FA backed to contact Arsenal as ‘unacceptable’ Emi Martinez footage surfaces online
Emi Martinez was captured on camera in an ugly exchange with some Arsenal fans after his side were beaten at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday.…
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Ex-PGMOL boss explains why Chelsea star avoided costly red card vs Bournemouth
Bournemouth supporters were crying out for one of Chelsea’s biggest stars to be sent off, but Samuel Barrott got the decision spot-on. That is according…
Premier League referee now set for first-ever Champions League call-ups as ex-PGMOL chief left pleased
Chris Kavanagh has been promoted to an elite list of Uefa referees after performing well in the Premier League. Confirmed by BBC Sport on 30…
Ex-PGMOL chief supports red card after Patrick Bamford incident in Sheffield United win vs Stoke City
Keith Hackett has insisted that referee John Busby was right to send Stoke City’s Ben Pearson off after he took down Sheffield United striker Patrick…
‘There’s no dodging that’ – Ex-refs boss: Nottingham Forest star deserved sanction vs Man City
Igor Jesus was fortunate not to have his name taken by Rob Jones for a blatant incident in Nottingham Forest’s defeat to Man City on…
Exclusive: When Sean Dyche could be punished after Nottingham Forest vs Man City outburst
Sean Dyche will be expecting to hear from the FA following his comments after Nottingham Forest’s defeat to Man City at the City Ground. That…
Arsenal and Brighton duo deserved sanctions in unseen moment: ‘It’s a bad image for the Premier League’
Mikel Merino and Jan Paul van Hecke made a “bad image” for the Premier League after clashing in Arsenal’s win over Brighton on Saturday. That…
‘Rather naughty’ – Ex-refs chief destroys Rob Jones as Man City star avoids red card vs Nottingham Forest
Sean Dyche had every right to fume after Pep Guardiola kept all 11 of his Man City players on the pitch against Nottingham Forest on…
Ex-PGMOL chief makes his feelings clear over Kevin Danso ‘red card’ in Crystal Palace vs Tottenham
Jarred Gillett was in a good position to judge an early tactical foul by Kevin Danso as Tottenham beat Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. That…
‘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…
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…