|
|
Article: Football: Czech Republic v Northern Ireland - Taylor keen to measure up to the job of keeping the Czechs blank.(Sport)
- Article from:
- The Mirror (London, England)
- Article date:
- June 6, 2001
CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 2001 MGN LTD. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
|
Byline: Orla BANNON
MAIK Taylor knows his reign as Northern Ireland's new first-choice goalkeeper could be a brief one if he makes any mistakes against the Czech Republic today.
Taylor got the nod for Saturday's match against Bulgaria after Roy Carroll had made one error too many for manager Sammy McIlroy.
Taylor is delighted to be wearing the number one jersey again after watching five of Northern Ireland's previous six games from the substitutes' bench.
However, the Fulham stopper realises the hard work is just beginning and that one ...