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From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC

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Watford FC
Championship
Tom Cleverley
Football
EFL Championship
FA Cup
Watford
Premier League
Gino Pozzo
Imran Louza
Bristol City
Graham Taylor
Sheffield United
QPR
Stoke City
West Bromwich Albion
Sheffield Wednesday
Hull City
Luton Town
Valerian Ismael

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 be with you through the heartbreak and hope, the triumph and the trauma.

This is life as a Watford fan. This is From The Rookery End.

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Latest Episodes

A new era begins at Watford and, for the first time, From The Rookery End and WD18 come together.

In this first collaboration episode, Jon, Charlie and Watford Observer's Adam Drury discuss the appointment of new head coach Alessio Dionisi, whether ... more

Well… that was that.

A season that promised something—maybe not everything, but something—ends with a whimper, five straight defeats, and a performance that barely felt worth dissecting.

But, as ever, it’s not really about the 90 minutes, is it?

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Jon, Kieran, Mike and Jason are back outside the Hornet Shop after another tough afternoon as Watford FC fall to a 2–0 defeat at home to Sheffield United.

There’s no hiding from it — this was a flat, lifeless performance that summed up where the foo... more

On From The Rookery End this week, Jon and Mike are joined by Watford Observer’s Adam Drury after Watford’s defeat at Oxford — but rather than pick apart another bad away day,the take a step back and the conversation goes bigger.

With all too famili... more

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Recent Guests

Adam Drury
Watford Observer journalist
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Flis Irving
Member of the Watford Supporters Board
Episode: Introducing the Watford Supporters Board
Alex King
Chair of the Watford Supporters Board
Episode: Introducing the Watford Supporters Board
Ed Still
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Episode: Ed Still Special: In Conversation with Watford's new Head Coach
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Episode: First Impressions – Watford Lose Late at Charlton
Matt Furniss
Data guru working for Opta
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Episode: Vibes FC - Breaking down the Watford Squad with Opta's Matt Furniss
Kevin Newman
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Episode: Kit Chat: Behind the Scenes of the 2025/26 Watford home kit
Neil Redfearn
Former professional footballer known for his time at Watford and other clubs.
Episode: Less Than 30 Appearances XI
Dan Bachman
Club Captain of Watford FC
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Episode: At Our Place - Tom Cleverley, Scott Duxbury take fans Questions

Hosts

Jon
Host and longtime voice in discussions about Watford FC, frequently guiding roundtable talks and guest conversations
Mike
Co-host with deep fan perspective, helps drive analysis and banter alongside Jon and Jason
Jason
Co-host who introduces topics and leads discussions, often shaping episode direction

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 479 ratings
  • You Orns!

    Great if you’re a Watford fan!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jacobhwatford
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Best Podcast Ever!

    I love how you are talking with Kieran about that and also he is my radio and podcast teacher at school

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    a.gaharwar
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Top Notch

    Love this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    marvelpharmd
    United States2 years ago
  • The best Watford podcast

    Football chat is measured and fair , the off field talk is fantastic and really sums up what watford fc means to us all . Some great interviews but my favourite was during lockdown when they did the imaginary run in with commentary for 90 plus mins , at the time where we were we were in a strict lockdown and that kept me going through those times

    Can’t thank them enough for that

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jfarq
    United States3 years ago
  • Watford Supporter from USA

    I’m a big fan of Watford FC and I appreciate the dedication and professional level of production and discussion of this wonderful club. HOWEVER there is one guy who is a miserable soggy whinger. Even after a victory he can’t suppress or even limit the amount he complains and moans. Great pod otherwise. Support your boys! Come on you ORNS!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MilesSHAKADEEBUS
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners praise balanced analysis and warmth, with strong fan-community energy.
The show is valued for bringing outside perspectives without losing the fandom voice.
Some listeners note promotional ads affect flow but still rate the show highly.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Introducing the Watford Supporters Board
Q: What can fans expect from the Supporters Board?
They can expect improvements in match day experience, communication with the club regarding commercial decisions, and a more transparent financial overview.
Introducing the Watford Supporters Board
Q: What was the start of the process and what kicked this whole thing off?
The process started with an EFL initiative, and the club worked with the Supporters Trust to create the constitution for the Supporters Board.
Ed Still Special: In Conversation with Watford's new Head Coach
Q: What is your plan to fix what hasn't been working for Watford recently?
Ed mentioned the need to develop an identity for the team and find ways to win while integrating young players into the system.
Ed Still Special: In Conversation with Watford's new Head Coach
Q: How do you use data in your day to day role at clubs?
Ed emphasized that data helps make informed decisions but is not the sole focus, and he believes in balancing data with practical insights from coaching experience.
Kayembe and the Comeback Kids
Q: Did you think Kayembe's penalty was a penalty?
Yes, 100%. The Derby defender should know you don't do that sort of thing at that point in the game.

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This show centers on fan perspectives of a single football club, blending sharp match analysis, club politics, recruitment debates, and community voices. Episodes often mix heated critique with humor, celebrate fan nostalgia, and spotlight governance, leadership, and strategic decisions shaping the club's direction. A standout feature is its open, multilinear conversation style—frequent guest contributions from journalists, supporters' board members, and former players add external viewpoints while hosts maintain a cohesive, insider fan narrative. Suitable for listeners who want thoughtful football discourse tied to identity, culture, and long-term club progress, with a strong emphasis on fan engagement and community around Watford FC.

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