Position – Centre Midfield
DOB – 1/2/1983
Debut v Southampton – Oct 2008
Nicknames – Jambo

The elder of the Collins brothers, James finally joined his younger sibling Mark on the WIFC bandwagon in 2008, and has given a number of all-action displays since his debut at Southampton. James got his first goal at MK Dons in November 2009, quickly adding a 2nd the following week against Dulwich and finished 2009/10, his first full season, as Newcomer of the year. James is also a survivor of the infamous Belgium trip in 2010, where he admirably held the drinks kitty on a drunken Saturday evening

Position – Striker
DOB – 21/12/1981
Apps – 10
Goals – 0
Worldnets – 1
Debut v Reading – Sep 2009
Nicknames – Covey

Phil was introduced to WIFC by best mate Dave Morren and made his debut in the away win at Reading during 2009/10. So far, Phil has played in a few positions and even refereed a home game against Preston. He also played in the 2010 Vicarage Road match and while injuries have severely limited his appearances, he gave sterling service as assistant manager of the Vets team at Worldnet 2011.

Position – Left Midfield
DOB – 25/11/1977
Debut v Preston B – Nov 2009
Nicknames – Unlikely source

Andy joined the club in 2009, making his debut in the 2nd string match against Preston in November that year. Since then, Andy has gone on to become a valued member of the squad and finally notched his first goal in the funbus win at Leeds in 2011. A key member of the Vets team at WorldNET, Andy’s goals always seem to come in 2s and 3s with his a pair at Ipswich in 2011, a well-taken hat-trick at Peterborough in 2013 and a tidy brace at Walsall in 2015/16 all memorable moments.

Andy”s Q and A

Describe yourself in a sentence

Balding 35 year old who can’t play football but tries hard

What was the first WFC game you went to and what can you remember about it?

Midweek Worthless Cup game at home vs Wigan (at that time a division below us). We won 2-0, I think Smart might have scored. I went with Gavin who I used to play tennis with.

Finest ever WFC memory

Cardiff

Worst away trip and why

The first one Pricko came on, hasn’t been the same since

WIFC playing highlight

Too close to choose between scoring 2 away at Ipswich (1 from *almost* outside the area) and being this season’s leading scorer for a whole 7 days after 2 in 2 games (actually 2x 45 mins…)

Favourite WIFC moment

FINALLY scoring after 32 games (approx 4 yards out)

All-time favourite Watford player

Doyley

All-time favourite Watford XI (not the best players – your favourites)

Alec

Robbo Galli Cox Doyley

Smith Eustace Bangura Young

Helguson Mooney

Red shorts or black?

Black (sorry)

Which actor would play you in ‘WIFC – The Movie’

Woody Allen

Position – Striker
DOB – 10/10/1980
Apps – 30
Goals – 20
Worldnets – 1
Debut v West Ham – Nov 2007
Nicknames – Dewboy

Striker Chris’ appearances have been limited by a number of serious injuries, but his prolific strike rate shows he could still be motoring up the all-time scorers list if he can stay fit. Chris was introduced to the club by Chris Dundon and made his debut in 2007, following it with a superb hat-trick at Welling in his second game. His other highlight for the club was his two-goal strike against Ayr in the IFA Cup Quarter Final in 2009, securing the club’s first semi-final in that competition since 2002.

Position – Right Back
DOB – 18/9/1979
Debut v Oxford – June 2008
Nicknames – Mozzer, Jockey

Probably the club’s shortest ever player, Dave made his debut at Oxford in June 2008 and joined the regular ranks the following season, notching his first goal for the club against Cambridge on the plastic at Westfield. There was a moment of concern at Dave’s first Worldnet, as he went to retrieve a ball from some long grass, but happily he was able to find his way out. If his size is a worry, his commitment to the cause is not, and he had a fantastic tournament for the Vets at Worldnet 2011.

Dave’s Q and A

Describe yourself in a sentence
A midget Gary Neville!

What was the first WFC game you went to and what can you remember about it?
Oxford, I think, in the 1990s and I remember such luminaries as tricky Trevor Putney and a very odd triangle haircut on a teenage Bruce Dyer. I was standing on the sadly no more family terrace and remember winning 6 packets of walkers crisps with those weird blue envelopes you used to get in the packets, life couldn’t get better than that!.

Finest ever WFC memory
One of two games against Bolton. The 4-3 Gary Porter hatrick game simply for atmosphere and sheer ballsyness of the come back, or of course the first of the play off wins with Nicky Wright’s epic strike. A sunny day 2 great goals and the ambiance of old Wembley!

Worst away trip and why
Hull away in the play offs, it’s a hell hole, we got gubbed and Richard Lee had an utter utter stinker. Simply horrific.

WIFC playing highlight
My first WorldNET was memorable though ultimately frustrating, or MK dons away where I got to mark someone I have reffed for years and spent a very enjoyable second half booting him in the air, admittedly not really in the spirit of things but still shook hands after and was a good game!

Favourite WIFC moment
Playing at Vicarage Road in a Yellows v Reds game, whilst I’m not sure I have the ability to do the place justice, the whole day was a life long dream and will stick in the memory.

All-time favourite Watford player
Simply for his never say die attitude and doggedness to make the most of his ultimately limited talent has to be Sir Thomas of Mooney.

