Ryan Taylor (footballer born 1988)
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Ryan Paul Taylor is an English footballer who plays for Bristol City
as a striker.
, South Yorkshire
, Taylor began his career as a trainee at Rotherham United
in July 2005, making his first team debut as a 81st minute substitute in a 1–0 home defeat to Swindon Town
. He made twelve first team appearances in the 2006–07 season before glandular fever ruled him out for the rest of the season in November 2006. Following Rotherham's relegation to League Two
at the end of the 2006–07 season, he signed a new two-year contract, and then joined Conference National
side, Burton Albion
, on a one-month loan in September 2007. On his return to Rotherham, he established himself in the first team and scored his first goal for Rotherham in a 2–0 win over Shrewsbury Town
in November 2007. By the end of the 2007–08 season, Taylor had made 46 appearances for Rotherham, scoring six goals.
Mark Robins twice extended Taylor's contract; in May 2008 and then the following year, each time by one year. This surprised some supporters and critics, who questioned Robins' persistance with the young striker. Ronnie Moore again took charge of the Millers at the start of the 2009/10 season, by which time Ryan had scored 10 games in almost 100 appearances, sending him out on loan to Exeter City. Ryan made an immediate impact to the Exeter squad helping them avoid relegation and receiving Man of the Match awards on several occasions. He returned to his hometown club in time for the Play-Off finals, where he went straight into the starting line up on the strength of his performances at Exeter, and scored two goals in the final at Wembley
.
On June 20, 2011, Taylor signed a three-year deal with Championship side Bristol City for an undisclosed fee.
Bristol City F.C.
Bristol City Football Club is one of two football league clubs in Bristol, England . They play at Ashton Gate, located in the south-west of the City...
as a striker.
Career
Born in RotherhamRotherham
Rotherham is a town in South Yorkshire, England. It lies on the River Don, at its confluence with the River Rother, between Sheffield and Doncaster. Rotherham, at from Sheffield City Centre, is surrounded by several smaller settlements, which together form the wider Metropolitan Borough of...
, South Yorkshire
South Yorkshire
South Yorkshire is a metropolitan county in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England. It has a population of 1.29 million. It consists of four metropolitan boroughs: Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham, and City of Sheffield...
, Taylor began his career as a trainee at Rotherham United
Rotherham United F.C.
Rotherham United Football Club are an English professional football club based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, who compete in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club's colours have traditionally been red and white, although these have evolved through history...
in July 2005, making his first team debut as a 81st minute substitute in a 1–0 home defeat to Swindon Town
Swindon Town F.C.
Swindon Town Football Club are a team based in Swindon, Wiltshire. Currently in League Two, Swindon have been managed by Paolo Di Canio since 23 May 2011...
. He made twelve first team appearances in the 2006–07 season before glandular fever ruled him out for the rest of the season in November 2006. Following Rotherham's relegation to League Two
Football League Two
Football League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system....
at the end of the 2006–07 season, he signed a new two-year contract, and then joined Conference National
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
side, Burton Albion
Burton Albion F.C.
Burton Albion Football Club are a professional English football club based in the town of Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire. The club's home ground is the Pirelli Stadium, having moved from Eton Park in 2005...
, on a one-month loan in September 2007. On his return to Rotherham, he established himself in the first team and scored his first goal for Rotherham in a 2–0 win over Shrewsbury Town
Shrewsbury Town F.C.
Shrewsbury Town Football Club is an English Association football club based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, who play in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club was formed in 1886 and has played in all the bottom three divisions in various guises since being elected into the Football...
in November 2007. By the end of the 2007–08 season, Taylor had made 46 appearances for Rotherham, scoring six goals.
Mark Robins twice extended Taylor's contract; in May 2008 and then the following year, each time by one year. This surprised some supporters and critics, who questioned Robins' persistance with the young striker. Ronnie Moore again took charge of the Millers at the start of the 2009/10 season, by which time Ryan had scored 10 games in almost 100 appearances, sending him out on loan to Exeter City. Ryan made an immediate impact to the Exeter squad helping them avoid relegation and receiving Man of the Match awards on several occasions. He returned to his hometown club in time for the Play-Off finals, where he went straight into the starting line up on the strength of his performances at Exeter, and scored two goals in the final at Wembley
Wembley
Wembley is an area of northwest London, England, and part of the London Borough of Brent. It is home to the famous Wembley Stadium and Wembley Arena...
.
On June 20, 2011, Taylor signed a three-year deal with Championship side Bristol City for an undisclosed fee.