Steven Taylor (footballer)
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Steven Vincent Taylor | ||
Date of birth | 23 January 1986 | ||
Place of birth | Greenwich, London, England | ||
Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)[1] | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Youth career | |||
Wallsend Boys Club | |||
1995–2003 | Newcastle United | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2003–2016 | Newcastle United | 215 | (13) |
2003–2004 | → Wycombe Wanderers (loan) | 6 | (0) |
2016 | Portland Timbers | 9 | (1) |
2016 | → Portland Timbers 2 | 2 | (1) |
2017 | Ipswich Town | 3 | (0) |
2017–2018 | Peterborough United | 44 | (3) |
2018–2020 | Wellington Phoenix | 49 | (3) |
2020–2021 | Odisha | 17 | (2) |
2021 | Wellington Phoenix | 12 | (0) |
Total | 357 | (23) | |
International career | |||
2001–2002 | England U16 | 7 | (0) |
2002–2003 | England U17 | 12 | (0) |
2003–2005 | England U20 | 9 | (0) |
2004–2009 | England U21 | 29 | (4) |
2007 |
England B | 1 | (0) |
Managerial career | |||
2022–2023 | Gulf United | ||
2024- | Al Qabila | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Steven Vincent Taylor (born 23 January 1986) is an English former professional footballer and Head Coach who played as a defender. He played over 200 games and 13 seasons in the Premier League with Newcastle United.
Early career
Taylor was born in Greenwich, London to a family from Newcastle upon Tyne and moved back to the North East weeks later.[2] He was raised in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside and attended Valley Gardens Middle School with future teammate Peter Ramage. Despite being based in the North-East, Taylor traveled south to the Midlands twice a week, to train on a Wednesday and play for Leicestershire-based junior side Anstey Nomads, until leaving the side at the age of fourteen under strict orders from members of Newcastle's youth staff.[3]
Taylor, then a striker, joined the
Club career
Newcastle United
Upon returning to Newcastle in the latter half of the season, the teenager was mostly shifting back and forth between the first team and reserves. On 25 March 2004, in the UEFA Cup Fourth Round second leg tie against Mallorca, he came on as a substitute for Andy O'Brien to make his first team debut and held the record as the Magpies' youngest debutant in European competition in the 2000s until it was broken by Andy Carroll in November 2006. Three days later, he made his Premier League debut against Bolton Wanderers and was in the starting eleven as in a less familiar right back role. His debut ended disappointingly as he was out-muscled by Henrik Pedersen in the build up that led to Bolton's match-winning goal.[8] This was his only other appearance for the rest of the season, although he did make the bench on several occasions.
The start of the 2004–05 season was disappointing, as Taylor had a long injury lay-off. He eventually came back to play 22 games for the club, starting 17. During this season, the teenager was largely remembered for a bizarre incident in the 2 April match against Aston Villa where he "saved" Darius Vassell's shot and went down clutching his chest. The referee promptly dismissed him for "deliberate handball" but it was overshadowed by the heated on-pitch argument between Lee Bowyer and Kieron Dyer which led to their dismissals and Newcastle going down to eight men.[9] Because his dive was inconsequential (the game was beyond Newcastle as both Bowyer and Dyer had been sent off), he achieved cult/comical status with Newcastle fans and many neutrals.
Taylor's first few seasons were marred by various injuries. He missed the latter half of the 2005–06 season after aggravating a shoulder injury sustained while on international duty.[10][11] Following surgery he was effectively ruled out for entire second half of the season but managed to make a substitute appearance in Alan Shearer's testimonial match on 11 May.
