Taylor joined Bournemouth on a month-to-month deal on 6 June 2006. Assistant manager Richard O'Kelly had previously tried to sign Taylor whilst he was coaching at West Bromwich Albion and this time succeeded in bringing in Taylor, who turned down an opportunity in New Zealand as well as offers from Conference and League Two clubs. He was loaned out to Bury and had a goal ruled out for offside on his debut in a 1–0 defeat to Torquay United at Gigg Lane on 9 September 2006. He started two games and made three substitute appearances for the "Shakers", but manager Chris Casper decided not to extend his loan deal.