Watford unveil special kit dedicated to Sir Elton John
Watford have unveiled a special-edition kit in honour of their most famous supporter and former chairman, Sir Elton John.
-->Watford have unveiled a special-edition kit in honour of their most famous supporter and former chairman, Sir Elton John.
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Inspired by the artwork for his 2017 "Diamonds" greatest hits album, the shirt features a faint star motif across the front, silver Watford crest and Kelme logos, and the club’s retro Happy Hornet badge on the hem.
-->Inspired by the artwork for his 2017 “Diamonds” greatest hits album, the shirt features a faint star motif across the front, silver Watford crest and Kelme logos, and the club’s retro Happy Hornet badge on the hem.
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The collar and cuffs carry additional star details, while the reverse is embossed with lyrics from one of his most iconic songs, "Your Song".
-->The collar and cuffs carry additional star details, while the reverse is embossed with lyrics from one of his most iconic songs, “Your Song”.
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The strip – designed in collaboration with Elton himself – will be worn when the Hornets host Blackburn Rovers in the Championship.
-->The strip – designed in collaboration with Elton himself – will be worn when the Hornets host Blackburn Rovers in the Championship.
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It marks the beginning of celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the music legend becoming Watford chairman back in 1976, a role in which he oversaw the club’s remarkable rise from the Fourth Division to the First.
-->It marks the beginning of celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the music legend becoming Watford chairman back in 1976, a role in which he oversaw the club’s remarkable rise from the Fourth Division to the First.
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To launch the release, current players recreated some of Elton’s most famous album covers in full kit. Defender Kevin Keben channelled "Jump Up!" with a bowler hat, while Mattie Pollock paid tribute to "Rock of the Westies".
-->To launch the release, current players recreated some of Elton’s most famous album covers in full kit. Defender Kevin Keben channelled “Jump Up!” with a bowler hat, while Mattie Pollock paid tribute to “Rock of the Westies”.
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Half music, half football, all Watford – this one’s a showstopper worthy of the Rocket Man himself.
-->Half music, half football, all Watford – this one’s a showstopper worthy of the Rocket Man himself.
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