Patrick James Rice
Full-back (1980-1984)
His influential captaincy from right-back, based on vast experience at the top level with Arsenal and in 49 Full international appearances, contributed greatly to Watford’s advance to, and immediate success in, the First Division. Pat Rice’s Highbury career encompassed an FA Youth Cup win, a Football League and FA Cup double, and (as captain) a second FA Cup win. His one Watford goal came in the club’s first-ever fixture in the top flight, a 2-0 home win against Everton.
West Herts / Watford Career
Football League Career
| Season | Club | Apps | Subs | Goals | League Status and Final Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967/1968 | Arsenal | 2 | 4 | Football League Division 1 - 9th of 22 | |
| 1969/1970 | Arsenal | 7 | 1 | Football League Division 1 - 12th of 22 | |
| 1970/1971 | Arsenal | 41 | Football League Division 1 - 1st of 22 | ||
| 1971/1972 | Arsenal | 42 | 1 | Football League Division 1 - 5th of 22 | |
| 1972/1973 | Arsenal | 39 | 2 | Football League Division 1 - 2nd of 22 | |
| 1973/1974 | Arsenal | 41 | 1 | Football League Division 1 - 10th of 22 | |
| 1974/1975 | Arsenal | 32 | Football League Division 1 - 16th of 22 | ||
| 1975/1976 | Arsenal | 42 | 1 | Football League Division 1 - 17th of 22 | |
| 1976/1977 | Arsenal | 42 | 3 | Football League Division 1 - 8th of 22 | |
| 1977/1978 | Arsenal | 38 | 2 | Football League Division 1 - 5th of 22 | |
| 1978/1979 | Arsenal | 39 | 1 | Football League Division 1 - 7th of 22 | |
| 1979/1980 | Arsenal | 26 | Football League Division 1 - 4th of 22 | ||
| 1980/1981 | Arsenal | 2 | Football League Division 1 - 3rd of 22 | ||
| 1980/1981 | WATFORD | 25 | Football League Division 2 - 9th of 22 | ||
| 1981/1982 | WATFORD | 41 | Football League Division 2 - 2nd of 22 (Promoted) | ||
| 1982/1983 | WATFORD | 40 | 1 | Football League Division 1 - 2nd of 22 | |
| 1983/1984 | WATFORD | 6 | Football League Division 1 - 11th of 22 |