Allan Taylor (footballer) explained

Allan Taylor
Fullname:Allan Taylor
Birth Date:1 December 1905
Birth Place:North Shields, England
Height:[1]
Position:Goalkeeper
Years2:1925
Years3:1926–1928
Years4:1931–1936
Years5:1937
Caps1:?
Caps2:1
Caps3:34
Caps4:60
Caps5:25

Allan Taylor (1 December 1905 – 1981) was an English professional footballer who played for North Shields, Newcastle United, South Shields, Tottenham Hotspur and Hartlepool United.[2]

Football career

Taylor began his career at his local Non league club North Shields before joining Newcastle United in 1925. The goalkeeper signed for South Shields in 1926 where he played in 34 matches. In 1931 he joined Tottenham Hotspur, between 1931 and 1936 he featured in 70 matches in all competitions for the Spurs.[3] After leaving White Hart Lane he went on to play for Hartlepool United where he made a further 25 appearances before ending his playing career.

Notes and References

  1. News: Ready for action: few changes in the First Division of the League. Newcastle United . Novocastrian . Athletic News . Manchester . 25 August 1924 . 5.
  2. Book: Joyce, Michael . Football League Players' Records. 2004 . soccerdata . 1-899468-63-3. 254.
  3. http://www.topspurs.com/thfc-fp-index.htm A-Z of Tottenham Hotspur players