Craig Taylor
| Date of birth | 24 January 1974 |
| Place of birth | Plymouth |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 83 kg |
| Height | 1.85 m |
| Position | Defender/Centre back |
Taylor was an extremely influential figure for Plymouth Argyle in 2000-01 and this was recognised when he was appointed captain in the absence of the injured Mick Heathcote.
A commanding centre back, he takes a powerful free kick and is a constant danger when coming up to join the attack for set pieces.
He had the misfortune to suffer a broken ankle against Southend United in April that put him out of action for the last few weeks of the campaign.
Taylor joined Devon neighbours Torquay United in June 2003 on a two-year contract that was extended to June 2006 in July 2004.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter City | 13 Jun 1992 | 18 Mar 1994 | |
| Bath City | 18 Mar 1994 | ||
| Dorchester Town | 01 Jul 1996 | 15 Apr 1997 | |
| Swindon Town | 15 Apr 1997 | 20 Aug 1999 | |
| Plymouth Argyle | 16 Oct 1998 | 16 Nov 1998 | L |
| Plymouth Argyle | 20 Aug 1999 | 13 Jun 2003 | |
| Torquay United | 24 Feb 2003 | 24 Mar 2003 | L |
| Torquay United | 16 Jun 2003 | 30 Jun 2007 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 2000-01 | Plymouth Argyle | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Plymouth Argyle | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Plymouth Argyle | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Plymouth Argyle | League Division 3 | 38 | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Plymouth Argyle | League Division 3 | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Plymouth Argyle | League Division 2 | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Torquay United | League Division 3 | 5 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Torquay United | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Torquay United | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Torquay United | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Torquay United | League Division 3 | 43 | 4 |
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| 2004-05 | Torquay United | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Torquay United | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | 1 |
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| 2004-05 | Torquay United | League One | 35 | 1 |
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| 2005-06 | Torquay United | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2005-06 | Torquay United | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Torquay United | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Torquay United | League Two | 27 | 4 |
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| 2006-07 | Torquay United | League Two | 11 | 2 |
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug 2000 | Hull City v Plymouth Argyle | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 23 Aug 2000 | Plymouth Argyle v Bristol Rovers | L | 1-2 | League Cup | 1st round 1st leg |
| 26 Aug 2000 | Plymouth Argyle v Mansfield Town | W | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 29 Aug 2000 | Darlington v Plymouth Argyle | L | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 02 Sep 2000 | Plymouth Argyle v Macclesfield Town | L | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 05 Sep 2000 | Bristol Rovers v Plymouth Argyle | D |
1-1 Agg: 3-2 |
League Cup | 1st round 2nd leg |
| 09 Sep 2000 | Southend United v Plymouth Argyle | D | 2-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 12 Sep 2000 | Shrewsbury Town v Plymouth Argyle | L | 4-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 30 Sep 2000 | Plymouth Argyle v Barnet | L | 2-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 07 Oct 2000 | Chesterfield v Plymouth Argyle | L | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 14 Oct 2000 | Plymouth Argyle v Blackpool | W | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 17 Oct 2000 | Plymouth Argyle v Scunthorpe United | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 21 Oct 2000 | Hartlepool United v Plymouth Argyle | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 24 Oct 2000 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Plymouth Argyle | L | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 04 Nov 2000 | Torquay United v Plymouth Argyle | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 18 Nov 2000 | Chester City v Plymouth Argyle | D | 1-1 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 28 Nov 2000 | Plymouth Argyle v Chester City | L | 1-2 | FA Cup | 1st round replay |
| 02 Dec 2000 | Exeter City v Plymouth Argyle | W | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 05 Dec 2000 | Plymouth Argyle v Bristol City | W | 3-0 | LDV Vans Trophy | 1st round - southern section |
| 16 Dec 2000 | Plymouth Argyle v York City | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 23 Dec 2000 | Halifax Town v Plymouth Argyle | L | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 26 Dec 2000 | Plymouth Argyle v Cardiff City | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 06 Jan 2001 | Mansfield Town v Plymouth Argyle | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 13 Jan 2001 | Plymouth Argyle v Darlington | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 16 Jan 2001 | Plymouth Argyle v Lincoln City | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 20 Jan 2001 | Cardiff City v Plymouth Argyle | L | 4-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 27 Jan 2001 | Plymouth Argyle v Halifax Town | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 30 Jan 2001 | Plymouth Argyle v Kidderminster Harriers | W | 4-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 03 Feb 2001 | Macclesfield Town v Plymouth Argyle | L | 3-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 17 Feb 2001 | Carlisle United v Plymouth Argyle | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 20 Feb 2001 | Plymouth Argyle v Shrewsbury Town | W | 3-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 24 Feb 2001 | Plymouth Argyle v Cheltenham Town | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 03 Mar 2001 | Barnet v Plymouth Argyle | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 10 Mar 2001 | Plymouth Argyle v Chesterfield | W | 3-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 13 Mar 2001 | Plymouth Argyle v Hull City | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 17 Mar 2001 | Scunthorpe United v Plymouth Argyle | L | 4-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 24 Mar 2001 | Plymouth Argyle v Hartlepool United | L | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 31 Mar 2001 | York City v Plymouth Argyle | W | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 07 Apr 2001 | Plymouth Argyle v Exeter City | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 10 Apr 2001 | Leyton Orient v Plymouth Argyle | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 14 Apr 2001 | Plymouth Argyle v Brighton and Hove Albion | L | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 16 Apr 2001 | Kidderminster Harriers v Plymouth Argyle | L | 3-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 21 Apr 2001 | Plymouth Argyle v Torquay United | W | 3-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 24 Apr 2001 | Plymouth Argyle v Southend United | D | 3-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 05 Mar 2002 | Plymouth Argyle v York City | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 26 Apr 2003 | Northampton Town v Plymouth Argyle | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.