Anthony Taylor talks retirement, career & scrutiny

BBC sports editor Dan Roan sits down with former Premier League referee Anthony Taylor to discuss his retirement from refereeing, what made him decide to retire and, what’s next in his career. Taylor also speaks about his new role in developing referees in Turkey, the pressure and scrutiny that comes with being an official at not only the highest level, but also at grassroots level. The World Cup saw new rule changes in which Taylor gives his thoughts and experiences of and, he speaks of his final game between Portugal and Spain.

TIME CODES

01:00 Reflecting on career

08:30 New role in Turkey

11:00 Decision to retire

14:50 Pressure & scrutiny

28:400 World Cup law changes & VAR

33:00 Final game