'Pressure is intense and scrutiny constant' - referee Taylor retires

Anthony Taylor's last Premier League game was the fixture between West Ham United and Leeds United on 24 May [Getty Images]Referee Anthony Taylor has announced his retirement with immediate effect, highlighting the impact of the "intense" pressure of the role.Taylor, 47, enjoyed a 20-year career spanning 831 matches, with his final game being Spain's 1-0 win over Portugal in the World Cup last 16 on 6 July.A prison officer before becoming a professional referee, he was first added to the Footbal