Martin Taylor
| Date of birth | 09 November 1979 |
| Place of birth | Ashington |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 89 kg |
| Height | 1.93 m |
| Position | Defender/Centre back |
Having previously been only on the fringes of the Blackburn Rovers' first-team squad, Martin emerged in 2000-01 as deputy to Craig Short in the centre of the defence and even kept him out of the team for a while.
Tall and powerfully built, he added a degree of steel to his play, while he remained very comfortable on the ball.
He also developed something of a reputation as a goalscorer, netting three times in the First Division and also adding one in the FA Cup win over Chester City when he was in particularly impressive form.
Martin made his debut for England Under-21s in the end-of-season game against Mexico.
Martin joined Birmingham City in January 2004 with a contract to June 2007 that was extended to June 2010 in April 2007.
He joined Watford in January 2010 with a contract to June 2012.
Martin joined Sheffield Wednesday in August 2012 with a two-year contract.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn Rovers | 13 Aug 1997 | 02 Feb 2004 | |
| Darlington | 18 Jan 2000 | 17 Mar 2000 | L |
| Stockport County | 23 Mar 2000 | 08 May 2000 | L |
| Birmingham City | 02 Feb 2004 | 29 Jan 2010 | |
| Norwich City | 01 Nov 2007 | 09 Dec 2007 | L |
| Watford | 29 Jan 2010 | 31 Aug 2012 | |
| Sheffield Wednesday | 31 Aug 2012 | 30 Jun 2014 | |
| Brentford | 10 Sep 2013 | 03 Nov 2013 | L |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1998-99 | Blackburn Rovers | Premier League | 1 | 2 |
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| 1998-99 | Blackburn Rovers | UEFA Cup | 1 |
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| 1999-00 | Blackburn Rovers | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Blackburn Rovers | FA Cup | 6 | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Blackburn Rovers | League Cup | 5 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Blackburn Rovers | League Division 1 | 12 | 4 |
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| 2001-02 | Blackburn Rovers | FA Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Blackburn Rovers | League Cup | 6 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Blackburn Rovers | Premier League | 12 | 7 |
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| 2002-03 | Blackburn Rovers | FA Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Blackburn Rovers | League Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Blackburn Rovers | Premier League | 29 | 4 |
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| 2002-03 | Blackburn Rovers | UEFA Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Birmingham City | Premier League | 11 | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Blackburn Rovers | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Blackburn Rovers | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Blackburn Rovers | Premier League | 10 | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Blackburn Rovers | UEFA Cup | 1 |
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| 2004-05 | Birmingham City | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Birmingham City | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Birmingham City | Premier League | 4 | 3 |
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| 2005-06 | Birmingham City | FA Cup | 3 |
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| 2005-06 | Birmingham City | League Cup | 4 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Birmingham City | Premier League | 20 | 1 |
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| 2006-07 | Birmingham City | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2006-07 | Birmingham City | League Championship | 29 | 2 |
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| 2006-07 | Birmingham City | League Cup | 4 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Birmingham City | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Birmingham City | Premier League | 4 |
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| 2007-08 | Norwich City | League Championship | 8 | 1 |
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| 2008-09 | Birmingham City | League Championship | 23 | 1 |
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| 2008-09 | Birmingham City | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Watford | League Championship | 17 | 2 |
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| 2010-11 | Watford | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2010-11 | Watford | League Championship | 46 | 6 |
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| 2010-11 | Watford | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2011-12 | Watford | League Championship | 20 | 2 |
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| 2012-13 | Sheffield Wednesday | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2012-13 | Sheffield Wednesday | League Championship | 10 | 1 |
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| 2012-13 | Watford | League Championship | 3 | 1 |
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| 2012-13 | Watford | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2013-14 | Brentford | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2013-14 | Brentford | League One | 5 | 2 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sep 1998 | Olympique Lyonnais v Blackburn Rovers | D |
2-2 Agg: 3-2 |
UEFA Cup | 1st round 2nd leg |
| 13 Mar 1999 | Coventry City v Blackburn Rovers | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 20 Mar 1999 | Blackburn Rovers v Wimbledon | W | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 16 May 1999 | Newcastle United v Blackburn Rovers | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 22 Sep 1999 | Blackburn Rovers v Portsmouth | W |
