Sunderland’s under-21s boss Graeme Murty believes there will be lots of clubs trying to sign Ellis Taylor this summer and has praised the player’s outstanding commitment.
Taylor is set to leave Wearside when his contract expires this summer, and was told before the end of the season his deal wouldn’t be renewed. Yet the 21-year-old continued to play for Sunderland’s under-21s side in the knockout stages of Premier League 2, scoring a dramatic equaliser in the quarter-finals against West Ham and memorable hat-trick against Reading in the semi-finals.
Taylor led the team once more as the youthful Black Cats lost 3-1 to Tottenham in the championship game, therefore they were unable to raise the trophy.
“I’ve just said in there, I think we as a staff and playing staff are gutted we haven’t given him a trophy to go away with, because he’s been outstanding for us as a young man,” Murty said in response to a question on Taylor following the Tottenham game. Additionally, his dedication to the group even though, let’s face it, he had the option to leave after learning that information. Instead, he wished to remain in this location, carry on with the group, and ensure that he was in charge. I believed he led the entire way.
He had a fantastic game last week (against Reading), and he deservedly made the headlines because he is an extremely talented player. He’s a great young man, and our team has told him to contact us for anything he needs or if there is anything we can do for him. “I’m sure a ton of people will be pounding on his door to make sure they get him signed and over the line, given what he’s shown, not only this season but especially in the postseason. I have nothing but the highest regard for him personally.
Taylor progressed through the Sunderland ranks, playing for the squad at the under-9 level until making his first-team debut in 2021 after progressing through the age levels. Away from the game, he also had to cope with his father’s untimely death last year, which occurred not long after a difficult loan spell at Hartlepool.
As a young man and athlete, I have nothing but the utmost respect for him to handle the challenges he’s had this year, Murty continued. It has been extremely challenging for him to uphold his professional standards while still being a leader, thinking beyond himself, and occasionally putting the needs of the team above his own. Someone is going to get a hell of a player after seeing him handle that, recover, and return to play. I just know that our staff will give him our highest recommendation to whoever manages to acquire him.
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