Ben Doak ‘has no future at Liverpool’ and ‘Crystal Palace offer will be accepted’
Ben Doak does not feature in Arne Slot’s long-term plans at Liverpool and will be allowed to leave the club upon his return from his…
Exclusives Archives: 02/2025
Stefan Borson shares verdict on Brentford PSR ‘concerns’ after £8m blow
Brentford released their financial results for the 2023-24 campaign last week (18 February), revealing a pre-tax loss of almost £8million. The Bees finished 16th in…
Hackett rules on Ola Aina VAR controversy as Nottingham Forest lose v Newcastle
Keith Hackett has given his verdict on Jarred Gillett’s decision to award a penalty against Nottingham Forest as they lost 4-3 to Newcastle. The former…
Hackett Exclusive: Swansea goal wrongly allowed to damage Blackburn in loss
Swansea City should have seen their second goal disallowed in their win over Blackburn Rovers, Keith Hackett has said. The former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA…
Chelsea ‘want to sign the next John Terry’ as transfer plan revealed
Chelsea are aiming to sign “the next John Terry” amid increasing concerns about their lack of defensive stability under Enzo Maresca. That is according to…
Exclusive: Major PGMOL review called for after Lewis-Skelly incident and others
Keith Hackett says a “root and branch review” is necessary from PGMOL after poor refereeing decisions in Arsenal’s and Bournemouth’s matches among others. The former…
Hackett Exclusive: Luton can feel ‘aggrieved’ over ‘harsh’ Watford penalty award
Luton Town can feel aggrieved by the penalty awarded against them in their 2-0 defeat to local rivals Watford, Keith Hackett has said. The former…
Keith Hackett reacts to Sunderland penalty controversy in defeat to Hull City
Keith Hackett has given his reaction after Sunderland were denied a penalty for handball during their defeat to Hull City. The former PGMOL official and…
Keith Hackett reacts to Cardiff’s Goutas red v Plymouth after Lewis-Skelly sent off
Cardiff City centre-back Dimitrios Goutas was rightly sent off during his side’s draw with Plymouth Argyle, Keith Hackett has said. The former PGMOL chief exclusively…
Hackett Exclusive: Leicester wrongly escape in penalty incident vs Brentford
Leicester City were lucky not to concede a penalty early on in their 4-0 thrashing by Brentford, Keith Hackett has said. The former PGMOL chief…
Exclusive: Southampton face fine after Brighton goal wrongly allowed to stand
Southampton can rightly be annoyed that the second goal they conceded in their defeat to Brighton was allowed to stand, Keith Hackett has said. The…
Jarrad Branthwaite ‘to stay at Everton one more year’
Jarrad Branthwaite is likely to stay at Everton for at least one more year despite growing interest in his signature ahead of the summer transfer…
Keith Hackett hails Reece James, Levi Colwill over Chelsea incident v Aston Villa
Reece James has been praised by Keith Hackett along with Chelsea teammate Levi Colwill for their actions during a heated incident in their defeat to…
Mohamed Salah ‘will stay at Liverpool’ as contract announcement date set
Mohamed Salah is likely to commit his future to Liverpool by signing a new contract despite ongoing uncertainty about his future. That is according to…
Exclusive: Ex-PGMOL chief considers Bruno Fernandes sanction after Everton bust up
Keith Hackett has reacted to a heated incident involving Man United captain Bruno Fernandes at half time of the dramatic draw with Everton. The former…
Rangers are ‘burning money’ as official documents emerge – Stefan Borson
Rangers have struggled to keep pace with rivals Celtic both financially and on the pitch in the Scottish Premiership in recent seasons. Manager Philippe Clement…
Aston Villa ‘accelerate plan to sign Marcus Rashford for big fee’
Aston Villa are putting plans in place to make Marcus Rashford’s loan move permanent, according to their former scout. Mick Brown, who worked as a…
Steven Gerrard ‘open to Rangers return’ after Philippe Clement sacked
Steven Gerrard would be open to returning to Rangers to replace Philippe Clement after he was sacked from his role at Ibrox on 23 February.…
Stefan Borson issues ‘crazy’ West Ham new stadium claim after Karren Brady latest
West Ham moved into the London Stadium in 2016 and supporters are yet to take to the club’s new home. The former Olympic Stadium in…
Hackett Exclusive: ‘Appalling’ Dalot, Ugarte not sent off in Everton v Man United
Man United full-back Diogo Dalot should have been sent off during his side’s draw with Everton and Manuel Ugarte could have followed him, Keith Hackett…