Former Hull City, Bradford City and Leicester City boss unveiled as manager of club in seventh tier
Former Bradford City and Hull City boss Peter Taylor has been appointed manager of non-league outfit Canvey Island.
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.”