Anthony Taylor relegated to English Championship

Anthony Taylor, the infamous English referee, has once again found himself in hot water due to his questionable decision-making. Following his controversial performance in the Europa League final, where a clear hand-ball by a Sevilla player went unnoticed, Taylor’s professional record has come under scrutiny once more.

In the recent game between Wolves and Newcastle, Taylor’s poor performance prompted the English federation to take action. After analyzing his performance and deeming it insufficient, the Football Association made the decision to relegate him to the Championship, the second division of English football. This means that Taylor’s next assignment will be refereeing the match between Preston North End and Coventry City.

The demotion comes after Taylor awarded a controversial penalty to Newcastle against Wolves. The decision was heavily criticized by various parties, including Wolves manager Gary O’Neil. O’Neil, who has been vocal about refereeing issues in the past, described Taylor’s call as “scandalous.” The penalty allowed Newcastle to take the lead in the first half, although Wolves managed to come from behind twice and secure a 2-2 draw.

Hwang Hee-chan, the player involved in the incident, expressed his disappointment with the decision. He stated that he was trying to clear the ball and was touched by an opposing player, but he didn’t believe it was a penalty. Despite the controversy surrounding the decision, Hwang managed to find the back of the net and score the equalizer for his team.

The VAR (Video Assistant Referee) system also came under scrutiny as the on-field decision was not overturned after the review at Stockley Park. This raised further questions about the consistency and effectiveness of VAR in ensuring accurate refereeing decisions.

Overall, Anthony Taylor’s relegation to the Championship serves as a consequence for his poor decision-making and adds fuel to the ongoing debate surrounding the quality of officiating in professional football. It remains to be seen how Taylor will handle his next assignment and whether this demotion will prompt him to improve his performance in the future.