Greg Taylor (English footballer) explained

Greg Taylor
Fullname:Gregory Vaughan Taylor
Birth Date:15 January 1990
Birth Place:Bedford, England
Position:Defender
Currentclub:King's Lynn Town
Clubnumber:5
Years1:2008–2009
Years2:2009–2011
Years3:2011
Years4:2011–2012
Years5:2012–2013
Years6:2012
Years7:2013
Years8:2013–2023
Years9:2023–2024
Years11:2024-
Clubs1:Northampton Town
Clubs2:Kettering Town
Clubs3:Darlington
Clubs4:Luton Town (loan)
Clubs5:Luton Town
Clubs6:Tamworth (loan)
Clubs7:Mansfield Town (loan)
Clubs8:Cambridge United
Clubs9:Woking
Clubs11:King's Lynn Town
Caps1:0
Caps2:45
Caps3:35
Caps4:5
Caps5:29
Caps6:11
Caps7:9
Caps8:311
Caps9:20
Caps11:1
Goals1:0
Goals2:1
Goals3:2
Goals4:1
Goals5:0
Goals6:0
Goals7:0
Goals8:8
Goals9:0
Goals11:0
Nationalyears1:2010
Nationalteam1:England C
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:15:08, 11 August 2024 (UTC)
Ntupdate:22:00, 27 September 2012 (UTC)
Years10:2024
Clubs10:King's Lynn Town (loan)
Caps10:17
Goals10:0

Gregory Vaughan Taylor (born 15 January 1990) is an English professional footballer who plays for National League North club King's Lynn Town. He is a central defender who has played at left back for some of his career. He has also played in central midfield.

Club career

Early career

Taylor was born in Bedford, Bedfordshire.

He made his first team debut for Northampton Town, coming on as a substitute in the 90th minute, away to Premier League team Bolton Wanderers, in the 2–1 win in the League Cup on 26 August 2008.[1] That was his only first-team appearance before Mark Cooper signed him for Conference Premier club Kettering Town before the 2009–10 season. In January 2011 he rejoined Cooper at fellow Conference club Darlington, where he signed an 18-month contract.[2]

Darlington had a poor start in the 2011/12 season which led to the chairman Raj Singh offering reduced terms to some of the playing squad whilst others were sold to balance the books.[3]

In November 2011, Taylor signed on loan at fellow Conference side Luton Town until January 2012, with the deal then becoming permanent.[4] On signing for Luton Town manager Gary Brabin said of Taylor "he's a young lad who is ready for us now. He's got a real energy and that ability to get up and down the pitch."[5] He played in 18 games for Luton during the 2011–12 season, scoring once in a 5–0 victory over his former club Kettering Town.

The following season he went on loan to Conference club Tamworth on 27 September 2012, where he played 10 games over the course of two months.[6] [7] He was involved in Luton's FA Cup campaign to the Fifth Round in early 2013, playing at left-back in 1–0 wins over Wolverhampton Wanderers and Premier League side Norwich City, and also in the 3–0 defeat to Millwall that brought the run to an end. Buckle left the club two weeks later to be replaced by John Still, who reinstated Taylor back to the first-team. However, Taylor chose to leave and sign on loan at promotion-chasing Conference club Mansfield Town on 28 March 2013.[8] [9] Taylor played in Mansfield's final eight games of the season as they won six of them to achieve promotion to The Football League.[10] He was not offered a new contract at Luton and was released by the club at the end of the season.[11]

Cambridge United

On 20 June 2013, Taylor signed a two-year contract with Cambridge United[12] until the end of the 2014–15 season.

During the 2013/2014 season Greg Taylor won both the FA Trophy and promotion to the Football League with Cambridge United. He was an integral part of the U's squad to do the double and was ever-present at left back.[13] He signed a contract extension until the 2016–2017 season with the U's in January 2015. Taylor also started in both FA Cup games against[14] Manchester United. The first game saw Manchester United make the trip to the Abbey Stadium which ended in 0–0, earning Cambridge a replay at Old Trafford in the where they lost 3-0.[15]

Taylor extended his deal with Cambridge united in 2018, which would take him to the end of the 2019–20 season.[16] [17] In 2019 he was made the club captain.

In January 2019, Greg hit a milestone of 250 appearances in Cambridge United's amber and black[18]

On 9 July 2020, Taylor signed a new 1 year contract extension with the U's.[19]

In the 2021–22 season, Cambridge United FC secured promotion to League 1 with Taylor playing in every game during that season.[20]

On 17 August 2021, Taylor suffered an ankle injury vs. Plymouth Argyle.[21] In September 2021, Taylor underwent surgery on the ankle and was ruled out for the remainder of the 2021-22 season.[22]

On 5 May 2022, Taylor signed a further 1-year contract with the East Anglian club.[23]

Taylor was awarded a testimonial match vs. West Ham United F.C on 6 December 2022, in celebration of 10 years at Cambridge United.[24]

He was released by Cambridge at the end of the 2022–23 season after ten years with the club. He departed the club having made 373 appearances, the tenth highest in the club's history.[25]

Woking

On 4 July 2023, following his departure from Cambridge, Taylor joined National League side, Woking on a one-year deal.[26] On 11 January 2024, Taylor went on loan to National League North club King's Lynn Town until the end of the season.[27]

On 26 April 2024, it was announced that Taylor would leave Woking at the end of his contract in June.[28]

International career

In September 2010, Taylor made his debut for England C against the Wales under-23 selection.[29] [30]

