Gareth Taylor
| Date of birth | 25 February 1973 |
| Place of birth | Weston-super-Mare |
| Nationality | Welsh |
| Weight | 86 kg |
| Height | 1.88 m |
| Position | Forward |
Unable to get a game in the first team at Manchester City, Gareth eventually moved on loan to Burnley in the New Year and his arrival proved something of a masterstroke for Clarets' manager Stan Ternent.
On his debut for the club, he set up a goal for Ian Moore as league leaders Fulham were despatched 2-1 and a fortnight later he scored the winner in a 1-0 win at Watford.
His striking partnership with Moore was a key factor in Burnley's revival towards the end of the season with Gareth playing as a target man and bringing the best out of his more deep-lying partner.
Gareth, who is a constant threat to opposition defences always giving 100 per cent effort, joined Nottinham Forest in August 2003 in a three-year deal but was made available for transfer in January 2006.
He joined Tranmere Rovers in July 2006 with a two-year contract.
Gareth joined Doncaster Rovers in January 2008 with a contract to June 2009.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 01 Jul 1989 | 30 Jun 1991 | |
| Bristol Rovers | 29 Jul 1991 | 27 Sep 1995 | |
| Crystal Palace | 27 Sep 1995 | 08 Mar 1996 | |
| Sheffield United | 08 Mar 1996 | 26 Nov 1998 | |
| Manchester City | 26 Nov 1998 | 30 Jun 2001 | |
| Port Vale | 21 Jan 2000 | 16 Feb 2000 | L |
| Queens Park Rangers | 14 Mar 2000 | 08 May 2000 | L |
| Burnley | 19 Feb 2001 | 07 May 2001 | L |
| Burnley | 30 Jun 2001 | 27 Aug 2003 | |
| Nottingham Forest | 27 Aug 2003 | 30 Jun 2006 | |
| Crewe Alexandra | 17 Jan 2006 | 31 May 2006 | L |
| Tranmere Rovers | 03 Jul 2006 | 31 Jan 2008 | |
| Doncaster Rovers | 31 Jan 2008 | 30 Jun 2009 | |
| Carlisle United | 02 Mar 2009 | 02 Apr 2009 | L |
| Wrexham | 01 Jul 2009 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-98 | Sheffield United | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 1998-99 | Manchester City | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1999-00 | Manchester City | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
1 |
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| 2000-01 | Burnley | League Division 1 | 15 | 4 |
3
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| 2001-02 | Burnley | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Burnley | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Burnley | League Division 1 | 35 | 5 |
15 |
10
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| 2002-03 | Burnley | FA Cup | 4 | 1 |
2
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| 2002-03 | Burnley | League Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Burnley | League Division 1 | 38 | 2 |
16 |
12
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1
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| 2003-04 | Nottingham Forest | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Nottingham Forest | League Cup | 2 |
1
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| 2003-04 | Nottingham Forest | League Division 1 | 28 | 6 |
8 |
6
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| 2004-05 | Nottingham Forest | FA Cup | 4 | 1 |
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| 2004-05 | Nottingham Forest | League Championship | 33 | 3 |
7 |
5
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2
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| 2004-05 | Nottingham Forest | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
3 |
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| 2005-06 | Crewe Alexandra | League Championship | 15 | 4 |
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| 2005-06 | Nottingham Forest | FA Cup | 2 | 2 |
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| 2005-06 | Nottingham Forest | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Nottingham Forest | League One | 17 | 3 |
4 |
2
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1
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| 2006-07 | Tranmere Rovers | FA Cup | 2 | 2 |
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| 2006-07 | Tranmere Rovers | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Tranmere Rovers | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Tranmere Rovers | League One | 36 | 1 |
7 |
4
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| 2007-08 | Doncaster Rovers | League One | 4 | 8 |
1 |
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| 2007-08 | Doncaster Rovers | League One Play-Offs | 2 |
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| 2007-08 | Tranmere Rovers | FA Cup | 3 | 1 |
1 |
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| 2007-08 | Tranmere Rovers | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2007-08 | Tranmere Rovers | League One | 19 | 4 |
3 |
5
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| 2008-09 | Carlisle United | League One | 5 | 1 |
1
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| 2008-09 | Doncaster Rovers | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2008-09 | Doncaster Rovers | League Championship | 11 | 6 |
1
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| 2009-10 | Wrexham | FA Cup | 2 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Mar 2008 | Tranmere Rovers v Doncaster Rovers | W | 0-1 | League One | |
| 04 Mar 2008 | Bristol Rovers v Doncaster Rovers | W | 0-1 | League One | |
| 08 Mar 2008 | Doncaster Rovers v Port Vale | W | 2-1 | League One | |
| 15 Mar 2008 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Doncaster Rovers | L | 1-0 | League One | |
| 21 Mar 2008 | Yeovil Town v Doncaster Rovers | L | 2-1 | League One | |
