Sir Elton John and Graham Taylor are set to make an emotional return to Watford and ensure the club do not go into financial meltdown.

Watford are facing a financial crisis and desperately need assistance to avoid going out of business.

Manager Brendan Rodgers has been holding discussions with former chairman Sir Elton – who flew in by helicopter to see the players in early January 2009 – and revealed Elton is desperate for the club to achieve success again. Rodgers has also spoken to Taylor, who is regarded as the most successful manager in the club’s history and is also ready to play his part in helping the club challenge for a place in the Premier League again.

Rodgers said: “I’ve spoken with Elton quite a lot in the past month and everyone was aware about his return and his keenness to support the club. I have also spoken to Graham and he is loved by the supporters and the town. There will be something presented by the club in the near future.”

When asked if he would welcome the money from Sir Elton, Rodgers added: “It would be nice to have that. Financial things will become clear in the next few weeks and we are not in a great position. Elton loved Watford and when I spoke to him I sensed he was a friend of the club. He is an iconic figure and I was impressed by his football knowledge and his affinity with Watford. Watford is his passion and he has not fallen out of love with the club.”

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