Matthew Taylor
Born: November 27, 1981 (age 38)
Height: 5'10" (178cm)
Weight: 11st 7lb (73kg)
Hometown: Oxford, England
Nationality: 
English
EnglishPosition: Midfielder
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 1999-2002 | Luton Town |
| 2002-2008 | Portsmouth | |
| 2008-2011 | Bolton Wanderers | |
| 2011-2014 | West Ham United | |
| 2014-2016 | Burnley | |
Sports Mole has 181 articles about Matthew Taylor. Articles 1 to 40:
Ranking the top 20 volleys in Premier League history
Sports Mole counts down the top 20 volleys in Premier League history on the anniversary of Robin van Persie's title-winning strike for Man Utd against Aston Villa.
Apr 22, 13:37
Team News: Exeter missing key duo for Stevenage clash
The Grecians are without goalkeeper Jonny Maxted, while captain Jake Taylor is a major doubt.
Feb 7, 14:05
Eoin Doyle wins third Player of the Month award in a row
Europe's top scorer Eoin Doyle is named League Two Player of the Month for the third successive time.
Jan 10, 06:00
Ex-Ospreys boss Steve Tandy joins Scotland as defence coach
Tandy replaces Australia-bound Matt Taylor and former France prop Pieter De Villiers joins as scrum coach on a short-term contract.
Dec 27, 14:39
Scotland confident of Sean Maitland fitness for Japan clash
Defence coach confident wing will recover from tight groin in time for Sunday's match.
Oct 8, 10:57
Scotland defence coach Taylor warns against sloppiness in Russia clash
A Scotland win over Russia would take Pool A qualification down to the wire.
Oct 1, 12:41
Exeter City in chase of club record against Grimsby Town
The Grecians are looking to make it 14 league games unbeaten this weekend, a new club record.
Sep 27, 11:29
Scotland coach Matt Taylor: 'We mustn't dwell on Ireland defeat'
Gregor Townsend's team are looking to bounce back against Samoa.
Sep 25, 11:55
Scotland defence coach Matt Taylor accepts blame for France drubbing
Scotland were on the wrong end of a 32-3 defeat to France in Nice last week.
Aug 20, 15:24
Ex-Hammers, Burnley midfielder Matt Taylor announces retirement
The 37-year-old has played for the likes of Portsmouth and West Ham in the Premier League.
Mar 19, 08:40
Championship roundup: Swansea City end 100% Leeds United start
Swansea end Leeds United's 100% start to the new Championship season, while QPR are left still searching for their first points of the campaign.
Aug 21, 21:41
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend extends contract until 2021
Scotland confirm that head coach Gregor Townsend has extended his contract until 2021.
Jul 31, 21:56
Matt Taylor appointed as new Exeter City boss
Exeter City announce that Matt Taylor is their new manager following Paul Tisdale's resignation.
Jun 1, 20:17
Phil Brown appointed Swindon Town boss until end of the season
Swindon Town announce the appointment of Phil Brown as the club's new manager until the end of the season.
Mar 12, 20:45
Result: Crystal Palace ship four in embarrassing defeat to Bristol City
Crystal Palace succumb to a 4-1 hammering at the hands of Bristol City in Tuesday night's EFL Cup encounter at Ashton Gate.
Oct 24, 21:44
League Two roundup: Northampton Town victorious in seven-goal thriller to go top
Sports Mole rounds up Saturday's League Two action as Northampton Town go top after they were victorious in a seven-goal thriller over Luton Town.
Dec 12, 17:01
Preview: Hull City vs. Bolton Wanderers
Sports Mole previews the Championship clash between Hull City and Bolton Wanderers.
Dec 11, 00:04
Result: Matt Taylor hat-trick downs Wycombe Wanderers
Matt Taylor grabs a hat-trick as Bristol Rovers beat Wycombe Wanderers 3-0.
Dec 1, 21:50
League Two roundup: Top two drop points, Portsmouth score six in second half
Sports Mole rounds up all of Tuesday evening's action in League Two.
Nov 24, 21:45
League Two roundup: Oxford United close gap on league leaders Plymouth Argyle
Sports Mole rounds up Saturday's League Two action as Oxford United close the gap on leaders Plymouth Argyle.
