly comes up with some sensible, conservative, but out there and even crazy suggestions.Brought to you by the Athletic, This is From The Rookery End See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

ARSENAL 3-2 WATFORD:  Watford were relegated from the Premier League. A hearty performance at the Emirates, but one that came too late. Jon, Mike, Jordi and DCW discuss how they feel after the final whistle of what is, for a little while at least, the last Watford game in the promised land.The boys discuss the game, where the season went wrong, what relegation might mean for the club and fans, but they also do their best to find some positives in what was a stinker of a season.  This is From The Rookery End ... COME ON YOU ORNS! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After another seismic day at WD18, from the Rookery End is back, as we try to untangle the events that lead to Nigel Pearson departing Watford FC late on Sunday night.Jon and Mike are joined by David Cameron Walker and The Athletic's Watford correspondent Adam Leventhal, who discuss what has happened and perhaps more importantly, what has to happen next.  Are the boys able to make sense of what, even by Watford's standards, was a tumultuous sequence of events? Well, they gave it their best shot! It's the morning after the night before. It's the first day of the post-Pearson era.  It's From the Rookery End, brought to you by The Athletic.  Come on you 'Orns! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Are Watford relegated? Not yet. Does it feel like we are after a disappointing performance against West Ham? It really does. And that might make you feel angry or it might make you feel extremely sad. However, Jon, Mike, Colin and Adam try to talk through the game, the ongoing problems - all of them - at the club and try to make each other feel a bit better. We hope it does you.Is the turnover of coaches causing an unsettled culture? What on earth do you do with this squad? And what needs to be done by the club's hierarchy.?We know we aren't relegated yet but 2019-2020 has been a poor season and no matter where we end up, things need to change. We discuss what that might be.COME ON YOU ORNS! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It was (yet another!) must win game for Watford...and they did it! With their blood pressure slowly settling down and smiles on their faces, Jon, Jas and Mike gathered to discuss the latest valuable victory for the golden boys.In this, the latest From the Rookery End podcast, the chaps discuss what was the dictionary definition of a game of two halves, while also running the rule over a number of individual performances.There’s also a look ahead to the crucial fixture at West Ham with The Athletic’s Roshane Thomas, all delivered with an almighty sense of relief and a palpable, if not modest, dose of optimism. Come on you ‘Orns! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

WATFORD 2-1 NORWICHBack at home and back to winning ways with 3 points further away from the dropzone. Jon, Jason and Mike discuss an encouraging performance from the Golden Boys.In what was arguably the biggest game since our return to the Premier League, the boys talk about a performance that saw the Hornets come back for the first time in a long time, a wonder goal from DAnny Welbeck and if Troy Deeney gave enough after many fans calling for him to not be in the starting XI.They also talk to Chris Waugh, the Newcastle United correspondent for the Athletic to preview this weekend's clash with the Magpies.This is From The Rookery End and this is not over yet! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Watford return from Stamford Bridge with nothing but a dented goal difference, leaving Jon, Jas and Mike to try and find some positives.With the upcoming game with Norwich now unquestionably the biggest game of the season, you can hear from The Athletic’s Norwich correspondent Michael Bailey as Daniel Farke’s team gear up for a final roll of the dice at Vicarage Road.Another day, another defeat. Another From the Rookery End. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After a tumultuous weekend, Jon and Mike are joined by The Athletic’s Watford correspondent as they pause to take stock and examine goings on in the wider Watford world.Adam talks us through his fascinating features with former Head Coach Javi Gracia and current Centre Back Craig Dawson. There’s also a look at the thorny issues involving Andre Grat’s infamous birthday party and the mysterious case of Papa Gueye, who after what has to be the shortest Watford career ever, is now officially a Marseille player.All this and much more as the boys take a moment and try to compose themselves ahead of Saturday’s daunting visit to Stamford Bridge. This is From the Rookery End. Come on you ‘Orns. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Project restart continues to be a false start for Watford, as Jon, Jas and Mike gather in the aftermath of another damaging display, this time against in form Southampton.The boys don’t pull any punches in their assessment of a listless display in which Watford failed to record a single shot on target. This combined with a litany of errors mean that positivity is pretty thin on the ground; despite a heartwarming message from young Arlo.This was a bad day at the office, but you’re not alone. As always, this is From the Rookery End. Come on you ‘Orns. