An extraordinary football journey reached its highest peak 41 years ago today when Watford went top of the Football League.
The Hornets had been bottom of Division Four just seven years previously, but Elton John and Graham Taylor took the club on a fairytale rise that saw the club promoted to the top tier of the English game for the first time in 1982.
Watford were soon making the rest of Division One sit up and take notice as victories over Everton, Southampton and Swansea City put them among the early pacesetters before West Bromwich Albion visited Vicarage Road on Saturday, September 11, 1982. An attendance of 17,639 watched on as two goals from Luther Blissett either side of a Les Taylor strike secured a 3-0 victory to send Taylor’s side officially top of the league for the first and only time.The Hornets had also been top on August 31 but in those days league tables were not published until after three matches had been played.Take a look through these pictures from our archive as we look back to the day when Watford were above 91 other clubs at the summit of the Football League.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Inside Watford's longest listed home that's been on the market for 3 yearsThis property was listed on Zoopla in Watford back in 2020, and it's still for sale!
Consulte Mais informação »
'Watford worst area in UK for teacher shortages'Data has revealed Watford is the part of the UK with the highest teacher shortages.
Consulte Mais informação »
These are the 5 best Chinese takeaways around Watford according to reviewsSee the best Chinese takeaway around Watford for your next meal.
Consulte Mais informação »
Looking back at the demolition of a much-loved Watford shopLooking back at the demolition of Cawdells department store in Watford High Street in 1973.
Consulte Mais informação »
In memoriam: Death notices in the Watford Observer last weekDeath notices published in the Watford Observer for the week ending September 8, 2023.
Consulte Mais informação »
Teenager dies in Watford crash - police probe launchedA 19-year-old man has died after a crash in Watford – sparking a police investigation.
Consulte Mais informação »