Prior to Watford’s victory over Norwich City on Saturday, Vicarage Road stood as one to applaud in tribute to the man regarded as the club’s finest ever captain, Keith Eddy.

The defender, who died last week at the age of 77, captained Watford to their first ever league title when they won Division Three title in the 1968/69 season.

‘Steady Eddy’, as he was nicknamed, made 274 appearances and scored 31 times during his six years at Vicarage Road, before moving to Sheffield United in 1972.

Watford Observer: Vicarage Road paid tribute to Keith Eddy before kick-off on Saturday. Image: Action ImagesVicarage Road paid tribute to Keith Eddy before kick-off on Saturday. Image: Action Images (Image: Action Images)

Eddy scored 18 of the 19 penalties he took for Watford and later in his career he took over spot-kick duties from the legendary Pele at New York Cosmos.

Watford Observer: Eddy tucks away a penalty against Leicester in the 1969/70 season. Image: Watford ObserverEddy tucks away a penalty against Leicester in the 1969/70 season. Image: Watford Observer (Image: Newsquest)

Following Eddy’s death, we’ve dipped into our archive to share a selection of pictures from his time at Watford, which we hope will bring back memories for some of you.

Watford Observer: The skipper leads out his sideThe skipper leads out his side (Image: .)

Watford Observer: Waiting for a cup draw? Eddy and Mike Walker listen to the radio. Image: Watford ObserverWaiting for a cup draw? Eddy and Mike Walker listen to the radio. Image: Watford Observer (Image: Newsquest)

Watford Observer: Eddy makes a tackle against Millwall in the 1970/71 season. Image: Watford Observer Eddy makes a tackle against Millwall in the 1970/71 season. Image: Watford Observer (Image: Newsquest)

Watford Observer: Eddy helps George Aitken and Bert Slater protect the pitch in the 1968/69 season.Eddy helps George Aitken and Bert Slater protect the pitch in the 1968/69 season. (Image: Watford Observer)

Watford Observer: Eddy, boss Ken Furphy and teammates gather around the radioEddy, boss Ken Furphy and teammates gather around the radio (Image: Newsquest)

Watford Observer: The captain with the referee after Watford faced Manchester United in the FA CupThe captain with the referee after Watford faced Manchester United in the FA Cup (Image: Watford Observer)

Watford Observer: History maker: Keith Eddy and chairman Jim Bonser display the trophy after the Division Three title success in 1969. Image: Watford ObserverHistory maker: Keith Eddy and chairman Jim Bonser display the trophy after the Division Three title success in 1969. Image: Watford Observer (Image: Newsquest)