Former Pompey hero Matt Taylor joins Northampton

Northampton have signed former Pompey hero Matt Taylor on a one-year deal.
Matt Taylor has joined NorthamptonMatt Taylor has joined Northampton
Matt Taylor has joined Northampton

Taylor was a free agent after leaving Burnley at the conclusion of their promotion-winning Championship campaign.

He made a total of 38 appearances for the Turf Moore side after joining them on a free transfer during the summer of 2014.

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The 34-year-old has also played for Luton, Bolton and West Ham.

But the popular former Blues player will now hope to help Northampton shine in League One this season.

“Matt is a big signing for us,” said Cobblers boss Rob Page.

“He has attracted a high level of interest from some Championship clubs over the last couple of months, but with our good location for him we have been able to convince him to make the move to Sixfields.

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“The chairman deserves a lot of praise for helping us get this deal done. We always said we would be patient this summer to get the right players in, and Matty gives us options and has a wonderful left foot.

“He trained with us last week and really lifted training and he watched the game on Saturday from the stands and he can’t wait to get going.

“He has proven quality, he is a winner, he gives us something different and he will fit in well with the other players we have at the club.

“I am also looking for him to bring some of the younger players on with his experience.”