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Joey Taylor

For other people named Joseph Taylor, see Joseph Taylor (disambiguation).

Joseph Terrence Taylor (born 18 August 1997) is a Montserratian footballer who plays as a left-back or left midfielder for Isthmian League South East Division club Ashford United and the Montserrat national team. He has previously played for Welling United, Leatherhead, Burgess Hill Town, VCD Athletic, East Grinstead Town, Whyteleafe, Horsham, Hythe Town, Staines Town, Cray Wanderers and Chatham Town.

Joey Taylor
Personal information
Full name Joseph Terrence Taylor[1]
Date of birth (1997-08-18) 18 August 1997 (age 27)
Position(s) Left-back, left midfield
Team information
Current team
 Ashford United
Youth career
Welling United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2014–2017 Welling United 10 (0)
2015 → Leatherhead (loan) 6 (0)
2016 → Burgess Hill Town (loan) 12 (0)
2016–2017 → VCD Athletic (loan) 5 (0)
2017 → East Grinstead Town (loan) 3 (0)
2017–2018 Burgess Hill Town 32 (1)
2018 Whyteleafe 6 (1)
2018–2019 Horsham 15 (1)
2019 Hythe Town 4 (0)
2019 Horsham 3 (0)
2019 Staines Town 13 (3)
2020–2021 Sevenoaks Town 21 (1)
2021–2022 Cray Wanderers 4 (0)
2022–2024 Chatham Town 25 (0)
2024 Whitehawk 18 (3)
2024– Ashford United 0 (0)
International career‡
2018– Montserrat 22 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11:25, 6 July 2024 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 17:57, 21 November 2023 (UTC)

Club career

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Welling United

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Having come through the academy of Welling United, becoming their first graduate of their academy to progress to the first team,[2] Taylor made his debut for the club on 25 November 2014, starting in a 1–0 victory away to Braintree Town.[3] He agreed a one-year deal with Welling United in summer 2015.[4] He joined Leatherhead on a one-month loan in September 2015.[5][6] He was retained at Welling following the expiry of his contract at the end of the season, with Welling having been relegated to the National League South.[7]

In August 2016, Taylor joined Burgess Hill Town on loan.[8] He had spells on loan at VCD Athletic and East Grinstead Town later on that season.[1]

Burgess Hill Town and Whyteleafe

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In summer 2017, he returned to Burgess Hill Town on a permanent deal.[9][10] Taylor scored once in 39 appearances for Burgess Hill Town.[11] He joined Whyteleafe in April 2018.[12] He scored once in 6 appearances for Whyteleafe.[13]

Horsham and Hythe Town

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Ahead of the 2018–19 season, Taylor signed for Isthmian League South East Division side Horsham.[14] In February 2019, he switched to fellow Isthmian League South East Division side Hythe Town.[15] He returned to Horsham in April 2019.[16] Horsham finished second in the Isthmian League South East Division and qualified for the promotion play-offs.[17] After coming on as a substitute at half-time in extra-time in the play-off final, he provided the assist for the winning goal with a free-kick headed in by Dylan Merchant in the 108th minute, confirming a 2–1 win over Ashford United and promotion to the Isthmian League Premier Division.[18] Across the 2018–19 season, Taylor scored once in 29 appearances for Horsham,[19] whilst he played four times without scoring for Hythe Town.[20]

Staines Town and Sevenoaks Town

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In June 2019, Taylor joined Staines Town of the Isthmian League South Central Division in search of regular first-team football.[21] He scored twice in 23 appearances for Staines Town,[22] prior to joining Sevenoaks Town of the South East Division on 1 January 2020.[23]

Cray Wanderers, Chatham Town, Whitehawk and Ashford United

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On 9 August 2021, Taylor signed for Cray Wanderers.[24] On 19 January 2024, Taylor signed for Whitehawk from Chatham Town.[25] In July 2024, he joined Ashford United.[26]

International career

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Taylor, who is of Montserratian descent through his grandparents,[27] made his international debut for Montserrat on 8 September 2018 and scored his first international goal for Montserrat in a 1–2 loss against El Salvador in a CONCACAF Nations League qualification match.[28][27]

Style of play

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Taylor can play either at left-back or left midfield.[14]

Personal life

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Taylor is the younger brother of fellow Montserrat international Lyle, who plays professionally for Cambridge United.[27]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played 18 March 2023
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Welling United 2014–15[29] Football Conference 1 0 0 0 2[a] 0 3 0
2015–16[29] National League 9 0 1 0 0 0 10 0
2016–17[29] National League South 0 0 0 0 1[b] 0 1 0
Total 10 0 1 0 3 0 14 0
Leatherhead (loan) 2015–16[30] Isthmian League Premier Division 6 0 0 0 0 0 6 0
Burgess Hill Town (loan) 2016–17[31] Isthmian League Premier Division 12 0 5 0 0 0 17 0
VCD Athletic (loan) 2016–17[32] Isthmian League Division One North 5 0 0 0 0 0 5 0
East Grinstead Town (loan) 2016–17[33] Isthmian League Division One South 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
Burgess Hill Town 2017–18[11] Isthmian League Premier Division 32 1 5 0 2[c] 0 39 1
Whyteleafe 2017–18[13] Isthmian League South Division 6 1 0 0 0 0 6 1
Horsham 2018–19[19] Isthmian League South East Division 15 1 4 0 3[d] 0 22 1
Hythe Town 2018–19[20] Isthmian League South East Division 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 0
Horsham 2018–19[19] Isthmian League South East Division 3 0 0 0 1[e] 0 4 0
Staines Town 2019–20[22] Isthmian League South Central Division 13 3 2 0 3[f] 0 18 3
Sevenoaks Town 2019–20[34] Isthmian League South East Division 13 0 0 0 0 0 13 0
2020–21[35] Isthmian League South East Division 8 1 1 0 1[c] 0 10 1
Total 21 1 1 0 1 0 23 1
Cray Wanderers 2021–22 Isthmian League Premier Division 4 0 1 0 0 0 5 0
Chatham Town 2022–23 Isthmian League South East Division 16 0 4 0 4 0 24 0
Career total 150 7 23 0 17 0 190 7
  1. ^ 1 appearance in FA Trophy, 1 appearance in Kent Senior Cup
  2. ^ Appearance(s) in London Senior Cup
  3. ^ a b Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
  4. ^ 2 appearances in FA Trophy, 1 appearance in Sussex Senior Cup
  5. ^ Appearance(s) in Isthmian League promotion play-offs
  6. ^ Appearance(s) in Alan Turvey Trophy

