This was written by John Motson in 1983 but was true of GT to the end.
Taken from ‘A Tale of the Unexpected’, the book written by Geoff Sweet and Graham Burton which documents our second place finish in the old Division One.
Tag: RIP Graham Taylor
5th August 2017- The Graham Taylor Trophy, Watford 0 Real Sociedad 0
Matchday Review
First and foremost, we’re here for GT. There’s yellow everywhere, including in the Rookery where, if the donated tributes get a bit lost the sentiment is evident and a mighty GT banner dominates. And that’s the theme really… what’s important is not the substance, not the what, but the motivation behind it. Everyone… club, supporters, guests… want to do this justice. So there’s all sorts of entertainment going on behind the Rookery by all accounts – and whilst I grouchily resent not being allowed to sit in my seat, let alone my stand for any fixture on this occasion allowances must be made.GT’s first ever Watford programme notes
Ahead of Saturday’s game honouring GT here are his first programme notes as Watford manager.
From the programme on 13 August 1977-League Cup First Round, First Leg, Watford 2 Reading 1
29th July 2017- Graham Taylor Tribute, Aston Villa 0 Watford 0
Heurelho Gomes was the Hornets’ hero as the Brazilian’s second-half penalty save ensured Aston Villa and Watford played out a goalless draw at Villa Park.
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No goals as Watford and Aston Villa pay pre-season tribute to late manager Graham Taylor
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Watford head coach Marco Silva impressed with players’ commitment in Aston Villa draw
As we wait another Villa fan approaches, shakes my hand; “Nice day for it mate. He’s up there, smiling down on us”. Off the pitch, at any rate, and whatever the unfortunate dilution of the tribute by virtue of the necessary shifting of the game to the West Midlands and running a second GT game next week, off the pitch this is a friendly game in every respect.
As soon as the teams emerged from the tunnel, they lined up and there was a minute’s applause for GT with both sets of fans singing “There’s only one Graham Taylor” at the tops of their voices. It was very moving.
11th February 2017- Premier League, Manchester United 2 Watford 0
Previously v Manchester United
Official site
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Watford boss Mazzarri takes encouragement from Manchester United loss
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho delighted with side’s display
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Anthony Martial takes his chance as Manchester United outclass Watford
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