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Magpie007 · 05-17-2008, 01:56 PM

Team: Watford
When: 1984
Opponents: Everton
What happened: The biggest day in Watford's footballing history occured during Graham Taylor's reign as manager of the Elton John-owned club. The Hornets readily admitted they were punching above their weight in their only FA Cup final. Graeme Sharp deservedly gave Everton the lead in the 38th minute before a controversial second just after half time sealed the match. Many judged Andy Gray's combative challenge on Watford goalkeeper Steve Sherwood worthy of a foul, but Gray's header almost out of Sherwood's hands was allowed to stand.
Did you know? Watford FA Cup finalist George Reilly scored the winner in the semi-final against Plymouth and 20 years later had part of his ear bitten off by a fellow bricklayer on a building site, who whispered "Plymouth" in his ear as an explanation while doing so. Charming!

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Magpie007 Administrator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Newcastle (ish) Posts: 1,366 Thanks: 7 Thanked 14 Times in 13 Posts Nominees Submitted: 1 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts Has Not Won Any TOTM Yet	Team: Watford When: 1984 Opponents: Everton What happened: The biggest day in Watford's footballing history occured during Graham Taylor's reign as manager of the Elton John-owned club. The Hornets readily admitted they were punching above their weight in their only FA Cup final. Graeme Sharp deservedly gave Everton the lead in the 38th minute before a controversial second just after half time sealed the match. Many judged Andy Gray's combative challenge on Watford goalkeeper Steve Sherwood worthy of a foul, but Gray's header almost out of Sherwood's hands was allowed to stand. Did you know? Watford FA Cup finalist George Reilly scored the winner in the semi-final against Plymouth and 20 years later had part of his ear bitten off by a fellow bricklayer on a building site, who whispered "Plymouth" in his ear as an explanation while doing so. Charming! __________________ http://www.zazzle.com/magpie007.