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Keith Hackett

Xavi Simons playing for Tottenham, red-card challenge in a circular inset

Keith Hackett reveals what ‘surprised’ him about ‘unnecessary’ Xavi Simons red card vs Liverpool

Xavi Simons deserved a straight sending-off for his challenge on Virgil van Dijk during Tottenham’s defeat to Liverpool on Saturday. That is according to former…

Harri Burton
Dec 22, 2025
Coventry City manager Frank Lampard with Coventry vs Southampton inset

FA to take action after fiery Frank Lampard bust-up in Southampton vs Coventry – ex-PGMOL chief

Frank Lampard was at the centre of some ugly post-match scenes following Coventry City’s 1-1 draw with Southampton on Saturday. Jay Dasilva was sent off…

Evan Lloyd
Dec 21, 2025
Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris with Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler

Ex-refs chief rips into ‘serious foul play’ after ‘unacceptable’ Brighton vs Sunderland scenes

Sunderland can consider themselves lucky to have finished with 11 men on the pitch after Saturday’s drab 0-0 draw with Brighton. After Sunderland’s 1-0 win…

Evan Lloyd
Dec 21, 2025
Cristian Romero playing for Tottenham, John Brooks in a circular inset

PGMOL expert: John Brooks consciously denies Cristian Romero chance of appeal after Tottenham red vs Liverpool

John Brooks consciously decided against a straight red card when giving Cristian Romero his marching orders against Liverpool on Saturday. That is according to former…

Harri Burton
Dec 21, 2025
David Moyes screaming, Everton penalty incident in a circular inset

Ex-PGMOL boss reacts to controversial penalty footage as Everton fans fume vs Arsenal

Samuel Barrott took the right course of action as Everton were denied a late penalty kick against Arsenal on Saturday. That is according to former…

Harri Burton
Dec 20, 2025
John Brooks officiating, Xavi Simons' red-card challenge in a circular inset

Ex-refs chief hits out at PGMOL as John Brooks saved by VAR over Tottenham vs Liverpool controversy

Howard Webb has serious questions to answer over the quality of his officials after a hugely controversial moment between Tottenham and Liverpool. That is according…

Harri Burton
Dec 20, 2025
Eddie Howe looking at Keith Hackett in circle

Premier League ‘investigation’ should begin after Newcastle vs Chelsea controversy – ex-PGMOL chief

Keith Hackett has called upon the Premier League to scrap Semi-Automated Offside Technology, after its failure to work in Newcastle’s 2-2 draw against Chelsea. While…

Jack Dawson
Dec 20, 2025
Eddie Howe with hands on head with Enzo Maresca in circle

Ex-refs chief: The footage I’ve seen shows Newcastle star ‘cheated’ against Chelsea

Harvey Barnes has been accused of attempting to deceive the referee during Newcastle’s 2-2 draw against Chelsea. It was a match full of controversy, with…

Jack Dawson
Dec 20, 2025
Jay Dasilva tackle on Welington

Ex-refs chief reveals his true feelings about Jay Dasilva’s red card for Coventry vs Southampton

Coventry defender Jay Dasilva rightly saw red for a bad tackle on Southampton’s Welington as the two sides met at St Mary’s on Saturday afternoon.…

Oliver Walton
Dec 20, 2025
Enzo Maresca on the sidelines, Alejandro Garnacho's silhouette in a circular inset

Ex-refs chief scared for serious injuries as Chelsea star should have been sent off vs Newcastle – ‘I’m sorry…’

Enzo Maresca’s side were fortunate not to go down to 10 men during the early stages of Chelsea’s draw with Newcastle United on Saturday. That…

Harri Burton
Dec 20, 2025
Gerhard Struber, Alex Neil and Jason Knight clash

Bristol City and Millwall players must ‘pay fines out of their wages’ after brawl update – PGMOL expert

The FA need to start directly fining players and staff who are involved in bust-ups to deter others from getting involved in clashes on and…

Oliver Walton
Dec 20, 2025
Football Insider exclusive as Luton Town manager Jack Wilshere stares towards a circular inset, which features the EFL logo.

‘EFL to contact Luton Town’ after footage of incident vs Reading: ‘Police could be involved’

The EFL are likely to make contact with Luton Town amid a potential police investigation into an incident from their 3-2 defeat to Reading on…

Evan Shaw
Dec 19, 2025
Oliver Glasner at Selhurst Park, Christantus Uche claiming for a penalty in a circular inset

Ex-refs chief ‘not surprised’ by VAR as Crystal Palace vs KuPS controversy analysed

VAR was spot-on to deny Crystal Palace during their Europa Conference League clash against KuPS on Thursday. That is according to former PGMOL chief and…

Harri Burton
Dec 18, 2025
Sandro Tonali playing for Newcastle United, his challenge on Harrison Reed in a circular inset

Keith Hackett: Sandro Tonali should have been sent off vs Fulham as unseen incident analysed

Sandro Tonali was fortunate that VAR was not in operation during the Carabao Cup clash between Newcastle United and Fulham. That is according to former…

Harri Burton
Dec 18, 2025
Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy with Celtic fans inset

Exclusive: Celtic fan faces ’lifetime ban’ after incident involving Wilfried Nancy vs Dundee United

Wilfried Nancy appeared to have something thrown at him in the aftermath of Celtic’s defeat to Dundee United on Wednesday. Celtic were beaten 2-1 by…

Evan Lloyd
Dec 18, 2025
Abdukodir Khusanov challenge vs Brentford

Keith Hackett: Abdukodir Khusanov should’ve been sent off after Man City incident vs Brentford

Man City defender Abdukodir Khusanov should have seen red for a challenge on Brentford’s Kevin Schade as the two sides faced off in the Carabao…

Oliver Walton
Dec 17, 2025
Jobe Bellingham looking at Keith Hackett in circle

Keith Hackett blasts German football authorities over what they’ve done to Jobe Bellingham

Keith Hackett has been quick to call out the German football authorities after Jobe Bellingham’s suspension was extended in the Bundesliga. Bellingham was sent off…

Jack Dawson
Dec 16, 2025
Antoine Semenyo looking at Manchester United badge in circle

Antoine Semenyo escapes ban after controversial incident vs Man United – Keith Hackett

Manchester United played out a highly entertaining 4-4 draw against Bournemouth on Monday, but it was not without its controversies. Late in the first half,…

Jack Dawson
Dec 16, 2025
Regis Le Bris and Eddie Howe side-by-side

Keith Hackett reveals who’s to blame as Sunderland vs Newcastle ‘to be charged’

Sunderland and Newcastle United’s emotions were allowed to overflow during the Tyne-Wear derby on Sunday. That is according to former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA referee,…

Harri Burton
Dec 15, 2025
Hwang Hee-Chan clapping, Howard Webb in a circular inset

Ex-PGMOL chief concerned by PGMOL red flags after Hwang Hee-Chan controversy vs Arsenal

Premier League footballers have raised red flags after Hwang Hee-Chan avoided a red card in Wolves’ defeat to Arsenal on Saturday. That is according to…

Harri Burton
Dec 15, 2025

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