1982–83 Watford F.C. season

During the 1982–83 English football season, Watford F.C. competed in the Football League First Division, after being promoted from the Second Division the previous season. Under Graham Taylor's management, Watford finished second in the First Division – their highest ever league finish.^[1] As a result, Watford qualified for European competition for the first time.^[2] Luther Blissett finished the season as the division's top scorer, with 27 league goals.^[3]

Squad

Squad at end of season

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No.		Position	Player
		GK	Steve Sherwood
		GK	Eric Steele
		DF	Ian Bolton
		DF	Paul Franklin
		DF	Richard Jobson
		DF	Charlie Palmer
		DF	Neil Price
		DF	Wilf Rostron
		DF	Steve Sims
		DF	Steve Terry
		DF	Kenny Jackett

No.		Position	Player
		DF	Pat Rice
		MF	John Barnes
		MF	Nigel Callaghan
		MF	Martin Patching
		MF	Les Taylor
		MF	Jan Lohman
		FW	Luther Blissett
		FW	Jimmy Gilligan
		FW	Ross Jenkins
		FW	David Johnson
		FW	Gerry Armstrong

References

↑ Pickard, Michael (25 June 2010). "Les Taylor recalls 1984 final". Watford Observer. Retrieved 8 February 2012.
↑ "Graham Taylor factfile". The Guardian. 29 March 2001. Retrieved 8 February 2012.
↑ Ross, James M. (15 July 2011). "English league leading goalscorers". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Retrieved 8 February 2012.

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