The effect was immediate ; Watford won six of their first seven league games , eventually becoming 1997 -- 98 Second Division champions and earning promotion .
Kenny Jackett stood down as manager following Watford 's disappointing season , becoming assistant to Graham Taylor .
The effect was immediate ; Watford won six of Watford 's first seven league games , eventually becoming 1997 -- 98 Second Division champions and earning promotion .
Kenny Jackett stood down as manager following Watford 's disappointing season , becoming assistant to Graham Taylor .