Frank Talia

Date of birth20 July 1972
Place of birthMelbourne
NationalityAustralian
Weight85 kg
Height1.85 m
PositionGoalkeeper

Talia came to Blackburn Rovers on a free transfer from Sunshine George Cross in Australia.

Having joined Wolverhampton Wanderers in the 2000 close season, Talia moved on to Sheffield United in September without registering a senior appearance at Molineux.

He joined as cover for regular 'keeper Simon Tracey but his opportunities were limited to reserve games and a seat on the subs' bench until an injury to Tracey gave him his chance towards the end of the season.

He had little to do on his debut in the home draw against Norwich City and went on to record two clean sheets from six appearances before he lost his place again.

Reported to have returned to Australia after his contract with Sheffield United expired.

Talia subsequently returned to England with notable success at Wycombe Wanderers.

His contact at Adams Park was extended in February 2003 up to the end of the 2004-05 season but was made available for transfer in January 2004.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Blackburn Rovers 28 Aug 1992 09 Nov 1995
Hartlepool United 29 Dec 1992 14 Mar 1993 L
Swindon Town 08 Sep 1995 08 Nov 1995 L
Swindon Town 09 Nov 1995 11 Aug 2000
Wolverhampton Wanderers 11 Aug 2000 26 Sep 2000
Sheffield United 26 Sep 2000 30 Jun 2001
Reading 13 Mar 2002 13 May 2002
Bristol City 29 Jul 2002 03 Aug 2002 T
Wycombe Wanderers 08 Aug 2002 30 Jun 2007

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Clean sheets Conceded Y R
1996-97 Swindon Town League Cup 5 1 6
2000-01 Sheffield United League Division 1 6 2 7
1
2001-02 Royal Antwerp Jupiler League 3 9
2002-03 Wycombe Wanderers FA Cup 1 4
2002-03 Wycombe Wanderers LDV Vans Trophy 1 1
2002-03 Wycombe Wanderers League Cup 1 1
2002-03 Wycombe Wanderers League Division 2 35 5 52
1
2003-04 Wycombe Wanderers FA Cup 2 2
2003-04 Wycombe Wanderers LDV Vans Trophy 2 1 2
2003-04 Wycombe Wanderers League Division 2 17 1 23
1
2004-05 Wycombe Wanderers FA Cup 2 1 3
2004-05 Wycombe Wanderers LDV Vans Trophy 2 1 1
2004-05 Wycombe Wanderers League Cup 1 1
2004-05 Wycombe Wanderers League Two 45 8 51
3
2005-06 Wycombe Wanderers FA Cup 1 3
2005-06 Wycombe Wanderers LDV Vans Trophy 1 1
2005-06 Wycombe Wanderers League Cup 2 8
2005-06 Wycombe Wanderers League Two 35 4 51
1


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

Club matches

Date Match Result Competition Round
20 Aug 1996 Swindon Town v Wolverhampton Wanderers W 2-0 League Cup 1st round 1st leg
04 Sep 1996 Wolverhampton Wanderers v Swindon Town L 1-0
Agg: 1-2
League Cup 1st round 2nd leg
18 Sep 1996 Swindon Town v Queens Park Rangers L 1-2 League Cup 2nd round 1st leg
25 Sep 1996 Queens Park Rangers v Swindon Town W 1-3
Agg: 3-4
League Cup 2nd round 2nd leg
23 Oct 1996 Manchester United v Swindon Town L 2-1 League Cup 3rd round


Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.