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Mike Taylor

@miketaylorsport.bsky.social

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Sport commentator and reporter, BBC Radio WM - mostly covering local football (Wolves, Aston Villa, Walsall, WBA, Birmingham) and cricket (Warwickshire) linkedin.com/in/miketaylorsport

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Mike Taylor @miketaylorsport.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

#avfc New piece for Aston #Villa page on BBC Sport website and app, surveying Villa's season before it resumes. Repeating last season's autumn surge will be far from easy. But are they capable of it? Certainly. Read at link below. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Aston Villa news: Opinion - Why wouldn't fans 'trust in' Unai Emery with his history?

Aston Villa news: Opinion - Why wouldn't fans 'trust in' Unai Emery with his history?

Mike Taylor @miketaylorsport.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

#cricket At Chelmsford for Essex v Warwickshire, as the Bears push for the County Championship title. Commentary on BBC Sport website and Sports Extra 2 on BBC Sounds from 10.25am.

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Kevin Howells @kevinhowells.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

I've got to a place in life where, having been fed so much agenda driving misinformation I trust little these days....so this is my take on the men's One Day Cup from what I see & hear. It's growing with good crowds (Not and never will be enough for global audience chasing broadcasters)............

Mike Taylor @miketaylorsport.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

#Wolves First piece for BBC Sport in pre-season: aiming to have the squad ready for pre-season was laudable, if unlikely. But after the sale of Joao Gomes the overhaul needs to gather pace. Read at link below. More on BBC Radio WM in the coming days and weeks. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba... #wwfc

Wolves: Opinion - BBC WM's Mike Taylor on Wolves' transfer momentum waning

BBC Radio WM's Mike Taylor discusses Wolves chairman Nathan Shi's transfer ambitions and the departure of Joao Gomes.

Mike Taylor @miketaylorsport.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

#cricket Potentially very significant final day of Somerset v Warwickshire - if either team wins, they'll go top of division one. Warwicks had a big chance yesterday - their captain Ed Barnard believes they still do. Commentary on Sports Extra 3 & BBC Sport from 11am. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

The Bears Podblast - Barnard: 'we think we're still ahead' - BBC Sounds

Warwickshire captain Ed Barnard after the third day against Somerset at Taunton.

Mike Taylor @miketaylorsport.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

#cricket With the top two possibly losing, and perhaps the bottom three winning, #CountyChampionship Division 1 now really is wide open, and the Somerset-Warwickshire game now in the balance feels very important. Commentary continues now on the BBC Sport website/app: www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke...

County Championship LIVE: Day three - scores, radio commentary & live text

Follow live text updates and BBC radio commentaries from day three of the County Championship.

Mike Taylor @miketaylorsport.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

#cricket Wide range of possibilities for third day of Somerset v Warwicks at Taunton today. Link below to Sam Hain's assessment of the game from the #youbears perspective last night. The BBC commentary on the today's play will be on the BBC Sport website and app, 11am. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

The Bears Podblast - Hain: 'we'd have loved to have got more' - BBC Sounds

Warwickshire batter Sam Hain after day two against Somerset at Taunton.

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Mike Taylor @miketaylorsport.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

#cricket Some residual mist on top of the Quantocks to report in Taunton this morning, for which I think I got something on prescription once. Once we’ve got over that, here for commentary on Somerset v Warwicks on BBC Sport website/app from 11am. #bbccricket #youbears www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke...

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Mike Taylor @miketaylorsport.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

#cricket Worth noting that there was a very encouraging attendance at Taunton today. Somerset marketed this game as a “Festival of Red Ball Cricket”, really made an effort with putting on events in the ground, and were rewarded with a good gate. Hope it continues over the weekend. #countycricket

Mike Taylor @miketaylorsport.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

#cricket Beau Webster’s interview after taking 4/23 to help Warwickshire into a strong position against Somerset at Taunton. Listen on link below. Day 2 commentary on BBC Sport website/app and smart-speakers from 11am Saturday. bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0nt24ml

The Bears Podblast - Webster: 'it's going to be a little bit sad to head back to Australia' - BBC Sounds

Warwickshire all-rounder Beau Webster after Bears take control at Taunton

Mike Taylor @miketaylorsport.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

#cricket I would add that if you want to get in touch with the soul and the traditions of #countycricket, there are not many better places to feel it than here in Scarborough.

