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Lyle Taylor going pink in October
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(Though let’s hope his purple patch continues)
Nice piece on the BBC site
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45489993
Lyle Taylor is a striker very much 'in the pink', following his move to Charlton Athletic this past summer.
The former AFC Wimbledon and Falkirk forward has scored four goals in seven games for his new club, not a bad return.
And now for October, the 28-year-old will quite literally be 'in pink', as he takes on an eye-catching charity challenge.
"I'm going to be running around the field in pink hair and pink boots," he told BBC Radio London.
"It's in aid of Cancer Research UK. Cancer has played quite a big part in my family over recent times.
"It means a great deal to me, to my family and I'm just trying to do my bit for those who have been touched by this."
From dressing rooms at Norwich to replica kits inspired by evening football papers and even Juventus' very-first shirt colours, football is no stranger to the colour pink.
Taylor hopes his gesture will stand out, as much as the boots and hair-do will on the field.
"It's nice to be able to get to a point where I am big enough as a person to have an influence," Taylor added.
"It's good to be in a position where people listen. I wanted to do this while I was up in Scotland, but I didn't have the pull. Now I've managed to speak to the club here and the club are backing me on it.
"It's time we use the platform we have to give something back. I see players doing it. I see people like [former AFC Wimbledon teammate] Adebayo Akinfenwa giving something back.
"I've been lucky enough to put in this position, and it's nice for me to give something back."
Nice piece on the BBC site
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45489993
Lyle Taylor is a striker very much 'in the pink', following his move to Charlton Athletic this past summer.
The former AFC Wimbledon and Falkirk forward has scored four goals in seven games for his new club, not a bad return.
And now for October, the 28-year-old will quite literally be 'in pink', as he takes on an eye-catching charity challenge.
"I'm going to be running around the field in pink hair and pink boots," he told BBC Radio London.
"It's in aid of Cancer Research UK. Cancer has played quite a big part in my family over recent times.
"It means a great deal to me, to my family and I'm just trying to do my bit for those who have been touched by this."
From dressing rooms at Norwich to replica kits inspired by evening football papers and even Juventus' very-first shirt colours, football is no stranger to the colour pink.
Taylor hopes his gesture will stand out, as much as the boots and hair-do will on the field.
"It's nice to be able to get to a point where I am big enough as a person to have an influence," Taylor added.
"It's good to be in a position where people listen. I wanted to do this while I was up in Scotland, but I didn't have the pull. Now I've managed to speak to the club here and the club are backing me on it.
"It's time we use the platform we have to give something back. I see players doing it. I see people like [former AFC Wimbledon teammate] Adebayo Akinfenwa giving something back.
"I've been lucky enough to put in this position, and it's nice for me to give something back."
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good for him3
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Hopefully get out into the wider media too
Is a great thing that Taylor is doing and nice to see the club and sponsors getting on board too - Is the Charlton of old4 -
Just donated myself, good on him for doing it. As said by FA, this is the Charlton we want to see. Hope the pink boots are lucky for him!2
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For those with dodgy eyesight ( i include myself) should be easy to spot on the pitch.LonelyNorthernAddick said:Just donated myself, good on him for doing it. As said by FA, this is the Charlton we want to see. Hope the pink boots are lucky for him!
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One Lyle Taylor or a team of Danny Murphy's?
No competition for me, Lyle Taylor a proper Charlton player.1 -
Very good item on SSN about Lyle, how his family has been directly affected by cancer and the Club. He came across very well.3
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Just watched it. Good piece.0
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I mean this comment to be taken in a manly way but Lyle is a very good looking chap isn’t he.0
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You brave man.ShootersHillGuru said:I mean this comment to be taken in a manly way but Lyle is a very good looking chap isn’t he.
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He comes across as a really nice bloke0
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I know it’s easy to say a footballer speaks well when really you just mean he doesn’t sound quite as dim as the average one. However, in Lyle’s case, he really does come across surprisingly well. Not at all what I would have expected.2
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This expected him to come across as a bit of a bell, but one of my favourite signings in recent times, I do think league 1 is his level otherwise at 28 surely would of played higher.JaShea99 said:I know it’s easy to say a footballer speaks well when really you just mean he doesn’t sound quite as dim as the average one. However, in Lyle’s case, he really does come across surprisingly well. Not at all what I would have expected.
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Just watched the video and he comes across really well. Not sure how the boots and hair will go down in Scunthorpe.0
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seems like a top fella......and has been a great signing to boot!2
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Very likeable lad, knows where the goal is, has an instant chemistry with KG, works hard and seems to have a good heart... What's not to like?5
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Not seen him play other than the tv, but I like what he does on the pitch as well what he does off it. A proper Charlton player......0
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I’m wondering if we should be selling pink wigs in the club shop for fans to wear in support at the games with a charitable donation included in the price.
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That is a very good question...Mendonca In Asdas said:I’m wondering if we should be selling pink wigs in the club shop for fans to wear in support at the games with a charitable donation included in the price.
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I thought of it whilst driving and listening to the Charlton life podcast,would be great for him to see lots of the Charlton fans supporting him, I think it would help create a good atmosphere with what is a tough subject.2
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They're selling those beanies (?) in the club shop arent they to help raise money for the cause0
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Good stuff but a bit cheeky that only £1 goes towards the cause...clive said:
Well done Lyle top man0 -
Just seen the video of him getting it done. Comes across a very decent bloke, articulate for a footballer too!
Good on him for doing it.0 -
No idea how he came through Millwall’s academy... best not to mention it! He seems thoroughly decent all around and I’m proud to say he’s a Charlton player.0
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I would sign 500 lyles and I would sign 500 more, just to be the man who signed a thousand lyles to make sure we will score... Lyle Taylor (Lyle Taylor)
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Lyle Taylor Taylor Taylor tay-la-la7 -
I'll be in London that day and I'm hoping to help Lyle out by rattling a bucket after deciding dying my hair pink was step to far.0
