‘Easiest red card of the weekend’ – PGMOL expert baffled by what he saw in Arsenal vs Brighton
Fabian Hurzeler’s side should have gone down to 10 men during a moment of madness against Arsenal on Saturday. That is according to former PGMOL…
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Ex-PGMOL chief makes his feelings clear over Burnley vs Everton penalty controversy amid ‘blatant stupidity’ call
Everton are right to feel disappointed after Tyler Dibling was denied a penalty during a goalless draw against Burnley on Saturday. That is according to…
Keith Hackett explains Lisandro Martinez penalty decision as Man United vs Newcastle footage re-analysed
Anthony Taylor was spot-on to deny Newcastle United a second-half penalty during their defeat to Man United on Friday. That is according to former PGMOL…
Ex-refs chief hits out at ‘nonsense’ as Nottingham Forest vs Man City goal controversy re-analysed
Nottingham Forest are wrong to fume over the awarding of Man City’s winning goal as the two sides clashed at the City Ground. That is…
Sunderland’s goal vs Leeds should’ve been disallowed, Keith Hackett explains why
Simon Adingra’s goal in Sunderland’s 1-1 draw with Leeds United on Sunday should not have stood. That is according to ex-PGMOL chief and former FIFA…
Ex-PGMOL chief demands rule change as referee ‘ignores’ controversy in Celtic win vs Livingston
The penalty that Celtic received during their 4-2 win over Livingston is evidence that the handball law needs to be changed. That is according to…
Ex-PGMOL chief reacts to Ian Maatsen penalty controversy in Chelsea vs Aston Villa
Chelsea felt that they should have had a penalty in the first half of their defeat to Aston Villa on Saturday. The home side took…
‘FA to charge Sean Dyche for what he did after Nottingham Forest loss vs Manchester City’
Sean Dyche and Nottingham Forest will be hearing from the Football Association following the manager’s comments against Man City. That is according to former PGMOL…
Keith Hackett blasts Hibernian over incident vs Hearts, wants SFA to intervene: ‘Nonsense’
Hearts’ Scottish Premiership title chances took a massive hit on Saturday when they lost the Edinburgh derby 3-2. It was a match to forget for…
Ex-PGMOL chief: Benjamin Sesko escaped sanction for ‘unacceptable’ incident vs Newcastle
Benjamin Sesko was fortunate not to have his name taken during Man United’s victory over Newcastle United at Old Trafford. That is according to former…
Ex-PGMOL chief accuses referee of ‘sleeping on the job’ after red card offence missed in Middlesbrough vs Blackburn draw
Middlesbrough’s promotion hopes took a hit on Boxing Day in an uninspiring 0-0 draw against Blackburn Rovers. Kim Hellberg has had a magnificent start at…
Ex-refs chief makes his feelings clear on controversial Lisandro Martinez footage in Man United vs Newcastle
Anthony Taylor was right not to award a penalty in Newcastle United’s favour after an incident involving Man United’s Lisandro Martinez. That is according to…
Keith Hackett wants FA procedures to change after James McClean incident in Wrexham loss vs Swansea
The FA should start banning players retrospectively if found guilty of simulation on the pitch following James McClean’s ban for kicking out at Swansea City’s…
FA announcement on West Brom controversy stuns ex-PGMOL chief as new video footage mooted
West Brom’s weekend went from bad to worse on Saturday when Alfie Gilchrist was sent off during the Baggies’ 1-0 defeat to Hull City. Going…
Keith Hackett blasts Howard Webb’s inconsistencies after ‘unacceptable’ Tottenham and Chelsea incidents
Howard Webb must address inconsistencies in Premier League officiating after two very different decisions on Saturday. That is according to former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA…
‘We’re misreading the laws of the game’ – Ex-PGMOL chief fumes after Newcastle vs Chelsea controversy
Newcastle United supporters were rightly furious as Andy Madley failed to send Chelsea down to 10 men at St James’ Park. That is according to…
Ex-refs chief: PGMOL to blame as Liverpool goal should have been disallowed vs Tottenham
Howard Webb and the PGMOL are at fault for Tottenham’s fury after Hugo Ekitike’s goal was allowed to stand for Liverpool on Saturday. That is…
Liverpool backed ‘to take legal action’ over Alexander Isak amid explosive claim that Van de Ven ‘has to be punished’
Micky van de Ven has faced criticism after his tackle on Saturday led to Alexander Isak suffering a suspected broken leg. Liverpool beat Tottenham 2-1…
‘I examined it on several occasions’ – PGMOL expert explains why Everton were denied penalty vs Arsenal
Everton fans should not be furious with Samuel Barrott after David Moyes’ side were denied a penalty against Arsenal on Saturday. That is according to…
Ex-PGMOL boss makes his feelings clear about Andy Madley howler as Newcastle vs Chelsea controversy re-analysed
Andy Madley is to blame after Newcastle United were denied a “nailed-on” penalty against Chelsea at St James’ Park. That is according to former PGMOL…