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Mike Taylor @miketaylorsport.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

#cricket Distinctly fresher this morning in Scarborough! Here for the BBC Sport website/app commentary on Yorkshire v Warwickshire, day 2 from 10.55, or ask a smart-speaker. Also on the Yorkshire CCC video feed with @jonathandoidge.bsky.social himself. #youbears #countycricket

Mike Taylor @miketaylorsport.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Not many happier places for a county #cricket supporter than this. Scarborough at lunch. Back on air now on BBC Sport website and Sports Extra 3 on BBC Sounds.

Mike Taylor @miketaylorsport.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

#Wolves For BBC Sport on the dismissal of Rob Edwards: it may turn out to be a good decision. It may turn out bad. But a lot about it is weird. Read at link below. Call @dazhale.bsky.social on BBC Radio WM at 6pm if you want to talk about it. #wwfc www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Rob Edwards: Sacking of Wolves boss 'weird' - opinion

BBC Radio WM's Mike Taylor gives his assessment on the surprise sacking of Wolves boss Rob Edwards.

Mike Taylor @miketaylorsport.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

#Wolves New piece for BBC Sport on the signings of Kieran Trippier and Raul Jimenez: easy wins and family matters. Read at link below. Join @dazhale.bsky.social for BBC Radio WM Sport this evening 6-7pm. #wwfc www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Mike Taylor @miketaylorsport.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

#Villa Final #avfc piece for BBC Sport this season: vibes; with good choices there may be further to rise. Read at link. Thanks to all who have read these articles this season. Radio WM Sport continues through the summer, 6-7pm weekdays in the Football Phone-In slot. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Aston Villa news: Get recruitment right and 'could be further still to rise' for Villa

Aston Villa news: Get recruitment right and 'could be further still to rise' for Villa

Mike Taylor @miketaylorsport.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

#Wolves Final BBC Sport #wwfc piece for this season: on fears and hopes. Read at link below. Thanks to all who have read these articles this season. Radio WM Sport continues in the Football Phone-In slot through the summer, 6-7pm weekdays, BBC Sounds. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Wolves news: Fears, hopes, Andre and Edwards - what next?

Wolves news: Fears, hopes, Andre and Edwards - what next?

Mike Taylor @miketaylorsport.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

#Wolves New piece for BBC Sport: nostalgia-ball and the wooden-spoon play-off. Read at link below. Burnley v Wolves commentary with me on Radio WM (DAB Black Country), Sunday 4pm. #wwfc www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Wolves news: Jimenez might be tempted back

Wolves news: Jimenez might be tempted back

Mike Taylor @miketaylorsport.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

#Villa New piece for BBC Sport: the best thing about #avfc doing the business on Friday was that now, tonight doesn’t have to be about business at all. Read at link below. Europa League coverage all day on BBC Radio WM on BBC Sounds, call @dazhale.bsky.social at 6pm. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Aston Villa v Freiburg: Emery's shot at Europa League glory

Aston Villa v Freiburg: Emery's shot at Europa League glory

Mike Taylor @miketaylorsport.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

#cricket Warwickshire win the toss and field against Glamorgan at Edgbaston. Commentary coming from 10.55am on BBC Sport website/app cricket page (look under “watch and listen” tab) or Sports Extra 2 on BBC Sounds.

