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Watford Launches Elton John–Inspired Blue Third Kit for One-Off Home Appearance

The tribute marks 50 years since his 1976 appointment as chairman with the team set to wear the collectors’ strip once against Blackburn Rovers.

Overview

  • Watford confirms Sir Elton John had direct input on the design and appears in the launch video expressing pride in the club.
  • The shirt went on sale on September 10 for £76 through club channels and comes in a special edition gift box across a wide size range including a dedicated women’s fit.
  • Design cues reference Elton John’s Diamonds artwork with a star pattern, silver crests and logos, a retro ‘Happy Hornet’ detail, and an embossed ‘Your Song’ lyric on the back.
  • The blue kit will be worn as a one-off return to the club’s pre-1959 color in the home match against Blackburn Rovers.
  • Watford has highlighted strong demand, calling it the club’s fastest-selling shirt and scheduling additional stock drops.