Sean Taylforth
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Sean James Taylforth is an English
footballer playing for Northwich Victoria
. He is a striker
or a winger.
. He made his debut in a Football League Trophy
game against Doncaster Rovers
on 4 September 2007 which Bradford lost 5–1. Despite Taylforth's first team chances being limited, City manager Stuart McCall
said the youngster was one to keep an eye on. Taylforth's second game was his FA Cup
debut when he came on as a substitute in Bradford's second round defeat against Tranmere Rovers
in December 2007. A month later he joined Conference National
side Droylsden
on loan. He made his debut for Droylsden as a second-half substitute the following day against Cambridge City
, for whom Bradford team-mate Luke Medley
was also making his debut in a loan spell, with Droylsden winning 1–0 in the FA Trophy
. He also played two Conference National
league games during his loan spell before returning to Bradford in February. A month later he joined Unibond League Premier Division
side Guiseley
on another month long loan deal. He made his debut for Guiseley as a second half substitute on 24 March 2008 in a 0–0 draw with Stamford. The following week he scored his first goal, with the final goal of a 2–2 draw with Fleetwood Town
. He was one of three junior players to be offered a new deal by manager Stuart McCall
on 29 April 2008, and was rewarded with his first league appearance four days later in City's 2–1 defeat to Wycombe Wanderers
on the final day of the 2007–08
season.
In October 2008, Taylforth rejoined Guiseley, on another one month loan deal, going on to score on his first game back for Guiseley in a 2–2 draw with Matlock Town
.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
footballer playing for Northwich Victoria
Northwich Victoria F.C.
Northwich Victoria Football Club are an English football club who play at the Victoria Stadium in Wincham, Northwich, Cheshire in the Northern Premier League Premier Division, the seventh tier of the English football league system.Northwich are an old club, founded in 1874 and named in honour of...
. He is a striker
Striker
Forwards, also known as strikers, are the players on a team in association football who play nearest to the opposing team's goal, and are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals...
or a winger.
Career
Taylforth rose through the trainee ranks at Bradford CityBradford City A.F.C.
Bradford City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, playing in League Two....
. He made his debut in a Football League Trophy
Football League Trophy
The Football League Trophy, currently known as the Johnstone's Paint Trophy for sponsorship reasons, is an annual English association football knock-out competition open to the 48 clubs in Football League One and Football League Two, the bottom two divisions in the four fully professional top...
game against Doncaster Rovers
Doncaster Rovers F.C.
Doncaster Rovers Football Club is an English football club, based at the Keepmoat Stadium in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. The team currently competes in the Football League Championship, after being promoted via the League One play-offs in 2008, and have remained there since.The club was founded in...
on 4 September 2007 which Bradford lost 5–1. Despite Taylforth's first team chances being limited, City manager Stuart McCall
Stuart McCall
Andrew Stuart Murray McCall , usually known as Stuart McCall, is a former footballer who played in central midfield. He played a total of 763 league games during his career, the 13th highest of all British footballers...
said the youngster was one to keep an eye on. Taylforth's second game was his FA Cup
FA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
debut when he came on as a substitute in Bradford's second round defeat against Tranmere Rovers
Tranmere Rovers F.C.
Tranmere Rovers Football Club are an English team based in Birkenhead, Wirral. The club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system...
in December 2007. A month later he joined Conference National
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
side Droylsden
Droylsden F.C.
Droylsden F.C. is an English football club based in Droylsden, near Manchester. As of the 2011–12 season, they play in the Conference North.-History:...
on loan. He made his debut for Droylsden as a second-half substitute the following day against Cambridge City
Cambridge City F.C.
Cambridge City Football Club is an English football club currently playing in the Southern League Premier Division.-History:The club was founded in 1908 Cambridge Town F.C., as Cambridge had not been granted city status at that point, and were committed to amateur sport...
, for whom Bradford team-mate Luke Medley
Luke Medley
Luke Anthony Cleve Medley is an English footballer who plays for Lincoln City on loan from Kidderminster Harriers. As a junior, he was on the books of Welwyn Garden City, Barnet and Tottenham Hotspur. He joined Bradford City in 2007, and later the same year scored with his first touch in league...
was also making his debut in a loan spell, with Droylsden winning 1–0 in the FA Trophy
FA Trophy
The Football Association Challenge Trophy, commonly known as the FA Trophy, is a knockout cup competition in English football, run by and named after The Football Association and competed for primarily by semi-professional teams...
. He also played two Conference National
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
league games during his loan spell before returning to Bradford in February. A month later he joined Unibond League Premier Division
Northern Premier League Premier Division
The Premier Division is the top division of the Northern Premier League. It is at Step 3 of the National League System, placing it six divisions below the Premier League...
side Guiseley
Guiseley A.F.C.
Guiseley A.F.C. are an English football club from Guiseley, West Yorkshire, England.-History:Founded in 1909 by a local group of enthusiasts, the club’s first success came in 1913 when they won the local Wharfedale League...
on another month long loan deal. He made his debut for Guiseley as a second half substitute on 24 March 2008 in a 0–0 draw with Stamford. The following week he scored his first goal, with the final goal of a 2–2 draw with Fleetwood Town
Fleetwood Town F.C.
Fleetwood Town F.C. is an English football club based in Fleetwood, Lancashire. They currently play in the Conference National having been defeated in the Conference National play-off semi-final by AFC Wimbledon in the 2010–11 season.-History:...
. He was one of three junior players to be offered a new deal by manager Stuart McCall
Stuart McCall
Andrew Stuart Murray McCall , usually known as Stuart McCall, is a former footballer who played in central midfield. He played a total of 763 league games during his career, the 13th highest of all British footballers...
on 29 April 2008, and was rewarded with his first league appearance four days later in City's 2–1 defeat to Wycombe Wanderers
Wycombe Wanderers F.C.
Wycombe Wanderers Football Club is an English professional football team from High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, which has been promoted to Football League One after finishing third in Football League Two in the season 2010–11. The club's nicknames are "The Chairboys" and "The Blues", and they play...
on the final day of the 2007–08
2007-08 in English football
The 2007–08 season was the 128th season of competitive football in England.-European competitions:In October 2007 Arsenal equalled the UEFA Champions League record victory with a 7–0 win over Slavia Prague at the Emirates Stadium. The record was broken the following month when Liverpool...
season.
In October 2008, Taylforth rejoined Guiseley, on another one month loan deal, going on to score on his first game back for Guiseley in a 2–2 draw with Matlock Town
Matlock Town F.C.
Matlock Town F.C. is an English football club based at Causeway Lane in Matlock, Derbyshire.-History:The club was established in the late 1870s and have competed in the Central Alliance and the Midland Counties League before reaching the Northern Premier League.In the 1974–75 season the club won...
.
External links
- Sean Taylforth at bradfordcity.premiumtv.co.uk