Reilly heads home the only goal in Watford’s semi-final victory against Plymouth Argyle at Villa Park in 1984

George Reilly has vivid memories of rustling up bacon and eggs for Elton John and Kiki Dee on May 20, 1984, the morning after Watford appeared in their only FA Cup final. The bruising forward served the butties to the stars after they sang their hit Don’t Go Breaking My Heart towards the end of an extravagant bash thrown to celebrate the club’s Wembley appearance even though it ended in a 2-0 defeat against Everton.

Reilly scored the only goal in the semi-final victory over Plymouth Argyle and he carries the scar of his heroics on his right ear, which was bitten by a man still angry at Plymouth’s defeat years later.

Now Watford are back at Wembley with a chance to reach their second