Steven Taylor makes switch to Wellington Phoenix

Steven Taylor has officially completed his move to Wellington Phoenix. The 32-year-old spent more than twenty years of his life on the books at Newcastle United before eventually departing in 2016, and since then, he’s been bouncing around a series of clubs such as Ipswich Town and Peterborough United. Now, however, it’s time for him to start a new chapter as he approaches what will likely be the final few years of his playing career.

Taylor was an imposing defender who always seemed to be on the verge of breaking through to that next level, but for one reason or another could never quite manage it. He played for England throughout the youth system but was never able to earn a call-up to the official senior team, although his impact on the game and Newcastle United will likely always be felt by Magpies fans for the next few years at least.