Playing Career
Taylor enjoyed a successful playing career as a winger, playing for Canvey Island, Southend United, Crystal Palace, Tottenham Hotspur, Leyton Orient and Oldham Athletic, as well as winning four international caps for England in 1976 (despite being at Third Division Palace at the time), before embarking on a career as a coach and manager. In total he made 388 league appearances and scored 87 goals, including more than 100 appearances for both Tottenham and Crystal Palace for whom he scored 64 goals combined. He also played for Maidstone United.
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