Blackett-Taylor Wings In

New Signings: Corey Blackett-Taylor Joins Wanderers on Loan

In a move to bolster their attacking options and provide competition for places in the current squad, League One side Wanderers have signed wingman Corey Blackett-Taylor from Championship club Derby County. The signing comes just 15 hours ago and represents Wanderers’ fourth transfer window acquisition of the season.

Boosting Attacking Threats

The arrival of Blackett-Taylor is seen as a significant move for Wanderers, who are currently in need of attacking reinforcements following the injury to on-loan winger Amario Cozier-Duberry. Manager Steven Schumacher believes that adding competition and depth to his squad will be crucial in their pursuit of better results during the latter stages of the League One campaign.

Proven Performer with a Big History

Blackett-Taylor, who turns 29 in March, has already made an impact at Derby County this season. Despite coming off the bench against West Bromwich Albion in their latest Championship fixture, his experience and ability to provide depth on the wing are highly valued by the club. With a career spanning multiple clubs including Aston Villa, Charlton Athletic, and most recently Derby County, Blackett-Taylor brings with him over 97 appearances at League One level, making him an experienced choice for Wanderers.

Speaking about his move to Wanderers, Blackett-Taylor expressed his excitement: “I’ve had a tough 18 months with injuries and stuff and I just want to play consistently and just play football and enjoy football. And I think coming here is going to give me the chance to do that.” His comments reflect his desire to return to regular first-team action, which he believes Wanderers can provide.

Historical Significance and Promotion Experience

The Birmingham-born player has a rich history of contributing to promotion bids. He helped Derby County secure their place in the Championship during the 2023/24 season, a feat that is not lost on him as he looks to do the same for Wanderers. With his experience at higher levels and his recent form, Blackett-Taylor is expected to be a key player in the remaining games of this season.

Blackett-Taylor will wear squad number 35 for Wanderers and joins the club on loan until the end of the season.

The signing comes after Wanderers also secured goalkeepers Jack Bonham and David Harrington, as well as young defender Lewis Temple. With this move, Wanderers are looking to maintain their competitive edge in League One and push for a successful conclusion to the campaign.

The team is eager to welcome Blackett-Taylor and believes his experience will be invaluable. As he prepares to play for Wanderers, the wingman is looking forward to his new challenge: “I’m coming here to play games, which is what I want, but then I’m playing games knowing that I can help the team to achieve what they want to achieve and I want to be a part of that.” His comments highlight both his ambition and the mutual expectation between him and Wanderers.

With this signing, Wanderers are strengthening their squad for the remaining matches. The club is hopeful that Blackett-Taylor will contribute significantly to their push for better results in the League One season.