Cracking interview with Steven Taylor

[Guest alijmitchell]

The lad sounds like a prize twat.

[Guest BooBoo]

I think since the turn of the year, Taylor is battling only with Bassong and Enrique for POTY.

[Neil]

I'm completely undecided as to whether Taylor is a complete tit, or a refreshingly honest and down-to-earth bloke.

[Disco]

Got ridiculed by the panel and Jeff on SSN today.

[Guest fading star]

I'm completely undecided as to whether Taylor is a complete tit, or a refreshingly honest and down-to-earth bloke.

Or somewhere in between?

 

Taylor made his full league debut in 2005 at the tender age of 19. Since when he’s had the opportunity to learn his trade by partnering Boumsong, Bramble, Moore, Onyewu, Rozenthal and Cacapa. He’s also been regularly played out of position, and under at least five managers with differing approaches to the game. It’s no surprise his decision making hasn‘t improved.

 

Taylor has all the attributes of a top centre half, except composure.  He tries too hard, unlike Bassong who just concentrates on the basics and looks all the better for it. Unfortunately for Taylor the senior pros at the club don’t show any real leadership, and he feels compelled to step into the breach. Probably because he actually cares about what happens to NUFC.

 

Taylor has suffered because far too much has been asked of him. Bassong was utter garbage at left back, which is why he hasn’t been asked to play their again. Taylor on the other hand makes a decent stab at playing out of position so gets asked to sacrifice his own development for the good of the team time and time again. 

 

Taylor gets a lot of unwarranted flack. He’s a good player with the right attitude, who‘d blossom at a stable club.  If NUFC is to a future we need hang on to players like Steven Taylor.

[Guest Alan Shearer 9]

I'm completely undecided as to whether Taylor is a complete tit, or a refreshingly honest and down-to-earth bloke.

Taylor has all the attributes of a top centre half, except composure. 

 

Is that you Titus?

[Wullie]

I'm completely undecided as to whether Taylor is a complete tit, or a refreshingly honest and down-to-earth bloke.

Or somewhere in between?

 

Taylor made his full league debut in 2005 at the tender age of 19. Since when he’s had the opportunity to learn his trade by partnering Boumsong, Bramble, Moore, Onyewu, Rozenthal and Cacapa. He’s also been regularly played out of position, and under at least five managers with differing approaches to the game. It’s no surprise his decision making hasn‘t improved.

 

Taylor has all the attributes of a top centre half, except composure.  He tries too hard, unlike Bassong who just concentrates on the basics and looks all the better for it. Unfortunately for Taylor the senior pros at the club don’t show any real leadership, and he feels compelled to step into the breach. Probably because he actually cares about what happens to NUFC.

 

Taylor has suffered because far too much has been asked of him. Bassong was utter garbage at left back, which is why he hasn’t been asked to play their again. Taylor on the other hand makes a decent stab at playing out of position so gets asked to sacrifice his own development for the good of the team time and time again. 

 

Taylor gets a lot of unwarranted flack. He’s a good player with the right attitude, who‘d blossom at a stable club.  If NUFC is to a future we need hang on to players like Steven Taylor.

 

Without wishing to sound harsh, that's a load of rubbish.

[Guest fading star]

I'm completely undecided as to whether Taylor is a complete tit, or a refreshingly honest and down-to-earth bloke.

Or somewhere in between?

 

Taylor made his full league debut in 2005 at the tender age of 19. Since when he’s had the opportunity to learn his trade by partnering Boumsong, Bramble, Moore, Onyewu, Rozenthal and Cacapa. He’s also been regularly played out of position, and under at least five managers with differing approaches to the game. It’s no surprise his decision making hasn‘t improved.

 

Taylor has all the attributes of a top centre half, except composure.  He tries too hard, unlike Bassong who just concentrates on the basics and looks all the better for it. Unfortunately for Taylor the senior pros at the club don’t show any real leadership, and he feels compelled to step into the breach. Probably because he actually cares about what happens to NUFC.

 

Taylor has suffered because far too much has been asked of him. Bassong was utter garbage at left back, which is why he hasn’t been asked to play their again. Taylor on the other hand makes a decent stab at playing out of position so gets asked to sacrifice his own development for the good of the team time and time again. 

