Memories of Watford scoring eight goals in League Cup tie

Watford were already in command of their League Cup second round tie against bottom-of-the-league Darlington after winning the first leg away 3-0 thanks to goals from Nigel Gibbs, Gary Porter and Trevor Senior.

Gibbs only scored a total of seven and league cup goals during his distinguished career at Vicarage Road but he was to repeat the trick in the second leg as the Hornets blew their opponents away in front of an attendance of 8,186 fans at Vicarage Road to run out 11-0 aggregate winners.

Steve Terry heading in what was to be his last Watford goal (Image: Watford Observer)

Bassett’s side shared the goals around on Tuesday, October 6, Peter Hetherston leading the way with a brace on his first start for the club, while Luther Blissett, Glyn Hodges, Iwan Roberts, Steve Terry and substitute Tony Agana also got in on the act.

Peter Hetherston runs away to celebrate after scoring (Image: Watford Observer)

Watford went on to beat Swindon Town 4-2 in a third round replay at Vicarage Road – the initial tie ended in a 1-1 draw – but saw their League Cup hopes ended that season by a 3-1 defeat at Manchester City.

Hetherston's only two goals for the Hornets were scored that night (Image: Watford Observer)

Glyn Hodges looks on as the ball loops over the keeper (Image: Watford Observer)

The winger punches the air in celebration (Image: Watford Observer)

Luther Blissett rifles in a shot (Image: Watford Observer)

Tony Agana has already started his celebrations as the other players' eyes are still on the ball (Image: Watford Observer)

The Darlington keeper is beaten again (Image: Watford Observer)