Chris Wilder pays tribute to former Sheffield United coach Geoff Taylor

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00:00Just finally, for me, sad news this week about Geoff Taylor,

00:02someone who was part of it when you were here as a player.

00:05What can you say about him?

00:06Yes, a couple of pieces of bad news.

00:09I mean, the first one was obviously the ex-chairman, Reg Brearley.

00:11I was only a young player when I came back from Southampton.

00:16I was only 19.

00:17So, our line manager was Derek Dooley, bless him,

00:23who we used to go and see.

00:27So, I didn't really have any connection or contact with the chairman at the time,

00:32but he was our chairman and he made one of the best decisions

00:35that the club has ever made in terms of bringing Dave Bassett to the Football Club.

00:38And, you know, history speaks for itself in what Dave did for Sheffield United

00:44and how highly Dave is regarded.

00:47And then moving into that was Geoff, who was a great ally for Harry.

00:53And, you know, we all got on really well with him.

00:56He was a super coach.

00:59He was great for the young players.

01:02He pushed, but he pushed in the right way.

01:04His manner was fabulous.

01:06And the combination of Harry and Geoff was obviously formidable

01:11in those years at Sheffield United.

01:12And I kept in contact with Geoff when I left and when he left Sheffield United.

01:21But it's just... and all of the things that the boys have said.

01:25I know people have been on social media, ex-players have been on social media.

01:28And I echo all those thoughts regarding what they said and what they thought of Geoff.

01:33A proper football guy, but a great person as well.

01:37So, sadly missed.

01:39He gave it a go.

01:39Good innings, as they always say.

01:42So, he got everything out of his life,

01:45but I know his life was 95% built around football

01:51and he gave everything to the game.

01:53So, yes, sadly missed, but somebody that is fondly remembered at Sheffield United.