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Mike Walters

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The day we sang on Elton John's album
Almost half a century after their dabble as freelance choristers for Sir Elton John, Watford players still marvel at their day in the recording studio which took them to No.8 in the album charts.
29.07.26History
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Travis: The man who could be worth a packet
Upright, unflustered and quick, former England youth international Travis Akomeah has an air of Rio Ferdinand about the way he plays.
29.07.26Opinion
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My first game - 55 years ago, the memory still burns brightly
The clackety-clack of the turnstile, the first sighting of the green savannah, celebrating your first goal and jumping so high out of your seat that you land in another postcode. You never forget your first game as a football fan.
29.07.26History
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Project Fear - How a pre-season friendly became a diplomatic triumph
To invite Hansa Rostock as visitors for a pre-season friendly at Vicarage Road, said the doom-mongers, was an invitation for panic on the streets of Watford. But sometimes in football, on and off the pitch, the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.
29.07.26Opinion
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"I hope to stay here for a lot of matches" - Alessio Dionisi was born on April 1st, but he's nobody's fool
The Watford Word speaks to new Hornets boss Alessio Dionisi, the 23rd different permanent head coach of the Pozzo era at Vicarage Road.
29.07.26News
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Two little ducks: The 22 who came before Dionisi
Alessio Dionisi will be the 23rd permanent head coach during Gino Pozzo’s ownership of Watford. Here, The Watford Word looks at how his predecessors fared - from eight days (the shortest reign) to 75 games (the longest).
29.07.26Features
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Out of the blue - it's another hit for Elton
If the blue label looks familiar, it may remind you of the commemorative shirt Watford launched last season to celebrate 50 years since he bought the club.
21.07.26News

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