After relegation from the Premier League, Watford stabilised in the First Division to finish 9th, five points off the play-off places. A total of 143 goals were scored in league matches involving Watford; only championsFulham scored more goals than Watford's 76, whilstSheffield Wednesday,Crystal Palace,Tranmere Rovers andQueens Park Rangers were the only teams to concede more than Watford's 67 league goals.[1] ManagerGraham Taylor announced his retirement at the end of the season - formerChelsea managerGianluca Vialli was named as his replacement.[2]
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Note: Flags indicate national team as defined underFIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined underFIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
^Baardsen was born inSan Rafael,California,United States, and represented them at U-18 level, but also qualified to representNorway internationally through his parents and made his international debut forNorway in September 1998.
^Forde was born inHarrow,England, but also qualified to representBarbados internationally and would make his international debut forBarbados in November 2002.
^Doyley was born inTower Hamlets,England, but also qualified to representJamaica internationally and would make his international debut forJamaica in March 2013.