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Wednesday 25th June 2014

SPFL saddened by death of David Taylor

The SPFL was deeply saddened to hear of the untimely death of David Taylor.

The SPFL was deeply saddened to hear of the untimely death of David Taylor.
 
Neil Doncaster, SPFL CEO, said: “David’s death is a great loss to Scottish football.  The work that he did in modernising the Scottish FA continues to be built on today.  His interest in Scottish football did not diminish when he moved to UEFA.  Indeed he was a regular attender at Scottish international and club matches; most recently at the Scotland v Nigeria match in Fulham last month.  Our thoughts are with his family at this time.”
 
Iain Blair, SPFL Secretary, added “I worked closely with David on a number of issues during his tenure as CEO at the Scottish FA and kept in touch with him following his move to UEFA; he was always available to offer me advice if asked - for which I was very grateful.  First and foremost David was a football fan.  This passion for the game enabled him to bring an understanding to matters which went well beyond his business and legal acumen.  I will miss David and my thoughts are with his wife Cathy and his sons James and Alan.