Taylor worried over two-footed tackles

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Chelsea's Ricardo Carvalho and Reading's Brynjar Gunnarsson were dismissed for two-footed lunges during Boxing Day matches, the type of challenges the PFA want eradicated to protect skilful players in the game.

Taylor said: "There needs to be a respect between fellow professionals and for the opposition. We know the game has got faster and it's even faster in this country. But we have to show a concern for the health and safety of players."

He added: "I'm worried about it because if you get that tackle on the standing leg then it is a danger. We lose 50 players a year with permanent injury."

Liverpool striker Peter Crouch is also serving a ban for jumping into a tackle on Mikel John Obi, as is Didier Zokora following his challenge on Elano with studs up.

"It's a time of year where there are a few tired limbs about and there are a number of games in a short period of time," Taylor said.

"They say that where you are at the turn of the year is where you'll end up - and there are players and coaches looking to protect their position. It is that win-at-all-costs attitude that you want to remove."

Taylor feels the role of captain is important in the bid to clamp down, as is the input of the Football Association.

"We're an entertainment sport and do not want to see players sent off, which is the job of the referee," he said.

"The FA are having a respect campaign for referees and we want referees to make better use of captains - to make it clear to them certain things they are not going to stand for and for him to tell his team."