There were not many redeeming features about Dave Bassett’s short and unsuccessful spell as Watford manager but it did mean fans had the opportunity to watch a very gifted left boot in action in a yellow shirt.

Glyn Hodges may not have captured the imagination in quite the same way as his predecessor on that flank, John Barnes, but he was superb striker of a ball with his left foot and brought plenty of skill and vision to the Hornets’ forward play, although it wasn't always consistently applied.

Having been part of the Wimbledon side that went from the Fourth to the First Division under Bassett, Hodges followed the manager to Vicarage Road and outlasted him by two full seasons, scoring 19 goals in a total of 102 league and cup appearances from October 1987 to May 1990.

Watford Observer: Hodges celebrates with Paul Wilkinson.Hodges celebrates with Paul Wilkinson. (Image: Watford Observer)

Scroll through these 15 pictures from our archive to see Hodges in action during his time at Vicarage Road.

Watford Observer: A light-hearted moment in training with his boss.A light-hearted moment in training with his boss. (Image: Watford Observer)

Watford Observer: Waiting for the ball to drop.Waiting for the ball to drop. (Image: Watford Observer)

Watford Observer: Hodges heads towards goal.Hodges heads towards goal. (Image: Watford Observer)

Watford Observer: Hodges possessed a superb delivery with his left boot.Hodges possessed a superb delivery with his left boot. (Image: Watford Observer)

Watford Observer: Taking a break in training.Taking a break in training. (Image: Watford Observer)

Watford Observer: Dinking the ball over the onrushing keeper.Dinking the ball over the onrushing keeper. (Image: Watford Observer)

Watford Observer: Three of Hodges' 19 goals for Watford were scored from the penalty spot.Three of Hodges' 19 goals for Watford were scored from the penalty spot. (Image: Watford Observer)

Watford Observer: Hodges strikes at goal.Hodges strikes at goal. (Image: Watford Observer)

Watford Observer: Tucking away one of his 19 Hornets goals.Tucking away one of his 19 Hornets goals. (Image: Watford Observer)

Watford Observer: Stretching to hook the ball across.Stretching to hook the ball across. (Image: Watford Observer)

Watford Observer: Hodges in action against Southampton.Hodges in action against Southampton. (Image: Watford Observer)

Watford Observer: Taking a shot against Oxford.Taking a shot against Oxford. (Image: Watford Observer)

Watford Observer: Hodges won the Player of the Season award in 1989.Hodges won the Player of the Season award in 1989. (Image: Watford Observer)