Ex-refs chief reacts to incident that left Arsenal fans fuming vs Bayer Leverkusen
Referee Halil Meler was right not to send Robert Andrich off for an early foul as Arsenal drew 1-1 away at Bayer Leverkusen in the…
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Keith Hackett makes Lamine Cisse accusation after what he spotted amid Stoke vs Ipswich drama
Championship promotion-chasers Ipswich Town should not have conceded a late penalty in their 3-3 draw with Stoke City on Tuesday night. Former PGMOL chief and…
Keith Hackett disappointed by new footage of Ibrahima Konate incident in Liverpool loss vs Galatasaray
Keith Hackett believes that Liverpool‘s disallowed equaliser against Galatasaray should have been allowed to stand as Ibrahima Konate did not purposely commit a handball offence.…
Ex-refs chief: Pep Guardiola ‘making a point’ as Man City boss suspended after Newcastle United
PGMOL officials need to be more protective of players despite a serving suspension for Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola. That is according to former PGMOL…
Ex-PGMOL chief makes his feelings clear on Melker Ellborg controversy vs Port Vale
Melker Ellborg can thank his lucky stars after not being sent off in Sunderland‘s shock defeat to Port Vale in the FA Cup fifth round.…
‘Out of order’ – PGMOL expert: Referees to ‘issue report’ over Chelsea pre-game ritual
Chelsea are likely to hear from the authorities over their newly introduced pre-game ritual under Liam Rosenior. That is according to former PGMOL chief and…
‘Disgraceful’ – Ex-refs chief lashes out at ‘cheating’ Auston Trusty after Rangers vs Celtic incident
Don Robertson stopped emotions bubbling over after an off-the-ball incident involving Celtic‘s Auston Trusty against Rangers. That is according to former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA…
Keith Hackett re-analyses Fulham-Southampton disallowed goal controversy after ‘another camera angle’ emerges
Marco Silva and Fulham can have no complaints after Jarred Gillett disallowed a goal against Southampton in the FA Cup. That is according to former…
Ex-PGMOL chief stunned by Samuel Barrott as Tijjani Reijnders controversy ‘overlooked’ vs Newcastle
Samuel Barrott should have pointed to the penalty spot after a challenge on Manchester City‘s Tijjani Reijnders against Newcastle United. That is according to former…
Ex-refs chief ‘really disturbed’ by fan behaviour as points deductions mooted after ‘sinister’ Rangers vs Celtic scenes
Rangers and Celtic must be prepared for the worst repercussions after supporters spilt onto the pitch at the full-time whistle. That is according to former…
Ex-PGMOL chief instantly reacts to ‘interesting situation’ in Fulham loss vs Southampton: ‘Rarely have I seen this’
Former PGMOL chief Keith Hackett was shocked by Rodrigo Muniz’s disallowed goal in Fulham’s 1-0 FA Cup defeat to Southampton on Sunday. Ross Stewart’s stoppage-time…
Ex-PGMOL chief: This is why FA are yet to punish Man City star Rodri after misconduct charge
Manchester City midfielder Rodri was charged by the FA in February for comments he made after a draw against Tottenham. The Spaniard was charged with…
Keith Hackett makes his feelings clear over George Dobson red card vs Chelsea
George Dobson can have no complaints after being sent off during a classic FA Cup tie between Wrexham and Chelsea this weekend. That is according…
Ex-PGMOL chief blasts officials after analysing ‘unacceptable’ Celtic vs Aberdeen footage
Toyosi Olusanya should have been sent off in Celtic’s 2-1 victory over Aberdeen on Sunday. This is according to former referee Keith Hackett, who exclusively…
Ex-PGMOL chief makes feelings clear over Aberdeen vs Celtic penalty controversy: ‘VAR should have intervened’
Celtic overcame Aberdeen 2-1 in a tense Scottish Premiership clash on Wednesday. It took a second-half Benjamin Nygren goal to secure the three points for…
Ex-refs chief blasts Darren England ‘error’ after analysing controversial Erling Haaland footage vs Nottingham Forest
Keith Hackett has insisted that Manchester City should have been awarded a penalty against Nottingham Forest for Matz Sels’ challenge on Erling Haaland. The former…
‘Clear offence’ – Ex-PGMOL chief fumes at Gabriel Martinelli incident during Arsenal vs Brighton
Brighton and Hove Albion should have been awarded a penalty against Arsenal on Wednesday night after Gabriel Martinelli’s pull on Mats Wieffer was missed by…
Ex-PGMOL chief makes his feelings clear over Jacob Ramsey red card vs Man United after analysing new footage
Newcastle United claimed a shock 2-1 victory over Manchester United on Thursday, despite being down to 10 players. William Osula came off the bench to…
Ex-refs chief hits out after analysing Fulham vs West Ham footage: Penalty should have been awarded
West Ham United picked up a vital victory on Wednesday as they overcame Fulham 1-0 at Craven Cottage. Crysencio Summerville’s sole goal proved to be…
Keith Hackett makes his feelings clear over Rodri controversy in Man City vs Nottingham Forest
Manchester City supporters cannot feel aggrieved after Rodri failed to win a late penalty against Nottingham Forest. That is according to former PGMOL chief and…