Act of Remembrance when Watford face Rotherham in Championship

Hornets legend Luther Blissett has been working with the club to create a “memorable” event which will also feature Watford’s Clare Cordell, who appeared on The Voice.

“I am pretty excited,” said Watford’s club ambassador, “it has been a lot of work. Thanks to Roy Moore and the 1881, the club and a team of people we have put something memorable together for the day.

“Watford’s Clare Cordell will be singing before kick off. We also have an incredible bagpipes player who will lead a parade of veterans.”

• Hornets legend brings Royal British Legion branch back to town

County standard bearer Paul Harding, left, and Royal British Legion Watford chairman Bill Stanton at the ceremonial dedication of the standard at St Mary's Church this morning (Image: Forces United)

Any veteran going to the game can go in uniform. To join the parade, they will need to contact Luther at info@lutherbliss8.com by 10am tomorrow (Friday) morning to see if there are any places available.

Watford FC are asking all asking all supporters to be in their seats by 2.45pm to allow the pre-match Remembrance to be carried out with due reverence.

At 10.45am on Saturday, people can join Blissett at the war memorial in Vicarage Road Cemetery for an Act of Remembrance.

This will be the first chance to see the new Royal British Legion Watford branch standard on parade.

The branch has been established thanks to Luther’s efforts and the standard was dedicated in a ceremonial service at St Mary’s Church this morning conducted by Rev Tony Rindle, himself a Royal British Legion member and attended by county standard bearer Paul Harding and other members of the Branch.

Following Saturday’s Act of Remembrance, guests are being welcomed to Vicarage Road by Blissett for the opening of the Forces United lounge and to take part in the on-pitch Remembrance service.