Exclusive: Ex-PGMOL boss wants VAR binned after ‘ridiculous’ Bournemouth incident
Keith Hackett is leaning towards VAR being scrapped from English football after Bournemouth were caught up in a frustrating incident. The former PGMOL chief and…
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Exclusive: PGMOL statement mooted after Moises Caicedo controversy at Chelsea
Howard Webb should use a controversial incident involving Chelsea star Moises Caicedo as an example to Premier League referees, according to Keith Hackett. The former…
Exclusive: Maresca, PGMOL to avoid ‘violence’ with Liam Delap talks at Chelsea
Keith Hackett believes the PGMOL could hold talks with Enzo Maresca and Liam Delap after raising concerns over the new Chelsea striker. The former PGMOL…
Exclusive: Liverpool’s Wirtz, Man City’s Cherki face rough Premier League treatment
Pep Guardiola and Arne Slot must prepare new signings Rayan Cherki and Florian Wirtz to be on the end of frustrated, heavy tackles next season,…
Exclusive: Bad precedent set after ‘abject nonsense’ Cunha controversy at Wolves
Matheus Cunha’s reduced punishment for his controversial actions while playing for Wolves has set a bad precedent for other players, according to Keith Hackett. The…
Hackett Exclusive: Bond ‘not Premier League level’ after Silva’s Fulham explosion
Darren Bond should not be refereeing at Premier League level next season following Marco Silva’s outburst during Fulham versus Ipswich Town, according to Keith Hackett.…
Exclusive: Bellingham controversy blasted by ex-FIFA ref after England v Senegal
Keith Hackett has given his verdict on the decision to disallow Jude Bellingham’s goal as England were beaten by Senegal in a friendly. The former…
Exclusive: Ex-FIFA ref reacts to ‘serious’ incident with Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez
Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez deserved to be sent off during Argentina’s 1-1 draw with Colombia, according to Keith Hackett. The former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA…
Exclusive: ‘Unacceptable’ Senegal slammed over pre-match incident vs England
Keith Hackett has criticised a number of aspects of the organisation around the kick-off of the international friendly between England and Senegal. The former PGMOL…
Exclusive: Referees told use ‘common sense’ after Declan Rice’s Arsenal controversy
Keith Hackett has urged referees to apply a “degree of common sense” with time-wasting issues after Declan Rice was sent off during the 2024/25 season.…
Exclusive: Arsenal and Aston Villa stars could be peer-pressured after rule change
Arsenal and Aston Villa players could begin peer-pressuring their goalkeepers due to a new time-wasting rule ahead of the new Premier League season, according to…
Exclusive: FIFA retrospective action verdict after Tarkowski ‘red card’ v Liverpool
FIFA are “reluctant“ to introduce retrospective punishments despite James Tarkowski’s “red card” foul in the clash between Everton and Liverpool, according to Keith Hackett. The…
Exclusive: Referee interviews mooted after Slot meltdown in Everton v Liverpool
Keith Hackett suggested the idea of interviewing referees after matches following Arne Slot’s meltdown during the 2-2 draw between Everton and Liverpool. The former PGMOL…
Exclusive: ‘Extremely sad’ Thomas Bramall sanction update after Aston Villa howler
Howard Webb must protect Thomas Bramall following his mistake in Aston Villa’s crucial defeat to Man United, according to Keith Hackett. The former PGMOL chief…
Exclusive: Ex-PGMOL boss wants VAR changes after Newcastle’s Joelinton controversy
VAR must improve ahead of next season after letting David Coote down over an incident involving Joelinton for Newcastle United last season, according to Keith…
Exclusive: ‘PGMOL to hold Christian Norgaard talks over Brentford controversies’
Howard Webb could send an official to hold talks with Brentford and Thomas Frank over Christian Norgaard’s behaviour on the pitch, according to Keith Hackett.…
Exclusive: Man United psychologists to work with Matheus Cunha after ‘flare-ups’
Man United psychologists will need to work closely with Matheus Cunha to avoid being punished for his antics on the pitch, according to Keith Hackett.…
Hackett: ‘Eddie Howe to stamp out Joao Pedro cheating at Newcastle’
Eddie Howe will want to stamp out Joao Pedro’s acts of simulation as Newcastle United are linked with the shining Brighton star, according to Keith…
Exclusive: Ex-Fifa ref shocked by incident involving Chelsea target Maignan
Keith Hackett has called for the introduction of a review panel, after a controversial incident involving Chelsea transfer target Mike Maignan. The former PGMOL chief…
Hackett: Bobby Madley in ‘serious trouble’ with Howard Webb after ‘amazing’ VAR claim
Bobby Madley will be in “serious trouble” with the head of PGMOL Howard Webb after his stunning comments about VAR, according to Keith Hackett. The…