Bob Taylor
| Date of birth | 03 February 1967 |
| Place of birth | Horden |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 82 kg |
| Height | 1.78 m |
| Position | Forward |
West Bromwich Albion boss Gary Megson preferred a twin strike-force of Jason Roberts and Lee Hughes for much of the 2000-01 season but 'Super Bob' was always there in the wings, waiting to enter the fray, ready for the challenge and eager to score goals ... which he did at crucial times and indeed, in crucial matches.
He hit a vital brace in a 2-1 win over Tranmere Rovers after Albion had suffered two successive defeats that had seriously dented their Play-Off chances, while a late equaliser at Burnley also proved important.
Powerful in the air, he acted as the perfect supporting foil to either Roberts or Hughes when called into action and he was still as keen and eager as ever to play when callled up.
Bob joined Cheltenham Town in August 2003 in a one-year deal.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horden Colliery Welfare | 01 Jul 1985 | 27 Mar 1986 | |
| Leeds United | 27 Mar 1986 | 23 Mar 1989 | |
| Bristol City | 23 Mar 1989 | 31 Jan 1992 | |
| West Bromwich Albion | 31 Jan 1992 | 02 Jul 1998 | |
| Bolton Wanderers | 09 Jan 1998 | 09 Feb 1998 | L |
| Bolton Wanderers | 26 Mar 1998 | 31 May 1998 | L |
| Bolton Wanderers | 02 Jul 1998 | 23 Mar 2000 | |
| West Bromwich Albion | 23 Mar 2000 | 30 Jun 2003 | |
| Cheltenham Town | 18 Aug 2003 | 30 Jun 2004 | |
| Tamworth | 31 Aug 2004 | 30 Jun 2006 | |
| Kidderminster Harriers | 13 Sep 2006 | 19 Jan 2007 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1996-97 | West Bromwich Albion | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 1996-97 | West Bromwich Albion | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1997-98 | Bolton Wanderers | Premier League | 10 | 2 |
3 |
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| 1997-98 | West Bromwich Albion | League Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 1998-99 | Bolton Wanderers | League Cup | 3 | 3 |
1 |
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| 1999-00 | Bolton Wanderers | League Cup | 3 | 1 |
1 |
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| 2000-01 | West Bromwich Albion | FA Cup | 1 |
1 |
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| 2000-01 | West Bromwich Albion | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | West Bromwich Albion | League Division 1 | 17 | 23 |
5 |
2
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| 2000-01 | West Bromwich Albion | League Division 1 Play-Offs | 2 |
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| 2001-02 | West Bromwich Albion | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | West Bromwich Albion | League Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2001-02 | West Bromwich Albion | League Division 1 | 18 | 16 |
7 |
2
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1
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| 2002-03 | West Bromwich Albion | Premier League | 2 | 2 |
1
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| 2003-04 | Cheltenham Town | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Cheltenham Town | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Cheltenham Town | League Division 3 | 19 | 9 |
7 |
3
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| 2004-05 | Tamworth | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Kidderminster Harriers | FA Cup | 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 | Colchester United v West Bromwich Albion | W | 2-3 | League Cup | 1st round 1st leg |
| 03 Sep 1996 | West Bromwich Albion v Colchester United | L |
1-3 Agg: 4-5 |
League Cup | 1st round 2nd leg |
| 04 Jan 1997 | Chelsea v West Bromwich Albion | L | 3-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 16 Sep 1997 | Luton Town v West Bromwich Albion | D | 1-1 | League Cup | 2nd round 1st leg |
| 23 Sep 1997 | West Bromwich Albion v Luton Town | W |
4-2 Agg: 5-3 |
League Cup | 2nd round 2nd leg |
| 15 Oct 1997 | West Bromwich Albion v Liverpool | L | 0-2 | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 12 Aug 2000 | Nottingham Forest v West Bromwich Albion | L | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 19 Aug 2000 | West Bromwich Albion v Bolton Wanderers | L | 0-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 22 Aug 2000 | Swansea City v West Bromwich Albion | D | 0-0 | League Cup | 1st round 1st leg |
| 26 Aug 2000 | Barnsley v West Bromwich Albion | L | 4-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 28 Aug 2000 | West Bromwich Albion v Queens Park Rangers | W | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 03 Sep 2000 | West Bromwich Albion v Crystal Palace | W | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 06 Sep 2000 | West Bromwich Albion v Swansea City | W |
2-1 Agg: 2-1 |
League Cup | 1st round 2nd leg |
| 09 Sep 2000 | Stockport County v West Bromwich Albion | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 12 Sep 2000 | Crewe Alexandra v West Bromwich Albion | W | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 17 Sep 2000 | West Bromwich Albion v Birmingham City | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 23 Sep 2000 | Portsmouth v West Bromwich Albion | W | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 26 Sep 2000 | West Bromwich Albion v Derby County | L |
2-4 Agg: 4-5 |
League Cup | 2nd round 2nd leg |
| 30 Sep 2000 | West Bromwich Albion v Blackburn Rovers | W | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 14 Oct 2000 | West Bromwich Albion v Norwich City | L | 2-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 17 Oct 2000 | West Bromwich Albion v Wolverhampton Wanderers | W | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 21 Oct 2000 | Tranmere Rovers v West Bromwich Albion | D | 2-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 29 Oct 2000 | Grimsby Town v West Bromwich Albion | L | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 04 Nov 2000 | West Bromwich Albion v Burnley | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 25 Nov 2000 | West Bromwich Albion v Preston North End | W | 3-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 02 Dec 2000 | Wimbledon v West Bromwich Albion | W | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 09 Dec 2000 | West Bromwich Albion v Fulham | L | 1-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 16 Dec 2000 | Watford v West Bromwich Albion | D | 3-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 26 Dec 2000 | Sheffield United v West Bromwich Albion | L | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 30 Dec 2000 | Bolton Wanderers v West Bromwich Albion | W | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 01 Jan 2001 | West Bromwich Albion v Barnsley | W | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 06 Jan 2001 | Derby