Sir Graham Taylor

[Pete]

Awful. He gave us hope when we were at such a low ebb, and achieved so much with us. I can't recall a single instance of him behaving without dignity and class. My Dad will be very upset, they both walked their dogs in Sutton Park at around the same time of day and Graham was always happy to chat with him. Dad never said as much, but given the number of times they met I think they became quite friendly.

[Nelson Lodge]

As SGT managed both clubs I hope there is something special arranged for Saturday's match vs Wolves at Molineaux.

[markeeeebeeee2005]

This is truly sad news.

An honourable man in a way that they are not made so often these days.

I had some contact with him. Once at the age of about seven. I was standing on my seat in The Trinity Road end when a wayward clearance from a Villa player (could have been Derek Mountfield) cleared the pitch and hit me smack in the face knocking me backwards over several rows of seats. What I didn't realise in the haze that followed was that Graham Taylor had seen this from the dugout and sent a steward up to get my name and address. A few days later I was sent a whole load of Villa goodies in the post by him, signed by the first team. The Villa holds so many happy memories for me particularly time spent with my Grandad who also recently died (is that dust in my eye? )

Anyway Graham thanks for all the wonderful memories. Gent and legend.

[Villafirst]

Awful news. A great manager - especially 1989-90 season. RIP.

[Jimbo]

One of the very best. I will always be thankful for his first spell with us. It could have gone so, so wrong, and it was Sir Graham that made sure it didn't.

[Clark W Griswold]

RIP
Very sad news.

[fbriai]

He will always be a Villa Great, but he was a thoroughly decent man too.

It's a sad day for Villa and football in general.

[Jon Crofts]

Terribly sad, what a gentleman.

[Kingthing]

Graham Taylors Claret and Blue army for 90 minutes Saturday please.

[claretandbeer]

My daughter served him and others at a function at the Belfry.She said that he was such a lovely man ,especially after finding out that she was a Villa fan. Villa,Watford and football  have lost a giant.

[QuintonVilla]

Expecting a lengthy rendition of 'Graham Taylor's claret and blue army' on Saturday.

 RIP

[RichardBatchelor]

What a shock. A fantastic manager and compassionate man, really looked up to him. Totally gutted.

[Toronto Villa]

Devastating news. Just devastating. Such a wonderful part of my Villa history and for so many others. Terrible, I am so very sad now. RIP Sir Graham

[Richard E]

Sir Graham came in and turned our club around from one of its lowest points and took us into Europe again. As well as doing a great job for us he was a thoroughly decent human being.

Thank you for the 6-2 against Everton, the 2-0 against Inter Milan, for all the brilliant away days in Division 2, for making us believe in the Villa again. RIP.

[hilts_coolerking]

Just thought I should stop by and pay my respects to SGT.  Beyond the great success he had here, he was a thoroughly decent man who didn't deserve the appalling treatment he got from the national press.  All you can say is that he was truly appreciated at the Villa.