29 Facts About Gareth Taylor

Gareth Keith Taylor was born on 25 February 1973 and is a football manager and former player who most recently served as the head coach of Manchester City Women.

Gareth Taylor began his career as a defender at Bristol Rovers, having left the Southampton youth team in 1991.

Gareth Taylor retired as a player in September 2011, scoring 135 goals in 642 appearances across all competitions.

Gareth Taylor won a total of fifteen caps for Wales and scored once in a friendly against Scotland.

Gareth Taylor was eligible for the national side because of his Welsh-born father.

Gareth Taylor went on to coach at Manchester City before he was appointed manager of the club's women's team in May 2020.

Gareth Taylor led the team to the FA Cup title in 2020 and League Cup title in 2022.

Gareth Taylor's height meant he was a good target man and was exceptional in the air, scoring twelve goals in his first full season alongside Marcus Stewart and Paul Miller in attack.

Gareth Taylor failed to make an impact at the London club and only managed 23 appearances and two goals.

Gareth Taylor was released by Palace and was signed by Sheffield United on 7 March 1996.

The loan deal lasted until the end of the season, Gareth Taylor having scored four goals in fifteen appearances.

Gareth Taylor moved to Turf Moor on a free transfer in July 2001, signing a three-year deal.

Gareth Taylor played a big part in the recovery with some very important goals.

Gareth Taylor missed the end of the season with a knee injury that required surgery.

Gareth Taylor broke his jaw at the start of the season, spending a month on the sidelines.

Gareth Taylor initially signed for Doncaster Rovers on loan on 31 January 2008, but the deal was made permanent on 6 February.

Gareth Taylor helped the club to promotion from the play-offs, though was an unused substitute in the final.

Gareth Taylor joined Carlisle United on a month-long loan deal in March 2009.

In June 2009, Gareth Taylor signed a one-year contract with Dean Saunders' Conference National side Wrexham, leaving the Football League after eighteen years.

Gareth Taylor retired in September 2011, and immediately took up coaching at Manchester City.

Gareth Taylor was utilised as a stand-in for John Hartson, who was troubled with injury.

In September 2011, Gareth Taylor was appointed as a coach at his former club Manchester City and was given the task of developing young talent in Dubai.

Gareth Taylor became the under-16 coach at the City of Manchester Stadium in 2012.

Gareth Taylor was appointed the head coach of Manchester City Women on 28 May 2020.

Gareth Taylor was named as Super League Manager of the Month for February 2023 after guiding the team to victories over Leicester City and Arsenal to extend the club's unbeaten run to eleven matches.

Gareth Taylor won the following month's award after City won all three of their league matches.

City ended the season in fourth place, missing out on a Champions League qualification spot on goal difference; Gareth Taylor said he was pleased to go the season unbeaten at home.

Gareth Taylor signed a new three-year contract in March 2024, with the club second in the table.

On 10 March 2025, it was announced that Gareth Taylor had parted ways with the club.