Joseph Terrence Taylor (born 18 August 1997) is a Montserratian former footballer who played as a left-back or left midfielder. He represented the Montserrat national team.
He has previously played for Welling United, Leatherhead, Burgess Hill Town, VCD Athletic, East Grinstead Town, Whyteleafe, Horsham, Hythe Town, Staines Town, Cray Wanderers, Chatham Town, Whitehawk and Ashford United.
Club career Welling United Having come through the academy of Welling United, becoming their first graduate of their academy to progress to the first team, Taylor made his debut for the club on 25 November 2014, starting in a 1–0 victory away to Braintree Town. He agreed a one-year deal with Welling United in summer 2015. He joined Leatherhead on a one-month loan in September 2015. He was retained at Welling following the expiry of his contract at the end of the season, with Welling having been relegated to the National League South.
In August 2016, Taylor joined Burgess Hill Town on loan. He had spells on loan at VCD Athletic and East Grinstead Town later on that season.
Burgess Hill Town and Whyteleafe In summer 2017, he returned to Burgess Hill Town on a permanent deal. Taylor scored once in 39 appearances for Burgess Hill Town. He joined Whyteleafe in April 2018. He scored once in 6 appearances for Whyteleafe.
Horsham and Hythe Town Ahead of the 2018–19 season, Taylor signed for Isthmian League South East Division side Horsham. In February 2019, he switched to fellow Isthmian League South East Division side Hythe Town. He returned to Horsham in April 2019. Horsham finished second in the Isthmian League South East Division and qualified for the promotion play-offs. After coming on as a substitute at half-time in extra-time in the play-off final, he provided the assist for the winning goal with a free-kick headed in by Dylan Merchant in the 108th minute, confirming a 2–1 win over Ashford United and promotion to the Isthmian League Premier Division. Across the 2018–19 season, Taylor scored once in 29 appearances for Horsham, whilst he played four times without scoring for Hythe Town.
Staines Town and Sevenoaks Town In June 2019, Taylor joined Staines Town of the Isthmian League South Central Division in search of regular first-team football. He scored twice in 23 appearances for Staines Town, prior to joining Sevenoaks Town of the South East Division on 1 January 2020.
Cray Wanderers, Chatham Town, Whitehawk and Ashford United On 9 August 2021, Taylor signed for Cray Wanderers.Joey Taylor - Welcome to the Wands Cray Wanderers FC. 9 August 2021. Retrieved 14 August 2021. On 19 January 2024, Taylor signed for Whitehawk from Chatham Town.http://www.whitehawkfc.com In July 2024, he joined Ashford United.
In March 2026, Taylor announced his retirement from football following persistent injury problems.
International career Taylor, who is of Montserratian descent through his grandparents, made his international debut for Montserrat on 8 September 2018 and scored his first international goal for Montserrat in a 1–2 loss against El Salvador in a CONCACAF Nations League qualification match.
Style of play Taylor can play either at left-back or left midfield.
Personal life Taylor is the younger brother of fellow Montserrat international Lyle, who plays professionally for Chelmsford City.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsWelling United2014–15Football Conference100020302015–16National League9010001002016–17National League South00001010Total1001030140Leatherhead (loan)2015–16Isthmian League Premier Division60000060Burgess Hill Town (loan)2016–17Isthmian League Premier Division1205000170VCD Athletic (loan)2016–17Isthmian League Division One North50000050East Grinstead Town (loan)2016–17Isthmian League Division One South30000030Burgess Hill Town2017–18Isthmian League Premier Division3215020391Whyteleafe2017–18Isthmian League South Division61000061Horsham2018–19Isthmian League South East Division1514030221Hythe Town2018–19Isthmian League South East Division40000040Horsham2018–19Isthmian League South East Division30001040Staines Town2019–20Isthmian League South Central Division1332030183Sevenoaks Town2019–20Isthmian League South East Division13000001302020–21Isthmian League South East Division811010101Total2111010231Cray Wanderers2021–22Isthmian League Premier Division40100050Chatham Town2022–23 Isthmian League South East Division18040502702023–24 Isthmian League Premier Division700030100Total2504080370Whitehawk2023–24 Isthmian League Premier Division1830010193Ashford United2024–25 Isthmian League South East Division17060302602025–26 Isthmian League South East Division1201010140Total2907040400Career total2061030026026210
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsMontserrat201831201970202150202370Total221
Scores and results list Montserrat's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Montserrat goal.
+ List of international goals scored by Joey TaylorNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition18 September 2018Blakes Estate Stadium, Look Out, Montserrat1–01–22019–20 CONCACAF Nations League qualification
Honours
Chatham Town Isthmian League South East Division: 2022–23
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