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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