In recognition of his success in leading Exeter City to promotion from League Two, Grecians boss Matt Taylor has been named as the division's manager of the year for 2021-22.
After missing out in the play-offs in three of their previous five seasons, City finally made the leap to reach League One via automatic promotion by finishing in second place behind eventual champions Forest Green Rovers.
With Forest Green manager Rob Edwards recently being appointed as the successor of former England manager Roy Hodgson at Watford, Taylor's achievements help to showcase the managerial and coaching talent in the lower divisions. Therefore, it was probably without surprise that Taylor is currently being linked with the vacant position as manager of one of his former clubs, Charlton Athletic.
Should Taylor succeed in keeping the Grecians in League One in the 2022-23 campaign, then it is likely that he will not be short of potential suitors.
