11 season, goals galore and Tory Deeney's name in Watford folklore is guaranteed. With his recent move to Birmingham, it has been strange to see him wearing blue but on the week his autobiography is released, "Redemption - My Story", Adam Leventhal catches up with Watford 'former number 9' about his life now, the chaos of Watford. new Birmingham City life & mindset, catharsis & imperfections, Aston Villa tattoo removal incident, potential West Brom move (twice), swords in the back and a Watford testimonial and planned return. We've heard from him before, we thought we knew it all but, as you will hear, there is more to Troy Deeney than we imagined. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Troy Deeney - Redemption Man

In an extra FTRE, you will hear part of this week's Athletic Football Podcast. The podcast is out four days a week and this comes from the Tuesday edition hosted by Mark Chapman. In each Tuesday episodes Mark talks to the Athletic writers about the biggest stories from the weekend and would you believe it, this week they discussed Watford's firing of Xisco Munoz and his replacement Claudio Ranieri. As well as hearing from our very own Adam Leventhal, the Athletic's Watford correspondent, with the story behind the Head Coach change, you'll also hear the views of Athletic writers Adam Crafton and Italian football expert James Horncastle. It was recorded on Monday morning, before the appointment (which everyone knew was coming) was officially announced.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leventhal and Horncastle on Xisco's sacking

After another poor Premier League showing at Elland Road, Watford have parted company with their Head Coach Xisco Muñoz. Jon, Mike and DCW got together to discuss the departure, work out why it happened and try to get a handle on what needs to come next. Colin provides us with his view from the shell-shocked away end at Elland Road, after seeing Watford slump to a listless defeat against Leeds. Was it the right decision to let go of Xisco? Was the timing right? What are the factors that have led to Watford being in this situation again? We try to make sense of it all in this, the brand new episode of From the Rookery End. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

XISCO DEPARTS

It’s Thursday which can only mean one thing. Adam Leventhal is back with another From the Rookery End podcast, brought to you by The Athletic. This week Adam is ably assisted by Mike and DCW who discuss the situation Head Coach Xisco Muñoz finds himself in, using Adam’s latest piece on The Athletic as a touchstone. The boys look ahead to a tricky trip to Elland Road with the help of Phil Hay, and try to work out what, if any changes, should be made to the starting XI for what is a vital game. All this and much much more in your Thursday edition of From the Rookery End. Come on you ‘Orns! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leventhal: Should Xisco be concerned as Leeds visit looms?

Watford were back in Premier League action at Vicarage Road this weekend, taking on struggling Newcastle United. Jon, Jas, Colin and an even grumpier than usual Mike were on hand to share their verdict on the 1-1 draw and on this, the latest From the Rookery End podcast, you can hear what they had to say. There was disappointment aplenty, particularly with the chances afforded the opposition, but was the search for positives on a frustrating afternoon fruitful? Download and listen to find out! You can also hear the team discussing a range of “What if…” moments, looking back on some moments in Watford history that, had they gone a different way, could have resulted in a very different story. It’s a comeback and another point. It’s the brand new From the Rookery End podcast. Come on you ‘Orns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Magpies Malaise: Watford draw with Newcastle

After the Hornets went out of the League Cup to Stoke, Adam, DCW and Mike talk through the performance and how individuals may, or may not, be challenging the current first choice players. You’ll hear about Adam’s latest deep dive, this time into the story of Ismaila Sarr and how he is still at the club. Plus, we hear from Chris Waugh, The Athletic’s reporter for Newcastle United ahead of the Toon Army’s visit to Vicarage Road. And of course we take your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leventhal: The rise and rise of Ismaila Sarr - lessons learnt from cup exit

Watford were back on the road and back to winning ways at Carrow Road, and From the Rookery End were there with them! Join Mike and DCW as they share their thoughts and experiences throughout the day, hearing from fellow supporters as the travelling Hornets hordes enjoyed a day in the Norfolk sun. Relive a much needed win in this, the brand new From the Rookery End! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Backflips, Sarr and VAR: Watford win at Norwich

It’s Thursday, which means another From the Rookery End podcast from The Athletic.  This week The Athletic’s Watford correspondent Adam Leventhal is joined by Mike and Jon who try to find the balance between fans’ expectations and the pragmatic approach Watford are utilising this season, while also asking what is “the process” that Xisco refers to when discussing the defeat against Wolves. There’s a discussion about a fascinating article from Adam, which takes an analytical and statistical look at Watford’s performances so far, we hear from The Athletic’s Norwich correspondent Michael Bailey ahead of the Hornets’ trip to Carrow Road at the weekend and answer some of your questions. All this and more in this, the brand new From the Rookery End podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leventhal: process, pressing and no panic

