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Keith Hackett

Lisandro Martinez at Old Trafford, penalty controversy in a circular inset

Ex-refs chief makes his feelings clear on controversial Lisandro Martinez footage in Man United vs Newcastle

Anthony Taylor was right not to award a penalty in Newcastle United’s favour after an incident involving Man United’s Lisandro Martinez. That is according to…

Harri Burton
Dec 26, 2025
James McClean Swansea incident

Keith Hackett wants FA procedures to change after James McClean incident in Wrexham loss vs Swansea

The FA should start banning players retrospectively if found guilty of simulation on the pitch following James McClean’s ban for kicking out at Swansea City’s…

Oliver Walton
Dec 24, 2025
Ryan Mason looking at The Hawthorns in circle

FA announcement on West Brom controversy stuns ex-PGMOL chief as new video footage mooted

West Brom’s weekend went from bad to worse on Saturday when Alfie Gilchrist was sent off during the Baggies’ 1-0 defeat to Hull City. Going…

Jack Dawson
Dec 24, 2025
Howard Webb in a press conference, Keith Hackett in a circular inset

Keith Hackett blasts Howard Webb’s inconsistencies after ‘unacceptable’ Tottenham and Chelsea incidents

Howard Webb must address inconsistencies in Premier League officiating after two very different decisions on Saturday. That is according to former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA…

Harri Burton
Dec 23, 2025
Enzo Maresca and Eddie Howe side-by-side

‘We’re misreading the laws of the game’ – Ex-PGMOL chief fumes after Newcastle vs Chelsea controversy

Newcastle United supporters were rightly furious as Andy Madley failed to send Chelsea down to 10 men at St James’ Park. That is according to…

Harri Burton
Dec 22, 2025
Howard Webb, Hugo Ekitike's goal in a circular inset

Ex-refs chief: PGMOL to blame as Liverpool goal should have been disallowed vs Tottenham

Howard Webb and the PGMOL are at fault for Tottenham’s fury after Hugo Ekitike’s goal was allowed to stand for Liverpool on Saturday. That is…

Harri Burton
Dec 22, 2025
Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven with Liverpool manager Arne Slot inset

Liverpool backed ‘to take legal action’ over Alexander Isak amid explosive claim that Van de Ven ‘has to be punished’

Micky van de Ven has faced criticism after his tackle on Saturday led to Alexander Isak suffering a suspected broken leg. Liverpool beat Tottenham 2-1…

Evan Lloyd
Dec 22, 2025
Eddie Howe, William Saliba's challenge on Thierno Barry in a circular inset

‘I examined it on several occasions’ – PGMOL expert explains why Everton were denied penalty vs Arsenal

Everton fans should not be furious with Samuel Barrott after David Moyes’ side were denied a penalty against Arsenal on Saturday. That is according to…

Harri Burton
Dec 22, 2025
Referee Andy Madley, Trevoh Chalobah's challenge on Anthony Gordon in a circular inset

Ex-PGMOL boss makes his feelings clear about Andy Madley howler as Newcastle vs Chelsea controversy re-analysed

Andy Madley is to blame after Newcastle United were denied a “nailed-on” penalty against Chelsea at St James’ Park. That is according to former PGMOL…

Harri Burton
Dec 22, 2025
Xavi Simons playing for Tottenham, red-card challenge in a circular inset

Keith Hackett reveals what ‘surprised’ him about ‘unnecessary’ Xavi Simons red card vs Liverpool

Xavi Simons deserved a straight sending-off for his challenge on Virgil van Dijk during Tottenham’s defeat to Liverpool on Saturday. That is according to former…

Harri Burton
Dec 22, 2025
Coventry City manager Frank Lampard with Coventry vs Southampton inset

FA to take action after fiery Frank Lampard bust-up in Southampton vs Coventry – ex-PGMOL chief

Frank Lampard was at the centre of some ugly post-match scenes following Coventry City’s 1-1 draw with Southampton on Saturday. Jay Dasilva was sent off…

Evan Lloyd
Dec 21, 2025
Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris with Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler

Ex-refs chief rips into ‘serious foul play’ after ‘unacceptable’ Brighton vs Sunderland scenes

Sunderland can consider themselves lucky to have finished with 11 men on the pitch after Saturday’s drab 0-0 draw with Brighton. After Sunderland’s 1-0 win…

Evan Lloyd
Dec 21, 2025
Cristian Romero playing for Tottenham, John Brooks in a circular inset

PGMOL expert: John Brooks consciously denies Cristian Romero chance of appeal after Tottenham red vs Liverpool

John Brooks consciously decided against a straight red card when giving Cristian Romero his marching orders against Liverpool on Saturday. That is according to former…

Harri Burton
Dec 21, 2025
David Moyes screaming, Everton penalty incident in a circular inset

Ex-PGMOL boss reacts to controversial penalty footage as Everton fans fume vs Arsenal

Samuel Barrott took the right course of action as Everton were denied a late penalty kick against Arsenal on Saturday. That is according to former…

Harri Burton
Dec 20, 2025
John Brooks officiating, Xavi Simons' red-card challenge in a circular inset

Ex-refs chief hits out at PGMOL as John Brooks saved by VAR over Tottenham vs Liverpool controversy

Howard Webb has serious questions to answer over the quality of his officials after a hugely controversial moment between Tottenham and Liverpool. That is according…

Harri Burton
Dec 20, 2025
Eddie Howe looking at Keith Hackett in circle

Premier League ‘investigation’ should begin after Newcastle vs Chelsea controversy – ex-PGMOL chief

Keith Hackett has called upon the Premier League to scrap Semi-Automated Offside Technology, after its failure to work in Newcastle’s 2-2 draw against Chelsea. While…

Jack Dawson
Dec 20, 2025
Eddie Howe with hands on head with Enzo Maresca in circle

Ex-refs chief: The footage I’ve seen shows Newcastle star ‘cheated’ against Chelsea

Harvey Barnes has been accused of attempting to deceive the referee during Newcastle’s 2-2 draw against Chelsea. It was a match full of controversy, with…

Jack Dawson
Dec 20, 2025
Jay Dasilva tackle on Welington

Ex-refs chief reveals his true feelings about Jay Dasilva’s red card for Coventry vs Southampton

Coventry defender Jay Dasilva rightly saw red for a bad tackle on Southampton’s Welington as the two sides met at St Mary’s on Saturday afternoon.…

Oliver Walton
Dec 20, 2025
Enzo Maresca on the sidelines, Alejandro Garnacho's silhouette in a circular inset

Ex-refs chief scared for serious injuries as Chelsea star should have been sent off vs Newcastle – ‘I’m sorry…’

Enzo Maresca’s side were fortunate not to go down to 10 men during the early stages of Chelsea’s draw with Newcastle United on Saturday. That…

Harri Burton
Dec 20, 2025
Gerhard Struber, Alex Neil and Jason Knight clash

Bristol City and Millwall players must ‘pay fines out of their wages’ after brawl update – PGMOL expert

The FA need to start directly fining players and staff who are involved in bust-ups to deter others from getting involved in clashes on and…

Oliver Walton
Dec 20, 2025

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