Loan moves for young players are a football education, and that is exactly what Connor Taylor received at Bristol Rovers. The talismanic centre-half now has full faith in himself to stake a claim at Stoke City.
The 20-year-old was a heroic presence in Joey Barton's team throughout the season, aerially dominant, defensively astute and chipping in with three goals of huge importance in the context of Rovers' promotion.
Taylor was named the club's young player of the year as a reward for his impressive performances across 47 games this season, and he believes the experiences of a memorable season with the Gas have taught him so much for when he returns to his parent club in pre-season.
