Watford Forever

How Graham Taylor and Elton John Saved a Football Club, a Town and Each Other

(Author) John Preston
Format: Hardcover
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Britain in the 1970s was beset by unrest and unemployment. Meanwhile, Watford FC were floundering in 92nd place at the bottom of the entire Football League. Enter Elton John, now the most successful rockstar in the world and a lifelong fan of the club. Watford Forever is the remarkable story of Elton John's ownership of Watford Football Club and its transformational journey to the top of the first division under iconic manager Graham Taylor. Filled with incredible stories about legendary players and unlikely heroes, from Luther Blissett to Ross Jenkins, and a loveable supporting cast of eclectic characters, this a tribute to football's unlikeliest friendship and one of sport's great underdog stories.

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Publisher:
Penguin Books Ltd
Format:
Hardcover
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780241597903
Publish year:
2023
Publish date:
Nov. 16, 2023

John Preston

John Preston was a pioneering American writer known for his groundbreaking novel "Mr. Benson," which boldly explored gay themes and sexuality in the early 20th century. His raw and candid style challenged societal norms and paved the way for greater LGBTQ+ representation in literature. His work remains influential and groundbreaking.

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