It has been reported that former legendary former Bracknell Town and Farnborough manager Alan Taylor has sadly passed away.
Alan managed Bracknell between 2001 and 2007, leading the club to promotion from the then Isthmian League Division Three, to Division One following a re-organisation of the Pyramid.
The news was shared by The Boro Way on social media: “Sad news overnight of the death of much loved ex-Boro manager Alan Taylor.
“Alan arrived from Fulham’s coaching team in ’86 and took over from Sir Ted in ’93, winning us promotion back to the Conf at the 1st attempt and establishing us at the top table of Non League. RIP Alan”
Taylor built a solid Bracknell team and, without doubt, had a positive influence on some of the most successful non-league managers working locally including Neil Baker, Jon Underwood and Jamie McClurg as well as, no doubt, countless others.
Tribute: “Alan Taylor made going to the football a necessity”
Football in Berkshire’s Dave Read wrote: “Very sad news. Got to know him well during his spell at Bracknell Town, a lovely man who always had time for everyone. RIP AT.”
Neil Baker, who captained Bracknell under Taylor said: “One of the best people on this planet!! And like a second Dad!! Was certainly my favourite manager I played for! Learnt so much from him!!! RIP Al.”
From a personal point of view, Alan undoubtedly fostered my love of the non-league game. He was incredibly open with supporters and always had time for people, whatever was going on around Bracknell at the time.
Memorable moments include and FA Cup Fourth Qualifying Round tie against Barnet, the County Cup Final but one that stands out was a brilliant draw at Carshalton Athletic where we’d been pegged as a ‘pub team’.
I don’t know if this is the right time to share, but Football in Berkshire did a wonderful podcast with Alan some years ago which you might like to listen to.
Everyone at Football in Berkshire would like to pass on our condolences to Alan’s son Gavin, and his friends and family at this time.
If you’d like to leave a message of condolence, please feel free to do so in the comment section below.
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Hi Kath. I hope you remember me we worked together at MEI i jyst wanted to say how sorry I was to hear about Allan. Hope you are OK. Kind regards Yvonne
So sad to hear of Alan Taylor’s passing, condolences to the family, he was indeed a lovely man, always had time to chat to the supporters no matter what. I’m sure he and Dudley will have plenty to talk about. RIP. Angie Canning
I’m so sad to hear this news. Alan was both an exceptional manager and an exceptional human being. It’s often said when someone passes that “no-one had a bad word to say about them” but in AT’s case, it was true. He commanded the respect of everyone who worked with him and pretty much every opponent he came up against. He was also an absolute gentleman who was great company, especially if you were talking football with him. My condolences to Gavin and Alan’s wider family and friends.