Taylor And The "Shirt Incident"

Last updated : 01 December 2006 By Footy Mad - Editor

Taylor left the pitch with a ripped shirt and striker Ioannis Amanatidis' stud marks down his back. But after returning without the permission of the referee he was shown the yellow card.

Taylor: "People behind me were shouting for me to get back on, and that is what I did. But the referee, and particularly the fourth official, were not happy.

"The booking meant that I had to watch my step for the rest of the game, which is a bit awkward for a defender, but it was my first booking in Europe, so it should not matter too much.

"I thought it was my best game for the club. I had a lot to do personally - I do not think I have blocked so many balls in my life.

"They kept hitting my abs and I have got stud marks all down one side of me, so it was tough.

"We had to defend well, and we needed a bit of luck, and we got that. We got the result we needed."