Former Hull City, Bradford City and Leicester City boss unveiled as manager of club in seventh tier

The move marks a full-circle moment for Taylor, who cut his teeth with Canvey Island before going on to enjoy success as a player for the likes of Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur.

A vastly experienced manager, Taylor has managed an array of professional clubs as well as the England national team.

He is a familiar face in Yorkshire, having led Hull between 2002 and 2006 and Bradford from February 2010 until February 2011.

It is not Taylor’s first foray into non-league management, as the 72-year-old has previously overseen first-team affairs at Dagenham & Redbridge, Welling United and Maldon & Tiptree.

Leicester City, Brighton & Hove Albion and Wycombe Wanderers are also among Taylor’s former employers.

Canvey Island compete in the Isthmian League Premier Division, on the seventh rung of the English football ladder.

A club statement issued via the Canvey Island website read: “The board are pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Taylor as first-team manager.

“Peter returns to the club where he started his career as a youth team player. Peter has always kept in contact with Canvey and is delighted to be returning.

“Further appointments regarding the management team and first-team squad to be announced in due course.”

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