Troy Deeney is now a Birmingham City player but he has left behind a host of memories at Vicarage Road – and these are some of your favourites.
Following the end of the former captain’s 11 years at Vicarage Road, we asked you tell us about your favourite memory of Deeney’s time as a Hornet.
Unsurprisingly, 'that' play-off semi-final goal against Leicester City and the dramatic penalty in the FA Cup semi-final victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers feature prominently, but other fans have chosen to share more personal memories.
You can read the responses below and it is not too late to add yours via the link at the bottom of this page.
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What is your favourite memory of Troy Deeney's 11 years at Watford?
"Troy Deeney scored 140 goals during 419 appearances at Vicarage Road. Is your favourite memory one of those goals? Or perhaps it is something more personal? Tell us about it and we will publish as many as possible over the coming days."
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What is your favourite memory of Troy Deeney's time at Watford?Scoring the penalty v Wolves in the FACup semi. Stadium was rocking…. Literally
Why is this your favourite memory?Genuine excitement among fans and players alike that meant the tie had swung in our favour and at the point we all knew we were in the final.
What is your favourite memory of Troy Deeney's time at Watford?Can only be one goal. That was the one against Leicester after the penalty miss by Leicester and double save from Almunia to finish in emphatic style. Will still be watching the clip for years to come!
Why is this your favourite memory?Importance of match / goal
What is your favourite memory of Troy Deeney's time at Watford?Recieving a message from Troy about the passing of my father when I was having a really tough day dealing with it.
Why is this your favourite memory?It sums Troy up. He's not a footballer to us but a person and someone we can all relate to and rely on.
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A true captain What is your favourite memory of Troy Deeney's time at Watford?Must be THAT goal against Leicester. Also after he returned from prison his physical and mental improvement that saw a change in his game. Immense improvement that continued till now.
Why is this your favourite memory?Two occasions that will forever be in my memory
What is your favourite memory of Troy Deeney's time at Watford?His brace against Palace in our 2-1 victory away at Selhurst Park during our first season back in the Premier League (February 2016).
Why is this your favourite memory?It was a hugely disappointing day when we lost the Play Off final in 2013 against Crystal Palace - especially to a team that has become an increasingly bigger rival of Watford’s over the last decade. This was an incredible away day and thanks to two goals from Troy, we finally managed to get some revenge in one of our fixtures against Palace that season. A long awaited rematch, three years after that heart breaking day at Wembley. Almost felt like crying when he scored the winner!
What is your favourite memory of Troy Deeney's time at Watford?Easily the 2015 3-0 versus Liverpool. Troy and Ighalo had run Martin Skrtel ragged all first half and he clearly didn't fancy it at all. Finally, Troy gave him a little dig in the ribs, a glorious smile and 30 seconds later Skrtel was walking off clutching his hamstring. Bullied!
Why is this your favourite memory?Just sums up everything about Troy's attitude and how the smaller teams can beat the big boys! Marvellous.
What is your favourite memory of Troy Deeney's time at Watford?Without a doubt the Leicester goal, it doesn't get any better than that. Thank you Troy
Why is this your favourite memory?Because of the importance of that game
What is your favourite memory of Troy Deeney's time at Watford?'THAT' GOAL
Why is this your favourite memory?I WAS AT A FAMILY WEDDING WATCHING ON MY PHONE AND RUINED THE CEREMONY BY SCREAMING AND DOING AEROPLANES AROUND THE HALL
What is your favourite memory of Troy Deeney's time at Watford?When he sent me a 70th birthday card, and I had a photo taken with him in the shop.
Why is this your favourite memory?Because not many people care about the older generation but he did.
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Such a genuine nice guy. What is your favourite memory of Troy Deeney's 11 years at Watford?
Troy Deeney scored 140 goals during 419 appearances at Vicarage Road. Is your favourite memory one of those goals? Or perhaps it is something more personal? Tell us about it and we will publish as many as possible over the coming days.
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