Solihull Moors have parted company with manager Matt Taylor following a miserable start to the National League campaign.
The 43-year-old’s exit comes in the wake of Tuesday’s 1-0 home defeat against Yeovil Town, leaving the club bottom of the fifth tier after seven games without a victory.
Taylor’s Short Reign Ends
Taylor was appointed in January 2025 after leaving Wealdstone and succeeded Andy Whing, who had taken over at Barrow. Despite guiding the Moors to mid-table safety last season with a 14th-place finish, his side have endured a disastrous opening this term, losing four and drawing three of their fixtures. In total, Taylor won only four of his 26 matches in charge.
The former Portsmouth, Bolton Wanderers, West Ham United and Burnley defender brought significant Football League experience to Damson Park, having also managed Walsall, Shrewsbury Town and Tottenham Hotspur’s Under-18s earlier in his career. However, his tenure never gathered momentum and a string of heavy defeats, including a 5-1 loss to Aldershot Town and further reverses against Southend United and Altrincham, piled pressure on his position.
Solihull confirmed that assistant Terry Connor and coach Elliot Minto have also left the club. In a statement, the board said:
“Solihull Moors can confirm that Matt Taylor has left the club with immediate effect. We would like to place on record our thanks to Matt for his commitment to the club and we wish him every success in his future endeavours.”
Former Northern Ireland international James Quinn, who previously coached with the Moors, has returned as caretaker manager. He will take charge of the side for Saturday’s trip to Boston United while the search for a permanent replacement begins.
Supporters are being urged to rally behind Quinn and the players after a bruising opening month. The club remains ambitious, having twice reached the play-off final in the past four seasons, but the current predicament highlights the urgency of stabilising results.
Writer’s View
This decision reflects both the unforgiving nature of the National League and the weight of expectation at Solihull Moors. Taylor’s track record suggested stability, yet early-season struggles quickly drained confidence. The appointment of Quinn provides short-term familiarity and a chance to regroup, but the board’s next move will be critical.
With the squad still capable of climbing the table, swift action in finding the right successor could transform the campaign from damage limitation into recovery. For now, the Moors’ supporters will look for a response at Boston as a first step towards brighter fortunes.
