Michael Taylor (footballer)
Encyclopedia
Michael Taylor is an English
footballer who plays for Chester after leaving Hyde
in December 2010. He is a well travelled centre-back.
Taylor started his career with Blackburn Rovers
. He was sent on loan to Carlisle United
on 28 September 2002, and made his debut the same day in a 3-1 defeat away to Bournemouth
. He made a total of 12 appearances for the Cumbrians in the 2002–03 season, before returning to Blackburn.
. Since then Taylor has played in Non-League football
for Forest Green Rovers
, Halifax Town
, Lancaster City
, and Hyde United. He then moved to Welsh Premier League side The New Saints
before joining Conference North
side Fleetwood Town in January 2009. At the end of the 2008-09 seaon, Fleetwood Town manager, Micky Mellon
praised Taylor for his contribution to the side.
after having a spell with them from 2006 to 2007. He made his second debut for the club in the club's 2010–11 opening league game on 14 August 2010 against A.F.C. Telford United
which Hyde lost 5–0. He made a total of 17 games scoring no goals in his second spell at Ewen Fields
before leaving in December 2010.
he joined newly reformed Chester in the Northern Premier League Division One North
. He made his debut for Chester in a 2–2 home draw to Warrington Town
.
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
footballer who plays for Chester after leaving Hyde
Hyde F.C.
Hyde F.C. are an English semi-professional football club from Hyde, Greater Manchester, who are nicknamed The Tigers. Formed in 1885 the club changed its name to Hyde United in 1919, before reverting to Hyde F.C. in June 2010...
in December 2010. He is a well travelled centre-back.
Blackburn Rovers
Born in LiverpoolLiverpool
Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England, along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary. It was founded as a borough in 1207 and was granted city status in 1880...
Taylor started his career with Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers F.C.
Blackburn Rovers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the town of Blackburn, Lancashire. The team currently competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football....
. He was sent on loan to Carlisle United
Carlisle United F.C.
Carlisle United F.C. is an English football club based in Carlisle, Cumbria, where they play at Brunton Park. Formed in 1904, the club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system....
on 28 September 2002, and made his debut the same day in a 3-1 defeat away to Bournemouth
A.F.C. Bournemouth
A.F.C. Bournemouth is an English football club currently playing in Football League One. The club plays at Dean Court in Kings Park, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset and have been in existence since 1899....
. He made a total of 12 appearances for the Cumbrians in the 2002–03 season, before returning to Blackburn.
Early career
He spent time on loan with Rochdale, before moving to Cheltenham TownCheltenham Town F.C.
Cheltenham Town Football Club is an English football club playing in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. Founded in 1887, the team has played at four different grounds, namely Agg-Gardner's Recreation Ground, Carter's Field and now the Abbey Business Stadium, although it is more...
. Since then Taylor has played in Non-League football
Non-league football
Non-League football is football in England played at a level below that of the Premier League and The Football League. The term non-League was commonly used well before 1992 when the top football clubs in England all belonged to The Football League; all clubs who were not a part of The Football...
for Forest Green Rovers
Forest Green Rovers F.C.
Forest Green Rovers Football Club is an English football club based in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, currently the longest-serving members of the Conference National. The club is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA.-Early years:...
, Halifax Town
Halifax Town A.F.C.
Halifax Town Association Football Club were an English football team who most recently played in the Conference National, although prior to that they participated in the Football League for over eighty years...
, Lancaster City
Lancaster City F.C.
Lancaster City F.C. is an English football club based in Lancaster, Lancashire. The club are currently members of Northern Premier League Division One North and play at Giant Axe.-History:...
, and Hyde United. He then moved to Welsh Premier League side The New Saints
The New Saints F.C.
The New Saints of Oswestry Town & Llansantffraid Football Club , also known as The New Saints or simply TNS is a full-time-professional British football club representing Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain in Powys, Wales and Oswestry in Shropshire, England . They play in the Welsh Premier League...
before joining Conference North
Conference North
The Conference North also known as Blue Square Bet North for sponsorship reasons, is a division of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National. Along with Conference South it is at Step 2 of the National League System and the sixth overall tier of...
side Fleetwood Town in January 2009. At the end of the 2008-09 seaon, Fleetwood Town manager, Micky Mellon
Micky Mellon
Michael Joseph "Micky" Mellon is a Scottish former professional footballer, though he never played professionally in his native land. He is currently manager of Fleetwood Town.-Playing career:...
praised Taylor for his contribution to the side.
Return to Hyde
On 9 July 2010 he signed again for HydeHyde F.C.
Hyde F.C. are an English semi-professional football club from Hyde, Greater Manchester, who are nicknamed The Tigers. Formed in 1885 the club changed its name to Hyde United in 1919, before reverting to Hyde F.C. in June 2010...
after having a spell with them from 2006 to 2007. He made his second debut for the club in the club's 2010–11 opening league game on 14 August 2010 against A.F.C. Telford United
A.F.C. Telford United
A.F.C. Telford United are an English football club based in Telford, Shropshire, playing in the Conference National league at the fifth level of the English football pyramid. The club plays its home matches in Wellington, which forms part of the new town of Telford...
which Hyde lost 5–0. He made a total of 17 games scoring no goals in his second spell at Ewen Fields
Ewen Fields
Ewen Fields is a multi-use stadium in Tameside, England. It is the home ground of Hyde F.C. and Manchester City Reserves and has also in the past hosted Manchester United F.C. Reserves, Stockport County Reserves and Oldham Curzon Ladies. It is currently used for football...
before leaving in December 2010.
Chester
On 29 December 2010, after leaving HydeHyde F.C.
Hyde F.C. are an English semi-professional football club from Hyde, Greater Manchester, who are nicknamed The Tigers. Formed in 1885 the club changed its name to Hyde United in 1919, before reverting to Hyde F.C. in June 2010...
he joined newly reformed Chester in the Northern Premier League Division One North
Northern Premier League Division One North
Division One North is one of the two second-tier divisions of the Northern Premier League. It is at tier 4 of the National League System, tier 8 of the English football league system...
. He made his debut for Chester in a 2–2 home draw to Warrington Town
Warrington Town F.C.
Warrington Town F.C. are a football club based in Warrington, Cheshire, England. They were established in 1949 under the name of Stockton Heath Albion. In 1961, they changed to their present name...
.
External links
- Welsh Premier profile
- Michael Taylor profile at Hyde FC
- Michael Taylor player profile at Chester FC