Taylor Regan

Taylor Francis George Regan (born 16 November 1988) is an Australian football (soccer) player who play role as defender and currently sign to Sarawak United at Malaysia Premier League.

Taylor Regan
Regan playing for Newcastle Jets in 2010
Personal information
Full name Taylor Francis George Regan
Date of birth (1988-11-16) 16 November 1988
Place of birth Newcastle, Australia
Height 1.87 m (6 ft 1 1⁄2 in)
Position(s) Centre Back
Club information
Current team
 Sarawak United
Youth career
Dudley Redhead
Highfields Azzurri
Newcastle Jets
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2005–2008 Highfields Azzurri 47 (3)
2010–2015 Newcastle Jets 68 (1)
2016 Negeri Sembilan 28 (4)
2016–2018 Adelaide United 28 (0)
2019–2020 Selangor 30 (2)
2021– Sarawak United 0 (0)
National team
2004–2005 Australia U17
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 26 December 2018

Career

Newcastle Jets

Regan joined the Jets as part of the youth system in 2008 from state league club Azzurri FC. He captained the team and played primarily as a center back. On 3 June 2010 his strong performances were rewarded with a one-year contract.[1] Taylor Regan made his Debut on 16 October 2010 in Round 10 against Brisbane Roar. The Match finished 1–1 and Regan was a standout performer, gaining praise from coaches and senior players.

During the 12/13 season Regan made 20 appearances and was awarded the Ray Baartz medal as player of the season. An award chosen by former greats of the club.[2] In 2015 Regan was presented with the Newcastle Jets Members Award for Player of the season.

In early February 2015, Regan was made captain of the Newcastle Jets by coach Phil Stubbins following the mid-season sackings of several players for disciplinary reasons.[3]

Regan left the Jets at the conclusion of the 2014-15 A-League season, after being told his contract would not be renewed, following a tumultuous period at the club both and off the field.[4][5]

Negeri Sembilan FA

In early December 2015 it was revealed that Regan had signed with Negeri Sembilan FA in the Malaysia Premier League for the 2016 season.[6] At the club's Season Launch on 12 January, Regan was announced as captain for the upcoming season. He left the club in October 2016.[7]

Adelaide United

After a successful season in Malaysia, Regan returned to Australia after signing a contract with Adelaide United as an injury replacement for Jordan Elsey.[8] In March 2017, after 10 appearances in all competitions, Regan signed a two-year contract extension with Adelaide United.[9] With his physical style Regan became adored by Reds fans and helped the club win the 2018 FFA cup.

Selangor

On 11 January 2019, Regan return to Malaysia and signed for Selangor on a one-year contract.[10]

Personal life

On 23 May 2015, Regan married long time girlfriend Jessica.[11] They have 2 sons, Bodhi and Jax.

References
  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 23 February 2011. Retrieved 3 June 2010.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. Kerry, Craig (16 April 2012). "Men of Football vote for Taylor Regan". Newcastle Herald. Retrieved 12 December 2015.
  3. "Jets out to restore pride, says new skipper". A-League. 5 February 2015. Retrieved 12 December 2015.
  4. Gardiner, James (28 April 2015). "Newcastle Jets tell Taylor Regan to take off". N. Retrieved 12 December 2015.
  5. Toohey, Barry (29 April 2015). "Newcastle Jets continue rebuilding phase with former captain Taylor Regan forced out of club". Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 12 December 2015.
  6. Dasey, Jason (3 December 2015). "Gary Phillips' and A-League quartet revamp Malaysia's Negeri Sembilan". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 12 December 2015.
  7. "Transfer news: Aussie defender Taylor Regan leaves Malaysian club". A-League. 7 October 2016. Retrieved 7 October 2016.
  8. "Reds sign former Jets defender". Football Federation Australia. 12 October 2016.
  9. "Regan commits to Reds for further two years". Adelaide United. 10 March 2017.
  10. "Regan perkemas benteng Selangor". stadiumastro. 10 January 2019. Retrieved 10 January 2019.
  11. https://www.theherald.com.au/story/3100136/sidelines-taylor-signs-new-contract/. Missing or empty |title= (help)
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