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- ↑ Jones, Trefor (1998). Watford Season by Season. Watford Football Club. pp. 44–47. ISBN 0-9527458-1-X.
- ↑ Bluff, Tony (2010). Doncaster Rovers F.C.: The Complete History (1879-2010). Yore Publications. p. 169. ISBN 9780956410375.
- ↑ Jones, Trefor (1996). The Watford Football Club Illustrated Who's Who. p. 143. ISBN 0-9527458-1-X.
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