Taken from the Watford Observer’s ‘Watford’s six greatest wins over Luton‘
The game wasn’t shown on TV and the club’s usual cameraman was ill on the day of the game as explained in the programme for the following league game against Stoke so there is no known video footage of the match.
Taken from the ‘Wembley 84’ Cup Final brochure.
Graham Taylor and David Pleat chose to play full strength sides in Ross Jenkins testimonial despite the fact that both had a season defining game just four days later. We would need to beat Liverpool at home to be assured of UEFA Cup qualification whilst Luton needed to win at Manchester City to avoid relegation.
For some reason Ross’ testimonial was covered twice in a programme feature on testimonials during the 2018/19 season.
Our first win over our biggest rivals for 11 years.
Towards the end of the 1982/83 season Watford, who were enjoying an almost surreal position in second place behind Liverpool in Division One, still had one hurdle to overcome – the age old problem of beating our near neighbours, and rivals Luton Town.