3-1 Agg: 6-1 |
League Cup | 2nd round 2nd leg |
| 13 Oct 1999 | Leeds United v Blackburn Rovers | L | 1-0 | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 22 Aug 2000 | Rochdale v Blackburn Rovers | D | 1-1 | League Cup | 1st round 1st leg |
| 28 Aug 2000 | Sheffield Wednesday v Blackburn Rovers | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 06 Sep 2000 | Blackburn Rovers v Rochdale | W |
6-1 Agg: 7-2 |
League Cup | 1st round 2nd leg |
| 15 Sep 2000 | Sheffield United v Blackburn Rovers | L | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 19 Sep 2000 | Blackburn Rovers v Portsmouth | W | 4-0 | League Cup | 2nd round 1st leg |
| 26 Sep 2000 | Portsmouth v Blackburn Rovers | D |
1-1 Agg: 1-5 |
League Cup | 2nd round 2nd leg |
| 30 Sep 2000 | West Bromwich Albion v Blackburn Rovers | L | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 15 Oct 2000 | Fulham v Blackburn Rovers | L | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 18 Oct 2000 | Wimbledon v Blackburn Rovers | W | 0-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 31 Oct 2000 | West Ham United v Blackburn Rovers | L | 2-0 | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 17 Dec 2000 | Burnley v Blackburn Rovers | W | 0-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 22 Dec 2000 | Crystal Palace v Blackburn Rovers | W | 2-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 26 Dec 2000 | Blackburn Rovers v Birmingham City | W | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 30 Dec 2000 | Blackburn Rovers v Crewe Alexandra | W | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 01 Jan 2001 | Norwich City v Blackburn Rovers | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 06 Jan 2001 | Blackburn Rovers v Chester City | W | 2-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 10 Jan 2001 | Blackburn Rovers v Preston North End | W | 3-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 13 Jan 2001 | Blackburn Rovers v Sheffield Wednesday | W | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 27 Jan 2001 | Blackburn Rovers v Derby County | D | 0-0 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 03 Feb 2001 | Blackburn Rovers v Barnsley | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 07 Feb 2001 | Derby County v Blackburn Rovers | W | 2-5 | FA Cup | 4th round replay |
| 10 Feb 2001 | Nottingham Forest v Blackburn Rovers | L | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 17 Feb 2001 | Bolton Wanderers v Blackburn Rovers | D | 1-1 | FA Cup | 5th round |
| 07 Mar 2001 | Blackburn Rovers v Bolton Wanderers | W | 3-0 | FA Cup | 5th round replay |
| 10 Mar 2001 | Arsenal v Blackburn Rovers | L | 3-0 | FA Cup | Quarter-final |
| 24 Apr 2001 | Grimsby Town v Blackburn Rovers | W | 1-4 | League Division 1 | |
| 06 May 2001 | Gillingham v Blackburn Rovers | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 22 Aug 2001 | Blackburn Rovers v Manchester United | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 25 Aug 2001 | Blackburn Rovers v Tottenham Hotspur | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 08 Sep 2001 | Sunderland v Blackburn Rovers | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 12 Sep 2001 | Blackburn Rovers v Oldham Athletic | W | 2-0 | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 16 Sep 2001 | Ipswich Town v Blackburn Rovers | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 03 Nov 2001 | Southampton v Blackburn Rovers | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 28 Nov 2001 | Blackburn Rovers v Manchester City | W | 2-0 | League Cup | 4th round |
| 01 Dec 2001 | Blackburn Rovers v Middlesbrough | L | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 11 Dec 2001 | Blackburn Rovers v Arsenal | W | 4-0 | League Cup | Quarter-final |
| 15 Dec 2001 | Newcastle United v Blackburn Rovers | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 26 Dec 2001 | Blackburn Rovers v Sunderland | L | 0-3 | Premier League | |
| 29 Dec 2001 | Blackburn Rovers v Derby County | L | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 05 Jan 2002 | Barnsley v Blackburn Rovers | D | 1-1 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 08 Jan 2002 | Sheffield Wednesday v Blackburn Rovers | W | 1-2 | League Cup | Semi-final 1st leg |
| 12 Jan 2002 | Blackburn Rovers v Charlton Athletic | W | 4-1 | Premier League | |
| 16 Jan 2002 | Blackburn Rovers v Barnsley | W | 3-1 | FA Cup | 3rd round replay |
| 19 Jan 2002 | Manchester United v Blackburn Rovers | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 22 Jan 2002 | Blackburn Rovers v Sheffield Wednesday | W |
4-2 Agg: 6-3 |
League Cup | Semi-final 2nd leg |
| 26 Jan 2002 | Millwall v Blackburn Rovers | W | 0-1 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 30 Jan 2002 | Blackburn Rovers v Arsenal | L | 2-3 | Premier League | |
| 02 Feb 2002 | West Ham United v Blackburn Rovers | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 09 Feb 2002 | Fulham v Blackburn Rovers | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 16 Feb 2002 | Middlesbrough v Blackburn Rovers | L | 1-0 | FA Cup | 5th round |
| 24 Feb 2002 | Blackburn Rovers v Tottenham Hotspur | W | 2-1 | League Cup | Final |
| 05 Mar 2002 | Blackburn Rovers v Aston Villa | W | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 13 Mar 2002 | Blackburn Rovers v Ipswich Town | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 30 Mar 2002 | Leicester City v Blackburn Rovers | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 28 Apr 2002 | Everton v Blackburn Rovers | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 11 May 2002 | Blackburn Rovers v Fulham | W | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 17 Aug 2002 | Blackburn Rovers v Sunderland | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 24 Aug 2002 | Birmingham City v Blackburn Rovers | W | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 28 Aug 2002 | Blackburn Rovers v Liverpool | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 31 Aug 2002 | Middlesbrough v Blackburn Rovers | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 11 Sep 2002 | Blackburn Rovers v Chelsea | L | 2-3 | Premier League | |
