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The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has appointed Anthony Taylor as chairman of its Central Referees Committee (MHK), the body responsible for overseeing refereeing in Turkish football, as part of a series of administrative changes approved by its board of directors.
Taylor, who currently serves as Elite Referee Director, will take over the committee's leadership following a review of vacant positions, the federation announced in a statement published on its official website.
The TFF also appointed Alan Snoddy, who currently works as an instructor responsible for women's referees, alongside Igor Radojicic and Baris Simsek as new members of the committee.
Alongside the refereeing appointments, the federation announced that the tender process for football broadcasting rights will be finalized on Nov. 30.
The board also agreed to introduce specific disciplinary regulations covering statements made about referees before and after matches, although the announcement did not set out the penalties that would apply.
The TFF also reassigned responsibilities among its board members, with First Vice President Ibrahim Ozbay taking charge of the Super Lig, Türkiye's top professional football division.
Cengiz Gokay will oversee research and development, football infrastructure and youth projects, while Hasan Surozu will take responsibility for communications and marketing. Fazli Cilingir will handle club licensing and financial affairs.
Meanwhile, Tahir Ediz Kiray will oversee the men's senior national team, with Metin Akyuz taking charge of the second and third professional divisions as well as amateur leagues.
Gurkan Ugur will be responsible for the TFF 1. Lig, Türkiye's second-tier professional league, while Muhammet Akcay will oversee youth, women's, beach soccer and futsal national teams.
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