Why Manc referee Anthony Taylor is bad news for United and good news for Liverpool

The referee for Monday’s showdown between best friends United and Liverpool at Anfield is Anthony Taylor. In case you don’t know, he’s from Wythenshawe.

Here he is-

Manchester-born #AnthonyTaylor to referee Liverpool vs. #ManUnited https://t.co/0Vh3j0pDUI pic.twitter.com/BlD9EsMQaI

— Zesty Man Utd News (@zesty_manutd) October 11, 2016

And this is him taking part in a car rally in South Africa.

Victory for #AnthonyTaylor on today’s #Nkomazi450 quali. #ToyotaGazooSA 1st and 2nd. Main race tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/iozs0uiI87

— Toyota South Africa (@ToyotaSA) August 26, 2016

Sorry. That’s a different Anthony Taylor.

Liverpool fans aren’t happy that he’s the referee on Monday because he’s from Manchester. No sir.

How the Hell can a Manchester born Referee officiate a Liverpool v Man Utd Match #LFC @LFC @FA #PGMOL #anthonytaylor @talkSPORTDrive

— Murph (@murphz1) October 10, 2016

He’s clearly a United fan because they’ve won more games when he’s been the referee than Liverpool have. Nothing to do with the fact that Liverpool haven’t been much good for the last few years.

#anthonytaylor has ref’d @ManUtd 14 times prior 71% win, 16 yellow cards; ref’d @LFC 22 times, 54% win, 36 yellow cards and 1 red – hmmmmmmm

— Dragon In London (@MCJ_1976) October 12, 2016

Look at this. He’s clearly a pal of Pogba. Maybe they’re related.

#AnthonyTaylor refereeing Liverpool-#ManUnited grossly unfair – Hackett https://t.co/Rr8ShPt4cl pic.twitter.com/MLDFXRcCNn

— Zesty Liverpool News (@zesty_liverpool) October 12, 2016

Some people are fed up with the power United have. They’re the wicked Zionists of the football world.

When are you going to work at FA & UEFA @Carra23 . fed up with ManUtd & David Gill having so much power. #corrupt #anthonytaylor

— Clancy (@clancyclancy9) October 10, 2016

Hang on a sec. Looks like he’s not a United fan. He’s an Arsenal fan.

#AnthonyTaylor looks to be an arsenal fan today #Spursy

— tspinz (@tspinz) May 15, 2016

No. He’s not an Arsenal fan. He’s a City fan.

I’m confused…is it OK to shoulder barge or not? According to #AnthonyTaylor it is OK if you are a @MCFC player but not @Arsenal #MCFCvAFC

— Dave (@EssexRocker) May 8, 2016

No he’s not.

How in gods name is this idiot a @premierleague referee? #anthonytaylor #shit #mcfc pic.twitter.com/qrOV6FOJCB

— Paul (@Nwblue71) February 6, 2016

Nope. He’s Watford.

#AnthonyTaylor man of the match for Watford today #avfc

— Julian (@JB888) April 30, 2016

Looks like he’s not a United fan after all.

How is it #AnthonyTaylor call Fosuh-Mensah but not handball that prevented Fellaini 2nd goal? #MUFC Pathetic referring almost costs us game

— Red_Devils_23 (@MnUTD23) April 23, 2016

Nope. He’s definitely not a United fan. When United played Everton in the FA Cup semi-final in April, LVG said Mr Taylor’s decisions almost cost them the game.

Van Gaal slams referee despite FA Cup semi-final joy https://t.co/gBx06jr8Bt #sport #anthonytaylor #everton #facup

— Tobi Baba (@Voiceof9jathugs) April 23, 2016

Apparently, he’s a Spurs supporter.

#AnthonyTaylor grew up a #Spurs supporter

— Craig Van Ortman (@Rumor26) April 2, 2016

Looks like he’s managed to upset just about every team he’s refereed, including United.

#anthonytaylor what a shite referee

— Nick Trutwein (@mrtrutwein) January 16, 2016

So we think he’s probably not a United supporter after all even though he comes from Wythenshawe. Anyway, everyone knows United fans don’t come from Manchester so what’s the problem?

In fact, when you think about it, every decision he makes on Monday is going to be under so much scrutiny that he’s likely to favour Liverpool just in case he’s accused of being biased in favour of United.

So please, FA. Give the game to somebody else. Anybody but Anthony Taylor.