Nov 21, 17:01
Result: John White goal sends Southend United through to area semi-finals
Southend skipper John White scores the only goal of the game to book his side's place in the next round of the Football League Trophy at the expense of Bristol Rovers.
Nov 11, 21:44
Preview: Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Burnley
Sports Mole previews the Championship encounter between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Burnley.
Nov 5, 18:17
Team News: Blackburn Rovers bring in Craig Conway for Burnley clash
Blackburn Rovers boss Gary Bowyer includes Craig Conway in his side for the Championship clash with Burnley.
Oct 24, 11:41
Preview: Blackburn Rovers vs. Burnley
Sports Mole casts its eye forward to Saturday lunchtime's Championship match between Lancashire rivals Blackburn Rovers and Burnley.
Oct 22, 15:26
Result: Burnley strike late to rescue point at Nottingham Forest
Eric Lichaj scores his first goal in 81 matches for Nottingham Forest as they draw 1-1 with Burnley in the Championship.
Oct 20, 21:38
Result: Andre Gray brace gives Burnley three points against Bolton Wanderers
Sean Dyche's Burnley outfit move up to fifth place in the Championship thanks to an Andre Gray brace against Neil Lennon's Bolton Wanderers.
Oct 17, 16:58
League Two roundup: Wycombe Wanderers go top
Sports Mole rounds up the night's League Two action as Wycombe Wanderers go top of the table.
Sep 29, 22:10
Preview: Burnley vs. Reading
Sports Mole checks on the progress of Burnley and Reading ahead of Saturday's meeting at Turf Moor.
Sep 24, 23:08
Preview: Derby County vs. Burnley
Sports Mole looks forward to a rare Monday-night fixture in the Championship as in-form duo Derby County and Burnley meet at the iPro Stadium.
Sep 18, 17:37
League Two roundup: Ten-man Portsmouth maintain unbeaten start to the season
Sports Mole rounds up Saturday's League Two action as Portsmouth maintain their unbeaten start to the season in a six-goal thriller against Morecambe.
Aug 22, 17:03
Preview: Birmingham City vs. Derby County
Sports Mole brings you the lowdown on Friday night's match in the Championship as Birmingham City host stuttering Derby County.
Aug 20, 09:40
Gary Rowett: 'Birmingham City excellent against Burnley'
Boss Gary Rowett praises Birmingham City's performance during their 2-2 Championship draw against Burnley.
Aug 16, 06:55
Result: Burnley fight back twice to draw with Birmingham City
Matt Taylor's late free kick earns Burnley a 2-2 draw at home to Birmingham City in the Championship.
Aug 15, 14:26
Live Commentary: Burnley 2-2 Birmingham City - as it happened
Relive the 2-2 draw between Burnley and Birmingham City in the Championship.
Aug 15, 12:00
Result: Bradford City fail to trouble Burnley in Michael Duff's testimonial
Burnley defeat Bradford City 2-0 in Michael Duff's testimonial game, thanks to goals from Matt Taylor and Lukas Jutkiewicz.
Aug 1, 16:57
Result: West Bromwich Albion cruise past Bristol Rovers
Rickie Lambert scores twice against his former club as West Bromwich Albion ease to a 4-0 victory over Bristol Rovers at the Memorial Stadium.
Jul 31, 21:16
Result: Burnley beat Swiss side Etoile Carouge in pre-season friendly
George Boyd and Lukas Jutkiewicz score in a 2-1 pre-season friendly win over Swiss side Etoile Carouge for Burnley.
Jul 10, 19:48
Matt Taylor joins Newport County from Cheltenham Town
Newport County confirm the signing of 33-year-old defender Matt Taylor from Cheltenham Town on a one-year deal.
Jul 6, 19:19
Live Commentary: West Ham United 1-0 Burnley - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary of the Premier League match between West Ham United and Burnley at Upton Park.
May 2, 14:00
Preview: West Ham United vs. Burnley
Sports Mole looks ahead to this weekend's Premier League match between West Ham United and Burnley.
Apr 30, 18:21
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