All-time favourite Watford XI (not the best players – your favourites)
Miller, Gibbs, Robbo, Foster, Marriappa, Slater, Hessenthaler, Hyde, Barnes, Rosenthal, Mooney

Red shorts or black?
Black

Which actor would play you in ‘WIFC – The Movie’
Either Tom Cruise to match my rugged good looks (and height) or more likely/realistically Danny DeVito!

Position – Centre Midfield
DOB – 5/10/1972
Debut v Cambridge – April 2006
Nicknames – Shane, Waistcoat

As if knowing Daz, Fincham, Stocksy and Mowen wasn’t hard enough, Chris even has the misfortune to sit near them at Watford games. Worse still, he’s now been unlucky enough to play football with them since joining the club in 2006. Chris settled in brilliantly and became a key player since an impressive debut at Cambridge and a first goal in his next game, against AFC Wimbledon. With his hanky tucked into his shorts, Chris’ all action midfield displays won him the Best Newcomer award in his debut year. He added Player of the Season awards in 2007/08 and 2008/09, and also does a mean Shane McGowan, as his song at his debut WorldNET testified.

Chris’ Q and A

Describe yourself in a sentence

He came, he saw, he blew his nose and ran off.

What was the first WFC game you went to and what can you remember about it?

FA Cup 3^rd round 1987.  Watford 1-0 v Chelsea

Finest ever WFC memory

Anfield away August 1999

Worst away trip and why

Not sure between Wimbledon away December 1999 or Fulham away Boxing Day 2000 – shocking performance and bloomin’ freezing

WIFC playing highlight

Winning a Worldnet Semi-Final on golden goal

Favourite WIFC moment

Winning a Worldnet Semi-Final on golden goal – sorry if that’s anti ethos

All-time favourite Watford player

Craig Ramage – the anti-me as a player

All-time favourite Watford XI (not the best players – your favourites)

Miller, Gibbs, Robinson, Foster, Mackay, Palmer, Ramage, Johnson, Hyde, Blissett, Phillips

Red shorts or black?

Red

Which actor would play you in ‘WIFC – The Movie’

Jason Statham  – apparently

Position – Striker
DOB – 26/9/1985
Debut v Glory Horns – Aug 2006
Nicknames – Wazza, Cockboy, Bushy

Wazza has made quite an impact on WIFC since joining, both on and off the pitch. Having started WIFC life as a winger, Wazza’s now employed up front where on his day, he is a handful for opposition defences. Off the pitch, he did sterling work while running WIFC’s successful pontoon competition, and the speedy acquisition of nicknames leaves the humble visitor to this site in little doubt about his swift integration into the team banter. Wazza is also DJ on Kiss FM, though good taste in music rules out most of his team-mates listening.

Warren’s Q and A

Describe yourself in a sentence
Watford’s superstar radio DJ – Watford’s Vibe 107.6 Sunday 10am-1pm

What was the first WFC game you went to and what can you remember about it?
Watford v Spurs in a pre-season friendly. Was Jurgen Klinsmann’s first game for Spurs and we drew 1-1.

Finest ever WFC memory
Both play off finals.

Worst away trip and why
Don’t have one

WIFC playing highlight
Scoring on my debut IFA game against Brentford.

Favourite WIFC moment
Scoring at the vic

All-time favourite Watford player
Allan Nielsen

All-time favourite Watford XI (not the best players – your favourites)
Ben Foster, Peter Kennedy, Robert Page, Colin Foster, Darren Bazeley, Nordin Wooter, Allan Nielsen, Micah Hyde, Stephen Glass, Tommy Mooney, Heidar Helguson

Red shorts or black?
Black

Which actor would play you in ‘WIFC – The Movie’
Rutledge Wood

Position – Centre Back
DOB – 20/11/1978
Debut v Birmingham – April 1999
Nicknames – Gerker, Super Swede

Sweden’s finest, and a Watford fan since following the team on Swedish TV in the 1980’s, Jerker made his WIFC bow on a visit in 1999. He then returned to the fold regularly in 2005 while studying in London. Now back in Sweden with a young family, Jerker flies back in for the odd game and WorldNET, memorably completing a series of stag do challenges there in 2009. Just like his fellow countrymen, Jerker goes about his defending business in a cool, unflustered manner and showed his class to roll back the years with an excellent Worldnet in 2011, despite not having kicked a ball in 18 months, and he’s been a regular fixture for the Vets each summer.

Jerker’s Q and A

Describe yourself in a sentence
I DO NOT UNDERSTAND YOU.

What was the first WFC game you went to and what can you remember about it?
Watford – Sunderland 3-3, 2 April 1996. Aside from being 17 and let abroad without my parents for the first time, I remember being somewhat shocked at the low standard of football in the first half and excited about the Mooney inspired comeback in the second.

Finest ever WFC memory
The 1999 play-off final.

Worst away trip and why
Hull funbus in 2008(?). WFC performance.

WIFC playing highlight
The Worldnet semi final golden goal win.

Favourite WIFC moment
Can’t call a winner between Taz lighting a joint in the changing room after my debut in 1999 and the very first attack on the Cage in 2006

All-time favourite Watford player
Nigel Gibbs

All-time favourite Watford XI (not the best players – your favourites)
(Excluding players I’ve only seen on TV):
Chamberlain – Gibbs, Demerit, Doyley, P Robinson – A Young, R Johnson, Mahon, Palmer – Helguson, Mooney

Red shorts or black?
Red

Which actor would play you in ‘WIFC – The Movie’
David Dencik