Former referees' chief Keith Hackett believes appointing Manchester-born official Anthony Taylor for Manchester United's Premier League trip to Liverpool could present a "risk to his personal safety and that of his family."
Taylor, who was born six miles away from Old Trafford in Wythenshawe and is a fan of National League North side Altrincham, will take charge at Anfield with United boss Jose Mourinho claiming it will be "difficult for him to have a very good performance."
Now Hackett, who last week said it was "grossly unfair" to give the game to Taylor, has gone a step further by saying an error could lead to him being targetted after the match.