Watford's greatest manager Graham Taylor has passed away at the age of 72. 

Taylor led the Hornets to their best season in the top flight after finishing second in the 1982-3 campaign.

Under Taylor, Watford reached the FA Cup final for the only time in their history with the side beaten 2-0 by Everton in 1984. 

He guided the club from the Fourth Division of the Football League all the way into the top flight.

His first spell resulted in the club qualifying for Europe as they reached the third round of the UEFA Cup. 

Watford Observer:

Taylor left for Aston Villa in 1987 before being appointed England boss in 1990.

His love affair with Watford continued after returning to Vicarage Road for his second spell in 1996.

Taylor led the Hornets to promotion to the Premier League in 1999 after beating Bolton in the play-off final. 

The legendary Watford boss retired in 2001 before a brief spell back at Villa.

He served as the Hornets' chairman between 2009 and 2012 and had the Graham Taylor stand named in his honour three years ago.