Gordon Taylor has admitted to making mistakes during his 38-year spell in charge of the Professional Footballers' Association but rejects claims he failed a generation of ex-players struggling with dementia-related illnesses.

At the trade union's annual general meeting on Wednesday, the 74-year-old announced his plan to stand down after an independent review of the PFA is completed.

This means the former Bolton, Birmingham, Blackburn and Bury winger could quit as early as November, when the next AGM is scheduled, although he could still be in charge next year, depending on how long the QC-led review and search for his successor takes.