From The Rookery End (Watford FC)

Well. Can you believe it's been ten years since that moment? Ten years since the double save. Ten years since that flowing move and the ever increasing crescendo of noise. Ten years since Hogg's perfect header. Ten years since THAT Troy Deeney finish. To mark the occasion we spoke to a whole host of Watford supporters about their recollections of not just the goal, but of the entire day. The pre match feelings, the post match carnage. It's all here. That magnificent day, that unforgettable moment. All told by those that witnessed it. And a few that didn't. Happy Deeney day everybody. Come on you ‘Orns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not the season anyone expected or wanted, but at least Watford were able to round off 2022/23 with a win. Mike was joined by DCW, Kieran and Jordi to talk about the dead rubber with Stoke, say farewell to the boy from Brazil and look ahead to who might be next in the Hornets hot seat. The team also discuss the possible realities about Watford's Academy graduates, while there is also a brief summing up of Chris Wilder's stint as Head Coach. The season is done, but we're not finished quite yet, keep your eyes peeled for more from FTRE in the close season. Come on you ‘Orns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After throwing away another 2-0 lead, it ended 2-2 away at Sunderland, Jon,Jordi and Jason met to discuss the league position Watford find them selves in, looking ahead to next season, the rumoured transfer of Joao Pedro to Brighton, the assumed transfer of Sarr, Christian Kabasele goal and critisim. Plus we discuss the questions for Gino Pozzo and what awards we could give out next week... when this season finally comes to an end. One to go... COME ON YOU ORNS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the dust settled on another Watford defeat, Mike, Jon and Jas gathered to take a look at some of the issues encircling Vicarage Road at the moment. The lads discuss Chris Wilder's post match comments, try to work out if Ben Manga is going to be able to make a difference at WD18 , reflect on what it would take to give up a season ticket, and also answer a few listener questions. Oh, and of course there is Mike's customary Hemel Storm basketball update! Two matches to go. The end is in sight. We'll be with you all the way. This is From the Rookery End. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With only a little reflection on the home win against Bristol City, Jon, Mike and DCW do their best to imagine what a satifying Watfordy season would include. What are the kits like, who's the sponsot, who did we sign, when did we play well and who did we lose against? All these questions and many more are discussed. If you have any thoughts of your own about what makes a Watfordy season for you then email us podcast@fromtherookeryend.com Ladies and Gentlement we probablt only have two weeks left of this season - let's make them good ones and hope that next season is similar to the one we create in this podcast. COME ON YOU ORNS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the season over? Well there are games to be played but it certainly feels like there is nothing to play for. So what next? That's exactly what Jon, Jason and MIke discuss in this the latest FTRE. The culture at the club seems to be broken and there are many things that Gino needs to lead and sort - the manager, the football playing style, the recrutiment policy, dealing, the love and support of players, and the connection with fans, both on and off the pitch. There's a lot and we go through it all As ever, thank you for listening and giving up your time to listen to us discuss our lives as fans of Watford FC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've seen Watford lose a few times this season but today was different. There was a shift in emotions and patience. MIke, Jason and DCW met after the game to discuss one of the most bizarre ends to a Watford game, and try ever so hard make sense of where Watford find themselves. You probably share the same frustration and hope beyond anythng that today IS the turning point for the club. It has to be. Plus Jon talks to Kieran Maguire from The Price of Football podcast about the latest (2021-2022) financial report. We couldn't make head nor tail of it but Kieran could. It wasn't a Good Friday for Watford fans This is From The Rookery End COME ON YOU ORNS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 4-0 win against Luton, back in October, feels a long, long, long time ago. The performance this weekend was a complete contrast and you may not wish to listen this podcast. However, we recommend you do to get the full away day experience in the company of Kieran 'Hollywood' Theivam' and Brigadier Colin Mace. It's an FTRE away day diary and we hope you feel like you know what it was like to be on non-magic bus up the M1 to Bedfordshire. Thank you for listening to From The Rookery End and COME ON YOU ORNS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the international break comes to the end Jon, Mike and Colin gathered to discuss all the build up to Watford trip to the Kennel. There are plenty of