Archibald Taylor (28 November 1879 – 14 March 1966) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a full back in England and Scotland for Dundee, Falkirk, West Ham United, Huddersfield Town and Barnsley.

Career

Taylor captained the Barnsley team which won the FA Cup in 1912, by beating West Bromwich Albion in a replay, after the first match ended goalless. The Manchester Guardian, when reporting on the first match noted that he kept Albion outside forward Jephcott in check. In the replay his play was again praised. Earlier in his career, he won the FA Cup with Bolton Wanderers in 1904. After his retirement, he served Dundee as assistant trainer.

Archie Taylor (footballer, born 1879)

Career statistics

Honours

Bolton Wanderers

FA Cup: 1903–04

Barnsley

FA Cup: 1911–12

References

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(Bolton Wanderers) (Barnsley)

Archie Taylor (footballer, born 1879)

1879 births

Scottish men's footballers

Footballers from Dundee

Men's association football fullbacks

English Football League players

Falkirk F.C. players

West Ham United F.C. players

Huddersfield Town A.F.C. players

Barnsley F.C. players

1966 deaths

East Craigie F.C. players

Bolton Wanderers F.C. players

Bristol Rovers F.C. players

Brentford F.C. players

Dundee F.C. players

Scottish Football League players

Southern Football League players

Raith Rovers F.C. players

York City F.C. (1908) players

Dundee F.C. non-playing staff

Archie Taylor (footballer, born 1879)