Starlet Chris Taylor signed a new deal until summer 2010 in April 2007.

The midfielder made his full debut in the 3-0 home win against Nottingham Forest in 2005/06, going on to make 13 further appearances.

Taylor made further progress during 2006/07, appearing 51 times and scoring his first goal for the club in the 1-1 draw at Carlisle.

He scored a further three goals in the play-off run-in, including a double against Doncaster Rovers.

The announcement of a new deal at Boundary Park put an end to speculation that Taylor may leave the club in a big-money move.

Taylor was again a regular in 2007/08, chipping in with five goals.

Athletic rejected an offer from an unnamed club for the player in summer 2008, with Taylor himself reiterating his desire to stay at Boundary Park.

Primarily employed as a left winger, Taylor can also slot in at left back or anywhere across midfield.

Frequently the target of rumours in the national press, Taylor has established a sterling reputation as one of League One's leading lights.

Eight goals in the first half of the 2008/09 campaign underscored the winger's ability to cause havoc amongst opposition defences.