Graham Taylor: Well known figures from the world of football gather for funeral of former Wolves, Aston Villa and England boss

The well known football figure died on January 12, aged 72, following a suspected heart attack.

Sir Alex Ferguson and Watford captain Troy Deeney were among the mourners to attend the service at St Mary's Church in Watford.

In Watford, the affection for Mr Taylor was undimmed by his ignominious England reign, which saw Mr Taylor's team fail to qualify for the 1994 World Cup in the United States.

And around 600 people gathered outside, many in the gold, black and red of Watford Football Club.

Mr Taylor led the Hornets from the old Fourth Division to runners-up in the top flight in his first spell in charge, when Sir Elton John owned the club.

Mr John's tribute to Mr Taylor was to be read by John Motson, the BBC commentator.

The number and diversity of those in attendance - from players who played under him to rival managers and colleagues from his latter career as a BBC radio pundit - were a tribute to the man.

Within football, Mr Taylor was widely recognised for being approachable, knowledgeable and enthusiastic.

He was considered a gentleman, warm and engaging.

Mr Taylor took Wolves to the Division One play-off semi-final in 1995 during his spell at Molineux.

He also had two stints at Aston Villa, taking them from Division Two to second place in the top flight in his first tenure in the 1980s before a less successful spell from 2002 to 2003.

He took is biggest success was with Watford who he took from Division Four to Division One.

His side was beaten by Everton in the 1984 FA Cup final.

His biggest successes came with Watford - taking the Hornets from Division Four to second place in Division One in the 1980s, before returning in 1996, winning successive promotions and leading the club into the Premier League.

His success with Watford and Villa earned him a shot at the England job in the early 1990s.