Footballer, Born 1884 Fred Taylor
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. He made one appearance for the Football League XI.
 Taylor while with Chelsea in 1913. | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Frederick Taylor | ||
| Date of birth | 3 January 1884 | ||
| Place of birth | Rotherham, England | ||
| 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
Taylor started his league career playing for Second Division side Gainsborough Trinity but in 1909 he transferred to Chelsea. 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. He transferred to Brentford in June 1919 and was awarded a testimonial by Chelsea in 1920.
Managerial career
Taylor was manager of Peterborough United for the 1936–37 Midland League season. He also served the club as trainer and groundsman.
References
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