Getty Copyright: GettyPFA chief executive Gordon Taylor says Chris Sutton rejected an offer to visit the organisation’s offices in Manchester to see the work that was being done into the consequences of repetitive heading in football. Former England striker and BBC pundit Sutton has been an outspoken critic of Taylor for a number of years. Sutton was critical of Taylor’s appearance before a DCMS Select Committee on Tuesday, stating Taylor had not been held to account as he had ‘been allowed to ramble on and worm his way off the hook’. “During four decades at the PFA we have always looked to help not only our current members but our approximately 50, 000 former members when they have requested our support for whatever reason," said Taylor. “A co-ordinated approach is necessary and we will continue to lobby for that and continue to address it whilst mindful of the many beneficial effects and well-being that fitness and sport bring to our lives.”

Source: BBC April 28, 2021 05:42 UTC