Penrith administrators will consult with the club’s legal advisors before reaching a conclusion regarding Taylan May’s future following his appearance with his legal representatives before the Panthers board on Tuesday. The Herald previously reported that May received a show-cause notice from the club, prompting him to present his arguments to the board against termination due to multiple breaches spanning several years.
The board will review May’s presentation and is anticipated to come to a decision regarding his future within the next two to three weeks. The purported breaches of the Panthers’ code of conduct are distinct from allegations made by May’s partner, resulting in charges of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and two counts of stalking or intimidating another person. May maintains his innocence and is scheduled to appear in court in March next year.
“It was an extensive meeting. There were numerous issues addressed concerning the show-cause notice,” stated Panthers Group CEO Brian Fletcher.
“We need to ensure we adhere to all legal requirements in these matters. They’re not straightforward. The board is cautious and wants to ensure we cover all bases before making a decision. We anticipate reaching a conclusion within the next two to three weeks.”
When questioned about whether May had played his final match for the Panthers, Fletcher responded, “I couldn’t affirm either way because the process is only halfway completed at this point.”
After the meeting, May’s attorney, Abdul Reslan, chose not to provide a statement.
Accompanied by four legal representatives from Kings Law Group, the Panthers player arrived for the meeting, walking approximately 400 meters from a nearby cafe to the club’s headquarters. His manager, Wok Wright, who accompanied May upon departure, was also present.
Insiders familiar with the matter, speaking anonymously due to its sensitivity, revealed that some of the infractions occurred before May inked a contract extension with the Panthers on March 22 of this year.
The club finalized a two-year extension worth nearly $1.2 million, securing May’s services until the culmination of 2026.
Insiders disclosed that the show-cause notice cited several breaches, including the use of inappropriate language on social media and a video where May was observed in the passenger seat of a car traveling at 96km/h in a school zone last month.
May’s legal team highlighted that the 22-year-old has been actively involved in charitable endeavors as of late.
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