22 Facts About Lyle Taylor

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Lyle Taylor has spent time on loan at Eastbourne Borough, Croydon Athletic, Lewes, Hereford United, Woking, two spells at Partick Thistle, and Birmingham City.

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Lyle Taylor was spotted by Millwall whilst playing for Staines Town youth academy, and progressed from the Millwall U18's to the reserve team.

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Eastbourne Borough coach Nick Greenwood decided to end the loan deal, stating Lyle Taylor was not ready for Conference starts, as he was still learning his trade.

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However, Lyle Taylor struggled to hold down a regular first-team place and appeared to be surplus to requirements.

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On 31 January 2011, Lyle Taylor signed a one-month loan deal with Isthmian League side Lewes, a deal which was extended the following month.

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Lyle Taylor scored twice in eight appearances for Hereford before returning to his parent club at the end of his loan spell.

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Lyle Taylor was released by Bournemouth at the end of the season having netted just two cup goals in the two years he was at the club.

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Lyle Taylor played 20 games for Partick in total that season, scoring seven goals, before returning to England in the summer.

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Lyle Taylor played 12 times for United in the league that season, scoring three goals as they finished 16th.

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On 2 February 2015, Lyle Taylor returned to Partick Thistle for a second loan spell.

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On 14 July 2015,25-year-old Lyle Taylor signed with AFC Wimbledon for an undisclosed sum.

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Lyle Taylor continued to score freely as the Dons finished 7th in League Two, ensuring a spot in the play-offs.

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On 30 August 2016, Lyle Taylor signed an extended deal with the club.

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Lyle Taylor became AFC Wimbledon's record Football League goalscorer with 44 goals, and remains the Dons highest scorer during their Football League era with 55 goals in all competitions.

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Lyle Taylor signed for AFC Wimbledon's League One rivals Charlton Athletic on 27 June 2018 on a two year deal.

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On 2 July 2020, it was confirmed that Lyle Taylor had left Charlton after his contract expired.

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On 15 August 2020, Lyle Taylor joined Championship club Nottingham Forest on a free transfer.

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Lyle Taylor scored against Derby County on his debut for the club, and finished his loan spell with five goals from 14 appearances.

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In March 2015, Lyle Taylor was called up to play for Montserrat in their qualification matches for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, being eligible through his grandparents.

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Lyle Taylor made his full International debut against Curacao on 27 March 2015, scoring his first international goal.

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Lyle Taylor has worked as a model and appeared in TV advertisements for the Champions League.

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Lyle Taylor has refused to follow the EFL initiative to take the knee before football matches.