Taylor Francis George Regan (born 16 November 1988) is an Australian

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player who plays as a defender for Charlestown Azzurri.

Career

Newcastle Jets

Regan joined the Jets as part of the youth system in 2008 from state league club Azzurri FC. He captained the team and played primarily as a center back. On 3 June 2010 his strong performances were rewarded with a one-year contract. Taylor Regan made his Debut on 16 October 2010 in Round 10 against

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. The Match finished 1–1 and Regan was a standout performer, gaining praise from coaches and senior players. During the 12/13 season Regan made 20 appearances and was awarded the Ray Baartz medal as player of the season. An award chosen by former greats of the club. In 2015 Regan was presented with the

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Members Award for Player of the season. In early February 2015, Regan was made captain of the Newcastle Jets by coach Phil Stubbins following the mid-season sackings of several players for disciplinary reasons. Regan left the Jets at the conclusion of the

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season, after being told his contract would not be renewed, following a tumultuous period at the club both and off the field.

Negeri Sembilan FA

In early December 2015 it was revealed that Regan had signed with

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in the

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for the 2016 season. At the club's Season Launch on 12 January, Regan was announced as captain for the upcoming season. He left the club in October 2016.

Adelaide United

After a successful season in Malaysia, Regan returned to Australia after signing a contract with

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as an injury replacement for Jordan Elsey. In March 2017, after 10 appearances in all competitions, Regan signed a two-year contract extension with Adelaide United. With his physical style Regan became adored by Reds fans and helped the club win the 2018 FFA cup.

Selangor F.C

On 11 January 2019, Regan return to Malaysia and signed for Selangor F.C. on a one-year contract. With a 3rd place finish in the Super League and a brilliant Cup run, Regan signed a 1 year extension with the club at the end of the 2019 season, which saw him become captain for 2020.

Sarawak United

In 2021, Regan signed for

side Sarawak United on a 2 year deal. However due to financial issues facing the club, Captain Regan terminated in December 2021 and returned to Australia.

Return to Newcastle Jets

Regan returned to the

on 19 January 2022, signing for the remainder of the

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season.

Personal life

On 23 May 2015, Regan married long time girlfriend Jessica. They have 2 sons, Bodhi and Jax.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Regan, Taylor 1988 births Living people Australian soccer players Association football defenders Newcastle Jets FC players Negeri Sembilan FA players Adelaide United FC players Selangor FA players Sarawak United FC players Malaysia Super League players Malaysia Premier League players A-League Men players Australian expatriate soccer players Australian expatriate sportspeople in Malaysia Expatriate footballers in Malaysia Sportspeople from Newcastle, New South Wales