Taylor played for the Hammers between 2011 and 2014.
Swindon Town midfielder Matt Taylor has announced that he will retire from professional football at the end of the season.
The 37-year-old, who counts West Ham United, Bolton Wanderers and Portsmouth amongst his former clubs, announced the news in a written statement on his Twitter account.
Taylor has made more than 700 appearances during his career, including 192 for Pompey, 138 for Bolton and 92 for West Ham, according to Transfermarkt.
The current Robins player-coach made his senior debut at Luton Town, and also played for Burnley and Northampton Town in a 20-year career.
“I have loved every minute from leaving school at 16 years of age to pursue my dream,” Taylor wrote on his Twitter page.
“To the fans who have supported and followed my career, I hope I’ve given you some memories that, looking back, will make you smile.”
In response, West Ham posted a tweet paying tribute to their ex-player:
Taylor replied with a heartfelt comment to the Premier League club and some Hammers fans also had their say:
Taylor scored upwards of 70 goals throughout his career and developed a reputation for powerful long-range efforts, including a 45-yard volley against Everton in 2006 and another long-range strike against Sunderland a year earlier.
The veteran player has made 32 appearances for Swindon this season, including 30 in League Two, scoring three goals and registering one assist, according to Transfermarkt.
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