The
After several months of first-team starts, an injury caused Taylor lose his place to Sébastien Bassong, who formed an impressive partnership with Fabricio Coloccini. He put some strong performances in vital matches, including scoring a goal and setting up another to earn a hard-fought draw away at Everton, and was back into the team, mostly at right-back due to injury problems. On 24 May 2009, he notched up his 150th appearance for the club in the ultimate game of the 2008–09 season, a loss against Aston Villa. Despite his strong performances, his season ended on a low note as Newcastle were relegated after failing to defeat Villa and an injury forced him to miss the U21 European Championships taking place in June. He came in second in The Journal's player of the season poll, behind Bassong.[18]
With Newcastle relegated, there were question marks over Taylor's future. Rumours began circulating in newspapers about a possible move back to the Premier League, including a possible replacement for Chelsea captain John Terry who was attracting strong interest from Manchester City and Everton rumoured to be interested as well.[19] Taylor himself made no move to secure a transfer request and made no comment until the transfer window closed. In the end, he announced his decision to stay in a bid to help Newcastle regain Premier League status even though it meant that he would have to put his dreams of a senior international debut on hold.[20][21]
Taylor remained first-choice alongside Coloccini, starting all games when fit. On 19 September 2009, he scored the first and only goal of the season in a 3–1 win over Plymouth Argyle.[22] He missed four games in October due to an hamstring injury sustained during training,[23] but was back in the starting eleven for the first game in November against Peterborough United. On 22 September, he captained the Magpies for the first time in the League Cup away loss at Peterborough. His partnership with Coloccini proved vital as the Magpies embarked on an unbeaten streak at home, until a knee injury sustained against West Brom in January ended their partnership. Though he missed the rest of the season through injury, Newcastle finished at the top of the table with an unbeaten home record, winning direct promotion back to the Premier League. His contribution was recognised as he was selected as Sport Newcastle's Sports Personality of the Year.[24][25]
However, during pre-season for the 2010–11 season, Taylor dislocated his shoulder in a friendly against Carlisle United, ruling him out for up to four months. In August, it was reported that he was transfer-listed due to unresolved contract issues[26] but no transfer was made. In an interview after Newcastle's cup tie with Accrington Stanley, manager Chris Hughton said he was still hopeful a contract could be negotiated. On 28 November, Taylor marked his return by putting in a solid performance in a 1–1 home draw against Chelsea, partnering with Sol Campbell as stand-ins for the suspended Coloccini and Mike Williamson.
Under new manager Alan Pardew, Taylor was a regular part of the team, rekindling his partnership with Coloccini. At the end of December, he signed an improved contract extension that ties him to Newcastle until 2016.[27] Taylor's spell in the team was ended on 5 January 2011, having to come off at half time in a 5–0 win over West Ham with a hamstring injury. The injury ruled him out for six weeks. With Williamson out injured towards the end of the season, Taylor returned to the starting eleven in May. Although a succession of injuries limited him to just fourteen appearances, he ended the season on a high by scoring crucial goals in each of the last three matches of the season including the winner against Birmingham City,[28] and a late equaliser against Chelsea to salvage a point.[29]
Taylor ruptured his achilles tendon in a 3–0 defeat to Chelsea on 3 December 2011.[30] Initially ruled out for nine months, he made a recovery in seven. Taylor credited his surgeon and Newcastle's physiotherapy team for his early return to football.[31] He scored on his 27 July 2012 return, helping Newcastle to a 1–1 draw against Olympiakos in the Trofeo Guadiana.[32] The next day, he was an unused substitute as Newcastle defeated Braga 2–1 to win the competition.[33] To help welcome Newcastle's influx of signings from Ligue 1, Taylor began working on his French from the end of 2012.[31]
Taylor was sent off on the opening weekend of the
On 3 June 2016, Taylor was released by the club.[34]
Portland Timbers
On 1 August 2016, Taylor signed for
On 21 August 2016, Taylor made his debut for the Timbers in a 3–1 loss to Seattle Sounders FC.[38]
Ipswich Town
The Timbers and Taylor mutually agreed to part ways on 15 December 2016. He subsequently signed for Ipswich Town on 25 January 2017 after a brief trial as cover for injured Adam Webster. Due to being registered to play in the MLS he would not be available to play for the next two games.[39][40]
During his second game for Ipswich he was injured in a 1–0 win away at
Peterborough United
On 25 July 2017, Taylor joined League One side Peterborough United, signing a two-year deal.
Wellington Phoenix
On 10 July 2018, Taylor joined
Odisha FC
On 16 September 2020, Taylor joined Indian Super League side Odisha signing a one-year deal with a club option for a second.[47][48]
Return to the Phoenix & retirement
On 5 March 2021, the Wellington Phoenix announced that Taylor had rejoined the club after terminating his contract with Odisha[49] Taylor announced his shock retirement from playing in September 2021, just days after being named captain of Wellington Phoenix ahead of the 2021–22 A-League Men season.[50]
International career
In November 2001, Taylor captained the
In June 2005, Taylor represented England Under-20 at the Toulon International Tournament, where England finished in third place.[53] On 6 September 2005, he scored his first under-21 goal, against the German side. He also scored two goals against the Poland Under-21s in October 2005.