questions to discuss: How are we feeling before the game, is there anything to look forward to in the run in, which GT player do we need back, who's going to get sent off on Saturday and how are Watford fans going to get to meet Gino? COME ON YOU ORNS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike, Jon, DCW and Jas got together after the disappointing home draw with rock bottom Wigan Athletic and assess what it means for the rest of the Hornets' season. The team also discuss the welcome news that the club are committing to supporter communications, with Gino Pozzo agreeing to talk directly to fans for the first time in his tenure. What should supporters be asking him and why? This is From the Rookery End. Come on you ‘Orns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BE LUCKY. A PODCAST TRIBUTE TO OLIVER PHILLIPS. Welcome to a very special edition of From the Rookery End. In February, Watford Football Club lost one of the most important men in it's history. Oli Phillips covered more than 2,000 Hornets fixtures in his role at the Watford Observer, a career that spanned more than 40 years. This podcast is a tribute to Oli; a bona fide Watford legend. We hear from friends and colleagues of Oli, as well as two of the players that he'd regularly write about in such a memorable fashion; Tony Coton and John McClelland. As you'll hear, Oli was extremely well respected, both by those that knew him well, and those that pored over his very word, devouring his weekly work in the Watford Observer every Friday. Oliver Phillips will forever be a name synonymous with Watford Football Club. This is our small way of marking his quite extraordinary contribution to the club and the town. Be lucky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris/Chrissy/Christopher/Mr Wilder's first game as Watford Head Coach was not a good game. His second game was a whole heap better. Jon, Mike and Jason (plus a fleeting appearance from DCW) discuss a 3-0 win, against a team lower in the league, with a performance and results we should have seen far more this season. They discuss the players who made an impact on the results and if Chrissy Wilder has lots of headaches in picking the team against Wigan. They also reflect on your feedback and thoughts about the weekend podcast where they talked through the impact of the decisions of on Gino Pozzo. Enjoy the win and COME ON YOU ORNS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hornets were on the end of another defeat, even with the new Head Coach Chris Wilder, but Jon and Mike do not discuss the 1-0 lose at QPR. This is an honest podcast, where we look back on and exploring the choices of club owner Gino Pozzo - the treatment of players, and their attitudes on and off the pitch, the financial side of the club, plus what are the exact roles of the different members of Watford FC's hierarchy? We'll be back in the week to look back on two matches under the new Head Coach, but we felt it was too important to leave these topics alone any longer. This is From The Rookery End. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here we go again. Again. The Slaven Bilić era is over and the Chris Wilder mini-series has begun. Mike and Jas were at Berkhamsted Town and it was from a freezing Broadwater that they joined Jon and DCW for an emergency podcast to discuss the latest change in Head Coach. Is it a surprise? Is it the right call? Will it make a difference? We discuss it all in this, the latest From the Rookery End. Take a deep breath, it's onto the next one. Come on you ‘Orns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a game high on Championship values and lacking in pretty much every part of Watford's attack, Jon, Jason and Mike try to figure out what's next and why it isn't as we expected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bramell Lane is a long way from Watford, but Mike, DCW and Adam Drury made the journey and saw a lose but not a terrible performance - where have we heard that before this season. Where did we lose the game - the attack, the midfield, with a returning Imran Louza, or the new look defence? They discuss and have a few improvements for Slaven. Plus, after some feedback, Mike discusses teh best tactics for dealing with refs. We continue... COME ON YOU ORNS!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this awayday companion podcast, the team discuss Old Boys/former players. Who do you miss teh most, who do you think of like an ex-girlfriend and which former players derves to not hold back on a celebration, when they've scored or won a game? Plus Jas and Jordi have a XI battle, who can the best team from players who played for Watford and another championship club. And you can play along with a game we like to call. "Who did they play for the most?" We hope you have a great journey up to Bramell Lane or just enjoy the podcast on your weekend walk. COME ON YOU ORNS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Monday night, under the lights of Vicarage Road, and Watford get their first win since mid January. Jon, Jason, Mike and DCW gathered outside the Hornet Shop to discuss the match, the stand out players, mostly good ones and if the strategies