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Hi and welcome to my website! I’ve produced it as a way of getting some of my thoughts across and also to give a bit of an insight into my life – and life at Watford FC.

Being a football fan myself, I know something like this could well be of interest to fans of not only Watford but perhaps even other clubs. I’d like to hear what you think – good, bad or indifferent – and you’ve always got the ‘X’ button at the top of your browser if it’s not for you!

Position:

Goalkeeper

Nationality:

English

Date of Birth:

October 5, 1982

Place of Birth:

Oxford

Clubs:

Watford
Blackburn (Loan)

Everyone likes a challenge – but goalkeeper Richard Lee seems to love them! Since his Watford debut in March 2003, he’s been injured, dropped, reinstated, loaned out, recalled and, most recently, made captain of a table-topping side. A Hornets’ Academy scholar, Richard trained with the Hertfordshire club from the age of 10, progressing through the ranks to become a mainstay of Watford’s matchday squad for the last five seasons.

That’s not to say life’s always been rosy; Richard has a fractured cheekbone and broken upper arm bone to remind him a keeper’s life is definitely for lunatics only.

This season, he played over 40 games as Watford pushed - ultimately unsuccessfully - to regain their place in the Premiership. It's more games than he's ever played before in one season – a testament to a hard-work ethic and dedication to excellence.

Sticky Labels

I recently did my little bit for Sport Relief by going in goal for a school penalty shootout in an effort to raise money; 50p a go and, for most, the opportunity to tell their mates that they’d comfortably scored against the Watford keeper!

As I was signing a couple of autographs one of the lads was initially being quite kind...

Q. Hi Richard Recently Boothroyd's 'hoofball' tactic has been criticised. People didn't moan when it got us promoted, but it isn't working recently this time around. What's your view on this?

It's a good point. I personally believe we've received some harsh critiscm regarding this subject. I did a piece this week regarding 'labels' we give to people and I believe this is a label we've acquired as a team.

I don't deny...

Posted by Michael Froom - 10/05/2008

Q. First of all i think your website is a great idea and gives a real insight into the footballing world. I remember when I was younger and playing there were always a few teams we used to hate playing for various reasons. Are there any particlular teams that you or any of the lads dread playing? (for whatever reason). Following on from that, which grounds do you least like visiting? Many Thanks.

I guess with different teams you know you'll have a different challenge.

For instance with Stoke you know that they'll get the ball in the box and as a keeper you'll get battered about a bit! Whereas West Brom will look to thread...

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