PGMOL Make Major Decision on Anthony Taylor After Chaos in Bournemouth vs Chelsea
Anthony Taylor, the 45-year-old Premier League referee, has been at the center of controversy after his chaotic performance in Chelsea’s 1-0 win over Bournemouth. The English official broke the Premier League record for the most bookings in a single game, handing out an astonishing 14 yellow cards.
Taylor’s decisions left fans and pundits stunned, with many questioning his ability to manage the game. The official booked eight Chelsea players, including debutant Jadon Sancho, along with six from Bournemouth. Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca and Bournemouth fitness coach Pablo de la Torre were also shown yellow cards.
Bournemouth captain Adam Smith was particularly vocal about Taylor’s performance, calling it "mental" and stating that every foul was being treated as a yellow card. "I can’t deal with it anymore. Every foul was a yellow. It’s mental," Smith said.
The chaos on the pitch was matched by the reaction on social media, with Taylor receiving abuse from some fans. The Premier League has since launched an investigation into the abuse, while the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) has offered Taylor support.
In a major decision, the PGMOL has chosen not to select Taylor as a referee for the next round of Premier League games. Instead, Taylor will act as the fourth official for Southampton vs Ipswich on Saturday and Brighton vs Nottingham Forest the following day.
This move is a significant blow to Taylor’s reputation, and it remains to be seen how he will bounce back from this controversy. As fans, we expect our referees to make tough decisions and maintain control of the game. Taylor’s performance has raised questions about his ability to do so.
The Premier League is known for its high intensity and physicality, and referees like Taylor must be able to handle the pressure. This decision by the PGMOL is a clear message that Taylor’s performance did not meet the required standards.
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