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Aston Villa announce pre-season Graham Taylor memorial game with Watford

Aston Villa have announced a special Graham Taylor memorial game with Watford as part of their 2017/18 pre-season schedule.

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The fixture will honour both clubs' former manager, while contesting the Graham Taylor Trophy.

The game will take place on Saturday July 29, with a 3pm kick-off at Vicarage Road.

Profits from the day will all be donated to charities of his family's choosing.

4,500 tickets will be available to Villa supporters.

Steve Bruce's men have also announced local fixtures with Walsall, Telford, Shrewsbury and Kidderminster Harriers.

Pre season fixtures:

Wednesday, July 12

Telford United (a) 7.45pm kick-off

Kidderminster Harriers (a) 7.45pm kick-off

Saturday, July 15

Shrewsbury Town (a) 3pm kick-off

Tuesday, July 18

Walsall (a) 7.45pm kick-off

Saturday, July 29

Watford (a) 3pm kick-off

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