International

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As of match played 20 November 2023[1]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Montserrat 2018 3 1
2019 7 0
2021 5 0
2023 7 0
Total 22 1
Scores and results list Montserrat's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Montserrat goal.
List of international goals scored by Joey Taylor
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition Ref.
1 8 September 2018 Blakes Estate Stadium, Look Out, Montserrat   El Salvador 1–0 1–2 2019–20 CONCACAF Nations League qualification [36]

Honours

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Chatham Town

References

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  2. ^ "Joey Taylor". horshamfc.co.uk. Horsham F.C. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  3. ^ Doig, Mark (26 November 2014). "In-form Penny secures Welling win at Braintree". News Shopper. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  4. ^ "Welling United: Young trio sign new contracts". BBC Sport. 7 May 2015. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  5. ^ Ellis, Rod (28 September 2015). "Football: Tanners hit for five at Fetcham Grove". Your Local Guardian. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
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  9. ^ "Four New Hillians". nonleague.pitchero.com. 3 June 2017. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  10. ^ "Chapman makes three new signings for Burgess Hill Town". Mid Sussex Times. 26 May 2017. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  11. ^ a b "Burgess Hill Town | Appearances | Joey Taylor | 2017–2018". Football Web Pages. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  12. ^ Townsend, Ian (1 April 2018). "Bostik to Bostik deadline transfers- week ending 31st March 2018". www.isthmian.co.uk. Isthmian League. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  13. ^ a b "Whyteleafe | Appearances | Joey Taylor | 2017–2018". Football Web Pages. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  14. ^ a b "Striker and former National League defender sign for Horsham". West Sussex County Times. 5 July 2018. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  15. ^ Berry, Ollie (11 February 2019). "Defender leaves Horsham to join Bostik League South East rivals". West Sussex County Times. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  16. ^ Berry, Ollie (3 April 2019). "Horsham's play-off push boosted by return of a familiar face and injury update". West Sussex County Times. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  17. ^ Jones, Matt (20 April 2019). "Play-offs: Can unexpected season be capped by Horsham sealing Premier Division return?". West Sussex County Times. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  18. ^ Berry, Ollie (3 May 2019). "They are going up – Horsham promoted as Merchant goal clinches play-off final victory against Ashford United". West Sussex County Times. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
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  20. ^ a b "Hythe Town | Appearances | Joseph Taylor | 2018–2019". Football Web Pages. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  21. ^ Berry, Ollie (20 June 2019). "Second summer departure from Horsham as Staines Town switch is confirmed". West Sussex County Times. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  22. ^ a b "Staines Town | Appearances | Joey Taylor | 2019–2020". Football Web Pages. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  23. ^ Townsend, Ian (1 January 2020). "A pair of mighty Oaks!". www.isthmian.co.uk. Isthmian League. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  24. ^ Joey Taylor - Welcome to the Wands Cray Wanderers FC. 9 August 2021. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
  25. ^ http://www.whitehawkfc.com
  26. ^ "WELCOME TO UNITED JOEY TAYLOR". www.ashfordunitedfc.com. 4 July 2024. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  27. ^ a b c "Horsham defender stars on international duty with Montserrat on the verge of Concacaf Nations League qualification". West Sussex County Times. 19 November 2018. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
  28. ^ Strack-Zimmerman, Benjamin. "Montserrat 1–2 El Salvador – 8 September 2018". national-football-teams.com. Retrieved 17 November 2018.
  29. ^ a b c "Joey Taylor Profile | Aylesbury United FC". www.aylesburyunitedfc.co.uk. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  30. ^ "Leatherhead | Appearances | Joey Taylor | 2015–2016". Football Web Pages. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  31. ^ "Burgess Hill Town | Appearances | Joey Taylor | 2016–2017". Football Web Pages. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  32. ^ "VCD Athletic | Appearances | Joseph Taylor | 2016–2017". Football Web Pages. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  33. ^ "East Grinstead Town | Appearances | Joey Taylor | 2016–2017". Football Web Pages. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  34. ^ "Sevenoaks Town | Appearances | Joseph Taylor | 2019–2020". Football Web Pages. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  35. ^ "Sevenoaks Town | Appearances | Joseph Taylor". Football Web Pages. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  36. ^ "Montserrat v El Salvador, 08 September 2018". 11v11.com. AFS Enterprises. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
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