Footballers from the MN2S Talent Roster have been paying tribute to late England manager over the weekend.
Graham Taylor is one of the most successful managers in English football history. His storied career saw him helm Watford FC, Lincoln City, Aston Villa, Wolverhampton Wanderers, and of course the England national team. He was also the chairman of Watford.
After sadly passing away last Thursday, thousands of heartfelt tributes from fans, players and fellow managers have come forward.
Former England goalkeeper David Seaman described Taylor as a ‘such a good man’.
So sad to hear of the sudden death of such a good man #GRAHAMTAYLOR
— David Seaman (@thedavidseaman) January 12, 2017
John Barnes, who played for Watford and England under Graham Taylor’s management, described his former boss as a “huge influence” and a “great man” in an interview with Soccer AM. Andy Cole sent prayers to the great man, while fellow English manager Harry Redknapp gave a moving tribute of his own on Match of the Day.
Harry Redknapp has been paying his own personal tribute to Graham Taylor. pic.twitter.com/fAkbgnz7O3 — Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) 12 January 2017
Tributes poured in from countless other players, too. The FA itself said it was “deeply saddened” to hear of Graham’s passing.
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former @England manager Graham Taylor.
— The FA (@FA) 12 January 2017
“Everyone” at Watford FC, the club most strongly associated with Graham Taylor, was “deeply saddened” to hear of his death. The club hailed him as their “most successful manager”.
Everyone at #watfordfc is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our most successful manager. We love you, Graham Taylor. #thankyouGT — Watford FC (@WatfordFC) 12 January 2017
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