Taylor recalled the incident, saying it was the worst situation he's dealt with in terms of abuse. He was concerned for his family's safety, as he traveled with them at the time. The abuse highlights the impact of people's behavior on others, even in a high-intensity match like the Europa League final.
Taylor expressed his disappointment and frustration that abuse is still a problem in football. He wondered why people find it acceptable to behave in this way, especially when they wouldn't want someone to say the same thing to them or their children.
Taylor's family hasn't attended a match since the incident, which makes him reflect on whether he made a mistake by traveling with his family in the first place.
Taylor also spoke about the pressure on referees to be perfect. He acknowledged that no referee is ever perfect and that perfection doesn't exist. He emphasized the importance of talking about people being fearful of failure or mistakes, as this can affect their mental health.
Taylor also touched on the football culture, saying that the focus on winning at all costs creates a negative environment for referees to operate in. He mentioned the spread of false narratives and malicious conspiracy theories, which can be damaging to referees' mental health.