Anthony Taylor

Keith Hackett column: Mike Riley must be moved on for the good of the English game at the elite level
The recent European Championship exposed and underpinned what I have been stating for several years now. That the standard of officiating in...
Mark Halsey column: We never hear from Mike Riley and referee performance levels will be scrutinised after Euro 2020 success
A new Premier League season is just around the corner, and, as usual, we should expect to see Michael Oliver, Anthony Taylor...
Keith Hackett column: Anthony Taylor among best refs at Euro 2020 but English officials need PGMOL action to avoid another season of VAR farce
We have all witnessed some top class officiating in this tournament and UEFA’s Head of Refereeing Roberto Rossetti, a former FIFA Italian...
International Football
Keith Hackett column: English refs on form at Euro 2020 and it is great to see divers are not conning anyone
It’s completely refreshing to see that the refereeing standards in the main during Euro 2020 have been terrific.   Indeed, what a...
International Football
Keith Hackett column: Euro 2020 referees impressive despite bizarre offside calls
The opening ceremony of Euro 2020 brought back memories for me of standing in the middle of the field of play in...
International Football
Mark Halsey column: Anthony Taylor helped save Christian Eriksen’s life
Anthony Taylor deserves a lot of praise for his handling of Christian Eriksen’s shock collapse in the Denmark vs Finland game at...
International Football
Mark Halsey column: Some of our referees need a bit of loving and some need a kick up the backside
Overall the standard of officiating in the Premier League, Football League and lower down is on the decline. I think we have...
Video: Chelsea coach mocks and confronts Anthony Taylor at half time vs Man City
It’s fair to say that Chelsea will feel they haven’t had the benefit of the refereeing decisions in their first half against...
Enraged Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel fired off at referee with these comments after Chelsea suffered first-half drama against Man City
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel told referee Anthony Taylor that he should feel ‘ashamed’ after awarding a penalty against the Blues in this...
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Leeds United eyeing deal for Ajax star seen as an ideal fit by Marcelo Bielsa
According to Sport Witness via Veronica Inside, Leeds United have a ‘concrete interest’ in Ajax left-back Nicolas Tagliafico, according to journalist Valentijn Driessen,...
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Keith Hackett column: PGMOL support for Anthony Taylor after Burnley v Newcastle incident is a major worry
Once again PGMOL are in the spotlight after another errant decision from one of their officials. Newcastle United have every right to...
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Video: Anthony Taylor takes a pounding from all sides as PSG star Paredes smacks him in the backside with the ball
It’s been an eventful evening for Anthony Taylor in Paris on the field after a couple of penalty awards, but he’s accidentally...
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