A professional football club based in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, that plays in the Premier League, the highest level in the English football league system. Founded in 1881 as Watford Rovers, the club entered the FA Cup for the first time in 1886, and in 1922 they moved into their larger stadium at Vicarage Road.
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Watford Live in the Park – 10 May 2019
Watford Mayor announces FA Cup Final ‘Big Screen’ in Cassiobury Park.
The mayor was joined by Luther Blisset in Cassiobury Park to announce that Watford FC will be hosting a free Big Screen for WatfordFC fans who can’t make it Wembley to watch.
The screening will start at 4pm, for the build up to the FA Cup Final this Saturday 18 May.
Watford fans voted overwhelmingly in favour of having a screen in the town, with over 90% out of the over 3000 people supporting one for the final.
Ex-Watford FC player Luther Blissett said, ‘I remember when we made the final in 1984 under Graham Taylor how amazing it felt to see the whole town come together to support us. I really hope everyone is able to help is able to support the boys, paint Watford yellow and enjoy this great time for the club. Come on you ‘orns!’
Watford FC last celebrated their promotion to the premiership in the park back in May 2015.
Watford Museum exhibition – 30 April 2019
To coincide with WatfordFC’s FA Cup Semi-Final success, a foyer exhibition will go on display at Watford Museum, combining unique treasures – like the silver trophy from the Play Off Final, the rosette from the club coach to Wembley in 1984 and Graham Taylor’s own medals.
2 June 2017 – London Midland names Train after Graham Taylor – Watford Junction
In a touching tribute, the train named in memory of Graham Taylor was unveiled by his wife, Rita. The idea for this commemorative train came from a senior conductor at London Midlands. As the train journeyed past the clubs that Taylor had managed, it carried with it a sense of honour and remembrance for the football hero. 🚂🌹
1st February 2017 – Graham Taylor’s funeral attended by players, managers and supporters in Watford
held at St Mary’s Church
Stars from the world of football attended the funeral of former England, Watford and Aston Villa manager Graham Taylor.
Saturday, 14 January 2017 – Watfordfc Fans Pay Tributes to Graham Taylor at Vicarage Road Football Stadium at the game will be Watford playing Middlesbrough at Vicarage Road
Fans have been showing respect for the late Graham Taylor who was the chairman for Watford FC. They laid flowers, scarves and club shirts.
Thursday, 10 November 2016 – Watford FC autographed fans items plus free signed posters at the 2016 Christmas Lights on event
Watford FC players ‘Troy Deeney’ and three more held a signing session in the centre from 5.30pm and fans brought along items they’d like them to autograph.
The signing session took place at the lower mall.
Thursday, 3 November 2016 – Ex England & Watford FC Manager Graham Taylor and Watford FC stars officially Opens revamped Community Centre 2016
Graham Taylor OBE (born Worksop, Nottinghamshire) is a former football player, manager and pundit, and former chairman of Watford Football Club.
Monday, 4 May 2015 – Watford FC Football Club Celebrated Premier League Achievement
The Open Top Bus started to be greeted by fans at the starting point at the A41 North Watford Dome Roundabout.
BBC Three Counties said about 20,000 people had joined the celebrations in Cassiobury Park to welcome the Team.