Sinopsis
From the Rookery End is a Watford FC podcast made by Watford fans for Watford fans. Jon, Jason and Mike are life-long Watford fans, season ticket holders in the Rookery End and, since 2010 , these podcasts are their take on life as a Watford fan.
Episodios
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An intermittent Skype call of a game (10.41)
09/03/2020 Duración: 41minPALACE 1-0 WATFORDThe morning after Watford visited Selhurst, Jon, Mike and Colin (via Skype on a train) discuss the inclusion of Roberto Pererya on the left, how the team could break down teams better and if there is much need for tinkering... Oh and corners. Plus they share their thoughts and worries about a potential new stadium for the Hornets, as reported by Adam Leventhal on the Athletic this week.Sign up to The Athletic today and get a 40% discount for Watford content you cannot get anywhere else - theathletic.com/rookeryend. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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New Stadium Update & What Next After Liverpool? (10.40)
05/03/2020 Duración: 30minCould Watford be leaving Vicarage Road? - 20:00 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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An Emperor on his Throne (10.39)
01/03/2020 Duración: 44minWATFORD 3-0 LIVERPOOLAs Watford fans we've had some great wins this season. We've also had some terrible performances. HOWEVER, today is up there with the best wins since we returned to the top flight - WE BEAT THE WORLD CHAMPIONS!!Jon, Colin and Jas discuss the total performance and how so many of the players out in the performance of the season. They also catch up with the Watford Ladies Captain, Helen Ward, to see how their season is going.Sign up to The Athletic today and get a 40% discount for Watford content you cannot get anywhere else - theathletic.com/rookeryend. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Liverpool Bookends (10.38)
27/02/2020 Duración: 29min... You have to play every team in the Premier League twice, and this week happens to be the week Watford have to play Liverpool AGAIN - the Champions elect! Jon and Adam gather just outside Vicarage Road to reflect on Nigel Pearson's latest press conference & you'll hear from the boss himself. Plus, Jon catches up with The Athletic's Liverpool writer, James Pearce, to find out if they've got any weaknesses at all. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Just Shoot, Lads! (10.37)
23/02/2020 Duración: 30minFun away trips can often be ruined by 90 minutes of football and a 3-0 defeat at Old Trafford was certainly a let down. Jon, Jason and DCW talk through the faults and frustrations and really, really try to find some good to take us through to the final 10 games of the season. Sign up to The Athletic today and get a 40% discount for Watford content you cannot get anywhere else - theathletic.com/rookeryend See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Ighalo & The Old Boy Rule (10.36)
21/02/2020 Duración: 27minIt's another From the Rookery End preview podcast, Jon and Adam reunite following Nigel Pearson's weekly presser to discuss the current state of the Hornets and what might happen when we come across an 'old friend'...They also speak to The Athletic's Ma See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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A Pothole Ridden Road to Safety (10.35)
16/02/2020 Duración: 47minNo game? No problem! Jon, Jas and Mike made the most of the winter break and got together to talk about Watford’s chances for the rest of the season while also running the rule over the Hornet’s recently released accounts. The boys are also joined by The Athletic’s correspondents from Norwich, Bournemouth, Villa, Brighton and West Ham, with each reporter sharing their views on how the season will pan out, including their thought’s on the Hornets’ chances of survival. Supported by The Athletic, this is From the Rookery End.Sign up to The Athletic today and get a 40% discount for Watford content you cannot get anywhere else - theathletic.com/rookeryend See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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EXCLUSIVE: The Quique Sanchez Flores Interview (10.34)
13/02/2020 Duración: 30minFollow The Athletic's Watford correspondent, Adam Leventhal, on his trip to Madrid to carry out an exclusive interview with Quique Sanchez Flores... Featuring behind the scenes detail of the process and exclusive clips from the interview, which you can read in full on The Athletic. Visit www.theathletic.co.uk/rookeryend to receive a 40% discount today! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Quixotic (10.33)
09/02/2020 Duración: 35minBRIGHTON 1-1 WATFORD: It’s a South Coast Roller Coaster at Brighton as a late Adrian Mariappa own goal denies Watford a vital win at the Amex Stadium. Jon is joined by Kieran and Colin as they run the rule over another game that saw the Hornets fail to capitalise on taking the lead. It’s another opportunity missed, it’s another From the Rookery End; supported by The Athletic. quixotic - adjective - extremely idealistic; unrealistic and impractical Sign up for The Athletic now and get a 40% discount: theathletic.com/rookeryend See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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To 'Peñaranda' the ball (10.32)
06/02/2020 Duración: 27minJon is joined by The Athletic's Watford writer Adam Leventhal, fresh from Nigel Pearson's press conference, to preview the Brighton game. In the first of our new Thursday FTRE episodes, the guys ponder over Danny Welbeck's best position and how to cope See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Last Minute Blues (10.31)
03/02/2020 Duración: 30minJoin a shell-shocked Jon, Jason, Mike and DCW as they try to make sense of another Premier League fixture decided by a late, late goal. In the latest episode of From the Rookery End, the boys attempt to work out where it all went wrong, as Everton came from two goals down to snatch an unlikely three points.Was it sub-par substitutions? Individual indiscretions? Catastrophic concentration lapses?The team also talk through the January transfer window which shut on 31 January, while also hearing from Arlo in another edition of Michael Parkin's son.It's another gut-wrenching defeat. It's another From the Rookery End! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Learning Experience (10.29)
26/01/2020 Duración: 38minVILLA 2-1 WATFORDTRANMERE 2-1 WATFORD: After two defeats midweek, there was no Watford game on the weekend. so Jon and Mike gathered to discuss two disappointing results, how the squad, in particular the young hornets who played against Tranmere. COME ON YOU ORNS!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Momentum Maintained (10.28)
19/01/2020 Duración: 32minWATFORD 0-0 SPURS: No goals? No problem! Jon, Jas, Jordi and Mike run the rule over another decent Watford performance as the recovery under Nigel Pearson continues. As well as looking forward to what could be one of the busiest Watford weeks of football, the boys try and choose their most improved Pearson era performer. It’s another From the Rookery End podcast! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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A Pinny and Candles (10.27)
12/01/2020 Duración: 39minBoscombe 0-3 WatfordOn a sunny Sunday by the the sea, Watford emphatically beat the Cherries and are now in 17th and out of the relegation zone.Mike is on away-day diary duties and he met up with Colin to tell the tale of the day, the win and the continuation of the Pearson See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Too Much Tequila (10.26)
05/01/2020 Duración: 42minWATFORD 3-3 TRANMERE: The 3rd Round of the FA Cup is a magical day and when the hornets took on League 1 struggling Tranmere the game gave us pretty much everything.With a whole heap of changes, Jon, Jason, Colin and Mike discuss the players who took the opportunity put in front of them and those that, disappointingly, didn't. Plus Jon has another FA Cup based game for you to play along with.COME ON YOU ORNS! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Tamed the Wolves (10.25)
01/01/2020 Duración: 24minWATFORD 2-1 WOLVESIt might be a new year and a new decade, but there is something not so new about another Watford win. Jon, Jason and DCW gathered outside Vicarage Road to discuss the win against Wolves.Plus the announcement of Watford's Favourite Player of Last Decade... that's not Troy Deeney! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Aston Thriller (10.24)
29/12/2019 Duración: 38minWATFORD 3-0 ASTON VILLA: It’s the last From the Rookery End of the decade and we’re wrapping up the last ten years on a high! The boys discuss the hard earned point at Bramall Lane as well as the exhilarating triumph against Aston Villa. There’s praise for Pearson, starry eyes for Sarr and even delight with Deulofeu. The final four in our search for your favourite Hornet of the decade is also unveiled. We’ve given ourselves hope - Come on you ‘Orns! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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23: The Perfect Christmas Present (10.23)
22/12/2019 Duración: 41minWATFORD 2-0 MANCHESTER UNITED: Well, you don’t need us to tell you how enjoyable that was, but we hope you’ll download the post Manchester United podcast anyway! The boys break down a memorable and much needed result, and also announce who has made it through to the next phase in our search for your favourite Watford player of the decade. It was a great day; relive it with the brand new From the Rookery End. Merry Christmas and Come on you ‘Orns! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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22: Admirable at Anfield (10.22)
15/12/2019 Duración: 45minLIVERPOOL 2-0 WATFORD: Jon and Mike convened on Sunday morning to try and make sense of contrasting emotions after a largely excellent performance yielded no points and no goals. There’s praise for a heroic back line, excitement about Sarr and in answering listeners questions, they try to sort out the Doucouré conundrum. It’s also time to get voting on your favourite Watford player of the decade! Welcome to what has to be said, is an increasingly positive From the Rookery End. You ‘Orns! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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21: Zaha, Sarr and no VAR (10.21)
08/12/2019 Duración: 41minWATFORD 0-0 PALACE: At the end of another eventful week in the world of Watford, Jon is joined by Colin, Mike and Jas who try and sum up the last tumultuous few days. The boys try to work out what new Head Coach Nigel Pearson has to do in order to kickstart the great escape, and also run the rule over the performances against Leicester and our old friends Crystal Palace. This is your latest dose of Watford waffle - it’s From the Rookery End. Come on you ‘Orns! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.