FOR the duration of the 2009/10 season, Help for Heroes is the official charity partner of The Football League and tens of thousands of pounds have already been raised through the generosity of fans across England and Wales.

Football for Heroes week is eight days of action where all 72 Football League clubs are dedicating their home game to supporting the charity which rehabilitates injured military personnel.

On Saturday, Watford FC are showing their support for Help for Heroes and playing our part in the latest chapter in a long history between the beautiful game and the armed forces.

Watford FC are delighted to welcome the Watford and South Oxhey Cadets who will be taking part in our show of support for the charity at the Peterborough game.

The local Cadet group will be saluting both teams as they run out onto the pitch for the game at Vicarage Road.

A bugle player will then play the Last Post and we will be observe a minutes silence to remember and honour the fallen soldiers and reflect on the hard work that is continuing to go on around the world by the armed forces.

The Watford and South Oxhey ACF Detachments will then perform a traditional rifle drill at half time.

Since World War One, football has been a crucial tool, serving originally as a vehicle for recruitment as the public followed their heroes into signing up for King and Country.

Today, football flags fly proudly at bases and from tanks on far-away battlefields and The Football League's recent visit to the defence rehabilitation centre, Headley Court, with the Carling Cup made it clear that the game is still an integral cog in the military machine.

Building on the incredible support already shown by countless League clubs across the country, Football for Heroes week sets out to be an extended, united demonstration of that intrinsic bond and Watford FC are honoured to be joined by the Watford and South Oxhey ACF Detachments and their staff for Saturday's match.

You can donate to Help for Heroes by clicking here.

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