Taylor Wants To Lose Utility Player Tag For Newcastle Right Back Position

July 22, 2011

Ryan Taylor has spent much of his career with the tag of utility defender but now he wants a permanent spot at right back with Newcastle.

But the 26-year-old fears that fact may be a deterrent to his hopes of holding down a regular role with the Magpies.

“To be able to try to show the gaffer what I can do at right-back was great the other night,” Taylor told the Chronicle.

“I’m one of those players who has been pushed here, there and everywhere in the last couple of years.

“I’ve covered in different positions, and it was nice to show the gaffer what I can do at right-back.

“I’ve got two years left on my deal, but I’m hoping, come the middle of the season, I’ll have shown the gaffer what I can do.

“I want to be here, and I want to play. Kansas City was a good start.

“It’s difficult for someone like me who has that label as a utility player. I want people to know me as someone who can play in a certain position.

“I’ve got to keep working hard in pre-season, and see what comes of it.”