Nat Taylor (footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Nathaniel David Taylor[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 3 September 1992[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Manchester,[1] England | ||
| Position(s) | Winger | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Ramsbottom United[2] | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011–2012 | Accrington Stanley | 2 | (0) |
| 2012 | Clitheroe | 10 | (0) |
| 2012–2016 | Nelson | 30 | (5) |
| 2016– | Ramsbottom United | 5 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:00, 14 May 2014 (UTC) | |||
Nathaniel David Taylor (born 3 September 1992) is an English professional footballer who played in the Football League as a winger for Accrington Stanley. He currently plays for Ramsbottom United.
Career[edit]
Taylor started his career as captain of the football academy at Accrington and Rossendale College, also representing the England College side.[3][4] He also spent some time on trial with Bury and Scunthorpe United.[3] In the summer of 2011, Taylor spent time on trial at Football League Two side Accrington Stanley for pre-season after being recommended by former Stanley coach Paul Lodge.[3] In August 2011 after a successful trial, Taylor joined Stanley permanently initially on non-contract terms.[5] He made his professional debut for the club in the same month, coming on as a substitute for Kurtis Guthrie in the 2–0 defeat to Scunthorpe United in the Football League Cup.[3][6] Later in August, Taylor signed a six-month professional contract with the club, opting to turn down the chance to attend university to study a sports degree.[3] His league debut came in a 2–1 defeat to Southend United. His first start and final appearance for Stanley came in a 1–0 win over Bradford City. In January 2012, Taylor was released from his contract by mutual consent.[7] In February 2012, Taylor joined Northern Premier League Division One North side Clitheroe, making his debut in a 2–0 defeat to Ossett Town.[8] He made a total of ten appearances for Clitheroe with his final appearance coming in a defeat to AFC Fylde in April 2012.[9] His spell at Clitheroe was short and Taylor joined North West Counties Football League First Division side Nelson in November 2012.[10] Taylor impressed in his first season with the club as Nelson finished in mid-table. He signed a new one-year contract in July 2013, turning down a number of clubs higher up the football pyramid.[11] In August 2013, after a bright start to the season he suffered a fractured fibula and was out of action for five months.[12] In January 2014, after making a full recovery, he returned to first team training.[13] He finished the season with seven appearances and one goal as Nelson were crowned champions and gained promotion to the NWCFL Premier Division.[14] In May 2014, Taylor committed himself to Nelson for another season.[15]
Career statistics[edit]
- As of match played 28 August 2013.
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Accrington Stanley | 2011–12[16] | League Two | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Clitheroe | 2011–12[9] | NPL Division One North | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | |
| Nelson | 2012–13[17] | NWCFL First Division | 23 | 4 | — | — | 1[a] | 0 | 24 | 4 | ||
| 2013–14[18] | NWCFL First Division | 7 | 1 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | |||
| Total | 30 | 5 | — | — | 1 | 0 | 31 | 5 | ||||
| Career total | 42 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 44 | 5 | ||
- ^ Appearance in NWCFL First Division Challenge Cup
Honours[edit]
Nelson
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Nat Taylor". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 20 May 2019.
- ^ "Rammyunited.co.uk".
- ^ a b c d e "From college to Reds for Nat". 2 September 2011. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
- ^ "Accrington & Rossendale College Graduate, Nat Taylor Signs Pro Deal at Accrington Stanley". 12 August 2011. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
- ^ "Taylor lands Stanley deal". 5 August 2011. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
- ^ "Accrington 0–2 Scunthorpe". BBC News. 11 August 2011. Retrieved 12 August 2011.
- ^ "Stanley part ways with Taylor". 19 January 2012. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
- ^ "DEBUT: Nat Taylor made his bow on Saturday". 22 February 2012. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
- ^ a b "Match Details 2011-12". Blue Swayed Views. Retrieved 21 May 2014.
- ^ "Northwich Team News". Pitchero. 9 November 2012. Retrieved 10 November 2012.
- ^ "Nat Taylor Signs New Contract". Nelson FC. 11 July 2013. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
- ^ "Taylor suffers leg break". Nelson FC. 30 August 2013. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
- ^ "Taylor Boost For Blues". Nelson FC. 16 January 2014. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
- ^ "NWCFL D1 Statistics". App Box. Retrieved 1 May 2014.
- ^ "2 More Confirmed". Nelson FC. 21 May 2014. Retrieved 21 May 2014.
- ^ "Games played by Nat Taylor in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
- ^ "Games played by Nat Taylor in 2012/2013". Football Mitoo. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
- ^ "Games played by Nat Taylor in 2013/2014". Football Mitoo. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
External links[edit]
- Nat Taylor at Soccerbase
