Ex-England manager Graham Taylor, 72, dies
Taylor also managed Watford and Villa, among others
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Former Premier League midfielder Kevin Nolan is the new manager of League Two side Notts County, replacing John Sheridan (see last entry).
The 34-year-old former Bolton, Newcastle and West Ham goal-getter was Leyton Orient manager from January to April 2016.
The Magpies, who are coming to come out of their transfer embargo before the transfer deadline, have just been taken over by Alan Hardy.
Image source, PALeague One strugglers Oldham Athletic have sacked manager Stephen Robinson and reappointed John Sheridan, six months after he left the club to drop down a division.
Sheridan left Oldham in the summer for Notts County - with Robinson his replacement - but he was sacked by the League Two club on 2 January.
The 52-year-old former Latics midfielder has taken over almost a year to the day since doing so in similar circumstances last season, when the club were relegation zone, but Sheridan guided them to 17th place and safety.
This is his third spell in charge of Oldham.
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BBC Radio 5 live
Sportsday will be extended until 20:30 GMT tonight to take in a BBC Radio 5 live special show remembering Graham Taylor's life (19:30 start). You can hear that in this page, and we will be writing down the best bits here if you cannot listen.
From now until then, we will continue to bring you tributes from players and BBC Sport readers, as well as the top sports news from the last few hours.
As well as that, we will be publishing your favourite commentary moments, which you have been sending in all day. Directly after the show on Graham Taylor tonight, BBC Radio 5 live have a programme celebrating 90 years of BBC Sport commentary.
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Image source, Getty ImagesBurnley manager Sean Dyche says he is "absolutely devastated" by the death of Graham Taylor.
In 2011, Taylor was chairman at Watford when Dyche was given his first job in management at the club.
"From my point of view, he's a man who had a massive part in me taking over at Watford," Dyche said.
"For such a legend at Watford to be helping you have that chance, and helping me along the way as a young manager, I'm absolutely devastated with the news.
"I didn't speak to him so long ago, I'd ring him semi-regularly and catch up with him about nothing in particular.
"To hear that today, I'm sure the whole of football will be really devastated with that news, especially at a pretty young age as well."
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Image source, Getty ImagesNew Swansea head coach Paul Clement has been speaking to the press about his memories of Graham Taylor.
"It's very sad," he said. "I didn't know Graham well, but I knew him when he was Wolves manager and my brother [Neil] almost signed for him as a young player.
"I had some time with him and always found him a very polite and respectful man, a real football man. It's a very sad day."
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Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri faced the press earlier on, and spoke about his sadness at hearing the news of Graham Taylor's passing.
"It is very sad news. I want to give my condolences to his family and all the footballing world," the Italian said.
Aston Villa statement: "Aston Villa Football Club are deeply saddened by news today of the death of our former manager Graham Taylor.
"Graham joined us from Watford in the summer of 1987 and set about transforming our fortunes following relegation to the old Second Division.
"With the addition of Paul McGrath and Kent Nielsen, we finished as [First Division] runners-up to Liverpool and reached the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.
"Unfortunately there was a price to pay – Taylor’s achievements brought him to the attention of the Football Association, who were looking for a replacement for Bobby Robson after the 1990 World Cup finals.
"When John Gregory left in January 2002, Taylor became the first Villa manager to be appointed for a second time, although that spell only lasted for one season.
"Graham will always have a place of honour in our history books for his achievements while at the helm. He will also be fondly remembered by staff at Bodymoor Heath and Villa Park who had the pleasure of working with him."
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Sean Fulton: It speaks volumes that the tributes for our most successful manager are about him not his success for us. A wonderful person.
Hotch Potch: RIP Graham Taylor. His achievements at Watford/Aston Villa remain two of the most remarkable success stories in football.
Matt Bateson: GT- Legend, gentleman, fans manager, created the first family club at Watford, ran the marathon to fundraise for the family stand.
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Image source, Getty ImagesLawrie McMenemy - Graham Taylor's assistant with England - has been paying tribute to his former boss on BBC Radio 5 live.
"I’m shocked, I’m trying to get over the shock, I didn’t know he had any problem," he said.
"I haven’t spoken to Graham for a while, but we were like that, we always knew where each other were - it’s like that in football, it’s like a family and we were there for each other if it was needed.
"He was a good, solid fella. From a managerial point of view he did what many managers don’t do these days, he cut his teeth at the lower level and was successful. He got the best out of people. He was a good football man and a good family man."
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Image source, PAGraham Taylor grew up in Scunthorpe and came through the youth ranks at the town's club before being named vice-president in 2003.
Scunthorpe United's chief executive James Rodwell told BBC Radio 5 live: "Graham has been to the club a couple of times this season, most recently in October.
"He just loved football. He grew up here in Scunthorpe and still has family in the town.
"He was just a really good guy to have around. He was desperately supportive of our promotion push this season. It is a great loss for the football club."
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Image source, PAFormer England midfielder Paul Gascoigne said Graham Taylor's "enthusiasm for life and football was incredible" following the 72-year-old's death.
Gascoigne played under Taylor during his time as England manager despite initially being dropped and suffering a number of injuries through Taylor's reign.
"I'm deeply sorry to hear about Graham Taylor. He will be a miss, and his enthusiasm for life and football was incredible. My thoughts go out to his family," Gascoigne said in a statement released to Press Association Sport.
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Cal AVFC: Taylor saved us.
Ross William Gibson: Scunthorpe United were very lucky to have a footballing figure as big as Graham Taylor as our vice-president. Sad news. RIP.
Steve Buchan: Who could forget the half-time team talk, 0-2 at Crewe, told Villa 'you got yourself in this mess, get yourself out of it', 3-2 follows
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Image source, Getty ImagesFootball Association chairman Greg Clarke has paid tribute to former England manager Graham Taylor, who has died aged 72.
“On behalf of everyone at The FA, I am saddened to hear this news," he said.
"My thoughts are with Graham’s family and friends.
“He was a hugely popular and respected figure in the game, not just in English football but in international circles as well.
“I know Graham was very proud of his time as England manager and it was always great to see him at football grounds across the country.
"He had an exceptional knowledge and a love for the game that never diminished over the years. He will be much missed by us all at Wembley and St George’s Park.”
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Craig Mace: Terribly sad news about Graham Taylor. Such a knowledgeable and informative man. Always talked sense when I heard him speak.
Jonathan Willett: Graham Taylor lived down my road when Watford manager. Always had time to talk and provided jumble for scout jumble sales.
Ben Kent: Graham Taylor sent a get well tape to my Watford ballboy brother after he was hit by a car and sent into a coma.
Graham Taylor remembered: send your tributes and memories as sports news correspondent Andy Swiss discusses the sad passing of the former England manager.
Conor McNamara
BBC Radio 5 live commentator
So sad to hear about Graham Taylor. Worked with him for 14 years. We were together for his last commentary on the BBC. Legend and lovely guy.
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