Memories of Watford's victory over Man Utd in FA Youth Cup Final

Two days after Graham Taylor’s side had beaten Wrexham to reach the top flight for the first time in the club’s history, it was the turn of Tom Walley’s young Hornets to take centre stage as they faced Manchester United in the second leg of the FA Youth Cup Final May 6.

Goals from Neil Williams, Jimmy Gilligan and Worrell Sterling meant Watford had returned from Old Trafford with a narrow 3-2 advantage after the first leg.

• Jubilant celebrations when Watford were promoted to top flight for first time
• The banner thanking fans ahead of Watford's first FA Cup Final
• Rare snaps of a party in the pond to celebrate a historic promotion

Watford captain Colin Hull holds the trophy aloft (Image: Watford Observer)

More than 8,000 fans turned out to watch a dramatic encounter unfold as United – thanks to a brace from Mark Hughes – turned the tables to win 3-2 and take the final to extra-time.

The players applaud the Hornets fans on their lap of honour (Image: Watford Observer)

An Andy Hill own goal gave the hosts the early advantage in the extra 30 minutes, only for this to be cancelled out by Norman Whiteside.

Getting together for a celebratory team picture (Image: Watford Observer)

But it was the Hornets who were to win the trophy for the first time in their history in the 103rd minute when Gilligan rose highest to head home a corner.

Jimmy Gilligan holds the cup on his head after scoring the decisive goal (Image: Watford Observer)

Director Geoff Smith and Tom Walley empty two bottles of lemonade into the cup (Image: Watford Observer)

Watford's legendary training staff stalwart Pat Molloy joins in the celebrations in the dressing room (Image: Watford Observer)