 

Taylor gets a lot of unwarranted flack. He’s a good player with the right attitude, who‘d blossom at a stable club.  If NUFC is to a future we need hang on to players like Steven Taylor.

 

Without wishing to sound harsh, that's a load of rubbish.

No it's not.

[lovejoy]

I'm completely undecided as to whether Taylor is a complete tit, or a refreshingly honest and down-to-earth bloke.

Or somewhere in between?

 

Taylor made his full league debut in 2005 at the tender age of 19. Since when hes had the opportunity to learn his trade by partnering Boumsong, Bramble, Moore, Onyewu, Rozenthal and Cacapa. Hes also been regularly played out of position, and under at least five managers with differing approaches to the game. Its no surprise his decision making hasnt improved.

 

Taylor has all the attributes of a top centre half, except composure.  He tries too hard, unlike Bassong who just concentrates on the basics and looks all the better for it. Unfortunately for Taylor the senior pros at the club dont show any real leadership, and he feels compelled to step into the breach. Probably because he actually cares about what happens to NUFC.

 

Taylor has suffered because far too much has been asked of him. Bassong was utter garbage at left back, which is why he hasnt been asked to play their again. Taylor on the other hand makes a decent stab at playing out of position so gets asked to sacrifice his own development for the good of the team time and time again. 

 

Taylor gets a lot of unwarranted flack. Hes a good player with the right attitude, whod blossom at a stable club.  If NUFC is to a future we need hang on to players like Steven Taylor.

 

Without wishing to sound harsh, that's a load of rubbish.

No it's not.

 

good comeback.

[Wullie]

I'm completely undecided as to whether Taylor is a complete tit, or a refreshingly honest and down-to-earth bloke.

Or somewhere in between?

 

Taylor made his full league debut in 2005 at the tender age of 19. Since when he’s had the opportunity to learn his trade by partnering Boumsong, Bramble, Moore, Onyewu, Rozenthal and Cacapa. He’s also been regularly played out of position, and under at least five managers with differing approaches to the game. It’s no surprise his decision making hasn‘t improved.

 

Taylor has all the attributes of a top centre half, except composure.  He tries too hard, unlike Bassong who just concentrates on the basics and looks all the better for it. Unfortunately for Taylor the senior pros at the club don’t show any real leadership, and he feels compelled to step into the breach. Probably because he actually cares about what happens to NUFC.

 

Taylor has suffered because far too much has been asked of him. Bassong was utter garbage at left back, which is why he hasn’t been asked to play their again. Taylor on the other hand makes a decent stab at playing out of position so gets asked to sacrifice his own development for the good of the team time and time again. 

 

Taylor gets a lot of unwarranted flack. He’s a good player with the right attitude, who‘d blossom at a stable club.  If NUFC is to a future we need hang on to players like Steven Taylor.

 

Without wishing to sound harsh, that's a load of rubbish.

No it's not.

 

What are "all the attributes" that Taylor has to be a top centre half?

 

Bassong being "utter garbage" at left back is a laugh as well. Him not playing there since probably has more to do with the fact that he's the best centre half at the club by a country mile and the best left back being fit.

[Tooj]

I'm completely undecided as to whether Taylor is a complete tit, or a refreshingly honest and down-to-earth bloke.

Or somewhere in between?

 

Taylor made his full league debut in 2005 at the tender age of 19. Since when he’s had the opportunity to learn his trade by partnering Boumsong, Bramble, Moore, Onyewu, Rozenthal and Cacapa. He’s also been regularly played out of position, and under at least five managers with differing approaches to the game. It’s no surprise his decision making hasn‘t improved.

 

Taylor has all the attributes of a top centre half, except composure.  He tries too hard, unlike Bassong who just concentrates on the basics and looks all the better for it. Unfortunately for Taylor the senior pros at the club don’t show any real leadership, and he feels compelled to step into the breach. Probably because he actually cares about what happens to NUFC.

 

Taylor has suffered because far too much has been asked of him. Bassong was utter garbage at left back, which is why he hasn’t been asked to play their again. Taylor on the other hand makes a decent stab at playing out of position so gets asked to sacrifice his own development for the good of the team time and time again. 

