Big Bob – Rob Taylor – sits down with Lord Russell for a full, no‑holds‑barred interview covering his entire football journey: from being spotted at 15, to scoring at Wembley, to the inside story of his move to Manchester City.
This episode of The World of Lord Russell Podcast Talk Show dives deep into the life and career of one of English football’s most fascinating forwards. Rob Taylor opens up about his early days at Norwich City, his prolific spells at Leyton Orient, Brentford and Gillingham, and the unforgettable Wembley Play‑Off Final that changed everything.
🔥 What You’ll Hear in This Episode
– How a 15‑year‑old Rob Taylor was spotted playing against Norwich City’s reserves
– Why he never broke into the Norwich first team
– His breakthrough at Leyton Orient and life in Norwegian football with Mjølner
– The Brentford years: 208 appearances, 74 goals, and unforgettable dressing‑room stories
– His record‑breaking move to Gillingham and THAT five‑goal haul at Burnley
– Scoring at Wembley in the 1999 Play‑Off Final vs Manchester City
– The emotional rollercoaster of City’s dramatic comeback
– Inside Manchester City: promotion, pressure, and the goal that sealed their rise
– Moving to Wolves and the reality of competing with Paolo Wanchope & George Weah
– Loan spells, late‑career battles, and the moment he knew it was time to retire
– Rob’s journey into football management across East Anglia
– What’s next for “Big Bob” Taylor
🏟️ Why This Interview Matters
Rob Taylor’s story is one of resilience, raw talent, and the unpredictable twists of professional football. From Wembley glory to heartbreak, from lower‑league graft to Premier League‑bound Manchester City, this is a career that deserves to be heard in full.
🎙️ About the Show
The World of Lord Russell Podcast Talk Show brings you exclusive long‑form conversations with iconic figures from sport, business, and culture. Also available on The Elite Arena Business and Sport Talk Show on YouTube.