 Taylor playing forCheltenham Town in 2014 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jason James Taylor[1] | ||
| Date of birth | (1987-01-28)28 January 1987 (age 38)[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Droylsden, England | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)[2] | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Rochdale (assistant head coach) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2005 | Oldham Athletic | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2005–2006 | Oldham Athletic | 0 | (0) |
| 2006 | →Stockport County (loan) | 9 | (0) |
| 2006–2009 | Stockport County | 96 | (6) |
| 2009–2013 | Rotherham United | 118 | (10) |
| 2009–2010 | →Rochdale (loan) | 23 | (1) |
| 2013–2015 | Cheltenham Town | 65 | (2) |
| 2015–2016 | Northampton Town | 51 | (1) |
| 2016–2017 | Eastleigh | 20 | (0) |
| 2017–2018 | Fylde | 17 | (0) |
| 2018–2023 | Barrow | 122 | (1) |
| Total | 521 | (21) | |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 9 May 2023 | |||
Jason James Taylor (born 28 January 1987) is an English formerfootballer who played as amidfielder. He is currently assistant head coach atRochdale.
Born inDroylsden,Greater Manchester,[2] Taylor began his career as a trainee atOldham Athletic in October 2005. However, he made no appearances for Oldham before joiningStockport County on loan in March 2006.[3] He signed a permanent two-year contract with Stockport County in August 2006,[4] and then signed a new two-year in January 2007, with managerJim Gannon saying, "He has all the attributes in terms of stamina and work-rate, plus he is mobile and we keep trying to add to his game. He has grown in confidence and he could be a fantastic player. He might out-grow us but I like to think we are bringing in players that will grow with this club. We think he's going to be an important player for us for a number of years and I'm delighted he's extended his contract."[5] He made 51 league and cup appearances for Stockport in the2006–2007 season,[6] and won the club's Young Player of the Year award at the end of the season.[7]
Taylor joinedRotherham United on a free transfer in January 2009, signing a2+1⁄2-year contract.[8] He made his debut in the 1–0 win overAFC Bournemouth atDon Valley Stadium, he got his first goal in the 3–2 win overMorecambe which was also at Don Valley.[9]
Taylor went on loan toRochdale for the 2009–10 season. He scored his first goal for Rochdale on 5 December 2009 againstMacclesfield.[10]
On 28 January, Jason Taylor has had his contract with Rotherham United terminated by mutual consent, and joinedCheltenham Town. He made his first appearance for the club in a 2–1 win overTorquay United. He was placed on the transfer list in the summer of 2014, but after a number of impressive pre-season games, rumours began spreading he would stay at the club.
On 1 January, Jason Taylor joinedNorthampton Town on a loan deal.[11]
On 16 August 2016, Jason Taylor joinedNational LeagueEastleigh from League One Northampton Town.[12]
In October 2017, Jason Taylor joined fellowNational League sideAFC Fylde from Eastleigh.[13]
In July 2018, Taylor moved on again, joiningNational LeagueBarrow.[14] He was the Bluebirds Player of the Year in 2018/2019, and formed part of the team that won the National League in 2020, gaining promotion toLeague Two.[15]
He retired from football at the end of the2022–23 season and was subsequently offered a coaching role at the club.[16]
On 1 July 2025, Taylor departed Barrow to join National League sideRochdale in the role of assistant head coach.[17]
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Oldham Athletic | 2005–06[18] | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stockport County (loan) | 2005–06[18] | League Two | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Stockport County | 2006–07[19] | League Two | 45 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 51 | 1 |
| 2007–08[20] | League Two | 43 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 49 | 4 | |
| 2008–09[21] | League One | 8 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | |
| Total | 96 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 111 | 6 | ||
| Rotherham United | 2008–09[21] | League Two | 15 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 17 | 1 | |
| 2009–10[22] | League Two | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2010–11[23] | League Two | 42 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3[a] | 0 | 47 | 5 | |
| 2011–12[24] | League Two | 39 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 42 | 2 | |
| 2012–13[25] | League Two | 20 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 26 | 2 | |
| Total | 118 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 136 | 10 | ||
| Rochdale (loan) | 2009–10[22] | League Two | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 23 | 1 | ||
| Cheltenham Town | 2012–13[25] | League Two | 16 | 0 | — | — | 1[b] | 0 | 17 | 0 | ||
| 2013–14[26] | League Two | 33 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[a] | 1 | 36 | 3 | |
| 2014–15[27] | League Two | 16 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 21 | 0 | |
| Total | 65 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 74 | 3 | ||
| Northampton Town | 2014–15[27] | League Two | 21 | 0 | — | — | — | 21 | 0 | |||
| 2015–16[28] | League Two | 30 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 37 | 2 | |
| Total | 51 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 58 | 2 | ||
| Eastleigh | 2016–17[29] | National League | 20 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 | |
| AFC Fylde | 2017–18[29] | National League | 17 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | |
| Barrow | 2018–19[29] | National League | 43 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 43 | 1 | |
| 2019–20[29] | National League | 32 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 1[c] | 0 | 34 | 0 | ||
| 2020–21[29] | League Two | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3[a] | 1 | 37 | 1 | |
| 2021–22[29] | League Two | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3[a] | 0 | 18 | 0 | |
| 2022–23[29] | League Two | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Total | 122 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 134 | 2 | ||
| Career total | 521 | 21 | 29 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 588 | 24 | ||
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[Taylor] picked up the Stockport County Young Player of the Season award for the 2006/07 season.
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