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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.
