Martin Patching
Midfielder (1979-1983)
A goal at Preston North End in a 2-1 win was a good start to his Watford career, but injury was to become a severe restriction to his midfield appearances. Returning after one long absence, Martin Patching scored spectacularly against Liverpool in his last game at Vicarage Road as the club clinched the First Division runners-up spot, but he was soon forced into retirement from full-time football. He was signed much later for Hendon by a former Watford colleague, Neil Price. His son, Cauley Woodrow, would later play professional football for Fulham and Barnsley.
West Herts / Watford Career
Football League Career
| Season | Club | Apps | Subs | Goals | League Status and Final Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975/1976 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 2 | 1 | Football League Division 1 - 20th of 22 (Relegated) | |
| 1976/1977 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 26 | 5 | 2 | Football League Division 2 - 1st of 22 (Promoted) |
| 1977/1978 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 34 | 1 | 7 | Football League Division 1 - 15th of 22 |
| 1978/1979 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 11 | 5 | 1 | Football League Division 1 - 18th of 22 |
| 1979/1980 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 5 | Football League Division 1 - 6th of 22 | ||
| 1979/1980 | WATFORD | 14 | 1 | 1 | Football League Division 2 - 18th of 22 |
| 1980/1981 | WATFORD | 6 | 1 | Football League Division 2 - 9th of 22 | |
| 1982/1983 | WATFORD | 3 | 1 | Football League Division 1 - 2nd of 22 | |
| 1982/1983 | Northampton Town | 6 | 1 | Football League Division 4 - 15th of 24 | |
| 1983/1984 | WATFORD | 1 | Football League Division 1 - 11th of 22 |