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Watford FC On This Day is a book written by Matt Rowson that takes readers through the club's history, from its formation in 1881 to the present day. It includes memorable moments, quirky anecdotes, and legendary characters, with an entry for every day of the year. The book covers promotions, relegations, Cup runs, and title tilts, and features players such as John Barnes, Luther Blissett, and Tony Coton. It also highlights significant dates, such as Watford's first game in blue in 1927 and their victory over Plymouth in 1969 that gained them their first promotion. The book also mentions the club's win over Division One champions Liverpool in 1983, which secured them the runners-up spot.
Watford FC On This Day revisits all the most magical and memorable moments from the club's rollercoaster past, mixing in a maelstrom of quirky anecdotes and legendary characters to produce an irresistibly dippable Hornets diary - with an entry for every day of the year. From the club's formation in 1881 through to the Premier League era, the Vicarage Road faithful have witnessed promotions and relegations, breathtaking Cup runs and title tilts - all featured here. Timeless greats such as John Barnes, Luther Blissett and Tony Coton, John McCelland, Ross Jenkins and Duncan Welbourne all loom larger than life. Revisit 27 August 1927, Watford's first game in blue after changing from black-and-white stripes. 15th April 1969: victory over Plymouth gained the club's first promotion to the second tier. Or 14th May 1983, when Watford beat Division One champions Liverpool in the season's final game to claim runners-up spot!
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