Justin Dealey
BBC Three Counties Radio

I'm in Watford this morning where I've been talking to Rev John Samways, who will be leading Graham Taylor's funeral service later today.

He told me it would be a day to celebrate Taylor's life.

"What a life," he said.

"A life that was poured out into the world of football, poured out into the community, poured out into every encounter he ever had with anybody - it truly will be a day of celebration."  

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer

Born in Worksop in Nottinghamshire, Graham Taylor became a football manager after retiring as a player with Lincoln City in 1972.

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• He became manager and coach at Lincoln winning the Fourth Division title
• Moved to Watford in 1977 where he took the club from the Fourth Division to the top flight in five years
• The Hornets finished second behind Liverpool in their first season at the top level and also reached the FA Cup final in 1984, where they lost 2-0 to Everton
• In May 1987 he left Vicarage Road for Aston Villa who had just been relegated to the second division - and won promotion in his first season
• He became England manager after Sir Bobby Robson left following the 1990 World Cup in Italy
• England reached Euro 92 in Sweden under Taylor, but went out at the group stage after losing 2-1 to Sweden in Stockholm
• He resigned in 1993 after England failed to qualify for the World Cup in the United States in 1994
• Taylor returned to football at Wolves in March 1994, taking them into the second-tier play-offs in 1994-95, where they lost to Bolton Wanderers
• He returned to Vicarage Road as general manager in February 1996. He was back as manager a year later, winning the third-tier title in 1998 before putting Watford in the Premiership at the end of the following season, after a play-off final victory over Bolton (pictured)
• Watford were relegated and the following season Taylor decided to retire - only to change his mind and make a comeback at Villa in February 2002
• He retired for a second and final time after Villa struggled the following season
• Taylor then became a respected pundit on BBC Radio 5 live

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Katy Lewis
BBC Local Live

Meanwhile, Watford captain Troy Deeney dedicated last night's 2-1 win away at Arsenal to Graham Taylor.

Younes Kaboul scored the opener within 10 minutes for Watford.

However, just two minutes and 57 seconds later the visitors doubled their lead, as Troy Deeney tapped in the rebound after Etienne Capoue's fine run ended with his shot being saved by Petr Cech.

In the second half Alex Iwobi pulled a goal back by steering Alexis Sanchez's cross home.

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Deeney said: "The first half performance would have been something him and his family would have been very proud of.

"There's not much I or the team can say, so obviously to give a performance like that and a result like that the day before his funeral is probably the best we can give.

"Obviously myself and a few club representatives will be [at the funeral] and we wish his family all the best moving forward."

Katy Lewis
BBC Local Live

A large turnout is expected in Watford town centre today as people pay their respects to Graham Taylor.

As a result, Watford Council arranged for a number of roads in the vicinity of St Mary's Church to be closed temporarily, so the event can take place safely.

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George Street, Church Street and New Street closed at about 07:00 and will remain shut until about 16:00 - depending how quickly the crowd disperses.

It will be implemented by a staffed barrier in George Street close to the King Street junction, and access to premises on these roads will be allowed until about 12:30.

In addition, High Street - from King Street to Market Street - will be closed from 13:00 to 15:00 and buses will be diverted.

Public footpaths crossing the churchyard will be closed, but the footpath link from the High Street (next to Brighthouse) to Church Street, opposite the Alms Houses, will remain open.

Katy Lewis
BBC Local Live

The funeral takes place today of the former Watford and England football manager Graham Taylor, who died on 12 January aged 72.

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The service will take place at St Mary's Church in Watford at 13:00 and will be relayed to the public outside on big screens. 

Taylor is a Hornets legend after leading the club from the fourth division to the first in five years, from 1977 to 1982. He also got them into the Premiership during his second spell at the club in the late 1990s.

In 2014, Watford renamed the Rous Stand the Graham Taylor Stand to honour his achievements.

The local council said a significant number of people are expected to gather in the vicinity of the church to pay their respects and a number of roads will be closed temporarily. Full details coming up next.

By the way, if you can't make the service, stick with us for coverage here on Local Live.

BBC Weather

Today it'll be cloudy and misty with outbreaks of rain and drizzle through the morning. 

Gradually it'll turn drier and brighter from the west during the afternoon, although rain may linger near the east coast. 

Katy Lewis
BBC Local Live

Good morning and welcome to Wednesday's live page for the three counties.

Today as the town of Watford prepares to say goodbye to a legend, we'll be remembering and paying tribute to Graham Taylor.

The former Watford manager will be laid to rest later and the town is expected to be full of people wanting to pay their respects.

His funeral service takes place in St Mary's church in the town centre at 13:00 and BBC Three Counties Radio will be broadcasting the ceremony live.

If you're planning on heading to Watford, a full regional weather forecast will be coming up shortly to let you know what you can expect weather-wise but you can get a more localised forecast for the town on BBC Weather.

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