The 2007-08 campaign was a season of immediate ambition and strong resolve for Watford as The Hornets secured a 6th-place finish in the Championship, earning a vital spot in the play-offs for a quick return to the top flight. Leading the charge was the powerful striker Darius Henderson, whose 12 goals proved decisive in a campaign built on determination and an early-season surge that saw them briefly top the table. It was a year that marked the club's successful fight for consolidation under manager Aidy Boothroyd, falling just short of their promotion goal.