Watford's 2-0 home loss against Wolves was a game with a negative result but, by talking it through, Jon, Mike, Jason and Colin, try to see the nuggets the season can be built upon. And DCW talks to WD18s Sam Ucko about the series that the Watford YouTube channel are producing called 'Speaking Up', all about mental health in the lives of Watford fans. Plus we turn the tweets of Cristiano Giaretta into a Winston Churchill style motivational speech and, ahead of another away trip, they remember the 4-2 away win, at West Ham in 2016. COME ON YOU ORNS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Throwing ourselves to the Wolves

In the latest Thursday From The Rookery End, with Adam Leventhal, leading Jon and Mike, they discuss the state of players returning from international duty - after Coup d'etat and possible FIFA sanctions. Plus they look ahead at three vital Premier League games for Watford, against Wolves, Norwich and Newcastle. How important is this run and what do the Hornets need to achieve? Tim Spiers, the Athletics Wolves correspondent, shares his insider knowledge ahead of the weekend clash at Vicarage Road and we hear all about Watford's link up with the Indian Premier League club, Odisha FC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leventhal: Returning Home and the Road Ahead

As the ticking countdown clock is silenced and the transfer window is closed (or shut down for Microsoft users), Adam, Jon and DCW gather to review the ins and outs at Watford. Of course, they discuss Troy Deeney’s departure to Birmingham as well as the impact of the final few players leaving on deadline day. Plus the team looks ahead at how the squad has shaped up and what we can expect in the coming months.  Welcome to the all new Thursday From The Rookery End COME ON YOU ORNS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leventhal: Deeney exit and the transfer window reviewed

After a respectable 1-0 lose away at Tottenham Hotspur, Jon, Mike and Jason talk through a far more postive performance than 7 days ago in Brighton. With changes across the team the boys reflect on the strengths and weaknesses but find themselves in a better place than last weekend. Jon also talk to the newly appointed General Manger of Watford Women, Amber Wildgust, about start of the new season as they head into the FA Women's Championship after winning promotion last season. And of course, with the transfer window close to it's end, they have to reflect on the exit of Will Hughes and the potential exit of one Troy Deeney THIS IS FROM THE ROOKERY END Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 quarters of a chance: Watford pipped by Spurs

As Watford defeat Crystal Palace in the League Cup, Jon, Mike and DCW look at the player who impressed and who might be staking a claim for a starting spot in the Premier League. They also discuss the importance and the attitude towards cup competitions as well as talk with The Athletics Spurs correspondent Charlie Eccleshare about how Tottenham have been performing and what the Hornets could do to get one over them on Sunday. On to the 3rd round and From The Rookery End will be with you all the way to Wembley COME ON YOU ORNS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hornets progress v Palace

Away days are back! Join Mike and Jon as they take From the Rookery End on the road and down to the South coast, as Watford took on Brighton. An optimistic pre-game drive soon turned into a post match post mortem, with Mike and Jon joined by Jacob Culshaw as they dissected a disjointed Watford display.  While the result was a disappointment, the thrill of following the Hornets on the road was undeniably welcome, so join us on the latest From the Rookery End and revel in the fact that we’re once again able to follow our team up and down the country. Onto the next. Come on you ‘Orns! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Awayday mayday: Watford sunk in Brighton

Five days is a long time in the world of Watford FC and since Saturday's magnificent victory we've seen fresh rumours of transfer sharks circling Ismaila Sarr, we've had an injury scare with our Slovakian enforcer Juraj Kucka and it seems that we're about to welcome another new midfielder to the club in the shape of Turkish international Ozan Tufan. The Athletic's Adam Leventhal is here, alongside DCW and Mike, to bring you the very latest news on all of the above plus an update on the futures of Will Hughes, Nathaniel Chalobah, Domingos Quina, and many more of your questions answered besides. THIS IS FROM THE ROOKERY END Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leventhal: Tufan arriving, Kucka injury, Sarr & Hughes transfer updates

From the Rookery End is a Watford FC podcast made by Watford fans for Watford fans. Jon, Jason and Mike are life-long Watford fans, season ticket holders in the Rookery End and, since 2010 , these podcasts are their take on life as a Watford fan.

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