Watford Football Club News

• Nickname:The Hornets
• Founded:1881
• Manager:Adrian Boothroyd

• Ground:Vicarage Road
• Capacity:20,800

Lee enjoys Hornets chance

29 Aug 2006 - 08:51:09

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Watford goalkeeper Richard Lee enjoyed his first senior appearance for well over a year, despite the Hornets losing 2-1 to Manchester United at Vicarage Road.

The 23-year-old spent last season on loan at Blackburn Rovers, where he failed to make the first team, while his progress with Watford has been hindered by the re-signing of loan star Ben Foster from the Red Devils.

However, with Foster unable to face his parent club, Lee finally got back in the thick of the action at the weekend.

He told the club's official website: "My last first-team game had been at the end of the season before last, although I did play most of that season in the Championship, but it's been a good 15 months since my last game.

"So, on a personal level I was delighted to be involved again and generally I think I did alright in making a couple of saves. There were only a couple of errors, which can be worked on.

"I'm quite pleased considering the time I have been away from competitive action."