NEWCASTLE United have signed defender Ryan Taylor from Wigan.The 24-year-old started his career at Tranmere, where he made nearly 100 appearances, before he headed to Wigan in 2005.

NEWCASTLE United have signed defender Ryan Taylor from Wigan.

The 24-year-old started his career at Tranmere, where he made nearly 100 appearances, before he headed to Wigan in 2005.

Taylor has scored in four consecutive matches against Newcastle - including two spectacular free-kicks.