second start of the season, Taylor was substituted due to injury after half an hour, but left the field to a standing ovation. Later career and retirement Bob Taylor's testimonial match was played at The Hawthorns on 13 May 2003, in front of 12,000 fans. It marked the end of his second and final spell at West Bromwich Albion, who had released him the day before. Taylor then spent a season at Cheltenham Town. He made his Cheltenham debut on 23 August 2003, coming on as a substitute in 3–3 draw away at Hull City. He marked his first start for Cheltenham with two goals in a 4–1 away win at Leyton Orient a week later. He then joined Tamworth in 2004. A highlight of his time at the latter club was a 10-minute 2nd-half hat-trick in a 3–2 win at Leigh RMI on 6 November 2004. In 2005 Taylor signed for Tamworth for a further 12 months. During 2005–06, Taylor received a conviction for drink-driving; Tamworth gave him two weeks leave "to deal with personal matters". Following his release from Tamworth in May 2006, Taylor linked up with Kidderminster Harriers for pre-season training and signed a non-contract deal with the club in September 2006. He left Kidderminster in January 2007 having made three appearances as a substitute. He subsequently retired from professional football, playing for Turnpike FC in Lichfield Pub League, and has since set up his own promotions company, Super Bob Events. Style of play Bob Taylor was primarily a goal poacher. His goals were often unspectacular, and he lacked the pace necessary to chase long balls. Instead he relied heavily on his sense of timing; of being in the right place at the right time. He was also adept at holding the ball up to bring other players into the game. Taylor was "all effort" and did not shy away from the physical side of football. He has been described by West Bromwich Albion club historian Tony Matthews as "Strong and powerful both on the ground and in the air and a perpetual hard worker". Honours Bristol City Football League Third Division runner-up: 1989–90 West Bromwich Albion Football League Second Division play-offs: 1992–93 Football League First Division runner-up: 2001–02 Individual PFA Team of the Year: 1992–93 Second Division Football League Third Division Golden Boot: 1989–90 Football League Second Division Golden Boot: 1992–93 Career statistics Club performance References