Officially Speaking – with Keith Hackett

As ever, Keith casts his eye over the weekend’s action to deliver his expert opinion for Far Post Header. WEEK 37 PREMIER LEAGUE REFEREE PERFORMANCE REVIEWS SATURDAY 18TH JULY NORWICH CITY V BURNLEY RESULT 0-2Referee: Kevin FriendAssistants: Simon Beck, Andy GarrattFourth official: Dean WhitestoneReplacement official: George ByrneVAR: Lee MasonAssistant VAR: Stephen Child The main talking-point in this game was the […]

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PREMIER LEAGUE REVIEW OF REFEREES DECISIONS  9TH 11TH AND 12TH July www.keystoreferee.com Before I start to review Week 35 games, I want to reflect on last Thursday and review what was for me the worse nights performances in the history of the Premier League. The interaction between the Referee and the Video Assistant Referee is currently flawed. Referees […]

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REVIEW OF PREMIER LEAGUE GAMES THURSDAY 9th JULY ASTON VILLA V MANCHESTER UNITEDREFEREE: JON MOSSThis game turned on a refereeing error. A Manchester United player went to ground in his opponent’s penalty area. Referee Moss pointed to the penalty mark. Replays clearly showed that it was the forward of Manchester United who had committed the offence. […]

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REVIEW OF PREMIER LEAGUE GAMES Saturday 4th July 2020 MANCHESTER UNITED 5 BOURNEMOUTH 2REFEREE: Mike DeanThe challenge by Bournemouth’s Jefferson Lerma on United’s Martial deserved more than the yellow card issued by Mike Dean. Lerma’s challenge was excessive and endangered the safety of his opponent, with his boot finishing high on his opponent’s leg. Mike Dean […]

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Officially Speaking – with Keith Hackett

After three long, but entirely necessary months, I am glad to welcome Keith Hackett back to the blog!It is the former FIFA referee’s birthday today and I’m sure you’ll join me in wishing Keith a very happy birthday. Saturday 20th June 2020 and Sunday 21st June 2020 Bournemouth v Crystal Palace REFEREE CORRECT DECISIONOne of the […]

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‘Sheffield – The Home of Football’ by Keith Hackett

It’s been a while since we’ve heard from our Honorary Patron! Luckily, Keith has been in touch and he has written an article about his hometown Sheffield. SHEFFIELD THE TRUE HOME OF FOOTBALLKeith Hackett FIFA REFEREE 1981-91 100th FA CHALLENGE CUP FINAL REFEREE I was recently sent a draft document by John Wilson who is leading […]

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