 As of 2011 Barry Taylor has completed 27 years as director, one of the longest serving football directors in England.Since 1991 he was a member of the Football Association Council, representing full member clubs in Yorkshire and East Midlands.Serving on three of the most prestigious committees, International, FA Challenge Cup and Protocol and was Chairman of the FA Challenge Cup Committee from 2003 to 2008 which included the opening of the new Wembley Stadium.