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Jack McNee played for West Hertfordshire, prior to their merger with Watford St. Mary's in 1898. Midfielder Gavin Mahon was voted Watford F.C. Player of the Season in 2003–04. Adrian Mariappa graduated from Watford's academy, and has captained the team. [15] Tommy Mooney made 287 Watford appearances between 1994 and 2001.
Since moving from a ground in Cassio Road in 1922, they have played their home matches at Vicarage Road stadium. [1] Many players have contributed significantly to the history of the club, despite playing a relatively small number of games. Paul Atkinson, Mo Johnston and Neil Price all featured for Watford in the 1984 FA Cup Final.
It includes all players who have played at least one competitive game, progressed through the club's youth system, or were once a professional footballer at the club. It does not include players who only appeared for Watford in wartime competitions; these players should instead be placed in the subcategory, Category:Watford F.C. wartime guest ...
Watford Football Club are an English professional football club based in Hertfordshire. As of 2015–16 they play in the Premier League , the top tier of English football. Their highest finish in English football is 2nd place in the Football League First Division in 1982–83, and they competed in the FA Cup final in 1984 .
The origins of the club can be traced back to 1881 when Watford Rovers were formed by Henry Grover, who went on to play for the club as a full back. [5] [6] Rovers, originally composed entirely of amateur players, held home games at several locations in the town of Watford.
Having impressed while on trial, Morris signed for Watford on a one-year contract with the option of another year on 2 August 2021. [ 4 ] Morris made his professional debut in the FA Cup third round against Leicester City on 8 January 2022, playing the full 90 minutes in a 4–1 defeat.
He was a regular in their first season in the division, as Watford again finished fourth. He faced increased competition in 1961–62, making only 18 of a possible 46 league appearances. In July 1962, Benning joined Cambridge City of the Southern League. In his first season, he helped City win the league over their rivals Cambridge United.
Watford joined the Football League in 1920, and since then have won the Third Division twice, [n 1] and the Fourth Division once. They have achieved promotion to the top level of English football on four occasions; as runners-up of the Second Division in 1981–82, and winners of the play-off final (often considered the richest game in football ...