Yes remembering hearing that and actually Liverpool fans probably see Man U as their big rivals now? Maybe it's because Everton haven't been up there with Liverpool and feel they are looked down on by the neighbours. Having an official song with words including "We don't care about the red sh**e" probably doesn't help! TBH I wasn't really aware Man U and Man City had a history of trouble between them hence the "earlier" kick-off time. Suppose that is what social media and some forums do to people these days.
Watford Legends Sir Elton John and Luther Blissett wonder what happened to their wallets after this snap.
Keith Mercer aged 16 a member of Watford Youth and still at school just prior to being called up for his first match against Tranmere Rovers in February 1973. Keith ended up at Blackpool and became a Tangerine man. Two legends of the club and defensive stalwarts at Hillsborough at the start of the 85/86 season. John McClelland and Tony Coton.
Newcastle United players (in stripes) attack the Watford goal during an FA Cup, 3rd round match at Vicarage Road 23rd February 1924. Newcastle won 1-0 after a goal by Stan Seymour: 1909 forward Fred Cleaver: Tony Coton saves from Craig Johnston of Liverpool First Division Vicarage Road, Watford, 1984: Jay Demerit heads in Watford first goal at the Millenium Stadium in the Championship Playoff Final, Cardiff 21st May 2006:
Keith Mercer had to get permission and the afternoon off school, travelled on the coach to Tranmere and at 16 years and 125 days became the youngest player to play for us when he came on in the 2nd half!, it was a Friday evening game!
Pat Jennings has statue dedicated in Newry his home town. https://twitter.com/JustinMcNu1ty/status/1722250976319709448
Loved Keith Mercer. So committed, so brave, great striker, his bravery ultimately costing him his future with us after bravely scoring a cup game vs Colchester or gillingham.
