24-08-2011 11:43 AM
I found this book in a charity shop for 50p. I contacted the referee's association and asked if it was ok to send the book to them to be passed onto Jack. No problem was the reply, as long as I added an extra stamped envelope to get it to him..This was sent on the 8th of August Via the referee's association in Coventry. Today the book has been returned signed by Jack, he has also signed a page in the book with pic's of him receiving his
OBE and walking out for the 1974 world cup final. Jack has also added a signed pic too.
Taylor served as a referee for 33 years, taking charge of more than 1,000 games, over 100 international fixtures played in 60 countries; Taylor first refereed at the FIFA World Cup in 1970 taking charge of a group game between Italy and Sweden. He was again selected for the 1974 tournament for which he became most noted.
Taylor was fortunate to be awarded the final between hosts West Germany and the Netherlands since there had been a nomination for Scotland's Bob Davidson to referee the final. However, at the 11th hour, Taylor's appointment was assured for the Munich-staged final where he awarded two penalties during the first 30 minutes.
He took charge of several major club competition finals: Firstly, in 1966, when he officiated the FA Cup Final, followed by the 1971 European Cup Final between AFC Ajax and Panathinaikos, both staged at Wembley Stadium.
Taylor was inducted into the FIFAHall of Fame on 1 February 1999 in Barcelona.
Thank you once again Mr.Jack Taylor OBE.




24-08-2011 12:21 PM
great reply that Alex and yet another nice addition to your growing books collection 🙂
24-08-2011 12:31 PM
nice alex, world cup ref
24-08-2011 2:43 PM
Excellent addition Alex, got a funny looking signiture which i assume is due to his age? looks good though in a funny way. I have a photo of him here so may send to the FA myself
24-08-2011 3:31 PM
Something a bit different. It must cheer them to be remembered.
24-08-2011 4:12 PM
thats a nice different reply well done
24-08-2011 7:18 PM
Great reply Alex. Nice purchase and glad you managed to get it signed by Jack. Well done.
24-08-2011 7:27 PM
great result Alex and nice of him to send the extra
24-08-2011 8:02 PM
Top success Alex, it is great getting the older books like this signed. Really great reply, pleased for you.
24-08-2011 8:34 PM
Well done with another signed book Alex,I got him IP many years ago,and his signature was similar but not quite as shaky then.
24-08-2011 8:40 PM
Yet another fantastic signed book for your ever growing collection Alex well done mate .
25-08-2011 8:29 AM
Another superb Ref result my friend:)
Jack has a very nice and unusual signature.
nice one mate:)
03-09-2011 5:10 PM
Superb ! great one for the collection well done mate 🙂
03-09-2011 6:05 PM
great result that Alex well done mate
03-09-2011 7:54 PM
missed this one mate,,nice result alex 🙂