William Taylor (1886 – 7 May 1966) was an English footballer who played as a half-back for Southwell, Mansfield Mechanics, Notts County, Shirebrook, Burnley, Oldham Athletic, and Newark Town.

Career

Taylor played for Southwell, Mansfield Mechanics, Notts County, Shirebrook, and Burnley. He played one game as a guest for Port Vale during World War II, in a 2–0 defeat to Manchester United in a Lancashire regional Section, Subsidiary Tournament match at the Old Recreation Ground on 13 April 1918.[2] He later played for Oldham Athletic, and Newark Town.

Career statistics

Source:[3]

Club Season Division League FA Cup Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Notts County 1913–14 Second Division 0 0 0 0 0 0
Burnley 1919–20 First Division 15 2 2 0 17 2
1920–21 First Division 2 0 0 0 2 0
Total 17 2 2 0 19 2
Oldham Athletic 1920–21 First Division 16 0 1 0 17 0
1921–22 First Division 36 0 2 1 38 1
1922–23 First Division 34 1 1 0 35 1
1923–24 Second Division 17 0 2 0 19 0
1924–25 Second Division 6 0 0 0 6 0
Total 109 1 6 1 115 2
Career total 126 3 8 1 134 4

References

  1. ^ Harricus (21 August 1922). "Few big transfers in the First Division of the Football League. Oldham Athletic". Athletic News. Manchester. p. 5.
  2. ^ Kent, Jeff (1996). Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. p. 289. ISBN 0-9529152-0-0.
  3. ^ Bill Taylor at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
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