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Jack Grieves: Watford teenager becomes fourth generation of his family to play for Hornets

Watford's defeat at Reading in the FA Cup was a blow for Hornets fans, but not teenage striker Jack Grieves.

With his appearance as a substitute, 18-year-old Grieves made it four generations of his family to have have played for the Hornets.

The lineage goes back to club legend Reginald 'Skilly' Williams, Grieves' great-great-grandfather, who played almost 400 games for Watford.

"It was pretty much a dream come true for me - obviously I have family history there too," Grieves told BBC Three Counties Radio.

Reg 'Skilly' Williams (left) with his son Reg Williams Jnr
Reg 'Skilly' Williams (left) and son Reg Williams Jnr were the first two generations of the family to play for Watford

In addition to Reg Williams Snr, who made more appearances in goal for Watford than any other player, great-grandfather Reg Williams Jnr played for Watford in the World War Two years before moving on to Chelsea.