Elton John fears Watford 'catastrophe'

Elton John has criticised Watford's board of directors for trying to sell the club and fears they may be heading for a "catastrophe".

Elton John has criticised Watford's board of directors for trying to sell the club and fears they may be heading for a "catastrophe".

The singer, who originally became chairman and director of Watford in 1976, is "dismayed" that the club has not re-invested money earned from parachute payments from the Premier League and the sale of key players.

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