Ten pictures recalling a top scorer for three successive seasons

Signed from Nottingham Forest in August 1988, the former Everton player went on to achieve the distinction of being the Hornets’ top scorer for three consecutive seasons – and he went on to repeat the feat at Middlesbrough.

Wilkinson found the back of the net 55 times in 159 appearances in all competitions at Vicarage Road – including a subsequent loan spell – but he is perhaps not better remembered by more supporters because there was nothing particularly eye-catching about his game apart from flick-ons and scoring goals.

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Wilkinson celebrates with Glyn Hodges (Image: Watford Observer)

Scroll down this page to see ten pictures from our archive recalling Wilkinson’s time at Vicarage Road.

Wilkinson sends the ball over Chelsea keeper Dave Beasant (Image: Watford Observer)

The Watford Observer clock in the background as Wilkinson looks to win a race for the ball (Image: Watford Observer)

Wilkinson lets fly (Image: Watford Observer)

The striker guides the ball towards goal against Luton (Image: Watford Observer)

Wilkinson on the ball as Leeds’ Vinnie Jones closes in (Image: Watford Observer)

Wilkinson sends the keeper the wrong way from the spot (Image: Watford Observer)

The Watford forward rises to challenge Newcastle’s Micky Quinn (Image: Watford Observer)

Hornets fans are starting to celebrate after Wilkinson comes out on top of this battle to score (Image: Watford Observer)