Taylor Regan
 Regan playing for Newcastle Jets in 2010 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Taylor Francis George Regan | ||
| Date of birth | 16 November 1988 | ||
| Place of birth | Newcastle, Australia | ||
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 1+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre Back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Charlestown Azzurri | ||
| 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 F.C. | 31 | (1) |
| 2021 | Sarawak United | 21 | (3) |
| 2022 | Newcastle Jets | 10 | (0) |
| 2022– | Charlestown Azzurri | 51 | (5) |
| International career | |||
| 2004–2005 | Australia U17 | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10 September 2022 | |||
Taylor Francis George Regan (born 16 November 1988) is an Australian soccer player who plays as a defender for Charlestown Azzurri.
Career
[edit]Newcastle Jets
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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 F.C
[edit]On 11 January 2019, Regan return to Malaysia and signed for Selangor F.C. on a one-year contract.[10] With a 3rd-place finish in the Super League and a brilliant Cup run, Regan signed a one-year extension with the club at the end of the 2019 season, which saw him become captain for 2020.
Sarawak United
[edit]In 2021, Regan signed for Malaysia Premier League side Sarawak United on a two-year deal. However, due to financial issues facing the club, Captain Regan terminated in December 2021 and returned to Australia.
Return to Newcastle Jets
[edit]Regan returned to the Newcastle Jets on 19 January 2022, signing for the remainder of the 2021–22 A-League Men season.[11]
Personal life
[edit]On 23 May 2015, Regan married long time girlfriend Jessica.[12] They have 2 sons, Bodhi and Jax.
References
[edit]- ^ "News Display". Archived from the original on 23 February 2011. Retrieved 3 June 2010.
- ^ Kerry, Craig (16 April 2012). "Men of Football vote for Taylor Regan". Newcastle Herald. Retrieved 12 December 2015.
- ^ "Jets out to restore pride, says new skipper". A-League. 5 February 2015. Retrieved 12 December 2015.
- ^ Gardiner, James (28 April 2015). "Newcastle Jets tell Taylor Regan to take off". N. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 12 December 2015.
- ^ Toohey, Barry (29 April 2015). "Newcastle Jets continue rebuilding phase with former captain Taylor Regan forced out of club". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 12 December 2015.
- ^ Dasey, Jason (3 December 2015). "Gary Phillips' and A-League quartet revamp Malaysia's Negeri Sembilan". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 12 December 2015.
- ^ "Transfer news: Aussie defender Taylor Regan leaves Malaysian club". A-League. 7 October 2016. Retrieved 7 October 2016.
- ^ "Reds sign former Jets defender". Football Federation Australia. 12 October 2016.
- ^ "Regan commits to Reds for further two years". Adelaide United. 10 March 2017.
- ^ "Regan perkemas benteng Selangor". stadiumastro. 10 January 2019. Retrieved 10 January 2019.
- ^ "TAYLOR REGAN RETURNS TO THE JETS". Newcastle Jets. 19 January 2022.
- ^ "Sidelines: Taylor signs new contract".
External links
[edit]- Taylor Regan at Soccerway
- 1988 births
- Living people
- Australian men's soccer players
- Men's association football defenders
- Newcastle Jets FC players
- Negeri Sembilan FC players
- Adelaide United FC players
- Selangor F.C. players
- Sarawak United FC players
- Malaysia Super League players
- Malaysia Premier League players
- A-League Men players
- Australian expatriate men's soccer players
- Australian expatriate sportspeople in Malaysia
- Expatriate men's footballers in Malaysia
- Soccer players from Newcastle, New South Wales