Former England And Watford Manager Graham Taylor Has Died
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Graham Taylor, the beloved former manager and chairman of Watford and former England manager, passed away earlier today of an apparent heart attack. He was 72.
Taylor was a beloved figure in English football, which is now coming together to mourn his loss. Tributes have been mounting all day from some of the game’s luminaries. Sir Alex Ferguson referred to Taylor as “one of the old-school managers” and described him as “approachable, open and honest.” Gary Lineker called Taylor “[a]n outstanding manager, lover of football and thoroughly decent man.” Luther Blissett, who played under Taylor at Watford in the early 80s when they finished runners-up in the old First Division and FA Cup finalists, mourned his old manager’ loss on Twitter.
All else in my football world fades into insignificance now. RIP great man from one who owes you so much #ThankyouGT
YOU were the true star pic.twitter.com/EqnfJatX7I— Luther Blissett (@LBliss8) January 12, 2017