The Hornets had a satisfying start to the 1992–93 season and by the end of 1992 were in 14th place, 10 points clear of the relegation zone and 5 points adrift of the play-off places, but a bad run of 8 defeats in 12 league games saw their play-off chances slip away and stuck them in mid-table, finishing in a disappointing 16th place. At the end of the season, manager Steve Perryman left the club to return toTottenham Hotspur as assistant manager toOsvaldo Ardiles and Watford appointedGillingham bossGlenn Roeder as his replacement.[1] However, Watford were fined £10,000 for an illegal approach, and ordered to pay Gillingham a further £30,000 in compensation.[2]
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^Lavin was born inCorby,England, but also qualified to representScotland internationally and represented them atU-21 level.
^Dyer was born inRedbridge,England, and represented England atU-21 level, but also qualified to representMontserrat internationally and would make his international debut forMontserrat in September 2007.