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The club was relegated to the Football League Championship after a single season ( 2006–2007) in the Premier League. It was promoted to the Premier League in 2015, after finishing second in the Championship. The singer-songwriter, Sir Elton John, is a keen, long-term supporter of Watford FC and a former club chairman. He still maintains his links with Watford as Honorary Life President. [128] Between 1997 and 2013, the club shared its ground, Vicarage Road, with Saracens Rugby Football Club. [129] Hunt, Holly (22 July 2021). "Watford inks 'club-record' principal partnership with Stake.com". Insider Sport . Retrieved 27 April 2022.Watford's starting line-up for the 1984 FA Cup Final. Paul Atkinson came on as a substitute; Graham Taylor managed the team. [23] Watford seal Premier League return as Brighton are put to the sword". The Guardian. 25 April 2015 . Retrieved 28 April 2015. Watford became a municipal borough on 18 October 1922 when it was granted a charter of incorporation. [47] The council was granted a coat of arms on 16 October 1922, two days before it became a borough. [48] Abbey Line Light Rail Proposals". Hertfordshire County Council. Archived from the original on 25 October 2013 . Retrieved 20 August 2013. The team played at several grounds in their early history, including what is now West Herts Sports Club, [3] before moving to Vicarage Road in 1922. They have a long-standing rivalry with nearby club Luton Town.

The name Cassiobury has had various spellings over time. It is derived from 'Caegshoe', which is believed to be the combination of 'caeg', a person's name, and 'hoe', meaning a spur of land. When the land was granted to Sir Richard Morrison in the 16th century, it was called 'Cayshobury', with 'bury' indicating a manor. [4] [8] Locally Listed Buildings in Watford". Watford Borough Council. 2010. p.245. Archived from the original on 5 March 2012 . Retrieved 13 April 2015. Wilder, who has agreed a contract until the end of the season, is Watford's ninth full-time manager since Javi Gracia's departure in September 2019.Hermund. "Calendar 2019/2020 - snooker.org". snooker.org (in Norwegian). Archived from the original on 23 July 2019 . Retrieved 1 February 2020. History of Cheslyn Gardens". Watford Borough Council. Archived from the original on 15 July 2020 . Retrieved 13 July 2020. Adeyemo, physically, looked a step above most other players on the pitch and he used his presence to lead the line effectively, with January signing Ezio Touray playing in the ‘number 10’ role behind. That they didn’t was largely their own fault as they had the better of the chances and restricted City to little down the other end, but both goals they conceded were of their own making.