Sir Elton has been talking about his relationship with former manager Graham Taylor.
Sir Elton John said he and "every single Watford fan will be forever grateful" to Graham TaylorSir Elton John has told the story behind his ownership of Watford FC in a new book.
The rock star was chairman and owner of the club in the 1970s and 1980s when he appointed Graham Taylor as manager. 'Watford Forever: How Graham Taylor And Elton John Saved A Football Club, A Town And Each Other' is written by John Preston.Image source,Sir Elton John has been speaking of the "huge ambitions and hopes" he had for his childhood clubLed by Taylor, The Hornets finished second behind champions Liverpool during the 1982-83 season and he also guided the team to the FA Cup final for the first time in their history the following year.
"The two of them would form an extraordinarily close bond and take Watford FC from the bottom of the Football League to the top in just five years - something that's never been done before or since." Mr Preston said working with the music icon had been "the fulfilment of a long-held dream" and he hoped the book "does justice to the ultimate story of underdogs triumphing against all the odds."
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