Gordon Taylor is set to step down as chief executive of the Professional Footballers’ Association.
Taylor, has been in his position for 38 years but has come under increasing scrutiny in recent years, particularly over his salary.
PFA accounts show that the 74-year-old earned £2.29million last year – a figure that makes him the highest-paid trade union official in the country.
Taylor announced in November that the organisation would undergo an independent review, following criticism led by PFA chairman Ben Purkiss.
Purkiss received support from more than 300 current and former players, amid suggestions that Taylor’s salary is out of step with funding for causes, such as the £100,000 for research into dementia among ex-players.
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Purkiss’ challenge and the ongoing internal power struggle forced the PFA’s annual general meeting in November to be delayed until Wednesday afternoon, in Manchester.
Taylor has headed up the players union since 1981, having initially taken over from former secretary Cliff Lloyd.
He is credited with negotiating the PFA’s biggest source of income – the £25million per year the organisation receives from the Premier League.
Last month Taylor said he had recommended to the management committee that Sports Resolutions conduct the review.
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