Scott Taylor set for Super League return after calling time on Goole Vikings reign

According to Hull Live, the ex-England prop is set to team up with incoming head coach Steve McNamara at Hull FC next year.

Taylor will return to his former club as an assistant after serving his apprenticeship in the lower leagues with Goole.

The 35-year-old took the reins ahead of the club's inaugural professional campaign and led the Vikings to a respectable seventh-place finish in League One.

Taylor is committed to seeing the job through as Goole target a strong second half of their maiden Championship season.

"I would like to thank the board, the staff, players, supporters and sponsors – all who have been an amazing part of two years together at the Vikings," he said.

"From the very first meeting with Mark (Richardson) and James (Clark) and the dream to build a brand new professional rugby league team from scratch, it has been an absolutely crazy ride.

"We've had plenty of ups and downs, lots of challenges and some unbelievable moments and memories – I wouldn't change it for the world.

"The support they have given me has been everything I needed in my first professional coaching role.

"We have so many achievements we can look back on and I'm so proud to be associated with the first two years of the club's history. I think it's been a huge success and we have plenty more work to do this season to leave the team in the best shape we can.

"Joining the Vikings and embarking on this adventure is one of the best decisions I've ever made – and I can’t wait to see them continue to grow in the future."

Goole have struggled with the step up to the Championship since the merger, winning just three of their 14 fixtures.

But Taylor's impact on the club extends far beyond game day.

"Scott has played a key role in the creation and development of the Goole Vikings and the club is extremely grateful for his dedication and commitment from day one," read a statement on behalf of the board.

"Building a professional club from scratch is no small task and Scott embraced that challenge wholeheartedly. He has been a positive role model for our players, staff and supporters, and his place in the club's history is secure as the first head coach of the modern-day Vikings.

"We have enjoyed a very close and honest relationship, which has enabled us to review our performance structure and succession plans in detail, while giving Scott the best possible opportunity to pursue his ambitions within the top tier.

"The step up to the Championship has been significant and we recognise there are areas where we must continue to improve. Our succession planning has focused on ensuring we have a coaching structure in place that can deliver those improvements while remaining true to our identity and values – building upon the strong foundations laid by Scott, his staff and the players.

"We would like to personally thank Scott for his professionalism and contribution to the club's development and wish him every success in the next stage of his coaching career."