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A unique kick off time but an all too familiar tale for the Hornets, leaving Mike, Jon and Jas to sift through the wreckage of a dispiriting defeat away at Burnely. A predictably unhappy Mike is balanced out by a pragmatic Jason, but there is no denying the sombre tone in this one!There is no time to sulk or mope however, so the chaps are joined by Carl Anka, The Athletic’s Southampton correspondent, as they look forward to what is now a must win game against the Saints.Did any of us think this was going to be easy? Of course we didn’t! This is Watford, and this is From the Rookery End. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It’s back! And so of course is From the Rookery End. Jon and Jason are joined by Mike, one of the lucky few to be inside Vicarage Road, to discuss Watford’s hard earned, dramatic point against Leicester as project restart, starts.The game is the focal point of the show, with the boys covering all the main talking points from a fascinating encounter, including praise for Watford’s late saviour Craig Dawson. There’s also a welcome return for Arlo in our “Michael Parkin’s son” feature.With the games coming thick and fast, we also look ahead to the Hornet’s next fixture and ponder whether Pearson’s men will be able to do it on a pleasant Thursday early evening in Burnely. To help us work it out, we’re joined by The Athletic’s Burnley correspondent Andy Jones who describes the sort of challenge we’ll face in a few short days.Leicester review. Burnley preview. This is From the Rookery End. Come on you ‘Orns! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Project restart is nearly upon us and ahead of Watford’s fixture with the high flying Foxes, Jon and Mike are joined by Adam Leventhal to run the rule over the Hornets’ “pre-season friendly” with Brentford. Who impressed, while who has something still to prove.The boys assess the run in as they try to seek comfort from the tough fixtures other relegation threatened teams face, while in between a quite staggering number of appalling clichés from Mike, we hear from the Athletic’s Leicester correspondent Rob Tanner.Football’s nearly back and your new From the Rookery End podcast is here to help you get ready.  Come on you ‘Orns! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With a return to football inching ever closer, Jon and Mike are joined by Watford YouTuber Jacob Culshaw to get to grips with all of the news coming out of Vicarage Road.The team discuss the welcome news of Ben Foster’s new contract while also trying to work out who’s time at Vicarage Road could be coming to an end. Atmosphere is also on the agenda with a look at how the lack of crowd may impact on Watford’s players.  It’s nearly time for Premier League football, it IS time for a new podcast. Welcome to From the Rookery End. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After our week long tenth birthday celebrations, we’re back with a more modest but still (hopefully) enjoyable podcast to meet your Watford wants.With a date set for the return of Premier League football, Jon, Mike and Colin get together to discuss what the final nine games of this unprecedented season have in store for Watford.Will five subs be a good thing? Will home advantage be an advantage with no crowd in attendance? Will some of the rarely seen youngsters like Peñaranda and Pedro get the nod from Pearson? These questions and more all get the From the Rookery End treatment. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the ten years of doing From the Rookery End, Troy Deeney has been a name synonymous with our beloved Watford FC. It's been five years since we last spoke in depth to Troy, where he memorably joined us for dinner a few weeks before promotion was secured.We thought it was high time we caught up with the skipper again, and he kindly joined us to talk about how life has changed since those days in the Championship - including how he has changed not just as a player, but as a man.He's Watford's number nine.He's a Watford legend.He's Troy Deeney.And this, is From the Rookery End. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It had to happen at some point. We've been making podcasts for the last 10 years, published over 300 of them and this is our first clips show. You know, like the ones they always do on American Sitcoms. This episode shows off just a little bit of what we have done as a podcast and shows off how its really a podcast about staying sane, celebrating triumphs and chatting to footballers.This is 10 years of podcasting in about an hour. This is From The Rookery End See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our testimonial week continues with an interview the man who was the first star player when the podcast began - Danny Graham. In the first season of FTRE, Watford were punching above their weight. Off the field the it was a turbulent time with low budgets and cost cutting where ever possible. On the pitch, Malky Mackay and the players lead by John Eustace did an amazing to survive in the Championship. And it was Danny Graham and his 27 goals that gave the team that edge it needed.Jon. Mike and Jason caught up with Danny to talk about his time before, during and after Watford. His flame shone bright but brief at Vicarage Road but it burnt ever so importantly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.