 

Taylor gets a lot of unwarranted flack. He’s a good player with the right attitude, who‘d blossom at a stable club.  If NUFC is to a future we need hang on to players like Steven Taylor.

 

Without wishing to sound harsh, that's a load of rubbish.

 

 

That old chestnut of it being because Taylor has played with shite as to why he's shite. Yet Bassong comes in this season, looks fantastic, and Taylor when playing in his favourite position still looks dross. Aye but that's because of the players playing with him.

[Tooj]

I'm completely undecided as to whether Taylor is a complete tit, or a refreshingly honest and down-to-earth bloke.

Or somewhere in between?

 

Taylor made his full league debut in 2005 at the tender age of 19. Since when he’s had the opportunity to learn his trade by partnering Boumsong, Bramble, Moore, Onyewu, Rozenthal and Cacapa. He’s also been regularly played out of position, and under at least five managers with differing approaches to the game. It’s no surprise his decision making hasn‘t improved.

 

Taylor has all the attributes of a top centre half, except composure.  He tries too hard, unlike Bassong who just concentrates on the basics and looks all the better for it. Unfortunately for Taylor the senior pros at the club don’t show any real leadership, and he feels compelled to step into the breach. Probably because he actually cares about what happens to NUFC.

 

Taylor has suffered because far too much has been asked of him. Bassong was utter garbage at left back, which is why he hasn’t been asked to play their again. Taylor on the other hand makes a decent stab at playing out of position so gets asked to sacrifice his own development for the good of the team time and time again. 

 

Taylor gets a lot of unwarranted flack. He’s a good player with the right attitude, who‘d blossom at a stable club.  If NUFC is to a future we need hang on to players like Steven Taylor.

 

Without wishing to sound harsh, that's a load of rubbish.

No it's not.

 

What are "all the attributes" that Taylor has to be a top centre half?

 

Bassong being "utter garbage" at left back is a laugh as well. Him not playing there since probably has more to do with the fact that he's the best centre half at the club by a country mile and the best left back being fit.

 

I can tell you the attributes he's missing.

 

Pace, power, anticipation, positioning, the ability to head the ball where you want it to go, good distribution, the ability to have the respect of your fellow team mates and good distribution skills. He's canny at shirking responsibility though and pointing. I'll give him that.

[lovejoy]

should stay at RB iyam.

 

looks clumsy as fuck at centre half.

[Tooj]

should stay at RB iyam.

 

looks clumsy as fuck at centre half.

 

Aye but with Beye being a much better footballer than him he can sit back on the bench as far as I'm concerned.

[lovejoy]

should stay at RB iyam.

 

looks clumsy as f*** at centre half.

 

Aye but with Beye being a much better footballer than him he can sit back on the bench as far as I'm concerned.

 

ah no doubt, i meant become a rb for the rest of his career.

 

 

he'll start at RB against arsenal imo though.

[Wullie]

should stay at RB iyam.

 

looks clumsy as f*** at centre half.

 

Aye but with Beye being a much better footballer than him he can sit back on the bench as far as I'm concerned.

 

ah no doubt, i meant become a rb for the rest of his career.

 

 

he'll start at RB against arsenal imo though.

 

He's doing alright there because he knows how to get forward (I'd see him up front ahead of Ameobi tbh). If Arshavin turns it on again though, he'll tear him a new arsehole cos the lad can't defend.

[lovejoy]

should stay at RB iyam.

 

looks clumsy as f*** at centre half.

 

Aye but with Beye being a much better footballer than him he can sit back on the bench as far as I'm concerned.

 

ah no doubt, i meant become a rb for the rest of his career.

 

 

he'll start at RB against arsenal imo though.

 

He's doing alright there because he knows how to get forward (I'd see him up front ahead of Ameobi tbh). If Arshavin turns it on again though, he'll tear him a new arsehole cos the lad can't defend.

 

he didn't do too badly against ronaldo, the worlds best.

 

(not sure why im defending him here, im not a fan of his, but he did).

 

would rather see beye there all day, but i do think taylor will get the nod.

 

[Guest fading star]

I'm completely undecided as to whether Taylor is a complete tit, or a refreshingly honest and down-to-earth bloke.

