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Watford to honour legendary manager Graham Taylor with statue at Vicarage Road

Watford will honour former manager Graham Taylor with a statue at Vicarage Road and host an annual pre-season game as a mark of respect.

Taylor, who died last month aged 72, enjoyed two spells in charge of the Hornets, taking the club from the old Fourth Division to the top flight as well as the 1984 FA Cup final while he also guided them back into the Premier League in 1999.

Watford will now work with the Taylor family and supporters' groups to secure a lasting memorial for the former England manager.