Archie Taylor (footballer, born 1879)


Archibald Taylor was a Scottish professional football full back, who played in England and Scotland for Dundee, Falkirk, West Ham United, Huddersfield Town and Barnsley.

Career

Taylor captained the Barnsley team which won the FA Cup in 1912, by beating West Bromwich Albion in a replay, after the first match ended goalless. The Manchester Guardian, when reporting on the first match noted that he kept Albion Winger Jephcott in check. In the replay his play was again praised. Earlier in his career he won the FA Cup with Bolton Wanderers in 1904. After his retirement, he served Dundee as assistant trainer.

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Honours

Bolton Wanderers
Barnsley