The scoreboard made its debut on August 8, 1978, with this message from Watford’s chairman. (Image: Watford Observer.) A Watford Observer photographer captured photos of the scoreboard’s debut, as well as images from the game.

‘GOAL!’ appears after Wolves score their second goal (Image: Watford Observer) In addition to the score, the number of last goalscorers, the number of last substitutes, and the number of minutes played, the scoreboard displayed various messages, including one proclaiming that ‘Elton is watching you’ and an advertisement for Barclays Bank featuring England’s legendary World Cup-winning custodian Gordon Banks.

Ross Jenkins moves in the Wolves penalty area (Image: Watford Observer). Although ‘GOAL!’ was displayed when Wolves scored, the three little men who would appear jumping up and down when Watford scored did not make their debut on the scoreboard.

‘Gordon Banks with…’ (Image: Watford Observer)

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…Barclays. Why don’t you? This advert was displayed in two messages (Image: Watford Observer.)

Action in the area earlier in the game (Image: Watford Observer).

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