Boards used to dress a derelict pub during Graham Taylor’s funeral have been sold to help refurbish the church where the service was held.
Watford BID sold the hoardings - which say There's Only One Graham Taylor and Thank you G.T. - to raise money for St Mary's Church in the Parade.
The Hornets legend, who died suddenly aged 72 from a suspected heart attack on January 12, made his name at Watford during 10 years in charge from 1977.
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Thousands of supporters of all ages lined the streets in Watford as he was laid to rest in February.
Eight boards were placed in the windows of The One Bell pub, and have since been sold on eBay for £700.
All proceeds will be donated, with the agreement of Taylor’s family, to the £1.1 million refurbishment of St Mary’s Church.
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Tony Rindl, vicar of St Mary’s Church said: “Graham Taylor will always have a place in the hearts of the people of Watford.
"Graham was passionate about his football, his family and his faith.
"He would be delighted to know of the exciting developments in Watford Town Centre, and he along with his family would be pleased to see the money raised from this auction going towards the refurbishment of St Mary’s Church with its long association with the football club and its important role in the heart of our community.”
Neil Warner and his wife, Pili, with Graham in 2013
One of the boards was purchased for the Abbots Langley Tough Ten Race by Neil Warner, a previous competitor and son of Tough Ten secretary Alison Warner, in commemoration of the history Graham Taylor had with the race, having started the race and given out finish line medals for many years.
Alison Warner said: “Neil first met Graham when he competed in a local football competition (aged about 10) which Graham came along to watch his team play in one of the preliminary matches.
"Neil's team went on to win in the final match which was played at Vicarage Road and the team was congratulated by Graham.
“Graham was such a loyal friend to the Abbots Langley Tough Ten and always said he loved to be involved each year as it wasn’t just a race but a massive community event that both adults and children can be involved in.
This year's race will be renamed ‘The Abbots Langley Graham Taylor Tough Ten’.
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