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LEGENDS REUNITED

Posted on: Tue 19 May 2009

NO Watford fan will ever forget the day that Graham Taylor led the Golden Boys out onto the hallowed turf at Wembley, least not, the 11 players that followed him out of the tunnel.

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of that day, we spoke to some of the players who were involved with the final about their memories of the afternoon.

Captain on the day Les Taylor said "It was unbelievable to lead out the Watford team at Wembley; it's what everyone dreams of.

"It was a massive honour and there's only a few people who get to do that, out of all the greatest players in the world. It's a memory that will live with me forever."

George Reilly, another familiar face from the match 25 years ago and scorer of the winning goal that got Watford to Wembley said that despite the result not going Watford's way, he will always have happy memories of the famous stadium.

"It was one of the highlights of my career, as a kid you always dream of playing in the FA cup final, so that day was a very special day."

Sherwood punches the ball
Sherwood punches the ball away at Wembley

Steve Sherwood, the goalkeeper for the match at Wembley revealed now it felt to walk out onto the pitch in front of all the Watford fans who had made the trip.

"The most vivid memory for me was walking out and seeing the sea of yellow with all the Watford fans waving their flags and scarves.

"It made the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end. It was fantastic."

Another player, and now manager of Millwall, Kenny Jackett agreed with his former team-mate.

"The amount of yellow that was on the stands and terraces was unforgettable.

"The way the supporters backed the team and the club, even at the end was fantastic. It was a celebration of a good season and a good time at Watford."

LET WATFORD BE THE PERFECT HOST

  


 

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