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Mike Taylor @miketaylorsport.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

#Villa This week's #avfc comment for BBC Sport: are we nearly there yet?; making the breakthrough sustainable. Read at link below. Call @dazhale.bsky.social on BBC Radio WM Football Phone-In, Friday 6pm. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Aston Villa news: Opinion - Champions League would make Villa's breakthrough 'sustainable'

Aston Villa news: Opinion - Champions League would make Villa's breakthrough 'sustainable'

Mike Taylor @miketaylorsport.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

#Wolves This week's #wwfc comment for BBC Sport: after the forum; whatever other views are held of them, Wolves' senior staff cannot now be accused of hiding. Read at link below. Call @dazhale.bsky.social on BBC Radio WM Football Phone-In at 6pm Friday. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Wolves news: Opinion - Senior management cannot now be accused of hiding after fans forum

Wolves news: Opinion - Senior management cannot now be accused of hiding after fans forum

Mike Taylor @miketaylorsport.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

#Villa New piece for BBC Sport: #avfc face the next frontier, again. Read at link below. Call @dazhale.bsky.social on BBC Radio WM Football Phone-In at 6pm - followed by commentary on Villa v Forest with Garry Thompson and myself. (95.6FM/DAB/Freeview 714) #avfc www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Aston Villa news: Opinion - Nottingham Forest game 'the next frontier for a generation of fans'

Aston Villa news: Opinion - Nottingham Forest game 'the next frontier for a generation of fans'

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Mike Taylor @miketaylorsport.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

#Wolves New piece for BBC Sport: thinking over the reaction to the Sunderland game. Read at link below. Call @dazhale.bsky.social on BBC Radio WM Football Phone-In at 6pm, listen on BBC Sounds. #wwfc www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Wolves news: 'This is a dangerous moment'

Wolves news: 'This is a dangerous moment'

Mike Taylor @miketaylorsport.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

#Wolves For BBC Sport: if only they could skip to the end now. Read at link below. Call @dazhale.bsky.social on BBC Radio WM Football Phone-In at 6pm - listen on BBC Sounds. #wwfc www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Wolves news: 'Can we at least take the handbrake off?

Wolves news: 'Can we at least take the handbrake off?

Mike Taylor @miketaylorsport.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

#Villa New piece for BBC Sport, in advance of the semi-final: the Champions League target is for future-building; the Europa League is for making memories. Read at link below. Call @dazhale.bsky.social on BBC Radio WM Football Phone-In, 6pm - listen on BBC Sounds. #avfc www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Aston Villa news: Unai Emery's priority still Premier League

Aston Villa news: Unai Emery's priority still Premier League

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Mike Taylor @miketaylorsport.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

#cricket If you were listening to the Notts v Warwicks commentary earlier on Sports Extra, and heard Dave and Richard discussing Shaun Pollock’s 4-in-4 on Warwicks debut 30 years ago today, this is my scorebook page to which they were referring. #bbccricket

Mike Taylor @miketaylorsport.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

#Wolves New piece for BBC Sport: Nathan Shi has made a good impression, but with relegation confirmed, judgement of his work is about to begin. Read at link below. Call @dazhale.bsky.social on BBC Radio WM Football Phone-In until 7pm. #wwfc www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Wolves news: Shi, and face face critical Championship moment

Wolves news: Shi, and face face critical Championship moment

Mike Taylor @miketaylorsport.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

#Villa New piece for BBC Sport website: Unai Emery's day off; the joy is found not only in the prize, but in the thrill of the chase. Read at link below. Call @dazhale.bsky.social on BBC Radio WM Football Phone-In at 6pm tonight. #avfc www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Aston Villa: BBC Radio WM's Mike Taylor on Unai Emery and transfers

Aston Villa: BBC Radio WM's Mike Taylor on Unai Emery and transfers

Mike Taylor @miketaylorsport.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

#Villa At Villa Park for commentary on BBC Radio WM (95.6FM, DAB, Freeview 714): Villa v Sunderland, with analysis from Garry Thompson. On air 1.45pm.

