Fans have sent in their congratulations to Watford legend Luther Blissett on his OBE.
Luther Blissett has been awarded an OBE for services to football and charity.
The 64-year-old, who made his Hornets debut in 1976 and became the club’s record goalscorer and leading appearance maker, said: “That my career as a footballer can be used by the charities to touch the lives, not just of football fans, but their families and the community as a whole is in itself a great honour.
“To receive an OBE not just for my achievements in football but for using that career for the good of others makes me immeasurably proud, even more so in this Platinum Jubilee year.”
Tony Fernandez on Facebook said: “I am beginning to realise just how big an impact you have on people in a caring and compassionate way. Congratulations Luther. Ambassador for Watford.”
Ian Hiles said: “Rightly so - Top guy who has done so much for the local Watford community - Brilliant!”
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Your message of congratulations to LutherAs soon as I heard Luther was awarded the OBE I emailed my 2 daughters, headed “Now one for Luther Blissett”. When I spoon fed them after “one for mummy, one for daddy” the next was “one for Luther Blissett”. They both sent me spoon emojis. We had to wait so long for your first Watford hat trick v Sunderland Sept 1982 - 4 goals. For Bournemouth you obliged with 4 goals on your home debut! Congratulations Mr Watford and for continuing to help so many people.
Your message of congratulations to LutherCongratulations Luther on an extremely well deserved award in recognitition of your footballing and charity achievements as well as community involvement. Sean Kent. 👌
Your message of congratulations to LutherSo well deserved and long overdue. What a shining example of a talented player turning their success on the field into helping his community. Couldn't have put it better myself Graham Taylor had a massive impact on his boys! It took a man like you Luther to carry it on. So proud!!!
Your message of congratulations to LutherCongratulations!
Your message of congratulations to LutherI cannot think of another person connected with Watford FC and the local area, who deserves this honour more. A wonderful footballer and truly humble man , a grafter, giver not a taker. An inspiration to all young footballers, a man who could be dignified in the face of racism, hostility and criticism. Above all that wonderful smile, still helping others.
Your message of congratulations to LutherCouldn’t have happened to a more deserving and loyal player. Great news Luther! Congratulations! A fitting end to the worst season in 6 decades.
Your message of congratulations to LutherCongratulations Luther!!! A special footballer and a special person. Always time for people, and a wonderful ambassador for GT’s legacy.
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Always time for the fans Your message of congratulations to LutherLuther: so well deserved, from the moment you broke through into the first team to playing for England and Milan, you have always made us proud and smile, thank you, Mr Watford
Your message of congratulations to LutherLuther your a watford legend on and off the pitch. You always have time to talk to everyone young & old . FairPlay to you you deserve it . Eamonn lally
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Watford v wolves Your message of congratulations to LutherMany congratulations Luther a well deserved honour for the continuous work you do for the Watford community.
Your message of congratulations to LutherMany, many congratuatons, Luther. Much deserved and ong overdue for one of Watford's favourite sons. The legacy of Graham Taylor lives on.
Your message of congratulations to LutherDear Luther, Congratulations on such a happy occasion. It was a richly deserved recognition of your support to local communities. Also I wanted to say “thank you” on behalf of Ukrainian refugees, whom you welcomed into the Watford community.
Your message of congratulations to LutherGreat to see such a legend and fantastic human being, be continually recognised at all levels for the best work he did on the pitch and continues to do even more so, off it! LOOFA!!!
Your message of congratulations to LutherCongratulations Luther a well deserved award, You deserve this award for all those exciting times you gave to the watford fans when we climbed fron the 4th division to the 1st division in almost as many years great memories . Not forgetting all the great and hard work you put in to help all the charities. Once again Congratulations and thank you.
Your message of congratulations to LutherWell deserved Luther ! A true local hero and a loyal servant of Watford. Still doing good deeds and never a selfish or greedy man. Oh how we miss your goals and infectious enthusiasm in the Watford team ! We should name the Rookery after Luther - Simply The Best !
Your message of congratulations to LutherWell done Luther I was privileged to see you play during those great times their will never be another player like you at Watford, it is very sad to see players now with no commitment or fight for this great family club that Graham Taylor built up. Many congratulations your a Watford Legend and a genuine nice bloke you have done so much for this club and the town of Watford 👍
Your message of congratulations to LutherAmazing news Luther! A million congratulations to a fellow February 1958-er. You were the heartbeat of my best Watford supporting years as I followed my beloved Hornets from the foot of Division Four to the cup final and Europe. What an adventure we had both then and in GTs second coming when you were still front and centre as coach. But what you have done for the local community in the years since those heady days has been just as inspiring. An honour so well deserved!
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