of Slaven Billic are good for the demanding fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was another frustrating afternoon for Hornets' fans at Vicarage Road, as an improved second half display wasn't enough to force a win against Blackburn. Mike, Jon and Jas gathered after the game to discuss a fixture that saw the long awaited return of Tom Cleverley, Ken Sema and Imaran Louza, with all of the returnees getting the FTRE treatment, along with the rest of the misfiring squad. There is also a look ahead to Burnely, as well as a look back to a previous classic encounter with the the Clarets. Plus a rewind interview from 2011 when the boys talked to then Assistant Manager Sean Dyche and goalkeeper coach Alec Chamberlain. It's another draw. It's another From the Rookery End podcast. Come on you ‘Orns! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's only a short journey around to the stadium formerly know as the Madjeski and Mike went with a hop, skip and jump. The aim, to see how the new signings did and if there was a little bit more to come from the Watford squad, new or old. As the transfer windown shut this week, Jon, Jason and Mike gathered to discuss what state Watford squad have been left in. And after the match, MIke is joined by Watford blogging legend Matt Rowson to discuss the match, including a controversial moment/decision or two. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Watford are on the road, so that means another awayday companion podcast! This week we are delighted to bring you our chat with broadcaster, friend of the podcast and Watford supporter Kelly Somers. We spoke to Kelly about her brilliant career so far, including what it is like to be following England through major tournaments and home and abroad - including how difficult and challenging it can be when things don't go exactly to plan. Kelly explains what it's like to follow Watford (often finding out the Hornets score live on air) as well as talking about her recent brush with Hollywood when meeting Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds. It's a fascinating chat and we're sure you'll enjoy it. It's Kelly from the telly, and this is From the Rookery End! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A podcast about out take on our lives as Watford fans, that's what we have always tried to make, so this weekend's podcast is all about a nothing performance from Watford. DCW, Jon and Jordi gathered to do their best to make sense of what they watched. They also refelct on your feedback to our Cult XI and well just get through the podcast as best we could in the mood we were in. COME ON YOU ORNS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you are making your way north to Middlesbrough, to see the Golden Boys in action then this awayday companion podcast will fill some of that journey time. In it, Jon, Mike and Colin discuss cult heroes and put together a Cult XI. There is also a game to play along with and to finish it off we replay our indepth interview with Lloyd Doyley from around 2012.   COME ON YOU ORNS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon, Jas and Jon were joined by FTRE debutant Adam Drury to discuss a frustrating afternoon at Vicarage Road, which saw Watford labour to a stodgy draw against struggling Rotherham. The lads run the rule over the performance, look ahead to the tricky trip to Middlesbrough and discuss what might happen in the remainder of the transfer window. There is also insight on the Benfica striker Henrique Araújo, who looks set to join the Hornets on loan until the end of the season. A big thanks to Aaron Barton of Proxima Jornada for his expert view on what sounds like an exciting capture. Onto the next one. Come on you ‘Orns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So dreams do come true after all! On the 6th Graham Taylor matchday, in the significant 72nd minute, Watford Academy graduate Tobi Adeyemo opened the scoring for the Hornets on his home debut to create the latest in a long line of memorable matchday moments at WD18. Jon, Jas, Colin and Mike gathered after the 2-0 win to discuss the game and the key issues arising from it, including what might happen in the rest of the transfer window, whether Hassane Kamara will get back into the side over James Morris, as well as, of course, a nod to the great Graham Taylor. It was a good day. Here's our take. This is From the Rookery End. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The travelling Watford faithful had a chance take in new signing Ismaël Koné and a bunch of Academy graduates as they tried, but failed, to ignite the magic of the FA Cup. As well as their thoughts and observations of the 2-0 defeat at the Reading, Jon, Colin Mace and Lionel Birnie discuss the tragic loss of former Watford manager Gianluca Vialli. