More than 110 people attended an event by Watford Football Club to learn about careers in football.

The event, called An Evening of Football Careers, was organised by the club’s Community Sports and Education Trust.

It was aimed at prospective students and was held in The View hospitality lounge.

The event attracted a diverse audience, including young people aged 15 to 21 years old, their parents and guardians, and mature students.

The highlight of the evening was the panel discussion, hosted by Jon Marks, a voice familiar to many Watford FC fans.

The panel featured four figures from Watford FC’s past and present, each of whom brought their unique perspectives and experiences to the stage.

These included Jimmy Gilligan, Watford FC Academy head of technical development; Helen Ward, head of Women’s Football; Paul Robinson, Watford FC assistant coach; and Dan Gosling, Watford FC Under-21s assistant coach.

They shared their personal journeys, detailing the triumphs and challenges they faced throughout their careers.

Their stories painted a picture of the determination, adaptability, and passion required to succeed in the football world.

Each speaker also offered actionable advice for attendees aspiring to carve out a future in football.

Throughout the night, attendees had the chance to engage with several informational stalls.

These stalls provided a wealth of material about the Trust’s further and higher education offers and highlighted current job roles within the organisation.

Laura Figg, Higher Education strategic lead at the Trust, said: "It was great to speak to so many young people and their parents about our BSc Football Coaching & Performance degree and careers in the football industry.

"The event had a real buzz about it and the panel offered some really inspiring advice too.

"I can’t wait to do it all again."