1997–98 Watford F.C. season

1997–98 season of Watford F.C.

Watford 1997–98 football season

During the 1997–98 English football season, Watford F.C. competed in the Football League Second Division.

Season summary

In the 1997–98 season, Kenny Jackett was demoted to the position of assistant manager and Graham Taylor returned for a second spell as Watford manager. The transition proved a success; Watford secured the Division Two title, beating Bristol City into second place after a season-long struggle.

Final league table

Source: ^[1]
Rules for classification: In the Football League goals scored (GF) takes precedence over goal difference (GD).

Results

Watford's score comes first^[2]

Legend

Football League Second Division

FA Cup

League Cup

Football League Trophy

Players

First-team squad

Squad at end of season^[3]

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

Reserve squad

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

References

1. "England 1997–98". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Retrieved 24 February 2010.
2. "Watford 1997-1998 Results - statto.com". statto.com. Retrieved 18 August 2014.
3. "All Watford players: 1998". 11v11.com. Retrieved 18 August 2014.

Notes

1. Hyde was born in Newham, England, but also qualified to represent Jamaica internationally and would make his international debut for Jamaica in 2001.