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some felt it was too far and too soon to make the trip to Norfolk and see Watford take on Norwich, Colin was not one of them. Along with Jon and DCW, he discusses the performance we could only wish for 72 hours ago. It wasn't marquee but it was a huge step forward for Slaven and the boys. The trio discuss the players that stepped up, showed up and those that lead the line and the defence. This is From The Rookery End ... COME ON YOU ORNS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We wanted a guttsie reaction to the Millwall defeat and we didn't get it. Jon, Mike and DCW discuss the lackluster performance against Swansea as well as look ahead to a realistic transfer window and how Watford might make it through this terrible recent run of performances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have two away days in a matter of days so here is one podcast, full of hornets fun, to fill those journeys. Not only do Jon, Jason and Jordi look back on the 2010-2011 season and replay our 2010 Christmas interview with the then manager Malky Mackay. Of course there is a game, based around a Christmas fixture of the same season, plus Jordi and Jason put together a Best XI of Watford players who have played in a World Cup (before life at Vicarage Road, whilst also wearing a yellow shirt or afte their time as a Hornet). If you are going to play along, then the players to pick from are: Essaïd Belkale - ALGER Lucas Neill - AUS Richarlison - BRA Nicolas Nkoulou - CAM Allan Nyom - CAM Carlos Sanchez - COL Camilo Zuniga - COL Allan Nielson - DEN Pervis Estupiñan - ECU Juan Carlos Pardes - ECU Kenny Samson - ENG Danny Rose - ENG Steve Hodge - ENG David James - ENG Ben Foster - ENG Ashley Young - ENG John Barnes - ENG Moussa Sissoko - FRA Marcus Gayle - JAM Migel Layun - MEX Nordin Amrabat - MOR Steven Berghuis - NED Nathan Ake - NED Pat Jennings -NI John McClelland - NI Gerry Armstrong - NI Peter Etebo - NIG William Troost Ekong - NIG Odion Ighalo - NIG Ben Iroha - NIG Andre Carrillo - PERU Pierce Issa -SA Mo Johnson -SCOT M'Baye Niang - SEN Ismaila Sarr - SEN Valon Berami - SWI Tony Meola - USA Jay Demerit - USA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After what must be one of the worst performances by Watford this season, DCW, Jason and Jordi gathered outside Vicarage Road to seach of a reason as to why the Boxing Day match against Millwall was so bad for the Hornets Faithful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A podcast of two halves and a game as well. In part 1, Jordi joins Jon to discuss the first Watford win in 4 matches and it was another match where Joao Pedro shined, we got to see a bit more for Jeremy Ngakia and Tom Dele-Bashiru and what new boy Leandro Bacuna had to offer. And then, as Watford make it to the half way point of the season, Jon and Mike grade the Goalkeeping, Defence, Midfield and Attack plus discuss who makes the naughty or nice list. Have a very merry Christmas and thank you for listening to From The Rookery End. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our second awayday companion podcast we have a very special chat with Olly Wicken - creator of Hornet Heaven podcast - about his latest writing in The Watford Treasury. It's all about The Smiths, the family not the band. Olly sat down with Tommy, Jack and their parents to discuss their relationship with Watford and how it formed their relationships with each other. There is also a game you can play along with. This week "Match of the Man" ... it's very easy to play but almost impossible to win. There is no Best XI team but you can start preparing for the next awayday podcast where we will be picking a team of World Cup Hornets. There will be scoring involved but the only rule you'll get for now is that you can only have one player per nation. Here's the list: Allan Nielson - DEN Allan Nyom - CAM Andre Carrillo - PERU Ashley Young - ENG Ben Foster - ENG Ben Iroha - NIG Camilo Zuniga - COL Carlos Sanchez - COL Danny Rose - ENG David James - ENG Essaïd Belkale - ALGER Gerry Armstrong - NI Ismaila Sarr - SEN Jay Demerit - USA John Barnes - ENG John McClelland - NI Juan Carlos Pardes - ECU Kenny Samson - ENG Lucas Neill - AUS M'Baye Niang - SEN Migel Layun - MEX Mo Johnson - SCOT Moussa Sissoko - FRA Nathan Ake - NED Nicolas Nkoulou - CAM Nordin Amrabat - MOR Odion Ighalo - NIG Pat Jennings - NI Pervis Estupiñan - ECU Peter Etebo - NIG Pierce Issa - SA Richarlison - BRA Steve Hodge - ENG Steven Berghuis - NED Tony Meola - USA Valon Behrami - SWI William Troost Ekong - NIG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Championship football is back and so is From the Rookery End! After a break, we were raring to go as Watford lined up against Hull. And then the game kicked off… If Hornets fans were hoping for a scintilating performance to raise the temperature on a bitterly cold afternoon, it quickly became apparent that it wasn't going to happen, as Slaven Bilic' men recorded their second 0-0 in a row. Jas and Mike got together at the final whistle to discuss the game, which featured a concerning injury to Hamza Choudhury, leaving Watford's threadbare midfield even more depleted. The boys discuss how Jeremy Ngakia, Joesph Hungbo and Tom Dele Bashiru did after being handed rare starts, while Mike also speaks to Canadian football expert about the signing of exciting midfield prospect Ismael Kone. It was cold. It was frustrating. But it's good to be back. This is From the Rookery End. Come on you ‘Orns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the break for the World Cup upon on us, Mike, Jon and Colin made the trip along the M4 to Bristol, to see how the Hornets got on against the Robins… And the answer to that was… not great! While the day was a fun one, the game was anything but, with a team shorn of Pedro and Sarr struggling to make an impact against a side woefully out of form. The game seemed destined for stalemate from early on, and a forgettable performance was made worse by a serious injury to Dan Gosling. Everyone at FTRE wishes Dan, a hugely important part of the Watford squad and their recent good form, all the best for a full recovery. You can hear how the day played out, with our chats before and after the game, as we bring you this, the latest edition of From the Rookery End. Come on you ‘Orns! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the first of what we hope will be a semi-regular series of awayday companion podcasts, created to accompany you as you traverse the country supporting the mighty golden boys! The idea is that we give you something to think about and discuss as you make your way to see the ‘Orns in action and in this podcast, released in time for the trip to Ashton Gate, we're in search of the best ever Watford XI containing players whose first or surname begin with A! We also look back at the midweek win against Reading, while also looking ahead to the challenge that Bristol City will pose from Robins fan (and wrestling promoter!) Sean Thorne. It's a packed FTRE so we hope you enjoy it - wherever and whenever you listen. We look forward to hearing your A XI's! Come on you ‘Orns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a frustrated Mike, Jas and DCW that hunkered down outside Vicarage Road to discuss a disappointing, but not too disheartening defeat to Coventry City. The Hornets were unable to make it four wins on the bounce, with a second half strike enough to give the visitors the points, despite a positive and impressive start to the game for Watford. The lads discuss what it was that went wrong, what could have been done differently - or whether it was simply one of those days for our heroes in yellow. There's also a look at Slaven Bilic and what his impact has been on he club since arriving, along with a look back at some of the Watford games that have been played in memorably bad weather conditions. There is all this and more in your latest episode of From the Rookery End. Come on you 'Orns! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the 4-0 thrashing of Luton, Watford headed up to the North East to take on Wigan - the gang discuss how they boys got on at the nicked a late 1-0 win. Jon, Jordi and Mike also disucss the Top 5 most important players for the Hornets and the runoured new shareholder and the impact they could have on life in WD18. Two wins in a row, 4 to go until the Wotrld Cup Break. Things are alright at the moment! COME ON YOU ORNS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Oh we needed that. Watford's Saturday night match against the canaries of Norfolk was much needed and felt like a grand step away from the recent doldrums of life as a Watford fan. Jon, Mike and Jordi convened out the Hornet Shop to discuss the individual performances and how Saturday night ended up being a great night out for Hornets. Plus, after putting an XI of "player that we were excited about but they let us down" on our Taylor Trek, we considered the players you thought we missed out. Watford started the game 17th and ended 10th... What a crazy league we play in.  COME ON YOU ORNS!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the second defeat in 4 days, Lionel Birnie joins the podcast to discuss the performance away at Blackpool, which led to a 3-1 defeat to the Tangerines. And, without the burden of the results on their mind, Jon and Mike discuss the state of our relationship wiith club owner, Gino Pozzo. Where did it turn sour - the merry go round of the Head Cocahes, his transfers vision and execuation or his lack of communication and how little we know about him and this thinking? It's another From The Rookery End where we try our best to keep a level head when being a Watford fan seems to be very naff. COME ON YOU ORNS   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a 4-0 away win at Stoke and a very messy 2-1 home defeat against Swansea, the FTRE gang gather to discuss the performance under new Head Coach Slaven Bilic. The formation he's chosen and if the players have stepped up to fill it or if there were enough experienced players to fill and execute that formation. Plus very good friend of the podcast, Olly Wicken, had a chat with Stoke fan Nick Hancock (formerly of TV hit, Do They Think It's All Over) abuot life as a fan of a former Premier League side. This is life as a Watford fan and this is FROM THE ROOKERY END Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This weekends podcast is with you a bit early, and looks back on Jon and Mike's day on the Taylor Trek, which saw them walk 18 miles, starting and ending at Vicarage Road, to raise money for the Watford CSE Trust. During the walk, the boys were joined by Dave Messenger, who was instrumental in helping Jon and Mike settle on a former Watford XI, with each player having to have arrived with at least an element of excitement, only to go on to have a disappointing Hornets career. After a difficult week, this is a podcast palette cleanser. Enjoy, and Come on You ‘Orns! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a familiar story, but I'm it's not the next chapter Watford fans seemed to want. Following the news of Rob Edwards' surprise sacking, Jon, Jas and Mike gathered to record their thoughts on yet another tumultuous day at Vicarage Road. Is the decision justifiable? What does it mean for the future? What does it say about the owner? Will all be forgiven if Slaven Bilić guides the Hornets back to the top flight? What should we, as fans, be feeling and doing? We discuss all this and more on the latest in an all too long line of emergency podcasts on this, the brand new From the Rookery End. Come on you ‘Orns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was another frustrating afternoon for Watford fans, with the Hornets conceding a late goal to Sunderland to end up drawing their fifth match of a stuttering Championship campaign. Jon, Colin, Mike and DCW were on hand at the final whistle to discuss a whole host of Watford related issues, ending up focussing on the three G's - the Game, Giaretta and Gino… Game: After a reasonble start, with Davis leading the line well, where did it go wrong? Were the changes the catalyst for the collapse?  Giaretta: What does his departure mean for Watford and is it a positive? Gino: Does the buck stop at the top? If so, can he turn it round? As always, there's plenty to discuss and we give it our best shot. This is From the Rookery End. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After Watford went down 2-0 away at Blackburn the boys take the occasion to help each other get over things. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After another away draw, this one against Rotherham, Jon and Mike are joined by Stu Hutchinson to chat about the game and the recently closed transfer window. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the evening Watford celebrated 100 years at Vicarage Road the team gave us a special moment with a last minute winner. Jon, Jason, Mike and DCW discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike, Jason and Jordi convene after Watford's 3-2 loss to QPR to pick the bones out of the match and assess what is not quite working for Rob Edwards' side on the pitch at the moment, and there's discussion of the many off pitch issues too as the squad continues to exist in a state of flux ahead of the window shutting next week. There's also a chat with Adam Leventhal for the latest on the status of Joao Pedro and Ismalia Sarr, plus we hear from Xisco Munoz after Adam caught up with him exclusively for The Athletic last week. AND with the 100 years of Vicarage Road celebrations about to kick into full gear on Tuesday at the match v Middlesbrough, we hear from Geoff Wicken about the new book he has written to celebrate this landmark date in Watford's history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An eventful week in the world of Watford was ended with another point on the road and another clean sheet, although the game at Deepdale was arguably less interesting than off-field developments… Mike and Jon got together shortly after the final whistle to discuss the Preston stalemate, with praise for a clutch of Hornets, and persisting question marks over others. In discussing the squad situation, the boys try to get their heads round the situation with transfers; attempting to find a bit of balance during what feels like a tumultuous time. This is life as a Watford fan. It's never dull. This is From the Rookery End. Come on you ‘Orns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Watford's season four games old, Mike and Jon are joined by author, journalist and Hornets fan Lionel Birnie to take a look at the latest away performance, alongside a wider look at the state of Watford's squad. Lionel reports back from a wet and rather sorry looking St Andrew's, where Ray Manaj secured a deserved point for Rob Edwards' men, before turning his attentions to the currwnt situation at WD18, with the help of a few decorating analogies on the way… It's a slightly unsettling time to be a Watford fan, with the transfer window ajar and letting in a troubling draught, so kick back and relax as we try to make sense of it all. There's never a dull moment. Let's enjoy it as best we can. Come on you ‘Orns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Watford fans head back to St Andrews for an early season, Championship fixture, we thought we'd replay a documentary we made during the lockdown season about Watford's Play Off Semi Final win against Birmingham City, in 1999. We asked a bunch of Watford fans to share their memories of being a Watford fan before, during and after the historic penalty shoot out. It fascinating and wonderful to look back on the time and how fans got tickets and followed the game from a far. A huge thank you to Matt Rowson, Pete Fincham, Frances Lynn, Steve and Nick Catley for their contributions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices