Colin Taylor
| Date of birth | 24 August 1940 |
| Place of birth | Stourbridge |
| Position | Outside Left |
A prolific scorer during his two spells at Walsall, Colin appeared to be making good progress at Newcastle before he was surprisingly allowed to return to Fellows Park in 1964. Due to his thunderous left-foot shot, he was known as 'Cannonball'.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walsall | 01 Feb 1958 | 01 Jun 1963 | |
| Newcastle United | 01 Jun 1963 | 01 Oct 1964 | |
| Walsall | 01 Oct 1964 | 01 May 1968 | |
| Crystal Palace | 01 May 1968 | 01 Sep 1969 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963-64 | Newcastle United | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1963-64 | Newcastle United | League Division Two | 24 | 5 |
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| 1964-65 | Newcastle United | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1964-65 | Newcastle United | League Division Two | 9 | 2 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.