A Watford legend has become the patron of a charity aiming to enrich the end-of-life care.

Watford FC’s record holding goal scorer and Golden Boot winner Luther Blissett has become a patron for Peace Hospice Care, who provides specialist support for people facing a life-limiting illness across South West Hertfordshire.

Acting as ambassador for the charity, Blissett will be working to raise awareness of the care and support the charity provides to individuals and their families.

Blissett, Watford’s ‘favourite son’, rose to fame during the era of Graham Taylor as manager, who was a Peace Hospice Care patron until his death in 2017.

He said: “Graham brought us up to put fans first and I still try to follow that community tradition for the people of Watford as an unofficial Club ambassador.

“If I can help fans and the people of Watford to see how comforting and positive Hospice Care can be to a loved one and the difference such support makes to them then I will be very pleased.

“I am really proud to have been asked to follow in Graham’s footsteps for the charity.”

Declan Carroll, the chief executive of Peace Hospice Care, speaking about the appointment said: “We’re very excited that Luther has become a patron.

“He’s a high profile and respected sports personality and, as a former local Watford FC player, Peace Hospice Care has been very much a part of his history with the club.

“We are extremely grateful for his support which we know will help many more people become aware of our work and the difference it makes.”

Blissett is one of the seven patrons who supports the charity, including:

• Shirlie Kemp

• Martin Kemp

• Robert Voss

• Camilla Tominey

• Peter Taylor, elected Mayor of Watford

• Gill Hollander