Watford boss Walter Mazzarri believes the emotion felt at the club following Graham Taylor's death affected his players in their goalless draw against Middlesbrough.
Taylor, viewed by Watford as the greatest manager in the club's history, died suddenly on Thursday following a suspected heart attack at the age of 72.
The club paid a glowing tribute to Taylor ahead of Saturday's fixture which culminated in a rousing one-minute applause prior to kick-off.
A number of home supporters -- many of whom had laid flowers, shirts and scarves at Vicarage Road -- and Taylor's widow Rita, were reduced to tears as the former England manager's name echoed around the stadium.