| 15 Sep 2002 | Manchester City v Blackburn Rovers | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 19 Sep 2002 | Blackburn Rovers v CSKA Sofiya | D | 1-1 | UEFA Cup | 1st round 1st leg |
| 22 Sep 2002 | Blackburn Rovers v Leeds United | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 30 Sep 2002 | West Bromwich Albion v Blackburn Rovers | W | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 03 Oct 2002 | CSKA Sofiya v Blackburn Rovers | D |
3-3 Agg: 4-4 |
UEFA Cup | 1st round 2nd leg |
| 06 Oct 2002 | Blackburn Rovers v Tottenham Hotspur | L | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 19 Oct 2002 | Blackburn Rovers v Newcastle United | W | 5-2 | Premier League | |
| 26 Oct 2002 | Arsenal v Blackburn Rovers | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 31 Oct 2002 | Celtic v Blackburn Rovers | L | 1-0 | UEFA Cup | 2nd round 1st leg |
| 03 Nov 2002 | Blackburn Rovers v Aston Villa | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 09 Nov 2002 | Southampton v Blackburn Rovers | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 07 Dec 2002 | Bolton Wanderers v Blackburn Rovers | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 14 Dec 2002 | Everton v Blackburn Rovers | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 17 Dec 2002 | Wigan Athletic v Blackburn Rovers | W | 0-2 | League Cup | 5th round |
| 22 Dec 2002 | Blackburn Rovers v Manchester United | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 26 Dec 2002 | Liverpool v Blackburn Rovers | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 28 Dec 2002 | Blackburn Rovers v West Ham United | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 01 Jan 2003 | Blackburn Rovers v Middlesbrough | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 04 Jan 2003 | Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers | W | 1-4 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 07 Jan 2003 | Manchester United v Blackburn Rovers | D | 1-1 | League Cup | Semi-final 1st leg |
| 11 Jan 2003 | Sunderland v Blackburn Rovers | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 18 Jan 2003 | Blackburn Rovers v Birmingham City | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 22 Jan 2003 | Blackburn Rovers v Manchester United | L |
1-3 Agg: 2-4 |
League Cup | Semi-final 2nd leg |
| 25 Jan 2003 | Blackburn Rovers v Sunderland | D | 3-3 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 29 Jan 2003 | West Ham United v Blackburn Rovers | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 02 Feb 2003 | Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers | L | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 05 Feb 2003 | Sunderland v Blackburn Rovers | L | 2-2 (0-3) | FA Cup | 4th round replay |
| 08 Feb 2003 | Blackburn Rovers v Southampton | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 01 Mar 2003 | Blackburn Rovers v Manchester City | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 15 Mar 2003 | Blackburn Rovers v Arsenal | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 22 Mar 2003 | Newcastle United v Blackburn Rovers | L | 5-1 | Premier League | |
| 07 Apr 2003 | Fulham v Blackburn Rovers | W | 0-4 | Premier League | |
| 19 Apr 2003 | Manchester United v Blackburn Rovers | L | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 21 Apr 2003 | Blackburn Rovers v Bolton Wanderers | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 26 Apr 2003 | Leeds United v Blackburn Rovers | W | 2-3 | Premier League | |
| 03 May 2003 | Blackburn Rovers v West Bromwich Albion | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 11 May 2003 | Tottenham Hotspur v Blackburn Rovers | W | 0-4 | Premier League | |
| 16 Aug 2003 | Blackburn Rovers v Wolverhampton Wanderers | W | 5-1 | Premier League | |
| 23 Aug 2003 | Bolton Wanderers v Blackburn Rovers | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 25 Aug 2003 | Blackburn Rovers v Manchester City | L | 2-3 | Premier League | |
| 30 Aug 2003 | Chelsea v Blackburn Rovers | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 28 Sep 2003 | Blackburn Rovers v Fulham | L | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 04 Oct 2003 | Leeds United v Blackburn Rovers | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 15 Oct 2003 | Blackburn Rovers v Gençlerbirligi | D |
1-1 Agg: 2-4 |
UEFA Cup | 1st round 2nd leg |
| 20 Oct 2003 | Blackburn Rovers v Charlton Athletic | L | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 25 Oct 2003 | Southampton v Blackburn Rovers | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 29 Oct 2003 | Blackburn Rovers v Liverpool | L | 3-4 | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 26 Dec 2003 | Blackburn Rovers v Middlesbrough | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 03 Jan 2004 | Birmingham City v Blackburn Rovers | L | 4-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 07 Jan 2004 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Blackburn Rovers | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 10 Jan 2004 | Blackburn Rovers v Bolton Wanderers | L | 3-4 | Premier League | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-98 | England | Under-18 | 3 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb 1998 | England v Israel | W | 1-0 | U18 | |
| 30 May 1998 | England v Cyprus | W | 1-0 | U18 | |
| 01 Jun 1998 | England v France | L | 0-3 | U18 | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.