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From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FC

FTRE
Watford FC
Championship
Tom Cleverley
Football
Watford Football Club
EFL Championship
FA Cup
Watford
Gino Pozzo
Premier League
Imran Louza
Stoke City
Bristol City
Graham Taylor
Sheffield United
QPR
West Bromwich Albion
Sheffield Wednesday
Hull City
Paulo Pezzolano

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

With no midweek Watford game, we're bringing back an FTRE favourite — the Watford Draft!

Jon takes the host's chair as Jason, Sam, Jordi and Adam go head-to-head to build the ultimate international Watford six-a-side team.

Here's how it works: Each... more

Watford responded to a turbulent week with a much-needed 2-0 victory over Charlton, giving supporters something to smile about after a difficult run of results.

Jon, Sam and Adam reflect on a performance full of encouraging individual contributions,... more

In a special edition of From the Rookery End, Mike is joined by Watford legend and former captain Troy Deeney for an honest, passionate and deeply personal conversation about the state of the club he still holds so close to his heart.

Troy reflects ... more

Something has shifted at Watford Football Club.

After two humiliating defeats, nine goals conceded and a remarkable few days that have seen Sir Elton John and former players speak out, Jon, Jason, David and Mike come together for a very different ki... more

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Recent Guests

Colin Mace
Brigadier, guest contributor in midweek debrief
Watford FC supporters group
Episode: A Comeback Win – But Who Is Watford’s Most Important Player?
Adam Drury
Watford Observer's Watford FC correspondent
Watford Observer
Episode: Watford’s New-Look Squad: Better Than We Expected?
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Member of the Watford Supporters Board
Episode: Introducing the Watford Supporters Board
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Chair of the Watford Supporters Board
Episode: Introducing the Watford Supporters Board
Ed Still
The new head coach of Watford FC
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Episode: Ed Still Special: In Conversation with Watford's new Head Coach
Valon Behrami
Former Watford FC player sharing insights from his new role
Watford FC
Episode: First Impressions – Watford Lose Late at Charlton
Matt Furniss
Data guru working for Opta
Opta
Episode: Vibes FC - Breaking down the Watford Squad with Opta's Matt Furniss
Kevin Newman
Head of retail at Watford FC
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Episode: Kit Chat: Behind the Scenes of the 2025/26 Watford home kit
Geoff Wicken
Creator of Hornet Heaven, works with Watford Treasury
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Episode: FTRE 15th Birthday Party

Hosts

Michael
Host with regular input and fan perspective
Jon
Host of From The Rookery End, co-host/co-creator, guide of conversations
Jason
Co-host, regular voice in discussions

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 484 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 States4 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 States4 years ago

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Fans appreciate balanced, insightful analysis with humor.
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Guests and topics feel authentic to Watford culture and fan experience.
High production quality and strong hosting dynamics make it essential for Hornets fans.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#77
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Apple Podcasts
#190
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Apple Podcasts
#220
Canada/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#204
Australia/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#101
Hong Kong/Sports/Soccer
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#126
Denmark/Sports/Soccer

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Diatta Arrives, City Caught & Adam Says Goodbye
Q: Adam, do you think you can put it down to, I'm sure Scott would probably say, it was COVID and all the costs and stuff that we had that went along with football shutting down and being relegated in the middle of that.
COVID and the financial strain certainly played a role in the instability around promotion and relegation, but there were multiple missteps in recruitment and strategy that compounded the issue, making it hard to rebuild quickly after COVID disruptions.
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.

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A panel of long-time Watford supporters breaks down on-field performance, squad depth, and the club's broader strategy across recent seasons, often balancing tactical analysis with fan sentiment and off-pitch context like ownership, finances, and governance. Episodes frequently feature guest perspectives from journalists, supporters board members, and club insiders, offering a mix of data-driven critique and anecdotal reflection on match days, recruitment, and identity. Noteworthy elements include a willingness to challenge leadership, a strong sense of club community, and a habit of integrating fan voices into the conversation, along with occasional humor and regional banter that underline the show's rootedness in the Watford experience. P... more

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