Controversy
Taylor was involved in two unusual controversial incidents during the 2000-01 season.
On 19 August 2000 he was the fourth official for the Sunderland v Arsenal game. He alleged that Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger had pushed him in the tunnel after the match. Wenger was eventually unanimously cleared of a charge of threatening behavior.
On 14 October 2000 it was alleged that he made insulting and personal remarks to Notts County player Sean Farrell during the game against Wigan Athletic. The case against Taylor was dismissed at a disciplinary hearing in February 2001.
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