On 3 January 2015 , Taft scored the first goal of his professional career with a half volley from 12 yards in Burton 's 1 – 0 home victory against promotion rivals Shrewsbury Town . Burton manager Hasselbaink praised Taft saying " George took his goal very well . " He dedicated his goal to Richard Mayne , a victim who lost his life in Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 . Taft helped the club earn promotion to League One for the first time in its history . In the 2014 – 15 season , Taft made 34 appearance for Burton and scored once . At the club 's award ceremony , Taft was named the club 's player in the community
Malaysia Airlines Flight 17
Malaysia Airlines Flight 17
George Taft