Jason James Taylor (born 28 January 1987) is an English former footballer who played as a midfielder. He is currently assistant coach at Stockport County.
Career Born in Droylsden, Greater Manchester, Taylor began his career as a trainee at Oldham Athletic in October 2005. However, he made no appearances for Oldham before joining Stockport County on loan in March 2006. He signed a permanent two-year contract with Stockport County in August 2006, and then signed a new two-year in January 2007, with manager Jim Gannon saying, "He has all the attributes in terms of stamina and work-rate, plus he is mobile and we keep trying to add to his game. He has grown in confidence and he could be a fantastic player. He might out-grow us but I like to think we are bringing in players that will grow with this club. We think he's going to be an important player for us for a number of years and I'm delighted he's extended his contract." He made 51 league and cup appearances for Stockport in the 2006–2007 season, and won the club's Young Player of the Year award at the end of the season.
Rotherham United Taylor joined Rotherham United on a free transfer in January 2009, signing a -year contract. He made his debut in the 1–0 win over AFC Bournemouth at Don Valley Stadium, he got his first goal in the 3–2 win over Morecambe which was also at Don Valley.
Rochdale (loan) Taylor went on loan to Rochdale for the 2009–10 season. He scored his first goal for Rochdale on 5 December 2009 against Macclesfield.
Cheltenham Town On 28 January, Jason Taylor has had his contract with Rotherham United terminated by mutual consent, and joined Cheltenham Town. He made his first appearance for the club in a 2–1 win over Torquay United. He was placed on the transfer list in the summer of 2014, but after a number of impressive pre-season games, rumours began spreading he would stay at the club.
Northampton Town On 1 January, Jason Taylor joined Northampton Town on a loan deal.
Eastleigh On 16 August 2016, Jason Taylor joined National League Eastleigh from League One Northampton Town.
AFC Fylde In October 2017, Jason Taylor joined fellow National League side AFC Fylde from Eastleigh.
Barrow In July 2018, Taylor moved on again, joining National League Barrow. He was the Bluebirds Player of the Year in 2018/2019, and formed part of the team that won the National League in 2020, gaining promotion to League Two.
He retired from football at the end of the 2022–23 season and was subsequently offered a coaching role at the club.
Coaching career On 1 July 2025, Taylor departed Barrow to join National League side Rochdale in the role of assistant head coach.
On 17 June 2026, Taylor followed head coach Jimmy McNulty to League One side Stockport County, returning to Edgeley Park as assistant coach having previously spent three years at the club as a player.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsOldham Athletic2005–06League One0000000000Stockport County (loan)2005–06League Two9000000090Stockport County2006–07League Two45130102Appearance(s) in Football League Trophy05112007–08League Two4342020204942008–09League One81300000111Total9668030401116Rotherham United2008–09League Two151—00201712009–10League Two20001010402010–11League Two4251010304752011–12League Two3921010104222012–13League Two202401010262Total1181060408013610Rochdale (loan)2009–10League Two23100——231Cheltenham Town2012–13League Two160——1Appearance in League Two play-offs01702013–14League Two3321010113632014–15League Two160201020210Total652302041743Northampton Town2014–15League Two210———2102015–16League Two301312020372Total511312020582Eastleigh2016–17National League20040—00240AFC Fylde2017–18National League17020—00190Barrow2018–19National League43100—004312019–20National League32010—103402020–21League Two3400000313712021–22League Two1202010301802022–23League Two1000001020Total12213010811342Career total5212129112026258824
Honours Stockport County Football League Two play-offs: 2008
Rochdale Football League Two third-place promotion: 2009–10
Northampton Town Football League Two: 2015–16
Individual Barrow Player of the Season: 2018–19
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