Gordon Taylor to stand down but will take PFA moderniser Purkiss with him

• PFA chairman Ben Purkiss made to fall on his sword
• Taylor will go once review completed and successor found

The chairman of the Professional Footballers’ Association, Ben Purkiss, was made to fall on his sword as part of the agreement that will lead to the departure from the union of Gordon Taylor, the chief executive, the Guardian understands.

Taylor announced on Wednesday that he is to step down after 38 years in charge, although not until after an independent review, the appointment of a successor, a transition period alongside his replacement and an AGM, the PFA stated. The first month this can be held is November.

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