An audio round up of all the artistic events happening in and around Watford in Hertfordshire, UK. From Theatre and Film, to Comedy, Dance and Music, this podcast is the noticeboard for all the cultural gems in Watford.
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A Watford FC fan podcast hosted by two brothers Ned and James. Come and listen to us talk about what it's like following Watford away from Hertfordshire! COYH 🐝
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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This was a weekly jazz chat exploring the personal stories and creative junctions of fabulous and funny musical guests. We produced 54 episodes from 2020-2022 that remain available. We continue to produce the Watford Jazz Junction festival that runs across the penultimate weekend of May each year.
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A tale of 1-1 draws, is it two points dropped or a point gained? (Watford 1-1 Bristol City & Ipswich)
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It's been a very busy week for Watford FC, three games in six days gave the golden boys no rest. 5 points from a possible 9 wasn't a bad return given the fixtures but do we see the draws as 2 points dropped or a point gained? Ned and James discuss this and the context of the question. How did the change of shape and personnel impact the game on Fri…
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Join Jon, Jason, DCW and the Brigadier as they walk down Occupation Road and towards the Railway Arms. They pick apart a match that started in style but fizzled into frustration. The lads break down Watford’s bright opening spell, Bola’s superbly taken goal, and the tactical twist of Javi’s surprise 3-4-3 formation. They debate Shelvik’s role in co…
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Send us a text Classical music can sometimes seem elitist, but through film and game music, orchestras and chamber ensembles are reaching an increasingly wide audience. Our featured interview is with Daisy Stephens from Audentior Symphony Orchestra and BBC journalist. Daisy shares how Audentior are making an impact in Watford and how playing togeth…
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Mike and Kieran react to Watford's 1-1 draw on the road at Ipswich in a game that saw Imran Louza score his fourth in four games, Tom Ince come in for the injured Rocco Vata, more rotation at centre-back, and our first signing of our Moroccan world cup winner Othmane Maamma Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Well, we certainly needed a reaction after Coventry (A) and we certainly got it! A massive three points as the best performance of the season put Middlesbrough to the sword at Fortress Vicarage. Four wins on the bounce at home now as the hornets move up to 10th in the table! Ned and James break down the tactics behind the performance, how Gracia se…
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On this weekend's FTRE, Jon, Jason, Kieran and Jordi shelter from the rain as they stand outside Vicarage Road to celebrate a dominant 3–0 win over Middlesbrough — and Rob Edwards’ return. The team unpack a near-perfect display under Javi, from Selvik’s superb save to Bola’s standout performance against his old club, Louza’s growing influence, and …
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Frustrating to lose at Coventry, Javi 'Freeing' players and building in the right direction. (Coventry 3-1 Watford)
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Apologies for no episode last weekend! we just couldn't find the time to sit down and record together. Ned and James are back to discuss the loss away to Coventry, a defensive disaster class and not taking our chances killed us. Dominating in all stats but one saw the Hornets fall to a 3-1 defeat. The boys then turn their attention to Javi's first …
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Watford’s midday clash with Coventry had it all — flashes of brilliance that frustratingly led to missed chances, diabolical defensive lapses, and big tactical questions for Javi Gracia. In this week’s From the Rookery End, Jon, Jordi, and Mike break down the highs and lows, from Doumbia and Vata’s attacking promise to the influence of Louza in mid…
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Three points, a proper performance, and a sense that something’s finally clicking. In a extra midweek podcast, Jon, The Brigadier and Adam Drury, from the Watford Observer, relive Watford’s home win over West Brom — from Imran Louza running the show to Rocco Vata’s fearless flair. There’s talk of tactical tweaks, defensive grit, and the all-importa…
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Jon, Jordi, and Colin get stuck into Watford’s their first impressions of the second Javi Gracia Era. The guys chat about what his return might mean for the team’s identity and how things unraveled in that frustrating match against Sheffield United. From puzzling lineup choices to questions about tactics, they don’t hold back. With some big games c…
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Watford’s coaching carousel spins once more — Paulo Pezzolano is out, and Javi García is back in. In this episode, we dive into the emotions, the logic, and the chaos behind another managerial reset. Was Pezzolano’s dismissal inevitable? Does Gino deserve credit for acting quickly? And what does Javi’s return really mean for a club still searching …
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Javi is BACK, time to be excited, cautious or both? (Watford FC Announce Javi Gracia as New Head Coach)
