Taylor – ‘I Cannot Stand Losing’

By Nick Raynor
September 7 2005

Newcastle United’s young centre-back Steven Taylor has said he can see Newcastle turning the corner on their poor start to the season.

Newcastle didn’t even manage a goal in their first 4 games, which leaves them sitting 19^th in the table.

 

But since then, the Magpies have brought Luque, Owen and Solano to St. James’ Park and a revival is seen.

 

Taylor, who scored last night for the England Under-21s, also revealed that he hates losing and is frustrated by it.

 

Taylor said:

 

"The worst thing about football - and really it is the only thing I cannot stand- is losing,"

 

"None of the players at Newcastle are happy with our performances so far and I know I am not pleased with where we stand in the table.

 

"I find it difficult even to look at the league table because it is so annoying.

 

"It has been very frustrating but hopefully we have turned the corner now and results, I am absolutely certain, will improve. They have to.

 

"This club is far too big for the supporters to settle for second best and I should know, I used to it with them.

 

“I don't mind where I play as long as I am in the team and that is up to the gaffer.

wherever the boss tells me to play, that is what I will do.

 

"We are in a tough situation and we need all the players to give absolutely everything and I am completely positive the boss will get that.

 

"We have some hard fixtures coming up, but with the players we now have in the side we have got to start winning.

 

"Nothing else matters in football."