Taylor was born in Bedford, Bedfordshire. He made his first team debut for Northampton Town, coming on as a substitute in the 90th minute, away to Premier League team Bolton Wanderers, in the 2–1 win in the League Cup on 26 August 2008. That was his only first-team appearance before Mark Cooper signed him for Conference Premier club Kettering Town before the 2009–10 season. In January 2011 he rejoined Cooper at fellow Conference club Darlington, where he signed an 18-month contract. In November 2011, Taylor signed on loan at fellow Conference side Luton Town until January 2012, with the deal then becoming permanent. On signing for Luton Town manager Gary Brabin said of Taylor "he's a young lad who is ready for us now. He's got a real energy and that ability to get up and down the pitch." He played in 18 games for Luton during the 2011–12 season, scoring once in a 5–0 victory over his former club Kettering Town. The following season he went on loan to Conference club Tamworth on 27 September 2012, where he played 10 games over the course of two months. He was involved in Luton's FA Cup campaign to the Fifth Round in early 2013, playing at left-back in 1–0 wins over Wolverhampton Wanderers and Premier League side Norwich City, and also in the 3–0 defeat to Millwall that brought the run to an end. Buckle left the club two weeks later to be replaced by John Still, who reinstated Taylor back to the first-team. However, Taylor chose to leave and sign on loan at promotion-chasing Conference club Mansfield Town on 28 March 2013. Taylor played in Mansfield's final eight games of the season as they won six of them to achieve promotion to The Football League. He was not offered a new contract at Luton and was released by the club at the end of the season. On 20 June 2013, Taylor signed a two-year contract with Cambridge United until the end of the 2014–15 season. During the 2013/2014 season Greg Taylor won both the FA Trophy and promotion to the Football League with Cambridge United. He was an integral part of the U's squad to do the double and was ever-present at left back. He signed a contract extension until the 2016/2017 season with the U's in January 2015. Taylor also started in both FA Cup games against Manchester United. The first game saw Manchester United make the trip to the abbey stadium which ended in 0–0, earning Cambridge a replay at Old Trafford in the 2015/16 season.
International career
In September 2010, Taylor made his debut for England C against the Wales under-23 selection.
Career Statistics
Club
Honours
2012–13: Conference Premier champions – Mansfield Town
2013–14: Conference Premier play-off winner – Cambridge United
