Nat Taylor (footballer)

Nat Taylor
Personal information
Full name Nathaniel David Taylor[1]
Date of birth (1992-09-03) 3 September 1992 (age 32)[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

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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

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As of match played 28 August 2013.
Club statistics
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
  1. ^ Appearance in NWCFL First Division Challenge Cup

Honours

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Nelson

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Nat Taylor". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 20 May 2019.
  2. ^ "Rammyunited.co.uk".
  3. ^ a b c d e "From college to Reds for Nat". 2 September 2011. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
  4. ^ "Accrington & Rossendale College Graduate, Nat Taylor Signs Pro Deal at Accrington Stanley". 12 August 2011. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
  5. ^ "Taylor lands Stanley deal". 5 August 2011. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
  6. ^ "Accrington 0–2 Scunthorpe". BBC News. 11 August 2011. Retrieved 12 August 2011.
  7. ^ "Stanley part ways with Taylor". 19 January 2012. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
  8. ^ "DEBUT: Nat Taylor made his bow on Saturday". 22 February 2012. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
  9. ^ a b "Match Details 2011-12". Blue Swayed Views. Retrieved 21 May 2014.
  10. ^ "Northwich Team News". Pitchero. 9 November 2012. Retrieved 10 November 2012.
  11. ^ "Nat Taylor Signs New Contract". Nelson FC. 11 July 2013. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
  12. ^ "Taylor suffers leg break". Nelson FC. 30 August 2013. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
  13. ^ "Taylor Boost For Blues". Nelson FC. 16 January 2014. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
  14. ^ "NWCFL D1 Statistics". App Box. Retrieved 1 May 2014.
  15. ^ "2 More Confirmed". Nelson FC. 21 May 2014. Retrieved 21 May 2014.
  16. ^ "Games played by Nat Taylor in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
  17. ^ "Games played by Nat Taylor in 2012/2013". Football Mitoo. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
  18. ^ "Games played by Nat Taylor in 2013/2014". Football Mitoo. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
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