Pundits Archives: 01/2023

Javier Tebas is talking nonsense – the Premier League is sustainable even though the likes of Liverpool are vastly outspending their rivals on the continent.…

“Things could get tricky for Chelsea” financially if the stars they have signed on ultra-long contracts prove to be duds. That is the view of…

Keith Hackett has claimed Man City should have been awarded a penalty during their 3-0 win on Sunday (22 January) after a “careless” challenge from…

Liverpool and Chelsea should face “sanctions” after reports of inflammatory chanting during their 0-0 draw on Saturday (21 January), according to Keith Hackett. Speaking exclusively…

Keith Hackett has claimed the decision to disallow James Ward-Prowse’s second-half opener for Southampton against Aston Villa was “very harsh”. Speaking exclusively to Football Insider,…

Rival fans will likely tease West Ham about HMRC’s probe into their tax affairs – but the official repercussions will not be a major worry…

Keith Hackett has called for players from Man United and other Premier League clubs to “lobby” for the introduction of temporary concussion substitutes. Speaking exclusively…

Antonio Conte should never have taken the Tottenham manager’s job. That’s according to former Hibernian striker Tam McManus, speaking exclusively to Football Insider about the…

Man City and their Big Six peers are at war with the rest of the Premier League about how increased solidarity payments to the EFL…

Alan Hutton has suggested Scott McTominay’s future lies away from Man United. Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the former Tottenham and Aston Villa defender said…

Keith Hackett has claimed VAR official Craig Napier “went hunting” for the decision which handed Celtic an early lead in their 5-0 Scottish Cup win…

Celtic idol Frank McAvennie has slammed the SFA over the poor condition of the Hampden pitch for the Scottish League Cup semi-finals. Speaking exclusively to…

Keith Hackett has insisted Brighton should have been awarded a “nailed-on penalty kick” during their 2-2 draw with Leicester on Saturday (21 January). Speaking exclusively…

Frank McAvennie has insisted there is “no chance” Albian Ajeti will return to Celtic this month. Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the former Hoops striker…

Sir Jim Ratcliffe would prioritise “spending smarter rather than spending bigger” if he is successful in his bid to take over Man United. That is…

Jordan Pickford will be looking for a way out of Everton before the January transfer window closes. That’s according to former Hibernian striker Tam McManus,…

Frank McAvennie can’t understand why former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino has been out of management for so long. Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the former…

Noel Whelan can’t believe Arsenal have signed Leandro Trossard for “almost a quarter” of Mykhaylo Mudryk’s reported transfer fee. The former Leeds striker, speaking exclusively…

Newcastle United fans should be worried about a lack of updates on Bruno Guimaraes’ new contract. That’s according to former Hibernian striker Tam McManus, speaking…

Frank McAvennie has claimed Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang’s Chelsea wages are the “biggest crime of the century”. Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the former West Ham striker…