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An unforgettable British underdog story from one of our greatest narrative nonfiction writers John Preston and the international musical icon and bestselling author Sir Elton John

Britain in the 1970s was beset by unrest and unemployment as inflation soared fuel was scarce and hooliganism was on the rise And for Watford FC the outlook was even gloomier Rundown and ratinfested Watford were an ailing side with holes in their kit and barely enough fans to fill a stand Of the 92 clubs in the Football League spread across four divisions Watford were in 92nd place

Meanwhile Elton John was the most successful rockstar in the world With sixinch platforms spangled jumpsuits and peroxide hair he was glamorous gay and seemingly a world away from the council house in Pinner where he had supported Watford FC as a child Many assumed he would move to America Instead he bought the football club

Watford Forever is the remarkable story of Elton Johns ownership of Watford FC and its transformational journey to the top of the First Division under iconic manager Graham Taylor Perhaps most remarkably four of the same players who had been written off as hasbeens went with them all the way from the bottom to the top Inspiring and infectiously funny this is a tribute to footballs unlikeliest friendship as Elton John and Taylor a straighttalking former fullback with a love of Vera Lynn beat the odds and their personal demons to save a club and a community Immersed in the grime and glamour of 70s Britain Watford Forever is one of sports great underdog stories and a love letter to the beautiful game

2023 Elton John amp John Preston P2023 Penguin Audio