Oh no, news just filtering in that Graham Taylor has died, age 72. A true gent of the sport.
What a terrible loss.
I was lucky enough to have spoken to him on a few occasions and he was a true gentleman and also very passionate about not only Aston Villa but also football.
Can never underestimate what he did for this great club of ours. RIP #avfc #utv Minutes applause at next home game I hope. pic.twitter.com/a4AYZuvffN
Vital Villa (@VitalVilla) January 12, 2017
Can reinforce that perception of Graham Taylor. Only had a handful of dealings with him, but every time he was an utter gent. Lovely man https://t.co/RyQHx0aqD6
David Prentice (@prenno) January 12, 2017
The Football League statement: “We are extremely saddened to hear Graham Taylor has passed away, aged 72,” read a statement from the Football League. A genuine legend of the game. Our thoughts are with his family.”
A family statement: “With the greatest sadness, we have to announce that Graham passed away at his home early this morning of a suspected heart attack. The family are devastated by this sudden and totally unexpected loss.”