| 24 Mar 2008 | Doncaster Rovers v Oldham Athletic | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 29 Mar 2008 | Doncaster Rovers v Nottingham Forest | W | 1-0 | League One | |
| 05 Apr 2008 | Huddersfield Town v Doncaster Rovers | D | 2-2 | League One | |
| 11 Apr 2008 | Doncaster Rovers v Swindon Town | W | 2-0 | League One | |
| 19 Apr 2008 | Leyton Orient v Doncaster Rovers | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 26 Apr 2008 | Doncaster Rovers v Luton Town | W | 2-0 | League One | |
| 03 May 2008 | Cheltenham Town v Doncaster Rovers | L | 2-1 | League One | |
| 09 May 2008 | Southend United v Doncaster Rovers | D | 0-0 | League One Play-Offs | Semi-final 1st leg |
| 16 May 2008 | Doncaster Rovers v Southend United | W |
5-1 Agg: 5-1 |
League One Play-Offs | Semi-final 2nd leg |
| 09 Aug 2008 | Derby County v Doncaster Rovers | W | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 16 Aug 2008 | Doncaster Rovers v Cardiff City | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 23 Aug 2008 | Queens Park Rangers v Doncaster Rovers | L | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 30 Aug 2008 | Doncaster Rovers v Coventry City | W | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 13 Sep 2008 | Birmingham City v Doncaster Rovers | L | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 16 Sep 2008 | Doncaster Rovers v Charlton Athletic | L | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 04 Oct 2008 | Barnsley v Doncaster Rovers | L | 4-1 | League Championship | |
| 15 Nov 2008 | Doncaster Rovers v Ipswich Town | W | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 25 Nov 2008 | Doncaster Rovers v Nottingham Forest | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 29 Nov 2008 | Watford v Doncaster Rovers | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 06 Dec 2008 | Doncaster Rovers v Plymouth Argyle | W | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 09 Dec 2008 | Preston North End v Doncaster Rovers | L | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 13 Dec 2008 | Crystal Palace v Doncaster Rovers | L | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 20 Dec 2008 | Doncaster Rovers v Wolverhampton Wanderers | L | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 28 Dec 2008 | Doncaster Rovers v Burnley | W | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 13 Jan 2009 | Cheltenham Town v Doncaster Rovers | D | 0-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 17 Jan 2009 | Southampton v Doncaster Rovers | W | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 30 Jan 2009 | Doncaster Rovers v Norwich City | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-95 | Wales | UEFA Under-21 | 5 | 2 |
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| 1994-95 | Wales | Under-21 | 1 | 1 |
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| 1995-96 | Wales | International Friendly | 1 | 1 |
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| 1995-96 | Wales | UEFA European Championship | 1 | ||||
| 1995-96 | Wales | UEFA Under-21 | 1 | ||||
| 1996-97 | Wales | FIFA World Cup | 2 |
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| 1996-97 | Wales | International Friendly | 1 |
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| 1997-98 | Wales | FIFA World Cup | 1 |
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| 1997-98 | Wales | International Friendly | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Wales | International Friendly | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Wales | International Friendly | 1 | 2 |
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| 2003-04 | Wales | International Friendly | 1 | 1 |
1 |
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| 2004-05 | Wales | International Friendly | 1 |
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| 2004-05 | Wales | UEFA Under-19 | 2 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Sep 1994 | Austria v Wales | D | 1-1 | U21 | |
| 15 Nov 1994 | Georgia v Wales | W | 1-2 | UEFA U21 | Group 7 |
| 13 Dec 1994 | Wales v Bulgaria | D | 1-1 | UEFA U21 | Group 7 |
| 28 Mar 1995 | Bulgaria v Wales | L | 3-1 | UEFA U21 | Group 7 |
| 25 Apr 1995 | Germany v Wales | L | 1-0 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 7 |
| 06 Jun 1995 | Wales v Georgia | W | 5-1 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 7 |
| 05 Sep 1995 | Wales v Moldova | W | 1-0 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 7 |
| 15 Nov 1995 | Albania v Wales | D | 1-1 | UEFA European Championship | Group 7 |
| 24 Jan 1996 | Italy v Wales | L | 3-0 | International Friendly | |
| 24 Apr 1996 | Switzerland v Wales | L | 2-0 | International Friendly | |
| 31 Aug 1996 | Wales v San Marino | W | 6-0 | FIFA World Cup | Group 7 |
| 09 Nov 1996 | Netherlands v Wales | L | 7-1 | FIFA World Cup | Group 7 |
| 11 Feb 1997 | Wales v Republic of Ireland | D | 0-0 | International Friendly | |
| 11 Oct 1997 | Belgium v Wales | L | 3-2 | FIFA World Cup | Group 7 |
| 25 Mar 1998 | Wales v Jamaica | D | 0-0 | International Friendly | |
| 27 Mar 2002 | Wales v Czech Republic | D | 0-0 | International Friendly | |
| 21 Aug 2002 | Croatia v Wales | D | 1-1 | International Friendly | |
| 12 Feb 2003 | Wales v Bosnia and Herzegovina | D | 2-2 | International Friendly | |
| 26 May 2003 | USA v Wales | L | 2-0 | International Friendly | |
| 18 Feb 2004 | Wales v Scotland | W | 4-0 | International Friendly | |
| 31 Mar 2004 | Hungary v Wales | W | 1-2 | International Friendly | |
| 18 Aug 2004 | Latvia v Wales | W | 0-2 | International Friendly | |
| 08 Oct 2004 | Hungary v Wales | W | 0-1 | UEFA Under-19 | Group 1 |
| 10 Oct 2004 | Greece v Wales | D | 0-0 | UEFA Under-19 | Group 1 |
| 12 Oct 2004 | Faroe Islands v Wales | W | 1-3 | UEFA U19 | Group 1 |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.