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Is it an emergency podcast? the past couple of weeks have felt like a slow death for Watford Boss Paulo Pezzolano, culminating in his sacking on Wednesday morning and the subsequent announcement that former Hornets boss Javi Gracia would take charge! Ned and James discuss all the news that came out alongside the statement of Gracia's hiring. Whethe…
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Improved performances, Coming from behind to win & 7 points in a week - But is it time for Pezzolano to go? (Watford 2-1 Oxford)
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After Watford's dominant performance over Oxford on Saturday, and a well fought out draw away to Portsmouth in the week, the boys assumed this podcast would be discussing the squad trending in the right direction, from 22nd to 10th in the table. But murmurs of Pezzolano's sacking began shortly after full-time on Saturday. Ned and James discuss the …
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In this week’s episode, Jon, Mike and Jordi break down Watford’s hard-fought 2–1 home win over Oxford United, with Jeremy Ngakia grabbing both goals and continuing to impress with his calm, professional displays. We dive into all the big moments and standout performances from Vicarage Road — who shone, who struggled, and how the Hornets finally got…
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After being a Fratton Park on Wednesday night, Colin Mace (the Brigadier to you and I) sent in a message with his thoughts on the game and the Watford fans. We'll be bak with a podcast after the home game against Oxford United. Come on you Orns Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Send us a text Voices are a big part of the sound of Watford through radio, voice overs and of course podcasts. Our featured interview is with Vibe Radio presenter, voice over artist and event host Tina Fuller. There is also a bumper round up covering some of the many events coming up including Black History Month and much more. What's On Watford i…
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Questionable selections, strange substitutions & Victory from the jaws of defeat (Watford 2-1 Hull) + (Millwall 1-0 Watford)
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It's been a headscratching week for all those following Watford FC, from yet another miserable night in Bermondsey with the Hornets slumping to a 1-0 defeat to Millwall in which the Golden boys offered very little, attentions turned to Hull on Saturday as Ned and James discuss.. The confusing tactics of Paulo Pezzolano, has the win over the Tigers …
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Another game, another shake-up — but how many changes is too many? Jon, Mike and Adam Drury, from the Watford Observer discuss how Watford looked lost in a dreadful first half where Hull should’ve been out of sight, only for Paulo Pezzolano’s faith in his team to finally pay off after the break. We break down the transformation: Semedo’s starring r…
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Mike, Colin and Olly gather the day after Watford's 1-0 defeat to Millwall at the Den on Monday night and attempt to make sense of another confusing team selection and disappointing performance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Midfield struggles, Does Baah work on the left & is Pressure mounting on Pezzolano? (Watford 0-1 Blackburn)
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Pezzolano’s Watford looked miles off the pace in a 1-0 defeat to Blackburn. With little creativity in midfield, injury problems at the back and an Isolated Kyerrumgaard it was a frustrating watch for Elton John and the Vicarage road faithful. This week Ned and James dig into the key issues: Is Baah really suited to the left? does he offer enough fr…
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Watford fell 1-0 at home to Blackburn on a day that was about much more than football. As the club looks ahead to celebrating Elton John’s 50th anniversary of becoming Owner and Chairman of the Hornets, the team took to the pitch in a striking Elton-inspired special blue kit. The game began brightly, but the spark never quite caught fire. Outside t…
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Andrew French on Working at the Watford Observer, What it takes to be a Journalist, and growing up in the Graham Taylor era (Interview)
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1:24:04We're back for a very very special international break episode of the Pod. Ned and James are joined by former WFC correspondent at the Watford Observer Andrew French. Andrew takes the boys through a day in the life of a sports journalist covering the club, from a pre-match curry to typing up quotes while driving back from away games and more. Andre…
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Dave and Jas are joined by Opta's Matt Furniss to take stock of the squad now that the transfer window is closed, with plenty of new faces through the door and crucially the big three of Chakvetadze, Louza and Baah staying put. How optimistic should we feel ahead of the rest of the season? Is the goal of promotion a realistic one for this group of …
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Irankunda. Freekick. Again, Deadline day transfers? and Ryan Andrews departs. (Watford 2-2 Saints)
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Another freekick from Nestory Irankunda as a man of the match performance from the Australian wonderkid inspired Watford to a point at home to league title favourites Southampton. Ned and James discuss Southampton, the positives to take from both the first and second half, Paulo Pezzolano's tactical switch and substitutions as well as the midfield …
