Watford have unveiled a special edition kit in honor of their most famous supporter and former president, Sir Elton John.
Inspired by his 2017 artwork. “Diamonds” greatest hits album, the shirt features a faint star motif on the front, silver Watford crest and Kelme logos, and the club’s retro logo. happy hornet badge on hem.
The collar and cuffs feature additional star details, while the reverse is engraved with the lyrics of one of their most iconic songs. “Your song”.
The shirt, designed in collaboration with Elton himself, will be worn when the Hornets host Blackburn Rovers in the Championship.
It marks the start of celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary since the music legend became chairman of Watford in 1976, a role in which he oversaw the club’s remarkable rise from the Fourth Division to the First.
To kick off the release, current players recreated some of Elton’s most famous album covers in full kit. Defender Kevin Keben channeled “Jump up!” wearing a bowler hat, while Mattie Pollock paid tribute to “Westies Rock”.
Half music, half football, all Watford – this is a show worthy of Rocket Man himself.
