In another episode of The Chelsea Spot podcast, Orlando (Host - @0rland1nho) is joined by special guest, former FIFA and FA Cup Final referee, Keith Hackett to discuss some fascinating tales from his time as a referee, being a trailblazer in implementing new technology as PGMOL boss, VAR, the current handball rule, Mike Dean & Anthony Taylor, and much more!
TIMESTAMPS:
Memories of Chelsea - 2.07
How and why did Keith start refereeing? The story of how his career developed. - 11.25
Being assessed - 17.53
Funny story about his first game at Anfield - 21.15
Refereeing the FA Cup semi-final at Hillsborough, the stadium of the club he supports - 24.05
Refereeing the 100th ever FA Cup Final - 26.52
Being a guest referee in the North American Soccer League - some incredibly fascinating tales in here! - 28.30
His awkward run-in with Carlos Alberto - 31.30
Does he see refereeing the FA Cup final as the pinnacle of his career? - 32.25
Most amazing stadiums and atmospheres he's reffed in - 34.15
Refereeing in Poland in the midst of a revolution - 34.45
Refereeing in Germany on the night the Berlin Wall fell, remarkable - 38.40
Refereeing at the 1988 Olympics - 42.28
Differences between PL refereeing in his time and nowadays - 44.45
Being the man in the middle and his role as boss of the PGMOL - what technological advances did he introduce? - 46.02
Reffing by law vs reffing with common sense - 56.00
Tips for young referees - 58.10
Refereeing 'The Battle of Old Trafford' (21 man brawl) - 70.50
VAR and its implementation - 75.41
The current handball rule - what is going on?! - 89.18
Keith's experience of a mid-season law change - 98.33
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