take him to newly promoted Championship side Sheffield Wednesday for an undisclosed fee. He made only thirteen appearances for Wednesday in his first season, the last of which came in mid-February 2013 against former club Birmingham City. Taylor did not feature for the first month of Wednesday's 2013–14 season, and signed for League One side Brentford on 10 September on loan for a month. He made his debut on 14 September at Tranmere Rovers and scored within the first two minutes, beating the club record for fastest goal on league debut; Brentford won 4–3. He scored again on his third appearance, netting the second goal in a 2–0 victory over Coventry City on 29 September. His loan deal was renewed for a second month, during which he lost his place, and returned to Wednesday having played five league games and once in the Football League Trophy. He was released at the end of the season without making any further first-team appearances, and subsequently retired from professional football. Personal life Taylor's son Caleb Taylor became a professional footballer with West Bromwich Albion, also as a centre back. Career statistics Honours Blackburn Rovers League Cup: 2002 References External links 1979 births Living people Sportspeople from Ashington Footballers from Northumberland English footballers England under-21 international footballers Association football central defenders Blackburn Rovers F.C. players Darlington F.C. players Stockport County F.C. players Birmingham City F.C. players Norwich City F.C. players Watford F.C. players Sheffield Wednesday F.C. players Brentford F.C. players Premier League players English Football League players