With two weeks to go until Watford FC fans get to meet Gino Pozzo and Scott Duxbury, Jon, Mike and jounralist Lionel Birnie discuss what questions need to be asked. The Validity of the event, the key topics and how far do the questions need to go. Remember you can still apply to be there - go to slido.com and use the code 8963 220 to apply - and after a season where the list of questions have grown and grown, this could be the event to make Watford fans feel connected and even happy with the owner and the board of the club. Come on You Orns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm ..read more

After winning their division, it seemed cruel for Watford Women to have to go on for a winner takes all promotion play off against Nottingham Forest Women. Jon, Kieran, Jason and Jordi made the trip up to Milton Keynes to see how the ladies got on. No spoilers, well the podcast title gives it away, but the day went great and the FTRE team tell the story of their day adn watching a Watford team do something very special. COME ON YOU ORNS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more

After winning the Women’s National League - Southern Premier Division last week, Watford Women are on their way to Milton Keynes for the promotion play off to see if they can bounce straight back into the Championship. Jon and Kieran headed down to the Watford training ground, in London Colney, to talk to the team head of their game againat Nottingham Forest. Manager Damon Lathrope and players, wingers Bianca Baptiste and Flo Fyfe, defender Megan Chandler and lengend Helen Ward. The team seem to be in a very good mental state and we can't wait to see them in action this weekend. Learn more abo ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 y ..read more

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 ..read more

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. Vis ..read more

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 crea ..read more

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 ..read more