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"An unforgettable tale of British resilience emerges from the pens of esteemed narrative nonfiction writer John Preston and the globally renowned music icon, Sir Elton John. Set against the backdrop of a tumultuous 1970s Britain, plagued by economic turmoil, social unrest, and football hooliganism, the story unfolds with Watford FC at its epicenter. At the time, Watford FC was a downtrodden team, battling dilapidation, rat infestation, and a lackluster fan base, languishing at the very bottom of the Football League's 92 clubs spread across its divisions. Meanwhile, in a world seemingly distant from the football pitch, Elton John, the flamboyant and wildly successful rockstar, stood as an iconic figure adorned in six-inch platforms, glittering jumpsuits, and vibrant hair-far removed from his modest roots in Pinner, where his childhood allegiance to Watford FC took root. Bucking expectations of an American relocation, he chose a different path-acquiring the struggling football club. This book chronicles the extraordinary narrative of Elton John's ownership of Watford FC and its astonishing rise, guided by the revered manager Graham Taylor, to the summit of the First Division. Particularly noteworthy is the journey of four players previously dismissed as past their prime, who remarkably ascended alongside the club from the lowest rungs to the pinnacle of success. This gripping account is both inspirational and laced with infectious humor, depicting football's most improbable friendship between Elton John and Taylor-an outspoken ex-fullback with a penchant for Vera Lynn-who defied the odds and battled personal challenges to rescue not only a football club but an entire community. Set against the gritty yet glamorous backdrop of 1970s Britain, ""Watford Forever"" emerges as an emblematic underdog tale in the realm of sports-a heartfelt tribute to the beautiful game and a testament to the unlikeliest of partnerships that defied conventions to save a club and ignite the spirit of a locality."

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