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For the second weekend running, Nestory Irankunda delivered another sensational free kick — and somehow, this one was even better than last week’s strike. Despite his brilliance, Watford were held to a 2-2 draw at Vicarage Road against Southampton. Post-match at the Mad Squirrel, Jon, Mike, DCW, and the Brigadier broke down the game. They discussed…
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A Nestory Irankunda Worldie, How to turn dominance into wins & are we actually signing a CB? (Swansea 1-1 Watford)
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An absolute screamer from Australian wonderkid Nestory Irankunda gave Watford a point on the road in South Wales as a dominant hour was pegged back by a late equaliser from the Swans. Ned and James are back to the usual format this week! they discuss Swansea (A) in depth, how we look going forward in the new formation, where does Kwadwo Baah fit in…
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As the Hornets made their second away trip of the season, this time down to south Wales to face Swansea City, the team behind the microphones was split in two. Mike, Kieran, and Ryan braved the long journey down the M4, while Jon, Jordi, Olly, and DCW opted for the considerably shorter — and far more sociable — trip to the Railway Arms opposite Bus…
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A first three points of the season for the Hornets as they beat QPR 2-1 at the Vic. A slightly different podcast this week as Ned and James record individual segments (normal service will resume from next week) but the boys discuss the victory over QPR, strong performances from Kayembe, Sissoko, Irankunda and Kyerrumgaard. James discusses the match…
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Dave, Mike and Jason gathered at the Mad Squirrel after Watford's 2-1 win over QPR to discuss the Hornets' first win of the season thanks to a first half brace from big Luca Kjerrumgaard. There was a surprising change of system from Paulo Pezzolano and plenty of encouraging individual performances for us to purr over, with the mood only slightly su…
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A first opening day defeat in 6 years for the golden boys saw Watford fall to a one-nil loss away to Charlton. Ned and James discuss the performance, the positives to take from it before discussing how the squad looks thin on the ground with a lengthy list of absentees already. The boys then discuss Hector Kyprianou's performance in detail aswell a…
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As the 2025–26 season got underway for Watford, Jon, Mike, and Kieran headed down to The Valley to watch the Hornets take on Charlton Athletic — only to see them suffer a gut-wrenching defeat to an injury-time goal. With the season’s business now underway, we took the chance to share our first impressions of the new players, the returning faces, an…
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We're back for Season FOUR. Thank you so much for all the support on the off-season podcast, we had an absolute blast and we're ready for the next season of the pod! Ned and James head through their predictions, how they feel about the squad, the incomings and outgoings, what does success look like for this season? before having guests discuss thei…
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Pre-season is nearly done and we are days away from the season kicking off at the Valley on Saturday, when Paulo Pezzolano and the 2025-2026 Watford team take on Charlton. After being in position for a few months, we wanted to get to know a bit more about the current Watford Head Coach. However, we decided to take a different route. To find out mor…
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Irankunda and Kyerrumgaard sign, the away kit launches and what are pre-season fixtures really about? - Off Season Special
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It's been a couple of weeks since Ned and James sat down to discuss all things Watford in the off-season, and its been even busier than ever! FOUR new signings as Maamma, Irankunda, Kyerrumgaard and Wiley join the hornets, the boys discuss the impacts these signings will have aswell as the rest of the transfer roundup, who is going to leave? are th…
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Send us a text Watford is awash with talent and many find their way onto our TVs. Our featured interview is with Big Mama Funk a renowned local singer who shares some behind the scenes BGT and Bradley Walsh stories. There is also a round up covering some of the many events coming up through the summer including more Watford Fringe Festival, events …
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The new season is creeping ever closer, and Watford’s 2025–2026 squad is beginning to take shape. But is it a squad capable of making a serious push for the play-offs – or even a return to the Premier League? In this episode of From the Rookery End, DCW, Jon, and Matt Furniss break down the squad as it stands. They assess how the new signings might…
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It was a short trip to Grosvenor Vale to see Watford’s 2nd preseason game against AFC Wimbledon in the Football Manager Cup. The sweltering heat gave a few problems for both players and fans in the stands, but it was another run out for the squad, still very much in its infancy, and Paulo to learn a little more about the players he has at his dispo…
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The Kit Conundrum, Semedo Signs and the rumour mill continues to turn - Off Season Special
