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Rob Taylor sold to Tranmere Rovers
mansfieldtown.net, 13th January 2015 Winger sold to Tranmere for undisclosed fee. Winger Rob Taylor has this morning agreed a move to Sky Bet League Two rivals Tranmere Rovers for an undisclosed fee. Read more at http://www.mansfieldtown.net/news/article/rob-taylor-joins-tranmere-rovers-2197494.aspx#WQjcu1bAMgBx0gc6.99 The 29-year-old, who made 21 appearances since joining us from Port Vale last summer on a free transfer, expressed a desire to leave the club and has been granted a move. Manager Adam Murray said: “Rob came to us last week and expressed a desire to move on to another football club. There were certain circumstances which played a factor in that; one was regarding the travelling time it was taking Rob to get into the club. "He wanted to be closer to home and his wife has just gone on maternity leave. Tranmere have offered him next year [in the length of contract signed] and a better financial package. "Once I knew that Rob's 'head had been turned' and he had his eyes on somewhere else, it was a decision we had to come to with Tranmere." He added: "When a player isn't 100% focussed on our football club, we won't get 110% committment out there on the grass and this transfer was best for all parties." Speaking at this morning’s news conference, Murray revealed that he has a replacement for Taylor lined up already and expects the transfer to be completed shortly. Rovers host Accrington Stanley at Prenton Park in Sky Bet League Two this weekend. ------------- Stags grant Taylor a move to Tranmere CHAD.CO.UK, 13 January 2015 Mansfield Town have today sold winger Rob Taylor to Sky Bet League Two rivals Tranmere Rovers for an undisclosed fee. http://www.hucknalldispatch.co.uk/sport/local-sport/stags-grant-taylor-a-move-to-tranmere-1-7047780 The 29-year-old, who made 21 appearances since joining the Stags from Port Vale last summer on a free transfer, expressed a desire to leave the club and has been granted a move. Stags’ manager Adam Murray said: “Rob came to us last week and expressed a desire to move on to another football club. There were certain circumstances which played a factor in that; one was regarding the travelling time it was taking Rob to get in to the club. ?“He wanted to be closer to home and his wife has just gone on maternity leave. Tranmere have offered him next year and a better financial package. ?“Once I knew that Rob’s head had been turned and he had his eyes on somewhere else, it was a decision we had to come to with Tranmere.”?The manager added: “When a player isn’t 100 per cent focussed on our football club, we won’t get 110 per cent commitment out there on the grass and this transfer was best for all parties. It was a no-brainer. “It was disappointing to be honest. Since we took over we’ve seen a different Rob Taylor and he’s been good for us. But, at the end of the day, when you go into battle you need 11 minds focused on giving Mansfield Town 200 per cent. “We are moving quickly. We had our eye on a couple of targets we’d like to bring in. With this happening it just slots into place.”?Speaking at this morning’s news conference, Murray revealed that he has a replacement for Taylor lined up already and expects the transfer to be completed shortly with Fleetwood’s Matty Blair hotly tipped to be the man. Rovers host Accrington Stanley at Prenton Park in Sky Bet League Two this weekend. ---------- Rob Taylor Signs For Tranmere tranmererovers.co.uk, Tue 13 Jan 2015 Micky Adams adds to squad Tranmere have today completed the signing of Rob Taylor from Mansfield Town on a six month contract with a performance-based option of a further year. Read more at http://www.tranmererovers.co.uk/news/article/taylor-signs-for-tranmere-2200651.aspx#ebsoBITOODETvuPk.99 The 29-year old will team up with Micky Adams for the second time in his career after also playing for the Rovers boss at Port Vale. Taylor, who can play left wing or left back, started his career in non-league with Redditch United and signed for Vale in 2008. He helped Adams’ side gain promotion to League 1 in 2012-13 and went on to make 181 appearances for the Valiants. Scoring 21 goals. He joined Mansfield Town last summer and has made 21 appearances this season. Manager Micky Adams said: “Rob’s a player I’ve worked with before and I’m delighted to bring him to Tranmere. “He’s able to play anywhere down the left and up front and will strengthen our squad for the second half of the season.” Rob will be available for Saturday’s home game against Accrington Stanley, kick off 3pm. --------------- |
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