Ernie Taylor

Date of birth02 September 1925
Place of birthSunderland
NationalityEnglish
PositionInside forward

The tiny schemer – he stood only 5ft 4ins tall – became a regular choice at Newcastle on their return to the First Division in 1948. Ernie starred in United's 1951 FA Cup Final win against Blackpool but was soon to become a Tangerine and won a another winner's medal in the 1953 Matthews Final.

A legendary playmaker, this tiny inside forward joined United instantly post-Munich to guide a young, patched-up side to the FA Cup Final.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Newcastle United 01 Sep 1942 01 Oct 1951
Blackpool 01 Oct 1951 01 Feb 1958
Manchester United 01 Feb 1958 01 Dec 1958

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1945-46 Newcastle United FA Cup 1
1947-48 Newcastle United League Division Two 8
1948-49 Newcastle United FA Cup 1
1948-49 Newcastle United League Division One 28
3
1949-50 Newcastle United League Division One 22
7
1950-51 Newcastle United FA Cup 8
2
1950-51 Newcastle United League Division One 40
8
1951-52 Newcastle United League Division One 9
1
1955-56 England International XI An Tostal Festival 1
1957-58 Manchester United European Cup 2
1
1957-58 Manchester United FA Cup 6
1
1957-58 Manchester United League Division One 11
2
1958-59 Manchester United League Division One 11


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
02 May 1953 Blackpool v Bolton Wanderers W 4-3 FA Cup Final


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

International stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1953-54 England International Friendly 1
1955-56 England B International 1


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

International matches

Date Match Result Competition Round
25 Nov 1953 England v Hungary L 3-6 International Friendly
21 Mar 1956 England v Switzerland W 4-1 B INTER


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