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1:12:54Back for our second 'Off Season Pod' Ned and James discuss the release of the 25/26 home kit, Vivaldo Semedo signs for the hornets and where will Imran Louza and Giorgi Chakvetadze be at the end of the transfer window? The boys then discuss, already done deals for players leaving the club this Summer, as well as who we're linked with, a chat on the…
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Ever wondered how Watford’s iconic yellow gets from sketch to Vicarage Road? This week, we’re joined by Watford FC’s Head of Retail, Kevin Newman, for an exclusive deep dive into the making of the 2025/26 home kit! From the first design doodles to final manufacturing, we unpack the timelines, the tricky business of pricing, and how sustainability p…
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Udinese Sold, Early transfer business and Behrami's return to Watford - Off Season Special
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1:06:45We're back for the first of a few off-season Podcasts! Ned and James have been sitting on a lot of news that's been flying about in the Watford space and sit down to discuss all of it on this bumper special episode! Udinese's sale, three transfers a week into June, Valon Behrami's return to the club as assistant Sporting Director, as well as who el…
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Episode 17 - Watford Fringe Festival 2025 (with Stephen Smith, Rohan Ashar and Elise Fabrise)
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Send us a text Watford Fringe Festival is back from 1st-31st July with more than 120 performances at 20+ venues. In this special episode, as well snippets from 11 Fringe shows, there is an insightful round table in depth interview with Stephen Smith, Rohan Ashar and Elise Fabrise, who in addition to talking about their shows, cover how to market sh…
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With Watford announcing the formation of a Supporters Board and asking for applications from supporters to be a part of it, Mike spoke to Steve Temple, Chair of the Watford Supporters Trust to find out more, including: What is the aim? How will it work? Who should apply? Why is it important? There is also an update from Teve about the future and im…
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Paulo, Hector & How We're Feeling
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1:02:27PAULO, HECTOR & HOW WE’RE FEELING With the dust settling on Tom Cleverley’s departure, Jon, Mike and DCW got together to try and sum up their current feelings on the state of play at Vicarage Road. The trio talk Tom’s departure and where it leaves us, discuss new Head Coach Paulo Pezzolano - why Gino chose him and some do the challenges he might fa…
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Watford FC announced yesterday that The head coach to replace Tom Cleverley was the 42-year-old Uruguayan Paulo Pezzolano, most recently at Real Valladolid. Ned and James get straight in to their immediate opinions on the appointment, discsussing Pezzolano's impressive CV, as well as deep diving into Valladolid's promotion winning tactics and set u…
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WATFORD FC SQUAD; KEEP/ BUY/ SELL 2025/26
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1:17:29Well, Our final scheduled podcast of the season is the most anticipated of the lot, the squad Keep, Buy, Sell for the 2025/26 season. Ned and James look at the current squad from the players leaving after loans have finished to academy stars on the cusp of the first team. Who will make the cut? who deserves to stay? They then look at the best XI po…
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Well, This wasn't the podcast that was planned. Ned and James attempt to wrap their heads around the sacking of Watford Manager Tom Cleverley, discussing what happen's next for Watford, does the 'Pozzo Out' movement gather speed off the back of the decision, the very public support from players and fans of Cleverley and the Statements from the club…
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Here we go again, then. DCW was joined by Mike and Jas to discuss Gino Pozzo’s decision to sack one of the most popular Head Coaches in recent Watford history. The trio try to make sense of the decision, and in doing so question what future Watford can hope to have under the leadership of Pozzo, Duxbury and Nani. The season may be over, but the dra…
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The season finally comes to an end after Watford's 1-1 draw with Sheffield Wednesday. Ned and James discuss the season as a whole and go through our awards and the clubs' awards: Player of the season, young player of the season, goal of the season, moment of the season, favourite game of the season, surprise package of the season and opposition pla…
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FTRE 15th Birthday Party
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1:24:36Watford's 2024–2025 Season Ends with a 1–1 Draw Against Sheffield Wednesday, Luton Town were relegated, and we marked a major milestone with a 15th birthday party for the podcast! Post match in the Mad Squiirrel, we were overwhelmed by the number of people who came to say hello — it was wonderful to see so many familiar faces we’ve met over the las…
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Send us a text New works of art are constantly being created in Watford covering everything from new music and visual art through to thought provoking theatre. Our featured interview is with Tayla Kenyon an award winning actor, writer and singer, who talks about her career and creating new works. There is also a round up covering some of the many e…
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