THE END GAME
Taylor bows to player power and calls for an independent review into his union business
GORDON TAYLOR has been forced into a major climbdown by player power.
The Professional Footballers’ Association chief executive has recommended an independent review into the union he has run for 37 years.
The move follows pressure from PFA chairman Ben Purkiss, who is demanding
change and has had support from more than 300 current and former players, with Taylor’s position coming under scrutiny.
The PFA boss wrote an open letter addressing the issues after criticism his £2.2million-a-year salary is out of step with funding for causes such as the £100,000 for research into dementia among ex-players.
But there is doubt over who will head the review and whether they will be appointed by Taylor.
Taylor said: “We owe it to you, our members, to hold ourselves to the highest possible standards. We believe we do. However, I’m adamant criticism must not be swept under the carpet and instead addressed head on. It’s important we’re transparent, committed to constantly improving and restless in our mission to support you.”
The PFA’s trustees and its management committee would be asked to allow an “independent QC” to carry out a “full and open review into the structure and operation” of the organisation, he added.