Or somewhere in between?

 

Taylor made his full league debut in 2005 at the tender age of 19. Since when he’s had the opportunity to learn his trade by partnering Boumsong, Bramble, Moore, Onyewu, Rozenthal and Cacapa. He’s also been regularly played out of position, and under at least five managers with differing approaches to the game. It’s no surprise his decision making hasn‘t improved.

 

Taylor has all the attributes of a top centre half, except composure.  He tries too hard, unlike Bassong who just concentrates on the basics and looks all the better for it. Unfortunately for Taylor the senior pros at the club don’t show any real leadership, and he feels compelled to step into the breach. Probably because he actually cares about what happens to NUFC.

 

Taylor has suffered because far too much has been asked of him. Bassong was utter garbage at left back, which is why he hasn’t been asked to play their again. Taylor on the other hand makes a decent stab at playing out of position so gets asked to sacrifice his own development for the good of the team time and time again. 

 

Taylor gets a lot of unwarranted flack. He’s a good player with the right attitude, who‘d blossom at a stable club.  If NUFC is to a future we need hang on to players like Steven Taylor.

 

Without wishing to sound harsh, that's a load of rubbish.

No it's not.

 

What are "all the attributes" that Taylor has to be a top centre half?

 

Bassong being "utter garbage" at left back is a laugh as well. Him not playing there since probably has more to do with the fact that he's the best centre half at the club by a country mile and the best left back being fit.

His passing was certainly laughable, and left backs need to be able to pass the ball. Whereas a centre half can get away with being a bit crap.

 

Bassong has played very well this season. He sticks to what he’s good at and let’s the rest of the team worry about the more complicated stuff. If he'd had been asked to fulfil the role Taylor plays in the team he’d probably have struggled badly.

[oldtype]

Beye needs to be eased back a bit, he's had a horrific injury. Taylor starts for the next match and maybe even Chelsea imo

[Guest fading star]

I'm completely undecided as to whether Taylor is a complete tit, or a refreshingly honest and down-to-earth bloke.

Or somewhere in between?

 

Taylor made his full league debut in 2005 at the tender age of 19. Since when he’s had the opportunity to learn his trade by partnering Boumsong, Bramble, Moore, Onyewu, Rozenthal and Cacapa. He’s also been regularly played out of position, and under at least five managers with differing approaches to the game. It’s no surprise his decision making hasn‘t improved.

 

Taylor has all the attributes of a top centre half, except composure.  He tries too hard, unlike Bassong who just concentrates on the basics and looks all the better for it. Unfortunately for Taylor the senior pros at the club don’t show any real leadership, and he feels compelled to step into the breach. Probably because he actually cares about what happens to NUFC.

 

Taylor has suffered because far too much has been asked of him. Bassong was utter garbage at left back, which is why he hasn’t been asked to play their again. Taylor on the other hand makes a decent stab at playing out of position so gets asked to sacrifice his own development for the good of the team time and time again. 

 

Taylor gets a lot of unwarranted flack. He’s a good player with the right attitude, who‘d blossom at a stable club.  If NUFC is to a future we need hang on to players like Steven Taylor.

 

Without wishing to sound harsh, that's a load of rubbish.

No it's not.

 

What are "all the attributes" that Taylor has to be a top centre half?

 

Bassong being "utter garbage" at left back is a laugh as well. Him not playing there since probably has more to do with the fact that he's the best centre half at the club by a country mile and the best left back being fit.

 

I can tell you the attributes he's missing.

 

Pace, power, anticipation, positioning, the ability to head the ball where you want it to go, good distribution, the ability to have the respect of your fellow team mates and good distribution skills. He's canny at shirking responsibility though and pointing. I'll give him that.

Your getting him mixed up with Collocini.

[Wullie]

I'm completely undecided as to whether Taylor is a complete tit, or a refreshingly honest and down-to-earth bloke.

Or somewhere in between?

 

Taylor made his full league debut in 2005 at the tender age of 19. Since when he’s had the opportunity to learn his trade by partnering Boumsong, Bramble, Moore, Onyewu, Rozenthal and Cacapa. He’s also been regularly played out of position, and under at least five managers with differing approaches to the game. It’s no surprise his decision making hasn‘t improved.

