Golden Tales | Episode 4 | John Barnes

Watford FC Official Club Podcast

English - December 03, 2020 16:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
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"Watford was the perfect club for me, because Watford was then a very disciplined club. I think it was the perfect club for any youngster - not just me. Any youngster getting into professional football at that time it would have been perfect for." - John Barnes

The name John Barnes is synonymous with English football. In this very special episode of Golden Tales he discusses his formative years at the Hornets, and how the lessons learned from the great Graham Taylor laid the foundations for success through the rest of his stellar career.

In a fascinating chat, the former winger gives us insight into playing in "the best FA Youth Cup final ever"; the relationship between Sir Elton John and Graham Taylor; his bond with Luther Blissett and how it all may never have happened to him if not for the recommendation of a passing taxi driver...