William Taylor (1886 – 7 May 1966) was an English

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who played as a half-back for Southwell, Mansfield Mechanics, Notts County,

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, Burnley, Oldham Athletic, and Newark Town.

Career

Taylor played for Southwell, Mansfield Mechanics, Notts County,

, and Burnley. He played one game as a guest for

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during World War II, in a 2–0 defeat to

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in a Lancashire regional Section, Subsidiary Tournament match at the

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on 13 April 1918. He later played for Oldham Athletic, and Newark Town.

Career statistics

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Taylor, William 1886 births 1966 deaths People from Southwell, Nottinghamshire Footballers from Nottinghamshire English men's footballers Men's association football midfielders Mansfield Mechanics F.C. players Notts County F.C. players Shirebrook Miners Welfare F.C. players Burnley F.C. players Port Vale F.C. wartime guest players Oldham Athletic A.F.C. players Newark Town F.C. players English Football League players