NEARLY 9,000 Watford supporters, such is the current total of season ticket sales, will be receiving a yellow card - not for doing anything wrong, but for supporting the club by committing to a 2000/01 season ticket.

The front of the card is entirely a Hornet shade of yellow, except for the club badge and a 'Thank You' legend. Details on the card's reverse tell supporters who have purchased a season ticket how they can claim a free gift in either of the club's shops.

Ed Coan said: 'We are trying to prove that, for once in the world of football, receiving a yellow card is not necessarily a bad thing.'

THE vocal efforts of Watford's loyal fans is to be rewarded with a token of appreciation from the club who are asking supporters to keep their ticket stub from the Middlesbrough away game this Saturday, May 6.

In the midweek after the match, the stub can then be exchanged at the Hornet Shop or the World of Watford store in the Harlequin Centre for a limited edition scarf.

Those that have travelled right around the country in their support of the Hornets are likely to be making the journey to Middlesbrough, spurred on by the thought of an organised yet informal party atmosphere, and the club are keen to show their appreciation of that devotion of time and expense with a scarf which should prove useful during next season's winter months as the players strive to regain Premiership status.

Half term scheme

AFTER a busy Easter programme, Watford's Football in the Community Scheme is looking forward to welcoming new and familiar faces to seven venues which will be hosting courses over the Whitsun half-term week.

Courses are on offer for children of all abilities so to find out more or for an application form, call Kirk Wheeler or Rob Smith in the club's Football in the Community Office (01923) 440449 - places for Whitsun courses are always in high demand and are filling fast.

FAD Prize List

Watford Observer - Year's subscription for two to the newspaper

Hilton National - Dinner for two in the patio restaurant

Silverlink - First-class family return ticket: London Euston-Birmingham

Silverlink - £25 of travel vouchers

Simply Travel - Week for two in one of the Greek Islands (spring/autumn)

Sanyo - 24-CD multiplay hi-fi system

Vauxhall Motors - Two Helly Hansen coats

Phones 4U - VIP day out for four at a home game next season inc. Directors box seats and limousine travel to and from stadium

Le Coq Sportif - £100 worth of 'kit'

David Lloyd Leisure - Month's complimentary membership of David Lloyd Health Club, Bushey

Shakespeare Hotel - Three wine presentation packs

Clements - £50 gift voucher

Bedrooms & Bathrooms - £500 voucher to spend in their Market Street store

P&MM Ltd - Two return Eurostar tickets to Paris

Tim Shaw - Two tickets for Day 1 of the 1st Team between England and the West Indies on Thursday, June 29, 2000

Kenwood Elec - A portable compact disc player

Brian Anderson - Kickers or Ellesse clothing to the retail value of £200

Brian Anderson - A pair of Mitre football boots of the winner's choice

Chris Norton - A Dell notebook

Sir Elton John Management - A pair of front-row tickets to Sir Elton John's gala concert in aid of Amnesty International at Woburn Abbey on Bank Holiday Monday, May 29

Cameron Mackintosh Ltd - A pair of tickets to see Cats

Cameron Mackintosh Ltd - A pair of tickets to see Phantom of the Opera

Cameron Mackintosh Ltd - A pair of tickets to see Les Miserables

Cameron Mackintosh Ltd - A pair of tickets to see The Witches of Eastwick

EA Sports & Infogrames UK - A selection of popular PlayStation games

Wash & Go - A Wash & Go prize pack including a year's supply of Wash & Go shampoo and conditioner

Wash & Go - A Wash & Go prize pack including a year's supply of Wash & Go shampoo and conditioner

Warwick Racecourse Ltd - The use of a executive box for ten people for Warwick Racecourse's meeting of Bank Holiday Monday, August 28. Prize to include car park passes and members badges

Camelot - One free go for a year in every Wednesday and Saturday National Lottery draw

Watford FC - A pair of tickets to each of Watford's away Nationwide League Division One matches next season