Fred Taylor (3 January 1884 – 1948) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Chelsea, Gainsborough Trinity and Rochdale. He was a reliable right half-back who worked hard and liked to move up the field during attacks.[2] He made one appearance for the Football League XI.[3]
![]() Taylor while with Chelsea in 1913. | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Frederick Taylor[1] | ||
Date of birth | 3 January 1884[1] | ||
Place of birth | Rotherham, England[1] | ||
Date of death | 8 March 1948 | ||
Place of death | Peterborough, England | ||
Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||
Position(s) | Half back | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
Rotherham Town | |||
1905 | Gainsborough Trinity | 21 | (10) |
Kimberworth Old Boys | |||
1907–1909 | Gainsborough Trinity | 84 | (1) |
1909–1917 | Chelsea | 155 | (4) |
1919–1920 | Brentford | 22 | (1) |
Maidstone United | |||
1921 | Rochdale | 19 | (0) |
Fletton United | |||
International career | |||
Football League XI | 1 | (0) | |
Managerial career | |||
1936–1937 | Peterborough United | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Club career
editTaylor started his league career playing for Second Division side Gainsborough Trinity but in 1909 he transferred to Chelsea.[2] He was a member of the Chelsea side that reached the 1915 FA Cup Final. In addition to his 155 league appearances he played in 16 FA Cup games for Chelsea.[4] He transferred to Brentford in June 1919 and was awarded a testimonial by Chelsea in 1920.[3]
Managerial career
editTaylor was manager of Peterborough United for the 1936–37 Midland League season.[5] He also served the club as trainer and groundsman.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b c Joyce, Michael (2012). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: Tony Brown. p. 283. ISBN 978-1905891610.
- ^ a b Unknown (1915). Cup Final Programme.
- ^ a b "The Leader Board". www.chelseafc.com. Retrieved 12 October 2015.
- ^ Glanvill, Rick (2006). Chelsea FC: The Official Biography - The Definitive Story of the First 100 Years. Headline Book Publishing Ltd. p. 409. ISBN 0-7553-1466-2.
- ^ a b "Peterborough United FC History". www.theposh.com. Retrieved 12 October 2015.