ATK replace Baker with former Newcastle player Taylor

Kolkata Dec 12 (IANS) Two-time Indian Super League champions ATK on Tuesday announced the signing of former Newcastle United player Ryan Taylor as a replacement for Carl Baker who was ruled out for the season due to injury.

Ryan known as a versatile player and a former England U-21 international has the potential to play as a full-back or across the midfield and has excellent free-kick and dead ball skills.

"I am very excited to play for ATK. I know ATK has a huge fan following who share a high level of passion for their team. I will give my best for the team and we will get back to winning ways " Ryan said in a statement.

Ryan began his career at Tranmere Rovers in 2002 and made 122 league and cup appearances in three full seasons with the club being voted as Tranmere s Player of the Year and onto the PFA Team of the Year in 2004-05.

He has previously played for clubs like Wigan Athletic and later joined Newcastle United. Ryan had helped Newcastle United to win as champions of the Championship in 2009-10 and helped the team graduate from relegation.

After four matches ATK are place rock-bottom of the ten-team points table with no wins and just two points.

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