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PFA received complaint claiming Gordon Taylor referred to black footballers as ‘coloured’

• PFA chief denies he said it or would use such language
• Outdated language claim brings leadership back into spotlight
• No suggestion union leader is racist

Gordon Taylor’s leadership of the Professional Footballers’ Association is back in the spotlight after it emerged a complaint was made that he referred to black players as “coloured” at an event arranged to promote diversity and racial equality.

Taylor has told the PFA he cannot recall using the alleged term when giving a talk almost a year ago. A spokesperson for the players’ union said: “Gordon firmly believes he didn’t say it and it is not language he would ever use. He has led in this area for 40 years and understands fully the sensitivities.”

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