Formed in 1898 when West Herts absorbed Southern League rivals Watford
St Mary's. The merger proved a success - they went through the 1903/04
season unbeaten and by 1920 Watford were in Football League. Watford
moved to their Vicarage Road home in 1922, but progress was not immediate
and, during a the post-war period, nine managers came and left the club
in between 12 years. Watford changed their club colours to black and
gold in 1959 and forward Cliff Holton scored a club-record 42 goals
the next season. Watford were promoted to Division Two for the first
time in 1969, but by 1975 they were back in Division Four. Elton John
then became chairman of Watford and his financial input, plus the arrivals
of Luther Blissett, Graham Taylor and John Barnes,bought an upturn in
fortunes and Watford were promoted to Division One for the first time
in 1982. They finished runners-up in their maiden top-division season
to qualify for Europe and an FA Cup final appearance followed Graham
Taylor resigned in 1987 and Watford went down to Division Two. Elton
The 1990s saw the side move between up and down leagues unti Grahaml
Taylor returned to get them into the Premiership for the first time
in 1999. Watford were relegated before the end of April, but they made
a return to the Premiership in 2006 after winning the play-off against
Leeds.
Stadium Address: Vicarage Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0ER
Capacity: 19,920
Ticket Info Hotline: 0870 111 1881
Watford Football Club official web site : http://www.watfordfc.co.uk
CLUB HONOURS
LEAGUE CHAMPIONS
CHARITY/COMMUNITY SHIELD WINNERS
F.A. CUP WINNERS
LEAGUE CUP WINNERS
