Football world mourns passing of former England boss Graham Taylor
Former England manager Graham Taylor, who took charge of the Three Lions between 1990 and 1993, died Thursday at 72 years of age due to a suspected heart attack.
As a player, Taylor enjoyed time at Grimsby Town and Lincoln City, and was also once the manager of a number of English clubs like Aston Villa and Watford. He is especially beloved by the Watford faithful, as he served as manager from 1977-87 and again from 1996- 2001.
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Here's how the world of football reacted to the news:
Rest in peace, Graham.
— England (@England) January 12, 2017
Our thoughts are with his family, friends and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/jt4zFLTPRi
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) January 12, 2017
We are deeply saddened today by news of the death of our former manager Graham Taylor. RIP Graham. #AVFC pic.twitter.com/QCU1cCzCxN
— Aston Villa FC (@AVFCOfficial) January 12, 2017
Devastated to hear the news Graham Taylor has passed away. Greatest influence on my career. My condolences to Rita and family 🙏🏾🖤
— Tony Daley MSc (@TonyDaley7) January 12, 2017
We are saddened to hear of the passing of former GTFC player & England manager, Graham Taylor. Our thoughts are with Graham's family. #GTFC pic.twitter.com/2ddDuMVtst
— Grimsby Town FC (@officialgtfc) January 12, 2017
Look at that smile pic.twitter.com/iTWsAfBS1Z
— Ollie Trenchard (@OllieTrenchard) January 12, 2017
Graham Taylor was a kind, caring gentleman who I was privileged to get to know. Very sad news.
— Geoff Shreeves (@GeoffShreeves) January 12, 2017
Completely shocked by news of Graham Taylor. Always held him in the very highest regard - the man who gave me my first @england cap. So sad.
— Alan Shearer (@alanshearer) January 12, 2017
Sad news about Graham Taylor . Had so much respect for him . Gave me my premier league debut and I will always be thankful .
— Peter Crouch (@petercrouch) January 12, 2017
All at Chelsea FC are saddened to learn about the passing of former England manager Graham Taylor, a man much respected throughout the game. pic.twitter.com/hxNImPeNBT
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) January 12, 2017
Graham always had time for people, a smile on his face and a love of football. Considering the abuse he received says everything about him
— Mark Chapman (@markchapman) January 12, 2017
A sad day for football
— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) January 12, 2017
Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Graham Taylor
May he rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/T5HBd6fuxu
Graham Taylor's decency towards his media denigrators post-England marked him out as an exceptional man. Never forgot but never showed it.
— Pat Murphy (@patmurphybbc) January 12, 2017
RIP Graham Taylor.
— Peter Reid (@reid6peter) January 12, 2017
Like seemingly everyone who met him, was always struck by how generous, kind and genuine Graham Taylor was. Terrible news
— Jeremy Wilson (@JWTelegraph) January 12, 2017
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