Peter Taylor
Football manager and player
Born
January 3rd, 1953
72 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United Kingdom
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Played as a forward during the football career, with notable associations with Rotherham United and Newport County. Transitioned to management, leading various clubs including Leicester City, where won the Football League Cup in 1997. Managed teams in England and had a brief stint in international management; notable for leading the England U21 team.
Played for Rotherham United and Newport County
Managed Leicester City to win the Football League Cup
Managed England U21 team
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