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Diversity: Watford FC

Watford Football Club has a long history of black players, starting with the Cother brothers in 1898. Here are short profiles of some of the best-known.

  • The Cother brothers

    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

    'Henry' Roy Brown

    One of the few black professionals of his day, 'Henry' Roy Brown played for Watford from 1953-1957.
  • Cyril 'Sammy' Chung

    Cyril 'Sammy' Chung

    Sammy's father was Chinese and his mother English. He played for Watford between 1957 and 1965.
  • Luther Blissett

    Luther Blissett

    Luther Blissett set a string of goal scoring records both for the club and among black players in English football.
  • John Barnes

    John Barnes

    A national icon, John Barnes became known as the 'jewel' unearthed by Graham Taylor.
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