Hammer blow as duo depart Boro
Scarborough Athletic have been dealt a huge blow after goalkeeper Tommy Taylor and striker James Walshaw left the club to join Buxton.
Walshaw has been prolific during his two-and-a-half year spell at the Flamingo Land Stadium, but has decided to depart the club in order to join the Bucks.
Taylor became a real fans’ favourite after joining the club from Brighouse Town.
“Having spent two an and a half years at Scarborough I felt it was the right time to leave the club,” Walshaw said.
“It has been a real honour to represent one of the biggest clubs in non-league football and I’m proud to have achieved what I set out to do when I signed for the club.
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank the fans for their support throughout my time and I will never forget the ‘what a waste of money’ chant, you really are some of the best fans in non-league.”
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“I would also like to thank everyone at the club past and present for making me feel welcome and I believe I have made a number of friends throughout my time.
“I am proud of the memories I have achieved with the club and to gain promotion in my first season and win two consecutive Premier League top scorer awards was particularly special.
“I would like to think I have given my all every time I have put on a Boro shirt and the club will always hold a special place in my heart.”
Fans’ favourite Taylor is set to sign for Buxton - joining Walshaw after leaving Athletic.
Taylor was recently on trial with an SPL club, but wasn’t offered a deal following a week with the club.
He has now decided to join Boro’s NPL rivals Buxton, which will come as a surprise to Seadogs fans after Taylor stated he would be unlikely to join another club at the same level.
Taylor Tweeted: “Emotional to announce today that I made the decision to move on from Scarborough Athletic.
“It is a decision I have pondered over for a few weeks now and one I certainly haven’t taken lightly.
“From day one of joining the club, myself and my family were made to feel at home and for that I can’t thank everyone enough.”