Mike Taylor @miketaylorsport.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

#Villa New for BBC Sport website: you can choose your target for this season, but winning the Europa League hits them all. Read at link below. Call @dazhale.bsky.social on BBC Radio WM Football Phone-In at 6, followed by #avfc v Bologna commentary. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Aston Villa news: The final countdown for Unai Emery's side

Aston Villa news: The final countdown for Unai Emery's side

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Mike Taylor @miketaylorsport.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

#Villa Final thoughts from Bologna for BBC Sport website: on Ollie Watkins, proving his importance to Emery’s #avfc once again. Read at link below. Call @dazhale.bsky.social on BBC Radio WM Football Phone-In at 6pm. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Aston Villa news: Ollie Watkins repays Unai Emery's faith

Aston Villa news: Ollie Watkins repays Unai Emery's faith

Mike Taylor @miketaylorsport.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

#Villa Live from Bologna on BBC Radio WM (95.6FM, DAB, Freeview 714 in West Midlands) after 7pm. Commentary on Bologna v #avfc at 8pm, with analysis from Garry Thompson.

Mike Taylor @miketaylorsport.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

#Villa New piece for BBC Sport website/app: postcard from Bologna; 12 games in six weeks to fulfil dreams. Read at link below. Join @dazhale.bsky.social for BBC Radio WM Football Phone-In at 6pm, then commentary from me in Bologna, kick-off 8pm. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

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Mike Taylor @miketaylorsport.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

#Wolves New piece for BBC Sport: if Wolves make good on their pledge to listen to fans, and keep "football first", the relationship with supporters can be repaired. Read at link below. Call me on BBC Radio WM Football Phone-In at 6pm to talk it through. #wwfc www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Wolves news: Nathan Shi has made 'good start' repairing 'fractured relationship'

Wolves news: Nathan Shi has made 'good start' repairing 'fractured relationship'

Mike Taylor @miketaylorsport.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

#Wolves New piece for BBC Sport: the story of likely relegation does not start last August; the story of promotion back up must start long before next August. Read at link below. Call @dazhale.bsky.social on BBC Radio WM Football Phone-In at 6pm. (Listen BBC Sounds) www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Wolves news: 'Not a one-season story'

Wolves news: 'Not a one-season story'

Mike Taylor @miketaylorsport.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

#Villa New piece today for BBC Sport: Europa League has always been #avfc insurance policy this season. It may yet prove the most important element of it. Read at link below. Call @dazhale.bsky.social on BBC Radio WM Football Phone-In at 6pm. (Listen on BBC Sounds) www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Aston Villa news: Europa League remains Villa's 'insurance policy'

Aston Villa news: Europa League remains Villa's 'insurance policy'

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Mike Taylor @miketaylorsport.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

#Villa New piece for BBC Sport: Unai Emery accepts there's a problem with the "structure". We won't know until next week what his diagnosis and prescription are. Read at link below. Call @dazhale.bsky.social on BBC Radio WM Football Phone-In tonight at 6pm. #avfc www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Aston Villa news: Opinion - Unai Emery has now accepted there is a problem

Aston Villa news: Opinion - Unai Emery has now accepted there is a problem

Mike Taylor @miketaylorsport.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

At Villa Park for tonight’s BBC Radio WM commentary - #avfc v Chelsea, on 95.6FM, DAB and Freeview 714 in the West Midlands. Garry Thompson will be with me for analysis, @dazhale.bsky.social on air now with the Phone-In, and after the game until 10. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... #AVLCHE #Villa

Mike Taylor @miketaylorsport.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

#Villa New piece for BBC Sport: Friday will be a big day; planning routes around Europe, and around Wolves. Read at link below. Call @dazhale.bsky.social on BBC Radio WM Football Phone-In, all WM frequencies and BBC Sounds, at 6pm. #avfc www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Aston Villa: Wolves, Europe, Watkins and Abraham

Aston Villa: Wolves, Europe, Watkins and Abraham

Mike Taylor @miketaylorsport.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

