Premier League have plans for potential Burnley vs Chelsea postponement – ex-PGMOL chief
The Premier League have plans in place regarding a potential postponement of Burnley vs Chelsea on Saturday. This is according to former PGMOL chief and…
Keith Hackett Archives: 11/2025
‘Wow, I fell off my chair laughing’ – Ex-refs chief responds to official Arsenal stat, says what’s ‘so far from the truth’
Arsenal having just two decisions go both for and against them this season is difficult to believe due to the Premier League’s recent history of…
‘He’s a nightmare for refs’ – Ex-PGMOL chief rips into Chelsea star for being worst-behaved player in Premier League
Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho has been identified as the worst offender in the Premier League for simulation and trying to deceive referees. That is the…
Ex-refs chief names the Premier League’s two worst-behaved managers, reveals where Mikel Arteta places in the hall of shame
Mikel Arteta is just above now-sacked Wolves boss Vitor Pereira in terms of the worst-behaved managers in the Premier League this season. That is according…
‘Banned for a month’ – Ex-refs chief drops explosive verdict as Chelsea footage re-analysed
Michael Salisbury and Rob Jones should have been banned from officiating for a month after they wrongly disallowed Josh King’s goal against Chelsea earlier this…
‘I was screaming’ – Keith Hackett reveals how he actually felt when re-watching Newcastle controversy from new angle
Dan Burn did not deserve a second yellow card for his tackle on Dango Ouattara when Newcastle took on Brentford before the international break. That…
‘LiVARpool is a real thing’ – Ex-refs chief: Liverpool have been worst hit by VAR decisions than any other club
Amadou Onana was lucky to avoid a red card for his challenge on Alexis Mac Allister with Liverpool being let down by VAR more than…
‘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…
‘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…
‘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…
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…
‘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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
‘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…
‘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…
‘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…
‘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,…