Bio/Wiki
| Other name | Anthoni Taylor |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Bald |
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Personal Life
| Date of Birth | 20/10/1978 |
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| Birthplace | Wythenshawe, Cheshire, Manchester, England |
| Zodiac sign | Libra |
| Nationality | British |
| Hometown | Wythenshawe, Cheshire, Manchester, England |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Food Habit | Vegetarian/Non-vegetarian |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||||||||||||||
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Career
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| Known for | Manhandled by AS Roma fans at Budapest airport |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Anthony Taylor is a British football referee with over 15 years of experience. | |
| He gained widespread attention in June 2023 after an incident with AS Roma FC fans at Budapest Airport. | |
| Taylor decided to pursue referee training after realizing limited chances of reaching a professional football level. | |
| His mother significantly influenced his perspective on refereeing. | |
| He worked as a front-office supervisor at Hilton Hotels and Resorts from 1998 to 2000. | |
| From 2001 to 2013, Taylor worked as a prison officer before resigning to focus on refereeing. | |
| Taylor began his refereeing career at age sixteen in local leagues. | |
| He made his English Premier League debut in 2010 and officiated in significant matches. | |
| Taylor became a FIFA-listed referee on January 1, 2013. | |
| He officiated in prestigious tournaments such as the FIFA World Cup 2022. | |
| Taylor loves animals and owns a pet dog. | |
| He looks up to referees like Joe Worrall and Pierluigi Collina and considers Chris Foy his mentor. | |
| In the 2011-12 EPL season, Taylor made notable disciplinary decisions. | |
| He has been involved in contentious encounters with former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger. | |
| Taylor supports Altrincham FC and advocates for non-league football. | |
| Taylor's quick response during Euro 2020 saved Christian Eriksen's life. | |
| Before the 2022 FIFA World Cup, he underwent a tailored fitness program. | |
| During the 2023 Europa League final, Taylor set a record for issuing 14 yellow cards. | |
| An incident at Budapest airport involved AS Roma fans confronting Taylor and his family. | |
| Jose Mourinho, AS Roma's manager, was involved in heated exchanges with Taylor at the airport. | |
| Despite the incident, Taylor was later seen walking near his home with his family and dog. |