Watford legend Graham Taylor has been honoured by having a street named after him in Lincoln.

The tribute comes as recognition of Taylor’s impact at Lincoln City, where he appeared 150 times as a player before going on to manage the club from 1972 to 1977.

Taylor’s widow, Rita, was joined by other members of his family, including his daughters Joanne Glover and Karen Coley, as well as former players at an unveiling ceremony at the newly named Graham Taylor Way on Monday.

He cut his managerial teeth with the Imps and led the club to the Fourth Division title in 1976.

Taylor left an indelible mark on Watford after leading the club from the fourth tier to a second place finish in the top flight in the space of just five years during the 1980s.

On top of his league success, Taylor took the Hornets to the 1984 FA Cup final where the Vicarage Road club were eventually beaten 2-0 by Everton.

After spells with Aston Villa, England and Wolves, Taylor returned to Watford in 1996 and guided the club into the Premier League before departing in 2001.

Taylor died at the age of 72 in January last year and has already been immortalised with a statue at Vicarage Road since his passing.