Watford Football Club has a long history of black players, starting the Cother brothers in 1898. Here are short profiles of some of the best-known.
The beginnings of Watford football club can be traced back to the years when Gladstone was Prime Minister. In December 1870, the Watford Observer carried a report on Hertfordshire Rangers - the forerunners of Watford Rovers.
Watford Rovers was formed by a group of lads in 1881 who had been given permission by the Earl of Essex to kick a football around in CassioburyPark. In 1882, home games began in Vicarage Meadow and a year later, the club's name was changed to West Herts.
In 1898, a rival club, Watford St Mary's, was absorbed by West Herts and the name 'Watford' was formerly adopted. By 1922, Vicarage Road was officially the new home ground.
The Cother brothers
The first black players in Watford FC were the Cother brothers, who began playing with the team in 1898.
'Henry' Roy Brown
One of the few black professionals of his day, 'Henry' Roy Brown played for Watford from 1953-1957.
Cyril 'Sammy' Chung
Sammy's father was Chinese and his mother English. He played for Watford between 1957 and 1965.
Luther Blissett
Luther Blissett set a string of goal scoring records both for the club and among black players in English football.
John Barnes
A national icon, John Barnes became known as the 'jewel' unearthed by Graham Taylor.