KEITH HACKETT

FIFA Referee 1981-1991 100th FA Cup Final Referee, Milk Cup Final. Charity Shield. Olympic Games Euro 84 & 88, Former Boss PGMOL, UEFA Referee Expert. Author

[KEITH HACKETT @HACKETTREF]

Important that the touch of the ball and the position of the offside player is judged exactly at the same time. Millie seconds can and will distort the decision

[Christina Unkel @ChristinaUnkel]

#Switzerland goal is a great example of why FIFA should lean into the new 3D offside graphics for onside decisions too. When margins are very tight, showing fans exactly why a goal stands increases transparency, trust, & the overall match experience. #offside #WorldCup

[KEITH HACKETT @HACKETTREF]

Pencil sharpener

[Maria Rose ❤️ @BhattiLaib9960]

I found this while sorting through some old belongings, and it instantly caught my attention. The design looks interesting, but I have no idea what it is or what it was originally used for.

I've shown it to several people, and everyone seems to have a different answer. Some recognize it from years ago, while others are completely stumped.

Now I'm curious to hear from people who might actually know. Does anyone recognize this item? What is it, and what was its purpose?

I'd appreciate any advice, information, or guesses. Have you ever seen one of these before? 🤔

[KEITH HACKETT @HACKETTREF]

In my opinion ‘yes’

[🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿TheEnglandSocial🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 @SocialEngland66]

This is why VAR is a footballing cancer. It’s corrupt, sell it to the highest bidder you’ll get your way.

[KEITH HACKETT @HACKETTREF]

No conspiracy theory in my quotes which you have incorrectly interpreted. I have stated that in my opinion the player is ‘offside’ FIFA have said he is offside.I disagree with their conclusion what ch is my right.

[Luca Marelli @LucaMarelli72]

@HACKETTREF Conspiracy theories from a former referee of your caliber? No, please...

[KEITH HACKETT @HACKETTREF]

You missed the offside even in this generat d photograph

[BBC Sport @BBCSport]

Fifa has published a statement about the VAR process for the passage of play that led to Switzerland's penalty.

[KEITH HACKETT @HACKETTREF]

Do you believe that statement?

[BBC Sport @BBCSport]

Fifa has published a statement about the VAR process for the passage of play that led to Switzerland's penalty.

[KEITH HACKETT @HACKETTREF]

Let oks like a bottle opener

[Elif ben @Elifbenad]

Lütfen açıklayın Kocam anahtarlığa böyle bişey takmış bakıyorum hiç bişeye benzetemiyorum ne olduğunu da anlamadım neye yaradığınıda çözemedim. Biri bunun ne olduğunu biliyor mu?

[KEITH HACKETT @HACKETTREF]

Jan I think that we are both sure that this goal should have been ruled out for offside.
Technology fail

[Jan Aage Fjørtoft 🇳🇴 @JanAageFjortoft]

Why is VAR checking penalty when it looks like Freuler was offside

Switzerland 🇨🇭1-0 vs Qatar 🇶🇦

[KEITH HACKETT @HACKETTREF]

Yes offside

[Match of the Day @BBCMOTD]

Some fans are puzzled by this 👇

Switzerland's Remo Freuler ran on to a header and was fouled by Qatar keeper Mahmud Abunada, resulting in a penalty, which Breel Embolo scored 🎯

But was that an offside in the build-up? Or is it just a trick of the angle?

[KEITH HACKETT @HACKETTREF]

Agree 100%

[TheEuropeanLad @ThaEuropeanLad]

I don't care what anyone says Switzerland should have been called for offside there nobody can convince me otherwise!

[KEITH HACKETT @HACKETTREF]

What a pity that Michael has sustained an injury.
Let’s hope he can recover quickly

[ArbitroInternacional @ArbitroInteBlog]

🚨 Michael Oliver se lesionó, por lo cual Francois Letexier 🇫🇷 será el árbitro del Costa de Marfil vs Ecuador 🇪🇨

[KEITH HACKETT @HACKETTREF]

Which game were you watching?????

[Imronburgundy @amironburgundy]

@HACKETTREF It was a deliberate attempt to hit someone in the face. Nothing “reckless” about it. It was foul play. And it was serious.

[KEITH HACKETT @HACKETTREF]

Surprised that USA is not top of the list!!!!

[andrew @reeves1960]

@Master206Saffer @RealPaulH @HACKETTREF With some justification

[KEITH HACKETT @HACKETTREF]

They said Serious Foul Play

Serious foul play
A tackle or challenge that endangers the safety of an opponent or uses excessive force or brutality must be sanctioned as serious foul play.
Any player who lunges at an opponent in challenging for the ball from the front, from (contd

[Jonathan @Jontybx]

@HACKETTREF There is no reference in Law as to whether the hand is clenched into a fist. It’s purely down to whether the force is negligible or not. Now determining such a relatively subjective matter is difficult in low level incidents - whereas full on slaps or punches are easier

[KEITH HACKETT @HACKETTREF]

Serious foul play
A tackle or challenge that endangers the safety of an opponent or uses excessive force or brutality must be sanctioned as serious foul play.
Any player who lunges at an opponent in challenging for the ball from the front, from the side or from behin….etc

[Honest Bob @MaccaTS26]

@HACKETTREF No clenched fist? Where does it say thay in the laws of the game Keith?

[KEITH HACKETT @HACKETTREF]

Pity that you have not attended referee coaching classes. If you had you would understand that a clenched fist and backward movement of the elbow signals Serious Foul Play

[Honest Bob @MaccaTS26]

@HACKETTREF No clenched fist? Where does it say thay in the laws of the game Keith?

[KEITH HACKETT @HACKETTREF]

It’s a dynamo that fitted on your bike the top in contact with the tyre.
This would provide power for your lights

[Elizabeth❣️ @WorkElizab]

My son found this in our garden… and now we're wondering what this strange thing is. Do you recognize what's in the photo?

[KEITH HACKETT @HACKETTREF]

He was a class act and you have every right Hayley to be proud of your dad.
RIP Gordon

[HAYLEY MCQUEEN @HayleyMcQueen]

Can’t begin to think how excited my old man would have been today. Little throwback in his honour at a difficult time of year with Father’s Day coming up, his birthday along with the anniversary of his death Monday, here’s hoping for a #Scotland win to have plenty to smile about

[KEITH HACKETT @HACKETTREF]

Great intervention by VAR

[AB⚕ @AbsoluteBruno]

Almiron dived and was awarded a free kick and Tim Ream was booked for a foul.

Then, VAR stepped in for a “MISTAKEN IDENTITY” check

And VAR overturned Ream’s yellow card, and transferred the yellow card to Almiron😭😭😭

[talkSPORT @talkSPORT]

Michael Oliver ruled out injured for first World Cup match as statement issued https://t.co/DPkboAlaSC