The football was almost incidental on a day that saw an emotional Vicarage Road pay tribute to the late Graham Taylor.
In truth, the on-pitch offering was a far cry from the heartfelt intensity in the stands, and the entertainment fell short of what the occasion deserved.
Positives
A clean sheet is a rarity for Watford, so there was comfort to be gained from not conceding. Abdoulaye Doucoure continues to improve in midfield and, while the Hornets were profligate, they had more meaningful sights of goal than in recent weeks.
Negatives
This was another lacklustre performance of limited attacking threat.