‘There is an issue’ – Ex-refs chief sides with Arne Slot over Liverpool frustration
Arne Slot will just be the latest Premier League manager to hit back at referees over inconsistent timekeeping. That is according to former PGMOL chief…
Keith Hackett
‘Look closely at the video’ – Ex-FIFA ref fumes after re-analysing controversial Celtic footage
Kelechi Iheanacho’s goal for Celtic against Braga should not have been ruled out after he was adjudged to have used his arm in the build-up…
Keith Hackett: Morgan Gibbs-White ‘right to be disappointed’ as Nottingham Forest footage re-analysed
Nottingham Forest were unfortunate not to be awarded a second penalty against Midtjylland in their Europa League defeat. That is according to former PGMOL chief…
‘That is wrong!’ – Keith Hackett ‘bemused’ by Howard Webb’s latest Viktor Gyokeres explanation
Howard Webb has said that VAR were right to overturn referee Jarred Gillet’s decision to award Arsenal a penalty against Newcastle United on Sunday. The…
Ex-refs chief reveals the punishment Chris Wilder could face for ‘unfortunate’ incident in Sheffield United clash
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder is set to face the repercussions of the red card he received as the Blades lost 2-1 to Southampton on…
Marc Cucurella lucky to escape punishment in unseen moment during Chelsea vs Benfica
Marc Cucurella avoided a deserved booking as Chelsea defeated Benfica 1-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday. Chelsea earned a vital win over Benfica, but…
PGMOL expert: Arsenal star faces extended ban after ‘off-the-ball’ incident vs Newcastle, ‘it should be investigated’
Mikel Arteta faces the prospect of one of his Arsenal stars being sanctioned retrospectively after what he did against Newcastle United. That is according to…
Howard Webb told ‘to visit’ Arne Slot after what Liverpool boss did vs Crystal Palace
Arne Slot should expect a visit from PGMOL chief Howard Webb following his conduct at the weekend. That is according to former PGMOL chief and…
‘That’s not in the law’ – Keith Hackett slams ‘muddled’ rules after Trai Hume incident vs Nottingham Forest
Keith Hackett has asked for further clarification from the IFAB after an incident involving Trai Hume against Nottingham Forest. This comes after the Sunderland defender…
Ex-PGMOL boss wants rule change after controversial Bruno Fernandes incident vs Brentford
Howard Webb and the PGMOL need to address a “gap” in Premier League rules after Bruno Fernandes missed another penalty for Man United. That is…
Ex-FIFA ref warns Joshua King to ‘behave’ after controversial Aston Villa vs Fulham incident
Joshua King could have been shown more empathy following his involvement in Fulham’s defeat to Aston Villa. That is according to former PGMOL chief and…
Keith Hackett stunned as Simon Hooper thrown VAR ‘lifebelt’ over Chelsea controversy vs Brighton
Simon Hooper should not have required VAR to make a “crunch decision” during Chelsea’s defeat to Brighton. That is according to former PGMOL chief and…
‘How can you get this so wrong?’ – Ex-PGMOL boss: Howard Webb must address Chris Kavanagh red flags after Liverpool controversy
Howard Webb must hold talks with Chris Kavanagh after the referee was involved in yet more controversy during Crystal Palace versus Liverpool. That is according…
Ex-refs chief: Tottenham star ‘lucky’ not to be banned after ‘questioning the authority’ of Michael Salisbury
Thomas Frank is fortunate to still have one of his stars available after a Tottenham player confronted Michael Salisbury at full-time against Wolves. That is…
‘Violent act’ – Ex-refs chief: Gabriel Magalhaes should have been sent off in unseen Arsenal incident
Gabriel Magalhaes should not have been on the pitch to score Arsenal’s winner against Newcastle United. That is according to former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA…
Ex-refs chief: Fulham should have been awarded penalty vs Aston Villa after footage re-analysed
Aston Villa were incredibly lucky to survive a big penalty appeal in the first half of their Premier League clash against Fulham. That is according…
‘What abject nonsense’ – Ex-refs chief enraged by Chelsea missed decision vs Brighton
Chelsea evaded conceding another penalty against Brighton which has left Keith Hackett perplexed by match officials’ ignorance. That is according to former PGMOL chief and…
‘Something isn’t right’ – Ex PGMOL boss fumes as Mohamed Salah footage re-analysed vs Crystal Palace
Chris Kavanagh and Matt Donohue failed to come to the right decision over Liverpool’s equaliser against Crystal Palace. That is according to former PGMOL chief…
Ex-refs chief: Why Bruno Fernandes avoided red card as controversial Man United footage re-analysed
Bruno Fernandes could have been sent off during Man United’s frustrating defeat to Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium. That is according to former PGMOL…
Ex-refs chief raises ‘doubt’ over controversial Igor Thiago goal vs Man United
Keith Hackett voiced his concerns over the procedure that was undertaken by VAR in allowing Igor Thiago’s first goal in a 3-1 against Man United.…