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Watford to face Aston Villa in memorial match in honour of Graham Taylor

Watford will pay tribute to former manager Graham Taylor with a memorial pre-season match against Aston Villa on July 29.

Taylor, who died on January 12 aged 72, managed both Watford and Villa before going on to take charge of England and Wolves.

He then returned for second spells with the Hornets and Villa before his retirement from management.

Graham Taylor had two spells as Watford boss during his career in football management
Graham Taylor had two spells as Watford boss during his career in football management

A statement on Watford's official website said: 'Watford will host Aston Villa on Saturday July 29 at Vicarage Road (3pm kick-off), in a special memorial matchday for the late Graham Taylor OBE.