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
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