‘Clattered’ – Ex-FIFA ref: Bournemouth wrongly denied penalty in Mac Allister incident
Bournemouth should have been awarded a penalty for a foul on Alex Scott against Liverpool, according to Keith Hackett. The former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA…
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‘If the referee is doing his job’ – PGMOL insider slams Josh King’s Fulham penalty claim
Fulham’s young star Josh King attempted to dupe referee Samuel Barrott in the opening half of their match against Brighton, according to Keith Hackett. The…
PGMOL insider ‘unhappy’ after incorrect Derby penalty incident vs Coventry
Former FIFA referee Keith Hackett has brandished the decision to award a penalty to Derby for handball by Coventry defender Bobby Thomas as incorrect. The…
Liverpool duo ‘break new rule’ vs Bournemouth, referee should have issued ‘public warning’
Anthony Taylor failed to implement a new rule introduced for the 2025/26 season in Liverpool’s opening-night thriller against Bournemouth, according to Keith Hackett. The former…
‘Pathetic’ – Ex-FIFA referee blasts Liverpool VAR backtrack amid Carragher outrage
Former FIFA referee Keith Hackett has called for change to be made to VAR and match officials‘ communication methods after Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi’s handball…
Ex-PGMOL boss: Liverpool fan to be banned from Anfield and arrested over Semenyo incident
Antoine Semenyo was subjected to alleged racial abuse from a Liverpool fan who will be banned from Anfield and arrested, according to Keith Hackett. The…
‘DOGSO’: Senesi wrongly escaped handball red card vs Liverpool – PGMOL Insider
Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi was fortunate not to be punished for a handball offence against Liverpool, according to Keith Hackett. The former PGMOL chief and…
PGMOL expert questions decision to abandon Man United Under-21s clash
PGMOL insider Keith Hackett has called the decision to abandon Man United Under 21’s clash against Tamworth on Wednesday (13 August) into question after a…
‘Not acceptable’ – Ex-FIFA ref hails prompt Tottenham action after shocking Mathys Tel abuse
Tottenham have responded promptly to the racial abuse suffered by forward Mathys Tel after their UEFA Super Cup defeat to PSG on Wednesday. The North…
‘It’s excessive force’ – Ex-FIFA ref stunned as Bolton avoid second red vs Sheffield Wednesday
Bolton Wanderers captain Chris Forino-Joseph avoiding a red card against Sheffield Wednesday wouldn’t have happened with VAR, Keith Hackett has said. The former PGMOL chief…
‘Play the ball not the man’ – Ex-FIFA ref reacts as Palhinha sends Marquinhos flying for Tottenham goal
Keith Hackett has given his instant verdict after Joao Palhinha crashed into Marquinhos for Tottenham’s opening goal against PSG. The former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA…
‘Brilliant’ – PGMOL insider reacts to Bolton red card incident vs Sheffield Wednesday
Oliver Langford was perfectly placed to show Bolton Wanderers defender Sam Inwood a red card in their defeat to Sheffield Wednesday. Former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA official…
‘I find it amazing’ – Ex-FIFA ref shocked by Luis Enrique update after ‘violent act’ on Joao Pedro
FIFA’s decision regarding Luis Enrique’s punishment for hitting out at Chelsea’s Joao Pedro has left Keith Hackett stunned. The former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA official…
‘VAR rules must change after Wharton incident as Crystal Palace beat Liverpool’ – Ex-FIFA ref
Adam Wharton’s controversial challenge on Jeremie Frimpong is clear evidence of VAR needing a rule change, according to Keith Hackett. The former PGMOL chief and…
‘There’s a safety aspect’ – PGMOL insider issues Man City sanction update after Palermo problem
Man City are unlikely to be responsible for the major delay to kick-off before their friendly against Palermo, according to Keith Hackett. The former PGMOL…
Chelsea referee Michael Salisbury at risk of sanction amid AC Milan ‘nightmare’
Michaeil Salisbury had no other choice when sending off Andrei Coubis during AC Milan’s defeat to Chelsea, according to Keith Hackett. The former PGMOL chief…
Exclusive: Coventry City and Hull City to be sanctioned over ‘mass confrontation’
Coventry City and Hull City are likely to hear from the FA following the behaviour of their players over the weekend, according to Keith Hackett.…
Ex-FIFA ref analyses ‘reckless’ Cyriel Dessers incident in Rangers v Dundee
Cyriel Dessers deservedly received a yellow card for his “reckless” actions during Rangers’ frustrating draw with Dundee, according to Keith Hackett. The former PGMOL chief…
‘Show a little bit of tolerance’ – Barry Bannan red card baffles PGMOL insider
Barry Bannan was unfortunate to be sent off despite making a cautionable offence as Leicester City beat Sheffield Wednesday, according to Keith Hackett. The former…
Eberechi Eze’s ‘nonsense’ blasted by PGMOL insider in Crystal Palace win v Liverpool
Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze’s contentious penalty-kick style requires further clarification from PGMOL, according to Keith Hackett. The former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA official exclusively…