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WATFORD |
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To be written Famous Players : - Ross Jenkins, Barry Stagecoach, Luther Blissett, Ray Train, Michael Bicycle, Famous Fans : - Elton John (musician) |
| Formed | 1891 |
| Turned Professional | 1897 |
| Became a Limited Company | 1909 |
| Former names | - |
| Previous grounds | Vicarage
Meadow, Rose and Crown Meadow 1883-1889 Colney Butts 1889-1890 Cassio Road 1899-1922 |
| Nickname | "The HORNETS" |
| Record Premier League Win | 3 - 1 v Middlesbrough (Home) 24.10.1999 |
| Record Premier League Defeat | 0 -
5 v Wimbledon (Away) 4.12.1999 |
| Record Football League Win | 8-0
v Sunderland Div. 1 25.8.1992 |
| Record Football League Defeat | 1-8
v Crystal Palace Div. 4 23.9.1959 |
| Record Cup Win | 10-1
Lowestoft Town FAC R1 27.11.1926 |
| Record Cup Defeat | 0-10
Wolverhampton Wanderers FAC R1r 24.1.1912 |
| Record Fee Paid | £2,250,000 to Tottenham Hotspur for Allan NIELSEN (August 2000) |
| Record Fee Received | £550,000 from AC Milan for Luther BLISSETT (August 1984) |
| Record Football League Appearances | 415 - Luther BLISSETT (1976-1983, 1984-88, 1991-92) |
| Record Premier League Appearances | 33 - Micah HYDE (1999-2000) |
| Record Premier League goal-scorer | 6 - Heidar HELGUSON (1999-2000) |
| Record goal-scorer in a Premier League season | 6 - Heidar HELGUSON (1999-2000) |
| Record goal-scorer in a season | 42
- Cliff HOLTON (Div. 4 - 1959-1960) |
| Record all-time goal-scorer | 145 Luther BLISSETT (1975-83, 1984-88, 1991-92) |
| Record Attendance (all-time) | 34,099 v Manchester United FAC R4r 3.2.1969 |
| Record Premier League Attendance | 21,590 v Sunderland 27.11.1999 |
| Record total of goals in a Premier League season | 30 - 1999-2000, 38 games |
| Record Premier League points total | 20 - 1999-2000, 38 games |
| Record total of goals in a League season | 92 - 1959-60 Division 4 |
| Record League points total | 88 - 1997-98 Division 2 |
| Most Capped player while at club | John
BARNES - 31 (England)
Kenny JACKETT - 31 (Wales) |
Address : Vicarage Road Stadium, Watford WD1 8ER
Telephone
: 01923 496000
01923 496010 (Box Office)
0891 104104 (News)
01923 496010 (Ticketline)
Fax : 01923 496001
Capacity
: 22,000
Pitch size : 115 yards x 75 yards
Official website : www.watfordfc.co.uk
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