Hackett wants referee conversations recorded

The former general manager of Premier League referees, Keith Hackett, has called on the Football Association to bring forward a proposal that would see match officials’ conversations recorded.

Following allegations that referee Mark Clattenburg used “inappropriate language” to Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel last Sunday – allegations that Clattenburg denies – Hackett is eager to see the introduction of a system that would allow fans to listen to on-pitch conversations between players and officials.