Memories of Watford career of ex-Oxford midfielder Les Taylor

Signed from Oxford United in 1980, this tenacious hard worker was an integral cog in the midfield engine room as the Hornets completed their meteoric rise to the top tier of the English game and continued their adventure into Europe.

The midfielder made a total of 211 league and cup appearances during almost six years at Vicarage Road, the most prestigious of which was when he became the first player to captain Watford in an FA Cup Final in 1984.

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The midfielder prepares to pull the trigger (Image: Watford Observer)

Take a look back at Taylor’s time at Vicarage Road by scrolling through these pictures from our archive that you may not have seen for many years.

Taylor takes a tumble over the goalkeeper (Image: Watford Observer)

Taylor surveys his options as he prepares to receive the ball (Image: Watford Observer)

Manchester United keep a watchful eye on the Hornets player (Image: Watford Observer)

All eyes are on the goal as Taylor shoots (Image: Watford Observer)

Taylor in action against Arsenal (Image: Watford Observer)

Manchester United's Paul McGrath takes evasive action as Taylor lets fly (Image: Watford Observer)

Taylor and John Barnes watch as the ball loops over the goalkeeper's head (Image: Watford Observer)

Arms aloft in celebration with John Barnes (Image: Watford Observer)