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
Division Apps GoalsApps GoalsApps GoalsApps GoalsApps Goals
Northampton Town2008–09League One0000100010
Kettering Town2008–09Conference Premier3213000351
2010–11Conference Premier2900000290
Total6113000641
Darlington2011–12Conference Premier363001[31] 0373
Luton Town2012–13Conference Premier2503000280
Cambridge United2013–14Conference Premier4613030521
2014–15League Two43060101[32] 0510
2015–16League Two160201000190
2016–17League Two362402010432
2017–18League Two431201030491
2018–19League Two3921030432
2019–20League Two301201020351
2020–21League Two440102030500
2021–22League One3000100040
2022–23League One110101020150
Total31172201001803617
Woking2023–24National League2003000230
King's Lynn Town (loan)2023–24[33] National League North1700000170
Career total4701131011018053111

Honours

Mansfield Town

2012–13

Cambridge United

2013–14

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Bolton 1–2 Northampton. BBC Sport. 26 August 2008. 30 August 2008.
  2. Web site: Taylor a 'real good acquisition' . Glen . Robertson . Darlington F.C . 7 January 2011 . 7 January 2011.
  3. Web site: Taylor joins Darlington exodus. 2021-04-21. The Northern Echo. 11 November 2011 . en.
  4. Web site: Luton Town net Darlington defender Greg Taylor . BBC Sport . 10 November 2011 . 12 November 2011.
  5. Web site: Taylor Loan Turns Permanent . Luton Town F.C. . 3 January 2012 . 3 January 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120213162857/http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10372~2564436%2C00.html . 13 February 2012 . dead .
  6. Web site: Greg Taylor signs one month loan deal for Lambs . https://archive.today/20130505111938/http://www.thisistamworth.co.uk/Tamworth-FC-Greg-Taylor-signs-month-loan-deal/story-17000017-detail/story.html%23axzz2RwbV3QRe . dead . 5 May 2013 . Tamworth Herald . Local World . 27 September 2012 . 30 April 2013 .
  7. Web site: Taylor now back at Luton as Tamworth loan ends . Luton Today . Johnston Publishing Ltd. . 7 December 2012 . 30 April 2013.
  8. Web site: Luton 1–2 Hyde . Bedfordshire on Sunday . LSN Media Ltd. . 13 March 2013 . 30 April 2013.
  9. Web site: Mansfield Town sign Greg Taylor from Luton Town on loan . BBC Sport . 28 March 2013 . 30 April 2013.
  10. Web site: Mansfield 1–0 Wrexham . BBC Sport . 20 April 2013 . 30 April 2013.
  11. Web site: Fleetwood heads Hatters exit list while Mendy told he can leave too . Luton Today . Johnston Publishing Ltd. . 28 March 2013 . 30 April 2013.
  12. Web site: Taylor Pens Two-Year Deal . Cambridge United F.C. . 20 June 2013 . 21 June 2013.
  13. News: Cambridge United 2-1 Gateshead. en-GB. BBC Sport. 2021-04-21.
  14. News: Cambridge United 0-0 Manchester United. en-GB. BBC Sport. 2021-04-20.
  15. News: Man Utd 3-0 Cambridge United. en-GB. BBC Sport. 2021-04-20.
  16. Web site: GREG TAYLOR EXTENDS CONTRACT TO 2020 WITH CAMBRIDGE UNITED. 2021-04-20. www.cambridge-united.co.uk. en-gb.
  17. Web site: GREG TAYLOR EXTENDS CONTRACT TO 2020 WITH CAMBRIDGE UNITED . 2023-04-25 . www.cambridge-united.co.uk . en-gb.
  18. Web site: 250 AND COUNTING FOR GREG TAYLOR. 2021-04-20. www.cambridge-united.co.uk. en-gb.
  19. Web site: UNITED TRIO AGREE NEW ONE YEAR CONTRACTS. 2021-04-20. www.cambridge-united.co.uk. en-gb.
  20. Web site: 2021-05-12 . Captain's pride for Greg Taylor in Cambridge United's promotion . 2023-04-25 . Cambridge Independent . en.
  21. Web site: In-form Joe Ironside strikes to earn Cambridge United a hard-fought draw at Plymouth Argyle. 2021-08-17. www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk. 17 August 2021 . en-gb.
  22. Web site: Cambridge United captain Greg Taylor faces 'long road ahead' after undergoing surgery on fractured ankle. www.cambridge-news.co.uk. 10 September 2021 . en-gb.
  23. Web site: Cambridge United captain Greg Taylor enters tenth season after signing new contract. www.cambridge-news.co.uk. 5 May 2022 . en-gb.
  24. Web site: Page . Stephen . 2022-12-07 . Cambridge United celebrate Taylor despite testimonial defeat to West Ham United . 2024-01-11 . Cambridgeshire Live . en.
  25. Web site: Greg Taylor leaves after a decade of service. www.cambridgeunited.com. 10 May 2023. 10 May 2023.
  26. News: Greg Taylor Signs . . 4 July 2023 . 4 July 2023 . Daniel . O'Sullivan.
  27. Web site: White . James . 2024-01-11 . Greg Taylor joins the Linnets . 2024-01-11 . King's Lynn Town FC . en-GB.
  28. News: 2023/24 Retained and Released List . Woking FC . 26 April 2024 . 26 April 2024.
  29. Web site: England C: Greg Taylor . The Football Association . 7 January 2010.
  30. Web site: Fairclough's food for thought . Mike . Appleby . The Football Association . 15 September 2010 . 7 January 2010.
  31. Appearances in Conference Premier play-offs
  32. Appearance in Football League Trophy
  33. News: G. Taylor . Soccerway . 29 February 2024.