Gordon Taylor has received the Professional Footballers’ Association’s merit award for his services to football. Departing PFA chief executive Taylor, 76, is standing down after 40 years in the role and will be succeeded by former Brighton striker Maheta Molango. Taylor, who was the longest-serving trade union leader in the world, announced his resignation in November last year and his tenure has ended in controversy. PFA Merit Award 2021 | Gordon Taylor OBE #PFAawards pic.twitter.com/Wh5dgQ0mB6 — Professional Footballers' Association (@PFA) June 6, 2021He had previously announced his intention to stand down in March 2019 when an independent review into the organisation, which began in 2018, had been completed and that was concluded in July last year. I never thought I would be here four decades later but it’s been a real privilege, a real honour,” said Taylor, who was presented with his merit award by former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

Source: Express June 06, 2021 18:56 UTC