Michael Molyneux, known as 'Mole', had an long history with the Hornets as a programme seller and steward on the away coaches.

His sister, Caroline McGregor, paid tribute to Michael, 65, who was a Watford FC fan from the age of three when he was taken to Vicarage Road.

His dad also worked on the turnstiles and became familiar to thousands of fans.

In the JustGiving tribute she wrote: “Once he contracted Parkinson’s disease, he moved in to a care home in Peterborough. He managed to persuade the carers to take him to a game at WFC.

“He sat in the Rookery stand while his friends came to see him. He loved the attention."

The JustGiving page was launched with the help of Blissett, for donations to be made for the Watford FC’s Community Sports and Education Trust.

Blissett said: “There are many things that make someone a Watford legend.

“For me it is how much you touch the lives of others and bring joy to them. When one of our Watford family leaves us, we all feel the loss and most of you know a real golden boy, Mole, went to join Graham on the Golden Bench very recently.

“Many of you have been sharing stories of your encounters with this wonderful chap, indeed legend. And I wanted to share his lovely sister's story which she sent me about his life.”

A funeral is being held on February 23. Anyone wishing to pay their respects to 'Mole' is asked to make a donation to the Club’s Community Trust in his memory.

To donate, visit: https://bit.ly/3k18y8r