First Team Squad
Player profile and performance records.
Matt Taylor (Midfielder)
Matt Taylor
Oxford, EnglandPosition: Midfielder
Born: 27th Nov 1981 (Oxford, England)
Signed: 23rd Jul 2011 (£2,200,000)
Contract: 3 years
Previous Club: Bolton Wanderers
KUMB Awards: None.
The third of Sam Allardyce's 2011/12 pre-season signings, Taylor arrived at the club with plenty of experience under his belt.
Prior to joining West Ham, he had made more than 100 appearances for all three of his major career clubs - Luton (1999-2002), Portsmouth (2002-2008) and Bolton (2008-2011).
A left-sided midfielder by trade, Taylor can also operate at left-back.
Matt Taylor is yet play any matches this season.
Matt Taylor did not play for West Ham during this season.
Matt Taylor did not play for West Ham during this season.
Matt Taylor did not play for West Ham during this season.
Matt Taylor did not play for West Ham during this season.
Matt Taylor did not play for West Ham during this season.
Matt Taylor did not play for West Ham during this season.
Matt Taylor did not play for West Ham during this season.
Matt Taylor did not play for West Ham during this season.
Tottenham Hotspur
2-0: Saturday, 3rd MayKeept Paulinho so quiet I had to check the team sheet to see if he was actually playing.
Tottenham Hotspur
2-0: Saturday, 3rd MayA wonderful week for Mattie. His daughter is much better, he is restored to the CM berth where he has shown his best form this season, he puts in his usual tigerish display. Almost capped it with a goal, too; denied by a terrific Lloris save.
Arsenal
1-3: Tuesday, 15th AprilDid not play.
Liverpool
1-2: Sunday, 6th AprilOne of the 6+ players today. Often out-classed against the better sides, but not today. Put a real good shift in.
Sunderland
2-1: Monday, 31st MarchTypical hard-working game, so back to his usual self after a poor game against Hull.
Hull City
2-1: Wednesday, 26th MarchHe normally can't cut the mustard against the better teams, but Hull ought to be meat and drink to him. Apart from one good shot at the start and one awful one near the end when he should have laid the ball across, went almost entirely missing. His worst game for some time.
Manchester United
0-2: Saturday, 22nd MarchWorked really hard in the first half, scrapped for everything, but he's a class below what is required against a team at the top end of the Premier League (and there's no shame in that, might I add!).
Everton
0-1: Saturday, 1st MarchThe pick of the midfield. Tremendous work rate yet again, valiantly threw himself in the way of things as per usual, particularly on one shot on 34 minutes.
Southampton
3-1: Saturday, 22nd FebruaryGot through a prodigious amount of work alongside Noble. It was a toss-up between Linda and Taylor for MOTM. Taylor gets it for me. Just.
Southampton
3-1: Saturday, 22nd FebruaryAs above; nothing to get excited about, good or bad. They both worked hard, didn't create / cause a lot at either end. Solid, unassuming sort of game.
Norwich City
2-0: Tuesday, 11th FebruaryWorked as you would expect, but less effective at breaking up the opposing midfield than he has been in the last couple of games.
Aston Villa
2-0: Saturday, 8th FebruaryThe same terrier-like performance we've seen in the last couple of games, albeit still without adding much threat going forwards.
Swansea City
2-0: Saturday, 1st FebruaryNot a player that you'd be usually be looking to for inspiration but in this match and in the match at Chelsea the sheer amount of hard work that he got through merits comment. What we need at the moment.
Swansea City
2-0: Saturday, 1st FebruaryRapidly changing my (not-unflattering) opinion of him, and he's making a centre-mid berth his own. The never-say-die attitude makes up for the lesser creativity he brings.
Cardiff City
2-0: Saturday, 11th JanuaryHas been very good when asked of this season.
Fulham
1-2: Wednesday, 1st JanuaryMost of what they produced in the first half came down his side. Improved when moved forward after Noble's injury but not by much.
Tottenham Hotspur
2-1: Wednesday, 18th DecemberReally stuck his hand up today - key role in the equalising goal.
Tottenham Hotspur
2-1: Wednesday, 18th DecemberCulpable for allowing Defoe to squeeze past him for the Spurs goal but made up for it with an assist for Jarvis' equaliser. Also forced a good save late on.
Sunderland
0-0: Saturday, 14th DecemberDid not play.
Sunderland
0-0: Saturday, 14th DecemberDid not play.
Liverpool
1-4: Saturday, 7th DecemberRan around a bit, waved his arms a lot. Little time to do owt else.
Swansea City
0-0: Sunday, 27th OctoberDid not play.
Manchester City
1-3: Saturday, 19th OctoberDid not play.
Hull City
0-1: Saturday, 28th SeptemberDid not play.
