Exeter's Taylor credits quitting academy football for his development
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 3:48 PM
Last updated Nov 12, 2026
Exeter City defender Jack Taylor reflects on his football journey, stating that quitting academy football in his youth shaped his career. Now 21, Taylor, on loan from Stevenage, scored in Exeter's recent FA Cup win against Huddersfield Town. He emphasizes how stepping back from the pressure of academies allowed him to rediscover his passion for the sport. Exeter has seen an improvement in form, moving up the League Two standings, partially attributed to Taylor's consistent performances over recent matches.
- •Jack Taylor scored his first goal for Exeter in the FA Cup against Huddersfield.
- •He is currently on loan from League One Stevenage.
- •Exeter has won four of their last six League Two matches.
- •Taylor credits leaving academies for his growth as a player.
- •Exeter now sits in 12th place in League Two.
- 3:48 PMYahoo Sports — Quitting academy football 'helped' Exeter's Taylor
"Exeter City defender Jack Taylor says quitting academy football as a youngster has made him the player he is today.
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