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Graham Taylor

(Photo by Chris Stride ©)

Subject(s): Graham Taylor
Sport: Football

Location: Watford FC, Vicarage Road, Hertfordshire
Unveiled: 4/8/2018
Sculptor: Douglas Jennings
Material: Bronze
Status: In Situ

Inscription(s):
Inscribed on plinth: GRAHAM TAYLOR OBE. 1944 - 2017. Watford's greatest ever manager. "Football is a simple game. It's a game for the man on the terraces; it's a game to excite people." Watford FC Honours: 1977-78 Fourth Division Champions | 1978-79 Third Division Runners-Up | 1981-82 Second Division Runners-Up | 1982-83 First Division Runners-Up | 1983-84 FA Cup Runners-Up | 1997-98 Third Division Champions | 1998-99 Second Division Play-Off Winners.

Inscribed on back of bench: "Watford holds a special place in the hearts of myself and my family and always will. The kindness and love shown by supporters over the years will never be forgotten." Football's youngest manager at 28, Graham guided Lincoln City to the Fourth Division Title in 1975-76 before unprecedented feats with Watford. A First Division runners-up spot was secured with Aston Villa, leading to the call to manage England. More success came back at Watford, in between spells in charge of Wolves and, lastly, Aston Villa.

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(Photo by Chris Stride ©)

(Photo by Chris Stride ©)

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