County v West Bromwich Albion | L | 3-2 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 13 Jan 2001 | Queens Park Rangers v West Bromwich Albion | L | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 20 Jan 2001 | West Bromwich Albion v Sheffield United | W | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 03 Feb 2001 | Crystal Palace v West Bromwich Albion | D | 2-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 10 Feb 2001 | West Bromwich Albion v Stockport County | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 17 Feb 2001 | Birmingham City v West Bromwich Albion | L | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 20 Feb 2001 | West Bromwich Albion v Crewe Alexandra | D | 2-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 24 Feb 2001 | West Bromwich Albion v Portsmouth | W | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 03 Mar 2001 | Blackburn Rovers v West Bromwich Albion | L | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 06 Mar 2001 | Norwich City v West Bromwich Albion | W | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 10 Mar 2001 | West Bromwich Albion v Sheffield Wednesday | L | 1-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 25 Mar 2001 | West Bromwich Albion v Tranmere Rovers | W | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 31 Mar 2001 | West Bromwich Albion v Watford | W | 3-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 07 Apr 2001 | Fulham v West Bromwich Albion | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 14 Apr 2001 | Burnley v West Bromwich Albion | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 16 Apr 2001 | West Bromwich Albion v Grimsby Town | L | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 21 Apr 2001 | Gillingham v West Bromwich Albion | W | 1-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 28 Apr 2001 | West Bromwich Albion v Huddersfield Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 06 May 2001 | Preston North End v West Bromwich Albion | L | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 13 May 2001 | West Bromwich Albion v Bolton Wanderers | D | 2-2 | League Division 1 Play-Offs | Semi-final 1st leg |
| 17 May 2001 | Bolton Wanderers v West Bromwich Albion | L |
3-0 Agg: 5-2 |
League Division 1 Play-Offs | Semi-final 2nd leg |
| 11 Aug 2001 | Walsall v West Bromwich Albion | L | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 18 Aug 2001 | West Bromwich Albion v Grimsby Town | L | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 22 Aug 2001 | Cambridge United v West Bromwich Albion | W | 1-1 (4-3) | League Cup | 1st round |
| 25 Aug 2001 | Sheffield Wednesday v West Bromwich Albion | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 27 Aug 2001 | West Bromwich Albion v Gillingham | W | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 08 Sep 2001 | West Bromwich Albion v Manchester City | W | 4-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 11 Sep 2001 | West Bromwich Albion v Swindon Town | W | 2-0 | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 15 Sep 2001 | Watford v West Bromwich Albion | W | 1-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 18 Sep 2001 | West Bromwich Albion v Preston North End | W | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 22 Sep 2001 | West Bromwich Albion v Wimbledon | L | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 25 Sep 2001 | Portsmouth v West Bromwich Albion | W | 1-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 29 Sep 2001 | West Bromwich Albion v Burnley | W | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 09 Oct 2001 | West Bromwich Albion v Charlton Athletic | L | 0-1 | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 11 Oct 2001 | West Bromwich Albion v Millwall | L | 0-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 16 Oct 2001 | Stockport County v West Bromwich Albion | W | 1-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 19 Oct 2001 | Norwich City v West Bromwich Albion | L | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 25 Oct 2001 | West Bromwich Albion v Wolverhampton Wanderers | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 28 Oct 2001 | Barnsley v West Bromwich Albion | L | 3-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 31 Oct 2001 | Crystal Palace v West Bromwich Albion | W | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 04 Nov 2001 | West Bromwich Albion v Nottingham Forest | W | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 07 Nov 2001 | Birmingham City v West Bromwich Albion | W | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 08 Dec 2001 | West Bromwich Albion v Sheffield United | L | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 12 Dec 2001 | West Bromwich Albion v Coventry City | W | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 15 Dec 2001 | Crewe Alexandra v West Bromwich Albion | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 01 Jan 2002 | West Bromwich Albion v Stockport County | W | 4-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 20 Jan 2002 | West Bromwich Albion v Walsall | W | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 23 Feb 2002 | West Bromwich Albion v Portsmouth | W | 5-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 26 Feb 2002 | Preston North End v West Bromwich Albion | L | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 02 Mar 2002 | Wimbledon v West Bromwich Albion | W | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 05 Mar 2002 | West Bromwich Albion v Watford | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 10 Mar 2002 | West Bromwich Albion v Fulham | L | 0-1 | FA Cup | Quarter-final |
| 16 Mar 2002 | Sheffield United v West Bromwich Albion | W | 0-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 22 Mar 2002 | Nottingham Forest v West Bromwich Albion | W | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 26 Mar 2002 | West Bromwich Albion v Crewe Alexandra | W | 4-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 01 Apr 2002 | Coventry City v West Bromwich Albion | W | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 07 Apr 2002 | West Bromwich Albion v Rotherham United | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 13 Apr 2002 | Bradford City v West Bromwich Albion | W | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 21 Apr 2002 | West Bromwich Albion v Crystal Palace | W | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 17 Aug 2002 | Manchester United v West Bromwich Albion | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 31 Aug 2002 | West Bromwich Albion v Fulham | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 30 Sep 2002 | West Bromwich Albion v Blackburn Rovers | L | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 11 May 2003 | West Bromwich Albion v Newcastle United | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.