Elton John played for part of the game.
7th May 1974- Duncan Welbourne Testimonial, Watford 3 Wolverhampton Wanderers 2
Tag Archives: Elton John
30th November 1973- Watford Observer
Having taken on the role of Vice-President earlier in the year Elton John now becomes a director of the club along with Geoff Smith.
17th August 1973- Watford Observer
The report says that Elton John is to become vice president, but that appeared to happen on 10th August when Elton and Vic Lewis visited Vicarage Road.
10th August 1973- Elton John becomes Watford Vice-President
Watford Observer: Memories of day Elton John became Watford FC vice-president
The Evening Standard published this article a week later confirming the news although I think the information was probably taken from this Watford Observer report.
11th May 1973- Watford Observer
This was the first mention in the Watford Observer that Elton John was keen on becoming involved with the club, in hindsight a far far bigger story than George Kirby getting sacked.
