GETTY THE REFEREE'S A PAUPER: Hackett thinks top officials like Clattenburg deserve more cash Hackett claims referees in the lower leagues are being ‘exploited’ by only earning £35,000-a-year. He also says Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger was surprised how little elite officials earn. Former PGMOL (Professional Game Match Official Board) boss Hacket told You-Are-The-Ref.com: “When speaking with Arsene Wenger he asked how much our professional referees were getting paid. “I quoted the then base rate of £45,000. “The Select Group two guys are also being exploited, earning £35,000 per year” Keith Hackett “‘Not bad’ was...
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