‘EFL to contact Luton Town’ after footage of incident vs Reading: ‘Police could be involved’
The EFL are likely to make contact with Luton Town amid a potential police investigation into an incident from their 3-2 defeat to Reading on…
Keith Hackett Archives: 12/2025
Ex-refs chief ‘not surprised’ by VAR as Crystal Palace vs KuPS controversy analysed
VAR was spot-on to deny Crystal Palace during their Europa Conference League clash against KuPS on Thursday. That is according to former PGMOL chief and…
Keith Hackett: Sandro Tonali should have been sent off vs Fulham as unseen incident analysed
Sandro Tonali was fortunate that VAR was not in operation during the Carabao Cup clash between Newcastle United and Fulham. That is according to former…
Exclusive: Celtic fan faces ’lifetime ban’ after incident involving Wilfried Nancy vs Dundee United
Wilfried Nancy appeared to have something thrown at him in the aftermath of Celtic’s defeat to Dundee United on Wednesday. Celtic were beaten 2-1 by…
Keith Hackett: Abdukodir Khusanov should’ve been sent off after Man City incident vs Brentford
Man City defender Abdukodir Khusanov should have seen red for a challenge on Brentford’s Kevin Schade as the two sides faced off in the Carabao…
Keith Hackett blasts German football authorities over what they’ve done to Jobe Bellingham
Keith Hackett has been quick to call out the German football authorities after Jobe Bellingham’s suspension was extended in the Bundesliga. Bellingham was sent off…
Antoine Semenyo escapes ban after controversial incident vs Man United – Keith Hackett
Manchester United played out a highly entertaining 4-4 draw against Bournemouth on Monday, but it was not without its controversies. Late in the first half,…
Keith Hackett reveals who’s to blame as Sunderland vs Newcastle ‘to be charged’
Sunderland and Newcastle United’s emotions were allowed to overflow during the Tyne-Wear derby on Sunday. That is according to former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA referee,…
Ex-PGMOL chief concerned by PGMOL red flags after Hwang Hee-Chan controversy vs Arsenal
Premier League footballers have raised red flags after Hwang Hee-Chan avoided a red card in Wolves’ defeat to Arsenal on Saturday. That is according to…
Ex-PGMOL boss moots VAR-Championship addition after Norwich vs Southampton controversy
VAR intervention could solve problems in the Championship following a controversial goal award during Norwich City’s win over Southampton. That is according to former PGMOL…
‘Beyond me’ – Ex-refs chief utterly baffled as Liverpool vs Brighton controversy re-analysed
Howard Webb has some explaining to do after his officials failed to send a player off during Liverpool’s win over Brighton on Saturday. That is…
‘Abject nonsense’ – Ex-refs chief blasts PGMOL after what was spotted in West Ham vs Aston Villa
PGMOL officials are failing to take appropriate action after fans were left frustrated during West Ham’s defeat to Aston Villa on Sunday. That is according…
Ex-PGMOL chief wants ‘stupid law’ changed after Dan Burn incident in Sunderland vs Newcastle
The football authorities should seriously consider making a rule change after Dan Burn was left injured in the Tyne-Wear derby on Sunday. That is according…
Exclusive: Sunderland and Newcastle to be charged by FA after ‘ugly’ footage emerges
Sunderland’s narrow Tyne-Wear derby victory over Newcastle United on Sunday was full of flash points. Nick Woltemade‘s spectacular own goal saw Sunderland beat Newcastle 1-0…
PGMOL expert blasts ‘excuses’ as Wolves star should have been sent off vs Arsenal
Rob Edwards’ side were extremely fortunate not to have a player sent off during their 2-1 defeat to Arsenal on Saturday. That is according to…
Ex-PGMOL chief reacts to Joachim Andersen controversy in Burnley vs Fulham – ‘No doubt’
Joachim Andersen was at no risk of being sent off after clashing with Burnley’s Armando Broja after Fulham at Turf Moor. That is according to…
‘There is a myth…’ – Ex-refs chief reacts to penalty controversy in Norwich vs Southampton
James Bell had his hands tied after Southampton were awarded a first-half penalty against Norwich City on Saturday. That is according to former PGMOL chief…
Ex-PGMOL chief fumes as controversial Norwich City vs Southampton incident analysed
Jovon Makama’s winner for Norwich City against Southampton should not have stood as he handled the ball past Gavin Bazunu. That is according to former…
Ex-refs chief blasts VAR as Craig Pawson ‘compromised’ over Liverpool vs Brighton controversy
Craig Pawson should have been rescued by VAR after failing to send Brighton down to 10 men against Liverpool at Anfield. That is according to…
Championship manager hit with ‘top-of-the-scale’ punishment after EFL statement – Ex-refs chief
Preston manager Paul Heckingbottom has to make sure he does not repeat the abusive or insulting words which have landed him in hot water with…