Tributes paid to Oxford City Football Club managing director Colin Taylor after body found at ground

Colin Taylor's body was discovered by a member of the public at the Marsh Lane site at about 9.20am today.

Police say his death is not being treated as suspicious.

A statement on the football club's website said: "It is with the deepest sadness that the directors of the club have to announce the sudden passing of managing director Colin Taylor. 

"Our thoughts and prayers are with Colin’s family and friends at this time."

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Club chairman Brian Cox added: "We are all completely shocked and saddened.

"Colin has been a close associate and a very good friend for the last 20-odd years.

"We came home from football in the car together yesterday."

Thames Valley Police spokeswoman Antonia Bairstow confirmed investigators were preparing a file for the coroner.

She added: "The next of kin has been informed and the family have asked for privacy at this difficult time."

Tributes flooded in on social media to Mr Taylor, who was described as the "heart and soul" of Oxford City Football Club.

Condolences to all involved at @OxCityFC from Barwell after the sad news regarding director Colin Taylor. #RIP

— Barwell FC (@BarwellFC1992) July 17, 2016

A role model, an inspiration & a friend. Colin helped make @OxCityFC the fantastic community club it is today https://t.co/pViIYmBt5r

— Mark Heelis (@MarkHeelis) July 17, 2016

Our thoughts are with fellow National League South club @OxCityFC following the sudden passing of their Managing Director Colin Taylor

— Whitehawk FC (@HawksFCOfficial) July 17, 2016

Sad sad news this morning, RIP to Colin Taylor.. A great man who was the heart and soul of @OxCityFC you will be missed ⚽️❤️

— Christian Lawrence (@Christiian_ML) July 17, 2016

Just some words on behalf of myself, all the college lads over the years and the Nomads lads. Sad day 💔 pic.twitter.com/zyqHZjMi1H

— Craig Adey (@Adey_Craig) July 17, 2016

Thoughts are with family and friends of @OxCityFC Managing Director Colin Taylor #RestInPeace #OxfordForever #YellowsFanOxfordBorn #Respect

— Ricky Taylor (@RickyD1KT) July 17, 2016

Devastated to hear about Colin Taylor's sudden death. I'll never be more thankful to the truly honest, fantastic person he was. @OxCityFC

— Conor Shaw (@ConorShaw) July 17, 2016

@TheOxfordMail we in total shock & sadness. Colin was a wonderful guy who was Mr Oxford City. He will be terribly missed. Condolences 2 all

— Play2Give (@play2give) July 17, 2016