Peter Taylor named new manager of Wycombe Wanderers

Last updated : 29 May 2008 By Ian Evans

Wycome have installed Peter Taylor as their new manager. The former England U21 boss was last in the Football League with Crystal Palace before ending last season with Stevenage Borough

Steve Hayes, Wycombe's managing director, said: "I'm absolutely thrilled that Peter has agreed to join us. We're fortunate that a manager of his calibre was available and enthusiastic about taking the job.

"This helps to dispel the disappointment of missing out on promotion and losing Paul. It was important that we moved quickly, but far more important that we got the right man. As soon as we spoke to Peter it was obvious that he shared our thoughts about how the club can move forward."

He added: "He has a wealth of experience at all levels from international to non-League and has a reputation for honesty and integrity."

Ivor Beeks, the Wycombe chairman, was equally delighted at the appointment, saying: "We couldn't have wished for a better appointment. I've heard nothing but good things about Peter and the whole board was unanimous that he was the right man.

"We had some outstanding candidates apply for the job, but Peter ticked every box."