A-League football: Former captain Steven Taylor to make Wellington Phoenix return
4 Mar, 2021 09:00 PM
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Steven Taylor is coming back to the Wellington Phoenix.
The popular former skipper has arrived in Australia and will quarantine for two weeks before re-joining the team he represented 49 times across the last two A-League seasons.
The news is a massive boost for the Phoenix, who have endured a difficult start to their 2020/21 campaign, winning just two of their first nine games to sit second-last on the table.
Taylor's absence has been keenly felt, in particular his vocal and charismatic leadership and ability to marshal the back four. While Mexican attacker Ulises Davila will continue as captain, Taylor's on-field direction will significantly enhance the side. His arrival also comes with fellow centre-back Luke DeVere out for three months with a knee injury.