 

Taylor has all the attributes of a top centre half, except composure.  He tries too hard, unlike Bassong who just concentrates on the basics and looks all the better for it. Unfortunately for Taylor the senior pros at the club don’t show any real leadership, and he feels compelled to step into the breach. Probably because he actually cares about what happens to NUFC.

 

Taylor has suffered because far too much has been asked of him. Bassong was utter garbage at left back, which is why he hasn’t been asked to play their again. Taylor on the other hand makes a decent stab at playing out of position so gets asked to sacrifice his own development for the good of the team time and time again. 

 

Taylor gets a lot of unwarranted flack. He’s a good player with the right attitude, who‘d blossom at a stable club.  If NUFC is to a future we need hang on to players like Steven Taylor.

 

Without wishing to sound harsh, that's a load of rubbish.

No it's not.

 

What are "all the attributes" that Taylor has to be a top centre half?

 

Bassong being "utter garbage" at left back is a laugh as well. Him not playing there since probably has more to do with the fact that he's the best centre half at the club by a country mile and the best left back being fit.

His passing was certainly laughable, and left backs need to be able to pass the ball. Whereas a centre half can get away with being a bit crap.

 

Bassong has played very well this season. He sticks to what he’s good at and let’s the rest of the team worry about the more complicated stuff. If he'd had been asked to fulfil the role Taylor plays in the team he’d probably have struggled badly.

 

That makes no sense whatsoever. What role are you talking about, centre half?

 

What are these attributes of Taylor's?

[Fatwax]

Have a pop at Colo all you want, but I can't think of any major errors he's made while been here. He's been sloppy at times and had poor games or made poor decisions that have led to conceding but I'm struggling to think of any major howlers.

 

Taylor on the other hand..

[Guest fading star]

I'm completely undecided as to whether Taylor is a complete tit, or a refreshingly honest and down-to-earth bloke.

Or somewhere in between?

 

Taylor made his full league debut in 2005 at the tender age of 19. Since when he’s had the opportunity to learn his trade by partnering Boumsong, Bramble, Moore, Onyewu, Rozenthal and Cacapa. He’s also been regularly played out of position, and under at least five managers with differing approaches to the game. It’s no surprise his decision making hasn‘t improved.

 

Taylor has all the attributes of a top centre half, except composure.  He tries too hard, unlike Bassong who just concentrates on the basics and looks all the better for it. Unfortunately for Taylor the senior pros at the club don’t show any real leadership, and he feels compelled to step into the breach. Probably because he actually cares about what happens to NUFC.

 

Taylor has suffered because far too much has been asked of him. Bassong was utter garbage at left back, which is why he hasn’t been asked to play their again. Taylor on the other hand makes a decent stab at playing out of position so gets asked to sacrifice his own development for the good of the team time and time again. 

 

Taylor gets a lot of unwarranted flack. He’s a good player with the right attitude, who‘d blossom at a stable club.  If NUFC is to a future we need hang on to players like Steven Taylor.

 

Without wishing to sound harsh, that's a load of rubbish.

 

 

That old chestnut of it being because Taylor has played with s**** as to why he's s****. Yet Bassong comes in this season, looks fantastic, and Taylor when playing in his favourite position still looks dross. Aye but that's because of the players playing with him.

That’s not what I said.

 

It’s laughable the way Bassong is being held up as some kind of perfect defender. If he had a perm at least half the people on this board would cream their pants at the mention of his name.

[Guest fading star]

I'm completely undecided as to whether Taylor is a complete tit, or a refreshingly honest and down-to-earth bloke.

Or somewhere in between?

 

Taylor made his full league debut in 2005 at the tender age of 19. Since when he’s had the opportunity to learn his trade by partnering Boumsong, Bramble, Moore, Onyewu, Rozenthal and Cacapa. He’s also been regularly played out of position, and under at least five managers with differing approaches to the game. It’s no surprise his decision making hasn‘t improved.

 

Taylor has all the attributes of a top centre half, except composure.  He tries too hard, unlike Bassong who just concentrates on the basics and looks all the better for it. Unfortunately for Taylor the senior pros at the club don’t show any real leadership, and he feels compelled to step into the breach. Probably because he actually cares about what happens to NUFC.

