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The financial backing of flamboyant pop star Elton John helps Taylor take Watford to the 1984 FA Cup final

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During his first three-year spell at Aston Villa, Taylor guides the club to second place in the old First Division

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Taylor succeeds Bobby Robson as England manager in 1990 but his side fail miserably at the 1992 European Championships

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England's failure to qualify for the 1994 World Cup earns Taylor the tabloid nickname of 'Turnip head' and he soon resigns

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Taylor is tempted back to management by Wolves but is unable to guide them to promotion and is sacked

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After an unsuccessful spell in charge of Wolves, Taylor returns to lead Watford from Division Two to the Premiership

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Watford's stay in the top flight is brief as they are soon relegated with the then lowest points tally in Premiership history

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After resigning from Watford, Taylor rejoins the managerial rat-race by taking over for a second spell at Aston Villa

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Taylor receives a warm welcome from the Villa fans on his first game back in charge against Chelsea in February 2002

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However, Taylor's return to Villa Park is far from successful as injuries and a lack of spending power hamper Villa's progress

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Taylor applauds the fans at Villa's last home game of the season, but resigns as manager just 11 days later