Met him once in a newsagents in Sutton Coldfield when he was Villa manager and I was about 13. He was a really nice bloke, stood there chatting about football with me and my Grandpa for about 20mins, and laughed at all my Grandpa's friendly digs about 'Deadly Doug' and job security!
Always seemed to be a rabbit in the headlights during his England tenure, but worked wonders at Watford and Villa (in his first time at each club). Always seemed to be a lovely man, RIP to a proper football gent.
Achieved so much then got the England Managers job and got absolute dogs abuse from the media but managed to come back and restore his reputation and goes with his head held high as a respected and loved figure in the game RIP
eltonjohnI am deeply saddened and shocked to hear about Graham's passing. He was like a brother to me. We shared an unbreakable bond since we first met. We went on an incredible journey together and it will stay with me forever. He took my beloved Watford from the depths of the lower leagues to unchartered territory and into Europe. We have become a leading English club because of his managerial wisdom and genius. This is a sad and dark day for Watford. The club and the town. We will cherish Graham and drown our sorrows in the many brilliant memories he gave us. I love you Graham. I will miss you very much. My thoughts go out to Rita, Joanne, Karen and the whole Taylor family. @watfordfcofficial #GrahamTaylor #RIP
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Very sad news.
RIP.
RIP
Achieved so much then got the England Managers job and got absolute dogs abuse from the media but managed to come back and restore his reputation and goes with his head held high as a respected and loved figure in the game RIP
It's great to hear all the comments from people who met in person.
eltonjohnI am deeply saddened and shocked to hear about Graham's passing.
He was like a brother to me. We shared an unbreakable bond since we first met. We went on an incredible journey together and it will stay with me forever. He took my beloved Watford from the depths of the lower leagues to unchartered territory and into Europe. We have become a leading English club because of his managerial wisdom and genius.
This is a sad and dark day for Watford. The club and the town. We will cherish Graham and drown our sorrows in the many brilliant memories he gave us.
I love you Graham. I will miss you very much.
My thoughts go out to Rita, Joanne, Karen and the whole Taylor family. @watfordfcofficial #GrahamTaylor #RIP
From Elton John