Keith Hackett criticises call to give Anthony Taylor nod for Man United game

England’s former top referee Keith Hackett has criticised the decision to put Wythenshawe-based Anthony Taylor in charge of next Monday night’s clash between Liverpool and Manchester United.
Keith Hackett criticises call to give Anthony Taylor nod for Man United game
Thu, 13 Oct, 2016 - 01:00
Dylan King

Hackett is a former head of the Professional Game Match Officials Limited body, which appoints referees to matches.

He cannot understand why Taylor has been handed the Anfield fixture, given he lives just a short distance from Old Trafford.

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