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  1. Bolton's Boots

    Bolton's Boots Well-Known Member

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    I like this from FB too...

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    The clubs GT was associated with over the years all feel privileged to have known him - everything they say - as well as almost everything from elsewhere is positive. Not often a manager is so universally liked.
     
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    That is fair enough - you'd thought somebody might have checked beforehand though.

    Bit of a PR own goal.
     
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  11. yorkshirehornet

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    And you can email them to get a copy sent...
     
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    If anyone that lives in the Watford or hitchin area keep a copy as i would love to read it . Im over in March thank guy i still have tears and right now
     
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  13. Markthehorn

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    Naturally the funeral will be a private affair* (as much as you can have one with the media as they are..) but the club are going to host some sort of tribute event at the end this season at the ground.

    *With well wishers (of which there will be many I am sure allowed outside)

    https://www.watfordfc.com/club/graham-taylor-obe
     
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    I was not thinking i should have have got the Wobby to send to a UK address i will be more than happy to buy anyone a pint in the Red and Yellow for any home game in march if they could bring the paper
     
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    Bruce Dyer - I actually didn't encounter Graham much. I know he was a great man and transformed Watford. Over the years we crossed and he was so polite and very .respectful

    Richard Lee - Graham was the man who offered me my first professional contract. I'll always remember the meeting we had, my Dad, who is a very successful businessman fancied the challenge of being my agent. He was dressed in his sharpest suit with pages upon pages of notes, ready to negotiate the very best deal he could with Graham. We sat down and Graham told story upon story and had us captivated for the best part of two hours. My Dad and I were both in awe, he created such a warm environment when in his company. My Dad didn't make a single pre planned point before Graham stopped mid story, looked at the contract, crossed out a few figures, entered some new ones and simply said 'this is a fantastic contract for you, you'll do well here'. And that was it, I agreed and signed there and then. Needless to say my Dad never even tried his hand at agency ever again! I have so much to thank him for personally, he created an incredible environment at Watford FC for both fans and players. RIP Graham.

    Ian Bolton - Absolutely loved the man, i would have ran through a brick wall for him and the fans. For seven years he took me, team, supporters and the whole community on an incredible journey from a lower 4th division team to 2nd in the 1st division and playing in Europe. Playing very entertaining and winning football!!It was a pleasure and a privilege to play for him and to have known him. Very, very, sad, rest in peace great man, love you always xxxx

    Worrell Sterling - I remember him being very driven, whose attention to detail was second to none and on a mission to being a great manager, which he undoubtedly became. He gave me the biggest moment of my career (Liverpool at home the game to secure 2nd place) at 17 years old, amazing! I have been back to the Vic unfortunately only for a handful of occasions in over 30 years (how time flies), but wished that we'd met and had an adult conversation as oppose to young player and manager business as usual approach. He was undoubtedly a great and decent man who was loved by everyone who had the pleasure to meet him.
    I'd like to send Rita and the family my sincere condolences.

    Don't forget these and all the memories received are all available to read on www.enjooooythegame.co.uk
     
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    Gone, but not forgotten.
     
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  18. Bolton's Boots

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    Not trying to be flippant, but that could apply to the pub too - built in 1750, it was one of Watford's oldest, if not the oldest. Not many of its era left now...
     
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    Yes I thought that at the time I posted it.
     
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  20. yorkshirehornet

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    A win for you tonight GT.
     
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