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Ex-Premier League referee Anthony Taylor lands job in scandal
Former English Premier League and World Cup referee Anthony Taylor has been appointed as the director of elite refereeing with the Turkish Football Federation.
Ce qu'il faut retenir
- Anthony Taylor has been appointed as the director of elite refereeing with the Turkish Football Federation.
- Taylor announced his retirement from active officiating last month.
- Taylor is tasked with leading the strategic and technical development of elite refereeing in Turkey to align with Uefa and Fifa standards.
- Turkish refereeing has recently grappled with a betting scandal that emerged last autumn.
- Howard Webb described Taylor as one of the best and most successful officials English football has produced.
Former English Premier League and World Cup referee Anthony Taylor has been appointed as the director of elite refereeing with the Turkish Football Federation. The 47-year-old, who announced his retirement from active officiating last month after a 20-year career, will lead the strategic and technical development of elite refereeing in Turkey. His appointment, confirmed by legal firm Trinity Chambers, follows a turbulent period for Turkish refereeing, which was hit by a betting scandal last autumn. Taylor's mandate is to strengthen the federation's refereeing programme and align it with Uefa and Fifa standards.
Leurs propres mots
“Officiating at the elite level has been an immense privilege, but the pressure is intense and the scrutiny is constant. The time is now right to step aside and look forward to transitioning to the next chapter of my career”
“Anthony’s achievements within football speak for themselves, and this role presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to the continued development of elite refereeing in Turkey.”
Les chiffres clés
- 47
- Age of Anthony Taylor at appointment
- 20-year
- Length of Anthony Taylor's officiating career
- 668
- Professional domestic matches overseen by Anthony Taylor
- 2010
- Year Anthony Taylor was promoted to the Premier League
Le fil des événements
- Taylor promoted to the Premier League
- Taylor announced retirement from officiating
- Taylor appointed director of elite refereeing in Turkey
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