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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jan 1998 | Bolton Wanderers v Southampton | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 17 Jan 1998 | Newcastle United v Bolton Wanderers | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 31 Jan 1998 | Bolton Wanderers v Coventry City | L | 1-5 | Premier League | |
| 07 Feb 1998 | Manchester United v Bolton Wanderers | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 28 Mar 1998 | Bolton Wanderers v Leicester City | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 04 Apr 1998 | Wimbledon v Bolton Wanderers | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 11 Apr 1998 | Bolton Wanderers v Blackburn Rovers | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 13 Apr 1998 | Derby County v Bolton Wanderers | L | 4-0 | Premier League | |
| 18 Apr 1998 | Bolton Wanderers v Leeds United | L | 2-3 | Premier League | |
| 25 Apr 1998 | Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers | W | 1-3 | Premier League | |
| 02 May 1998 | Bolton Wanderers v Crystal Palace | W | 5-2 | Premier League | |
| 10 May 1998 | Chelsea v Bolton Wanderers | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 11 Aug 1998 | Bolton Wanderers v Hartlepool United | W | 1-0 | League Cup | 1st round 1st leg |
| 18 Aug 1998 | Hartlepool United v Bolton Wanderers | W |
0-3 Agg: 0-4 |
League Cup | 1st round 2nd leg |
| 15 Sep 1998 | Bolton Wanderers v Hull City | W | 3-1 | League Cup | 2nd round 1st leg |
| 22 Sep 1998 | Hull City v Bolton Wanderers | W |
2-3 Agg: 3-6 |
League Cup | 2nd round 2nd leg |
| 27 Oct 1998 | Norwich City v Bolton Wanderers | W | 1-1 (3-1) | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 10 Nov 1998 | Bolton Wanderers v Wimbledon | L | 1-2 | League Cup | 4th round |
| 24 Aug 1999 | Bolton Wanderers v Darlington | W |
5-3 Agg: 6-4 |
League Cup | 1st round 2nd leg |
| 14 Sep 1999 | Gillingham v Bolton Wanderers | W | 1-4 | League Cup | 2nd round 1st leg |
| 30 Nov 1999 | Bolton Wanderers v Sheffield Wednesday | W | 1-0 | League Cup | 4th round |
| 14 Dec 1999 | Bolton Wanderers v Wimbledon | W | 2-1 | League Cup | Quarter-final |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.