Everton
2-3: Saturday, 21st SeptemberOff the pace, Doesn’t cut it at this level.
Everton
2-3: Saturday, 21st SeptemberCame on for Nolan. Apparently.
Southampton
0-0: Saturday, 14th SeptemberSlaughtered by the home fans for his ex-Pompey links but little involvement in the final few minutes.
Cheltenham Town
2-1: Tuesday, 27th AugustOne first half free-kick apart he disappointed. Often got into decent positions only to give the ball away cheaply.
Pacos de Ferreira
2-1: Saturday, 10th AugustComments to follow...
Eintracht Braunschweig
3-0: Saturday, 27th JulyComments to follow.
Colchester United
2-1: Tuesday, 16th JulyComments to follow...
AFC Bournemouth
2-0: Saturday, 13th JulyComments to follow...
Boreham Wood
3-0: Wednesday, 10th JulyComments to follow...
Reading
4-2: Sunday, 19th May(Replaced Joey O'Brien, 86)
Not much sticks in the mind for his cameo at the end.
Everton
0-2: Sunday, 12th MayDid not play.
Newcastle United
0-0: Saturday, 4th MayI’d forgotten that he had come on at all, to be honest.
Manchester City
1-2: Saturday, 27th AprilComments to follow...
Wigan Athletic
2-0: Saturday, 20th AprilDid not play.
Tottenham Hotspur
2-3: Monday, 25th February(Replaced Nolan, 35)
If only...
Swansea City
1-0: Saturday, 2nd FebruaryLooked uncomfortable when Hernandez ran at him and went to ground once or twice too much.
Queens Park Rangers
1-1: Saturday, 19th JanuaryDid not play.
Manchester United
2-2: Saturday, 5th January(Replaced J.Cole, 78)
Most notable contribution was getting something on Collison’s knock-down that nearly led to Cole putting the game beyond reach.
Norwich City
2-1: Tuesday, 1st JanuarySome fine deliveries – not least from corners, some of which caused panic in the visiting defence.
Everton
1-2: Saturday, 22nd DecemberSolid without being eye-catching – got a bit overrun when we went down to ten men.
Chelsea
3-1: Saturday, 1st December(Replaced Tomkins, 45)
The width he brought to the right hand side caused Chelsea problems and meant they had to think about us rather than vice versa.
Sunderland
1-1: Saturday, 22nd SeptemberA few good crosses and some good combinations on the left with O’Brien, countered by a tendency to drift out of the game.
Norwich City
0-0: Saturday, 15th SeptemberVery quiet throughout the game. He tried to set Cole off a couple of times but the passes were short. Could’ve scored early doors but missed the target from fairly close range.
Fulham
3-0: Saturday, 1st SeptemberThe best thing you can say about his performance today is that we didn't miss our new £11million signing, his namesake Mr Jarvis. His goal was brilliantly taken, hit into the ground exactly as the 'textbooks' will tell you.
Fulham
3-0: Saturday, 1st SeptemberA lot of hard work didn’t catch the eye from Taylor. His well-taken goal obviously did. His corner for Reid’s goal was spot on as well.
Swansea City
0-3: Saturday, 25th AugustDid not play.
Reading
2-4: Saturday, 31st MarchSome decent corners but was denied the chance to supply chances to Baldock by his being replaced by Baldock.
Leeds United
1-1: Saturday, 17th MarchWorked well from a defensive point of view but struggled to have impact going forward. Put in a couple of inviting crosses.
Doncaster Rovers
1-1: Saturday, 10th MarchThe enforced playing of McCartney on the right meant a full-back slot for Taylor until his belated push into midfield. This was something of a waste.
Doncaster Rovers
1-1: Saturday, 10th MarchIt was no surprise that he was unaffected, considering he was yet another player played out of position. Could have won it with the last kick of the game
Southampton
1-1: Tuesday, 14th FebruaryLooked comfortable and a good attacking option for the 18 minutes he was on the pitch. Needless sending off especially after we had just won a penalty. Yes Sharp went down easily, but Taylor shouldn’t have given the ref an option to pull the red card out.
Aldershot Town
1-2: Wednesday, 24th August(Replaced Barrera, 53) Barring an excellent debut much of what Taylor has produced since has been ordinary. Tonight was no different as he failed to make an impact.
Matt Taylor did not play for West Ham during this season.
Matt Taylor did not play for West Ham during this season.
Matt Taylor did not play for West Ham during this season.
Matt Taylor did not play for West Ham during this season.
Matt Taylor did not play for West Ham during this season.
Matt Taylor did not play for West Ham during this season.
Matt Taylor did not play for West Ham during this season.
Matt Taylor did not play for West Ham during this season.
Matt Taylor did not play for West Ham during this season.
Matt Taylor did not play for West Ham during this season.
Matt Taylor did not play for West Ham during this season.