AN EMOTIONAL minute's silence was observed as Oxford City won their first match since the death of managing director Colin Taylor.

City chairman Brian Cox said coaches and players were in tears as the tribute was paid to Mr Taylor before the club's pre-season friendly against Marlow FC on Thursday night.

The 62-year-old's body was found at City's Marsh Lane ground on Sunday morning.

The club went ahead with the game to honour the father-of-two, who had volunteered with Oxford City for more than 20 years, and the team ran out 2-1 winners.

Mr Cox said: "A couple of the coaches were in tears and it seems to have affected the players as well.

"It was obviously a very sad occasion, the first game without Colin, but we had to carry on and play the game."

Goals before half-time from their ex-Basingstoke recruits Louie Soares and Shaun McAuley continued the club's winning streak in pre-season.

A short film about Oxford City's role in the community has been recirculated by the club in the wake of Mr Taylor's death.

The five-minute short film, made by ex-player Stephen Fontaine, heavily features the managing director and his role in forming teams for disabled players and growing the women's game in the community.

The club reposted the film with the message: "In memory of Mr Oxford City, Colin Taylor MD #RIP"

The video can be viewed at pitchero.com/oxfordcityfc/videos