Graham Taylor R.I.P.

[Mellor 3 Ward 4]

Shades of Ramsey substituting Charlton for Colin Bell in 1970 v West Germany - although I think we were winning that one at the time.

As you say, entirely different as we were 2-0 up at the time and Ramsey took off Charlton to save him for the semi.

 

[Mellor 3 Ward 4]

Sad news. A real football man, and one that seemed to be a genuinely good bloke.

We may not have liked what he did with the England team, but what he did at club management for Villa, and in particular for Watford was remarkable.

RIP Graham, of the good guys.

 

[Easy 10]

Shades of Ramsey substituting Charlton for Colin Bell in 1970 v West Germany - although I think we were winning that one at the time.

Not really. We were chasing the game v Sweden at 2-1 down, so taking off our most lethal striker in that situation was just baffling.

With the Charlton substitution we were 2-0 up and cruising - until Ramsey made that substitution. Taking off Charlton immediately freed up Beckenbaur who's been tasked woth shackling him, and disaster duely ensued. But I take your point - neither were all that clever.

 

[Simster]

Wonder if the Sun will include the turnip photo in their obituary tomorrow?

I felt genuinely rather sad to hear this news today. Always came across as an absolutely lovely guy, with a heart of gold, an absolute passion for what he did, and a great sense of humour.

This. Dreadful national manager, no getting away from that. But what he did for Lincoln, Watford and one season at Villa proved what a capable football manager he really was.

 

[Paris]

Yes we do.
We'd have stumbled through the group, and then gone out on penalties to the first half-decent team we played. Same as always.

Maybe. Bulgaria and Sweden were semi finalists in that particular world cup. Gazza with a Baggio special in the semi's would have been the likely outcome. 15 metres over the bar, followed by a tear-fest

 

[portlock seagull]

Really sad tonight and shocked. A lovely lovely man and one of the greats in football management for his achievements. RIP graham, will be missed enormously and fondly remembered by hundreds of thousands.

 

[Easy 10]

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This is a really great watch. If only for Phil Neal basically repeating back to GT everything he says

 

[veuve]

RIP ,be intresting to see how the Sun report on this,turnip head.

 

[Austrian Gull]

There are some wonderful pieces on Twitter showing various letters Taylor wrote to fans. A thoroughly decent man.

What he did at Watford was quite remarkable - bringing a small club all the way up to second in the top flight on a modest budget.

 

[Gilliver's Travels]

I see all football fans throughout the land are being instructed to applaud for a minute in 'tribute' to Graham Taylor this weekend.
I've no doubt he was a decent bloke, but there is something so horribly North Korean aboout the Authorities imposing this kind of thing. What's next - synchronised weeping?

 

[Leekbrookgull]

I see all football fans throughout the land are being instructed to applaud for a minute in 'tribute' to Graham Taylor this weekend.
I've no doubt he was a decent bloke, but there is something so horribly North Korean aboout the Authorities imposing this kind of thing. What's next - synchronised weeping?

No.Respect.

 

[Easy 10]

I see all football fans throughout the land are being instructed to applaud for a minute in 'tribute' to Graham Taylor this weekend.
I've no doubt he was a decent bloke, but there is something so horribly North Korean aboout the Authorities imposing this kind of thing. What's next - synchronised weeping?

Oh FFS

I see the EFL has imposed a minutes applause on all 3 divisions, whereas the PL have (sensibly) just left it up to the individual clubs. Outside of the teams he managed, I simply cannot see the POINT of the fans of every other club in the League having to applaud. I liked him, he was a decent man, but he had absolutely nothing to do with BHAFC. I think if I was at Deepdale tomorrow, I'd ignore this mawkish nonsense.

 

[Iggle Piggle]

Oh FFS

I see the EFL has imposed a minutes applause on all 3 divisions, whereas the PL have (sensibly) just left it up to the individual clubs. Outside of the teams he managed, I simply cannot see the POINT of the fans of every other club in the League having to applaud. I liked him, he was a decent man, but he had absolutely nothing to do with BHAFC. I think if I was at Deepdale tomorrow, I'd ignore this mawkish nonsense.

At Wolves v Villa tomorrow there will be a minutes applause for Taylor. This is absolutely the right thing to do. He managed both clubs. He is an ex England manager and seems to be liked by everyone. If ever there should be an ad hoc silence or applause it is at this game.If it was JUST at this game that would give it much more meaning.

So, What about Accrington Stanley v Cheltenham or Preston v Albion? No. Leave it where it matters. Then it might mean something again rather than something we begrudgingly do. Taylor becomes just another 'who are we clapping for? Who fancies a pint? Do I not like that.

 

[Easy 10]

At Wolves v Villa tomorrow there will be a minutes applause for Taylor. This is absolutely the right thing to do. He managed both clubs. He is an ex England manager and seems to be liked by everyone. If ever there should be an ad hoc silence or applause it is at this game.If it was JUST at this game that would give it much more meaning.

So, What about Accrington Stanley v Cheltenham or Preston v Albion? No. Leave it where it matters. Then it might mean something again rather than something we begrudgingly do. Taylor becomes just another 'who are we clapping for? Who fancies a pint? Do I not like that.

Couldn't agree more.

 

[W.C.]

Wonder if the Sun will include the turnip photo in their obituary tomorrow?

I felt genuinely rather sad to hear this news today. Always came across as an absolutely lovely guy, with a heart of gold, an absolute passion for what he did, and a great sense of humour.

Felt the same way.

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[AmexRuislip]

A fine tribute to Graham Taylor

http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/15062028.Graham_Taylor_funeral___live_blog/

 

[dazzer6666]

A fine tribute to Graham Taylor

http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/15062028.Graham_Taylor_funeral___live_blog/

Thanks for that - wonderful stuff.

 

[AmexRuislip]

Thanks for that - wonderful stuff.

Without being ghoulish, went to do a bit of shopping this afternoon, past the One Bell (football pub), thought this was quite poignant.

 

[AmexRuislip]

Graham Taylor having a train named after him.
Couldn't imagine southern rail doing this?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-39960481