Taylor Back At Rovers


He's back!!
By Gas Man
August 5 2023

Centre back Connor Taylor  is back at Rovers

The 21 year old rejoins Rovers after a succesful loan spell in which he played a major roles In Rovers returning to League One. Joey Barton did try to sign Taylor last season but Stoke City were reluctant to let the young defender leave, but Rovers finally have their man on a 3 year deal. The fee is undicolsed but its reportedly a deal worth £300,00.

Taylor made 14 appearances last season for Stoke City in the Championship. Whilst at Rovers in the 2021/2022 season Taylor was a key figure playing in 47 games - of which he started 41 - and scoring three goals for them in League Two.

"We are delighted to welcome Taylor back," Rovers boss Joey Barton said.

"It's no secret that we've been trying to get him back with us sooner - I'm sure he will be worth the wait."

"Connor is a top player, a great character and all the boys were happy to see him back," Barton added.

"He is a great addition and will strengthen us further as we start our 2023-24 League One campaign on Saturday away at Portsmouth."

Taylor takes the number 17 shirt , the same shirt he held in his first stint with Rovers.

Taylor Back At Rovers
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Date: 05/08/2023 12:08

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