 

Taylor has suffered because far too much has been asked of him. Bassong was utter garbage at left back, which is why he hasn’t been asked to play their again. Taylor on the other hand makes a decent stab at playing out of position so gets asked to sacrifice his own development for the good of the team time and time again. 

 

Taylor gets a lot of unwarranted flack. He’s a good player with the right attitude, who‘d blossom at a stable club.  If NUFC is to a future we need hang on to players like Steven Taylor.

 

Without wishing to sound harsh, that's a load of rubbish.

No it's not.

 

What are "all the attributes" that Taylor has to be a top centre half?

 

Bassong being "utter garbage" at left back is a laugh as well. Him not playing there since probably has more to do with the fact that he's the best centre half at the club by a country mile and the best left back being fit.

His passing was certainly laughable, and left backs need to be able to pass the ball. Whereas a centre half can get away with being a bit crap.

 

Bassong has played very well this season. He sticks to what he’s good at and let’s the rest of the team worry about the more complicated stuff. If he'd had been asked to fulfil the role Taylor plays in the team he’d probably have struggled badly.

 

That makes no sense whatsoever. What role are you talking about, centre half?

 

What are these attributes of Taylor's?

Everything apart form real pace and the aforementioned composure.

 

The role I’m talking about is one of leadership. The man who has to remind the slackers that winning matters. The man who has to show the quitters that there’s still hope. Taylor’s not up to the job atm, but nobody else is doing it. If he just focused on doing the bare minimum, like Bassong does, he’d be become a far better defender. 

[Wullie]

I'm completely undecided as to whether Taylor is a complete tit, or a refreshingly honest and down-to-earth bloke.

Or somewhere in between?

 

Taylor made his full league debut in 2005 at the tender age of 19. Since when he’s had the opportunity to learn his trade by partnering Boumsong, Bramble, Moore, Onyewu, Rozenthal and Cacapa. He’s also been regularly played out of position, and under at least five managers with differing approaches to the game. It’s no surprise his decision making hasn‘t improved.

 

Taylor has all the attributes of a top centre half, except composure.  He tries too hard, unlike Bassong who just concentrates on the basics and looks all the better for it. Unfortunately for Taylor the senior pros at the club don’t show any real leadership, and he feels compelled to step into the breach. Probably because he actually cares about what happens to NUFC.

 

Taylor has suffered because far too much has been asked of him. Bassong was utter garbage at left back, which is why he hasn’t been asked to play their again. Taylor on the other hand makes a decent stab at playing out of position so gets asked to sacrifice his own development for the good of the team time and time again. 

 

Taylor gets a lot of unwarranted flack. He’s a good player with the right attitude, who‘d blossom at a stable club.  If NUFC is to a future we need hang on to players like Steven Taylor.

 

Without wishing to sound harsh, that's a load of rubbish.

No it's not.

 

What are "all the attributes" that Taylor has to be a top centre half?

 

Bassong being "utter garbage" at left back is a laugh as well. Him not playing there since probably has more to do with the fact that he's the best centre half at the club by a country mile and the best left back being fit.

His passing was certainly laughable, and left backs need to be able to pass the ball. Whereas a centre half can get away with being a bit crap.

 

Bassong has played very well this season. He sticks to what he’s good at and let’s the rest of the team worry about the more complicated stuff. If he'd had been asked to fulfil the role Taylor plays in the team he’d probably have struggled badly.

 

That makes no sense whatsoever. What role are you talking about, centre half?

 

What are these attributes of Taylor's?

Everything apart form real pace and the aforementioned composure.

 

The role I’m talking about is one of leadership. The man who has to remind the slackers that winning matters. The man who has to show the quitters that there’s still hope. Taylor’s not up to the job atm, but nobody else is doing it. If he just focused on doing the bare minimum, like Bassong does, he’d be become a far better defender. 

 

What on Earth are you talking about, "the bare minimum"? He does his job, centre half and he does it well. Let's not pretend that Taylor's shabby defending over 100+ appearances is due to him being too busy doing the fist pumping and the shirt throwing to actually defend.

 

The fact that you think Taylor has nearly everything is bizarre.