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[[Watford Football Club]] are an English [[association football]] club, based in [[Watford]], [[Hertfordshire]]. Watford were formed from the merger of ''West Hertfordshire'' (previously ''Watford Rovers'') and ''Watford St. Mary's'' in 1898.<ref>Jones p. 9</ref> They play their home matches at [[Vicarage Road]], since moving from Cassio Road in 1922. In their early history, Watford competed in the [[Southern Football League]], winning the championship in [[ |
[[Watford Football Club]] are an English [[association football]] club, based in [[Watford]], [[Hertfordshire]]. Watford were formed from the merger of ''West Hertfordshire'' (previously ''Watford Rovers'') and ''Watford St. Mary's'' in 1898.<ref>Jones p. 9</ref> They play their home matches at [[Vicarage Road]], since moving from Cassio Road in 1922. In their early history, Watford competed in the [[Southern Football League]], winning the championship in [[1914–15 in English football|1914–15]], and finishing as runners up on [[goal average]] in [[1919–20 in English football|1919–20]].<ref name=seasons/> For the [[1920–21 in English football|1920–21 season]], Watford joined the [[Football League]]. They have remained there ever since, with the exception of [[1999–2000 in English football|1999–2000]] and [[2006–07 in English football|2006–07]], where they competed in the [[Premier League]]. Their highest ever finish in the Football League was 2nd in [[1982–83 in English football|1982–83]], and they reached an [[FA Cup]] final in [[1984 FA Cup Final|1984<!--inserted to prevent a bot delinking-->]]. |
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Many of Watford's individual records are held by former striker [[Luther Blissett (footballer)|Luther Blissett]]. He has made more Watford appearances (503) and scored more goals for the club (186) than anyone else, |
Many of Watford's individual records are held by former striker [[Luther Blissett (footballer)|Luther Blissett]]. He has made more Watford appearances (503) and scored more goals for the club (186) than anyone else, and his corresponding totals for Watford in the Football League (416 appearances and 148 goals), are also unsurpassed.<ref name=wfcrecords/> [[Cliff Holton]] has scored the most goals for Watford in a single season; 48 in all competitions in [[1959–60 in English football|1959–60]],<ref>Jones p. 123</ref> and Harry Barton the most in a competitive match; 6 against [[Wycombe Wanderers]] in 1903.<ref name=wfcrecords/> Watford's most used goalkeeper is [[Skilly Williams]], who played for the club 341 times between 1913 and 1926.<ref name=keepers/> |
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This is a list of players who have played 50 or more competitive football matches for the club. It includes appearances in the [[Premier League]], [[Football League]], [[Southern Football League]], [[FA Cup]], [[Football League Cup]], [[Football League Trophy]], [[Full Members Cup]], [[UEFA Cup]] and the [[Anglo-Italian Cup]]. |
This is a list of players who have played 50 or more competitive football matches for the club. It includes appearances in the [[Premier League]], [[Football League]], [[Southern Football League]], [[FA Cup]], [[Football League Cup]], [[Football League Trophy]], [[Full Members Cup]], [[UEFA Cup]] and the [[Anglo-Italian Cup]]. |
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Revision as of 23:00, 29 January 2010
Watford Football Club are an English association football club, based in Watford, Hertfordshire. Watford were formed from the merger of West Hertfordshire (previously Watford Rovers) and Watford St. Mary's in 1898.[1] They play their home matches at Vicarage Road, since moving from Cassio Road in 1922. In their early history, Watford competed in the Southern Football League, winning the championship in 1914–15, and finishing as runners up on goal average in 1919–20.[2] For the 1920–21 season, Watford joined the Football League. They have remained there ever since, with the exception of 1999–2000 and 2006–07, where they competed in the Premier League. Their highest ever finish in the Football League was 2nd in 1982–83, and they reached an FA Cup final in 1984.
Many of Watford's individual records are held by former striker Luther Blissett. He has made more Watford appearances (503) and scored more goals for the club (186) than anyone else, and his corresponding totals for Watford in the Football League (416 appearances and 148 goals), are also unsurpassed.[3] Cliff Holton has scored the most goals for Watford in a single season; 48 in all competitions in 1959–60,[4] and Harry Barton the most in a competitive match; 6 against Wycombe Wanderers in 1903.[3] Watford's most used goalkeeper is Skilly Williams, who played for the club 341 times between 1913 and 1926.[5]
This is a list of players who have played 50 or more competitive football matches for the club. It includes appearances in the Premier League, Football League, Southern Football League, FA Cup, Football League Cup, Football League Trophy, Full Members Cup, UEFA Cup and the Anglo-Italian Cup.
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- As of 18 January 2010
- Key
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| † | Played professional or semi-professional football in 2009–10 |
| ‡ | Played for Watford in 2009–10 |
| ♦ | Won the Player of the Season award. Multiple symbols denote multiple wins. |
| ♣ | Spent time as player-manager of the club |
| Pos. | Playing position |
| Apps | Appearances |
| Int. apps | International appearances |
| Int. goals | International goals |
| N.B. | Notes |
Notes
- ^ a b c Represented Scotland at schoolboy level.
- ^ a b c d e f g Represented England at under-21 level.
- ^ a b Represented England at amateur level
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Represented England at youth level
- ^ a b c Represented England at semi-professional level
- ^ a b c Represented England as a "B" international
- ^ Represented Wales in wartime international matches
- ^ Represented Scotland at youth level
- ^ a b Represented England at schoolboy level
- ^ Findlay was player-manager between 1937 and 1944, and continued managing until 1947.
- ^ Furphy was player manager for the entirety of his Watford playing career, and continued as manager until 1971.
- ^ Goodall was player-manager for the entirety of his Watford playing career. He continued managing the club until 1910.
- ^ a b Represented Scotland at junior level.
- ^ a b Both players were known simply as "Ross Jenkins".
- ^ Represented Wales at amateur level
- ^ Keen was player-manager between 1973 and 1975, and continued as manager until 1977.
- ^ Kent was player-manager between 1910 and 1913, and continued to manage the club until 1926.
- ^ a b Represented Scotland at under-21 level
- ^ Represented Netherlands at under-21 level
- ^ O'Brien played for the Irish Football Association team 10 times, and for the competing Football Association of Ireland team 4 times.
References
- General
- Jones, Trefor (1996). The Watford Football Club Illustrated Who's Who. ISBN 0-9527458-0-1.
- "Watford 1996/1997 player appearances". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 January 2010.
- "Watford 1997/1998 player appearances". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 January 2010.
- "Watford 1996/1999 player appearances". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 January 2010.
- "Watford 1999/2000 player appearances". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 January 2010.
- "Watford 2000/2001 player appearances". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 January 2010.
- "Watford 2001/2002 player appearances". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 January 2010.
- "Watford 2002/2003 player appearances". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 January 2010.
- "Watford 2003/2004 player appearances". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 January 2010.
- "Watford 2004/2005 player appearances". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 January 2010.
- "Watford 2005/2006 player appearances". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 January 2010.
- "Watford 2006/2007 player appearances". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 January 2010.
- "Watford 2007/2008 player appearances". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 January 2010.
- "Watford 2008/2009 player appearances". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 January 2010.
- "Watford 2009/2010 player appearances". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 January 2010.
- Specific
- ^ Jones p. 9
- ^ "Watford". Football Club History Database (FCHD). Retrieved 21 January 2010.
- ^ a b "Watford F.C. club records". Watford Football Club. Retrieved 21 January 2010.
- ^ Jones p. 123
- ^ "Watford's great goalkeepers". Watford Football Club. Retrieved 21 January 2010.