1982–83 Watford F.C. season

During the 1982–83 English football season, Watford F.C. competed in the Football League First Division, after being promoted from the Second Division the previous season. Under Graham Taylor's management, Watford finished second in the First Division – their highest ever league finish.[1] As a result, Watford qualified for European competition for the first time.[2] Luther Blissett finished the season as the division's top scorer, with 27 league goals.[3]

Watford
1982–83 season
Chairman Elton John
Manager Graham Taylor
StadiumVicarage Road
First Division2nd
FA CupFifth round
League CupThird round
Football League TrophyQuarter-final
Top goalscorerLeague:
Luther Blissett (27)
All:
Luther Blissett (33)

League table
Main article: 1982–83 Football League § First Division
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 Liverpool 42 24 10 8 87 37 +50 82 European Cup[lower-alpha 1]
2 Watford 42 22 5 15 74 57 +17 71 UEFA Cup
3 Manchester United 42 19 13 10 56 38 +18 70 Cup Winners' Cup[lower-alpha 2]
4 Tottenham Hotspur 42 20 9 13 65 50 +15 69 UEFA Cup
5 Nottingham Forest 42 20 9 13 62 50 +12 69
Source:
Notes:
  1. Liverpool were also this season's League Cup winners.
  2. FA Cup winners

Squad
Squad at end of season

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Position Player
GK Steve Sherwood
GK Eric Steele
DF Ian Bolton
DF Paul Franklin
DF Richard Jobson
DF Charlie Palmer
DF Neil Price
DF Wilf Rostron
DF Steve Sims
DF Steve Terry
DF Kenny Jackett
No. Position Player
DF Pat Rice
MF John Barnes
MF Nigel Callaghan
MF Martin Patching
MF Les Taylor
MF Jan Lohman
FW Luther Blissett
FW Jimmy Gilligan
FW Ross Jenkins
FW David Johnson
FW Gerry Armstrong

References
  1. Pickard, Michael (25 June 2010). "Les Taylor recalls 1984 final". Watford Observer. Retrieved 8 February 2012.
  2. "Graham Taylor factfile". The Guardian. 29 March 2001. Retrieved 8 February 2012.
  3. Ross, James M. (15 July 2011). "English league leading goalscorers". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Retrieved 8 February 2012.

Further reading
  • Birnie, Lionel (2010). Enjoy the Game – Watford FC, The Story of the Eighties. Peloton Publishing. ISBN 978-0-9567814-0-6.
  • Phillips, Oliver (2001). The Golden Boys: A Study of Watford's Cult Heroes. Alpine Press Ltd. ISBN 0-9528631-6-2.
  • Jones, Trefor (1998). Watford Season by Season. T.G. Jones. ISBN 0-9527458-1-X.
  • Jones, Trefor (1996). Watford Football Club Illustrated Who's Who. T.G. Jones. ISBN 0-9527458-0-1.
  • Phillips, Oliver (1991). The Official Centenary History of Watford FC 1881–1991. Watford Football Club. ISBN 0-9509601-6-0.
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