#Wolves New piece for BBC Sport: we know how this season will end, but the remaining games are important and wins will matter. Read at link below. Call @dazhale.bsky.social on BBC Radio WM Football Phone-In, all WM frequencies and BBC Sounds, at 6pm. #wwfc www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Wolves news: Why Wanderers games do still matter despite almost certain relegation

Wolves news: Why Wanderers games do still matter despite almost certain relegation

Mike Taylor @miketaylorsport.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

#Villa New piece for BBC Sport: on finding a way to win despite everything; Unai Emery talks up the replacements. Read at link below. Call @dazhale.bsky.social on BBC Radio WM Football Phone-In at 6pm. #avfc www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Aston Villa news: Villa find a way to win despite key injuries

Aston Villa news: Villa find a way to win despite key injuries

Mike Taylor @miketaylorsport.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

#Wolves New piece for BBC Sport: Rob Edwards discusses what is at stake for the players in every remaining game, even with relegation inevitable. Read at link below. Call @dazhale.bsky.social on BBC Radio WM Football Phone-In at 6pm. #wwfc www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Wolves news: Mike Taylor on relegation waiting game

Wolves news: Mike Taylor on relegation waiting game

Mike Taylor @miketaylorsport.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

#Wolves New piece today for BBC Sport: after the window, and thinking about the next and more important one. Read at link below. Call BBC Radio WM Football Phone-In until 7pm on 08081 009956, listen on all WM frequencies and BBC Sounds. #wwfc www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Wolves news: 'Next window could be club's most complex for years'

Wolves news: 'Next window could be club's most complex for years'

Mike Taylor @miketaylorsport.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

#Villa New piece today for BBC Sport: Emery’s equilibrium after Brentford set the tone for an important week. Read at link below. Call BBC Radio WM Football Phone-In until 7pm, Marc Albrighton is tonight’s guest, call him on 08081 009956. #avfc www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Aston Villa news: 'This week at Bodymoor Heath could be season's most important'

Aston Villa news: 'This week at Bodymoor Heath could be season's most important'

Mike Taylor @miketaylorsport.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

#Villa In his radio interviews just now (see BBC Sounds #avfc feed in next few minutes): Unai Emery said: - VAR decision “not fair… but we accept it” - unclear how long Watkins will be out - not expecting any transfer business tomorrow.

Mike Taylor @miketaylorsport.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

At #Villa Park for commentary on BBC Radio WM at 1.45pm (95.6FM, DAB and Freeview 714 in the West Midlands) - #avfc v Brentford. Analysis from Garry Thompson. Staying on air for a while after the game to take calls on the Full-Time Phone-In, also available on WM’s feed on BBC Sounds from 4pm.

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Mike Taylor @miketaylorsport.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

#Wolves At Molineux for commentary on BBC Radio WM on DAB in the Black Country (channel 11B on your DAB radio if you’re in the area), Wolves v Bournemouth at 3pm. Full-time Phone-In on all WM frequencies and BBC Sounds after the game until 6pm. #wwfc

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Mike Taylor @miketaylorsport.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

#Wolves New piece for BBC Sport: on the irrepressible Yerson Mosquera, and how the squad rebuild must find room for some players with a spirit of adventure. Read at link below. Call @dazhale.bsky.social on BBC Radio WM Football Phone-In until 7pm. #wwfc www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Wolves news: How high can Yerson Mosquera climb with club?

Wolves news: How high can Yerson Mosquera climb with club?

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Mike Taylor @miketaylorsport.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

#Villa New piece for BBC Sport: on one of the most impressive weeks for #avfc in recent memory, on and off the field, rising to the challenges. Read at link below. Call @dazhale.bsky.social until 7pm on the BBC Radio WM Football Phone-In. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Aston Villa news: 'Effective week' shows Unai Emery can extend impressive season

Aston Villa news: 'Effective week' shows Unai Emery can extend impressive season