Connor Taylor: Bristol Rovers sign Stoke defender on three-year-deal
Bristol Rovers have signed defender Connor Taylor from Stoke City on a three-year deal.
The 21-year-old, who was previously on loan at Rovers during the 2021-22 season, made 14 appearances for the Potters in the Championship last season.
“We are delighted to welcome Taylor back,” Rovers boss Joey Barton said.
“It’s no secret that we’ve been trying to get him back with us sooner – I’m sure he will be worth the wait.”
During his loan spell at Memorial Stadium Taylor was a key member of Rovers’ promotion winning side, playing in 47 games – of which he started 41 – and scoring three goals for them in League Two.
“Connor is a top player, a great character and all the boys were happy to see him back,” Barton added.
“He is a great addition and will strengthen us further as we start our 2023-24 League One campaign on Saturday away at Portsmouth.”
Connor Taylor is Back!
We are delighted to announce the signing of fan favourite Connor Taylor, who joins Rovers on an initial permanent three-year deal.
The defender, previously on loan at Rovers during the 2021/22 season, played 14 games in the Championship last season for Stoke.
The 21-year-old’s previous spell at Rovers saw him start 41 games, scoring three goals in League 2, and become a pivotal member of the promotion-clinching squad.
Standing at 6’6, Taylor dominates in the air and covers ground exceptionally well as fans will remember from his goal in the historic 7-0 home win against Scunthorpe.
Rovers’ boss Joey Barton said: “We are delighted to welcome Connor Taylor back to Bristol Rovers. He was a huge part of our team that won promotion out of League Two in the 21/22 season and it’s no secret that we’ve been trying to get him back with us sooner. That said, I’m sure he will be worth the wait. Connor is a top player, a great character and all the boys were happy to see him back at the Quarters for his medical and signing this week. He is a great addition and will strengthen us further as we start our 23/24 League One campaign on Saturday away at Portsmouth.”
