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Keith Hackett

Ethan Ampadu playing for Wales, challenge in a circular inset

‘I really do believe’ – Ex-refs chief: Referee ‘deceived’ amid Ethan Ampadu controversy in Liechtenstein vs Wales

Leeds United star Ethan Ampadu has every right to be frustrated following a crucial sanction during Wales’ win over Liechtenstein. That is according to former…

Harri Burton
Nov 15, 2025
Amadou Onana playing for Belgium, Aston Villa star's challenge in a circular inset

‘Clearly deceived’ – Ex-refs chief blasts referee as Aston Villa star Amadou Onana wrongly sanctioned

Amadou Onana was unfairly punished during Belgium’s surprise 1-1 draw against Kazakhstan in a World Cup qualifier. That is according to former PGMOL chief and…

Harri Burton
Nov 15, 2025
Howard Webb in a press conference, Liverpool's disallowed goal vs Man City in a circular inset

‘Sadly…’ – Ex-PGMOL chief hits out at Howard Webb’s explanation of controversial Man City vs Liverpool decision

Howard Webb is completely wrong in his explanation of why Virgil van Dijk’s header deserved to be disallowed against Liverpool. That is according to former…

Harri Burton
Nov 12, 2025
Eddie Howe shouting on the sidelines, Keith Hackett in a circular inset

Ex-PGMOL chief urges IFAB to address ‘unfairness in the game’ after ‘unacceptable’ Newcastle controversy vs Brentford

Newcastle United’s crushing defeat to Brentford is reason enough for the IFAB to make key changes to retrospective action. That is according to former PGMOL…

Harri Burton
Nov 11, 2025
Alphonse Areola shouting, Josh Cullen's goal in a circular inset

‘VAR will have taken a close look’ – Ex-PGMOL boss explains why controversial Burnley goal stood vs West Ham

Alphonse Areola only has himself to blame for conceding twice during West Ham’s win over Burnley at the London Stadium. That is according to former…

Harri Burton
Nov 11, 2025
Mikel Arteta on the sidelines, Jurrien Timber's silhouette in a circular inset

Keith Hackett: Arsenal star ‘should have been red-carded’ in unseen Sunderland incident

Arsenal were fortunate not to go down to 10 men during a four-goal Premier League thriller against Sunderland. That is according to former PGMOL chief…

Harri Burton
Nov 10, 2025
Chris Kavanagh refereeing, Michael Oliver in a circular inset

Ex-PGMOL chief calls for VAR change as ‘Chuckle Brothers’ blasted over Man City vs Liverpool controversy

Chris Kavanagh and Michael Oliver were both to blame for the wrong decisions during Man City’s win over Liverpool. That is according to former PGMOL…

Harri Burton
Nov 10, 2025
Howard Webb and Richard Keys side-by-side

Ex-refs chief: PGMOL should answer Richard Keys over West Ham vs Burnley outburst

Howard Webb and the PGMOL have serious questions to answer about semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) after West Ham’s win over Burnley. That is according to…

Harri Burton
Nov 10, 2025
Fabian Hurzeler looking disappointed, Georginio Rutter diving in a circular inset

Ex-refs chief wants Brighton star retrospectively banned after Crystal Palace controversy

Fabian Hurzeler should have one of his Brighton stars unavailable for selection after a controversial incident against Crystal Palace. That is according to former PGMOL…

Harri Burton
Nov 10, 2025
Morgan Rogers clapping, his handball incident vs Bournemouth in a circular inset

‘That’s the killer’ – Ex-PGMOL boss reacts to Morgan Rogers controversy in Aston Villa vs Bournemouth

Morgan Rogers had no leg to stand on after being punished by John Brooks during Aston Villa’s thrashing of Bournemouth. That is according to former…

Harri Burton
Nov 10, 2025
Nuno Espirito Santo and Scott Parker side-by-side

‘I have suspicions’ – PGMOL expert drops incendiary verdict after analysing West Ham vs Burnley controversies

West Ham’s 3-2 win over Burnley has raised serious questions over the accuracy of semi-automated offside technology. That is according to former PGMOL chief and…

Harri Burton
Nov 10, 2025
Riccardo Calafiori playing for Arsenal, challenge on Trai Hume in a circular inset

‘I just find it remarkable’ – Ex-refs chief lambasts officials over Sunderland vs Arsenal controversy

Craig Pawson was completely at fault as Arsenal’s Riccardo Calafiori went unpunished for an obvious booking against Sunderland. That is according to former PGMOL chief…

Harri Burton
Nov 10, 2025
Chris Kavanagh with Man City's Jeremy Doku inset and the exclusive banner

‘Simply amazed’ – Ex-refs chief rips into Chris Kavanagh as Man City-Liverpool footage re-analysed

Chris Kavanagh was scrutinised for an error he made during Manchester City’s showdown against Liverpool. In the most eye-catching fixture of the Premier League weekend,…

Tom Griffin
Nov 9, 2025
Ezri Konsa Julian Weinberger

‘Clear act of simulation’ – Ex-FIFA ref fumes at Aston Villa controversy as VAR fail to spot referee ‘error’

Aston Villa should not have been awarded a penalty against Maccabi Tel Aviv as Ezri Konsa fooled the referee by going down after a challenge…

Oliver Walton
Nov 7, 2025
Sean Dyche, Ryan Yates in the penalty area in a circular inset

Ex-refs chief issues apology as Nottingham Forest star accused of cheating vs Sturm Graz

Nottingham Forest should not have been awarded a second penalty after Morgan Gibbs-White missed his spot-kick against Sturm Graz. That is according to former PGMOL…

Harri Burton
Nov 6, 2025
Pep Guardiola shouting, Serhou Guirassy's challenge on Jeremy Doku in a circular inset

‘Sadly…’ – Ex-refs chief frustrated as Borussia Dortmund star ‘escapes’ red card vs Man City

Pep Guardiola could have been dealing with a serious injury following an incident involving Jeremy Doku against Borussia Dortmund. That is according to former PGMOL…

Harri Burton
Nov 5, 2025
Paul Tierney as referee, Arne Slot and Unai Emery in circular insets

‘Who made the decision?’ – PGMOL expert furious with VAR ‘nonsense’ after Liverpool vs Aston Villa incident

Paul Tierney failed to act appropriately as referee Stuart Attwell missed a key incident between Liverpool and Aston Villa stars. That is according to former…

Harri Burton
Nov 4, 2025
Howard Webb in a press conference, Nicolo Savona in a circular inset

Keith Hackett gives PGMOL ‘simple’ solution after Nottingham Forest vs Man United corner controversy

Nottingham Forest have every right to be furious after Man United scored from a controversial corner, but there could be an easy fix. That is…

Harri Burton
Nov 4, 2025
Pep Guardiola shouting, Bernardo Silva penalty claim in a circular inset

‘That’s the problem’ – Ex-refs chief reacts as Man City fans fume over controversy

Man City fans were wrong to be furious over the non-awarding of a penalty for an incident involving Bernardo Silva against Bournemouth. That is according…

Harri Burton
Nov 4, 2025
Unai Emery on the sidelines, Aston Villa boss and Dominik Szoboszlai clashing in a circular inset

Ex-refs chief urges Unai Emery to ‘have self-control’ as Aston Villa boss slammed vs Liverpool

Unai Emery can have no complaints after being cautioned by Stuart Attwell during Aston Villa’s defeat to Liverpool. That is according to former PGMOL chief…

Harri Burton
Nov 3, 2025

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