During the
Taylor was called up to the
On 19 March 2013, Taylor was once again called up to the England national team senior squad for the World Cup qualifying match against San Marino, as a replacement for the injured Gary Cahill.[60]
Coaching career
Gulf United FC
On 23 January 2022, Taylor was announced as the head coach of Gulf United, an academy based in the United Arab Emirates.[61] On 26 May, Taylor managed his side to a 3–1 win over Fleetwood United in the UAE Third Division League play-off final, achieving promotion to the UAE Second Division league.[62]
After gaining promotion in their first season, Gulf United went on to become champions the UAE Second Division, winning promotion in a history making season which saw them become the first team to achieve back-to-back promotions in the history of UAE Football.[63] Taylor praised the club stating "I've got good people upstairs who let me just concentrate on the football."[64]
On 31 August 2023 Gulf United announced that Steven Taylor had left by mutual agreement. During his time at the club, Taylor had won back to back promotions.[65]
Statistics
Career statistics
Club | Season | League | National cup[a] | League cup[b] | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Wycombe Wanderers (loan) | 2003–04[66] | Second Division | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 6 | 0 | |
Newcastle United | 2003–04[66] | Premier League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[c] | 0 | 2 | 0 |
2004–05[66] | Premier League | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7[c] | 0 | 22 | 0 | |
2005–06[66] | Premier League | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4[d] | 0 | 17 | 0 | |
2006–07[66] | Premier League | 27 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 12[e] | 1 | 44 | 4 | |
2007–08[66] | Premier League | 31 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 36 | 1 | ||
2008–09[66] | Premier League | 27 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 29 | 4 | ||
2009–10[66] | Championship | 21 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 23 | 1 | ||
2010–11[66] | Premier League | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 14 | 3 | ||
2011–12[66] | Premier League | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 15 | 0 | ||
2012–13[66] | Premier League | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8[f] | 0 | 33 | 0 | |
2013–14[66] | Premier League | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 11 | 1 | ||
2014–15[66] | Premier League | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 12 | 1 | ||
2015–16[66] | Premier League | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 10 | 0 | ||
Total | 215 | 13 | 10 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 268 | 15 | ||
Portland Timbers | 2016[67] | Major League Soccer | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 3[g] | 0 | 12 | 1 | |
Portland Timbers 2 | 2016[67] | MLS Reserve League | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | |||
Ipswich Town | 2016–17[66] | Championship | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | 3 | 0 | |||
Peterborough United | 2017–18[66] | League One | 44 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[h] | 1 | 51 | 4 |
Wellington Phoenix | 2018–19[67] | A-League
|
22 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 23 | 1 | ||
2019–20[67] | A-League | 27 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 27 | 2 | |||
Total | 49 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 3 | ||
Odisha | 2020–21[67] | Indian Super League | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 17 | 2 | ||
Wellington Phoenix | 2020–21[67] | A-League | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 12 | 0 | ||
Career total | 357 | 23 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 36 | 2 | 421 | 26 |
- ^ Includes FA Cup, Australia Cup
- Football League Cup
- ^ UEFA Cup
- ^ Appearances in the UEFA Intertoto Cup
- ^ Two appearances in the UEFA Intertoto Cup; Ten appearances, one goal in the UEFA Cup
- ^ Appearances in the UEFA Europa League.
- CONCACAF Champions League
- ^ Appearance in the EFL Trophy
Managerial statistics
Team | From | To | Record | ||||
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G | W | D | L | Win % | |||
Gulf United FC | 23 January 2022 | 31 January 2023 | 13 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 76.92 |
Total | 13 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 76.92 |
Honours
Player
Newcastle United
- Football League Championship: 2009–10
- UEFA Intertoto Cup: 2006
Individual
Manager
Gulf United
- UAE Third Division: 2021–22[69]
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External links
- Steven Taylor at Soccerbase
- Profile at the official Newcastle United website at the Wayback Machine (archived 10 November 2014)
- Steven Taylor at Premier League
- Photo and stats at sporting-heroes.com